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There will be a power shutdown to UFV on Saturday, May 30 beginning at approximately 1 pm. This is in relation to the B123 Transformer Room project, and the fire that happened in August 2025. Details: Saturday, May 30 1 pm 4–5 hours Abbotsford campus: Buildings A, B, C, and D Key facts: No classes … Read more
Dr. Keith Carlson, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous and Community-Engaged History, will present a lecture sharing new research on the history of colonial power on Sto:lo people and its ongoing legacies. History for Reconciliation Thurs, May 7 7-9 pm Abby B101 Free admission — no registration required
UFV Graduating 2026 Indigenous Students please join us to celebrate your accomplishments. – – For more information, contact Tery Kozma-Gahwiler at tery.kozma@ufv.ca 06/11/2026
This message is sent on behalf of Campus Planning and Facilities Management Dear UFV Community, CPFM will be starting two construction projects at the Abbotsford campus beginning Monday, April 13: Campus Green project: between the new dining hall and student housing South parking addition: south of Building C near Gillies Avenue Work is expected … Read more
This message is sent on behalf of Dr. James Mandigo, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of the Fraser Valley Dear UFV students, faculty, and staff, As we look ahead to the next chapter of the University of the Fraser Valley, we are undertaking a thoughtful refresh of our Integrated Strategic Plan—one that reflects both who we are today … Read more
The tuition waiver deadline for the summer semester is midnight on April 27. As a permanent employee, if you, your spouse/partner, and/or your dependents plan to enroll in a course or courses at UFV, the tuition waiver program offers you the opportunity to apply to have the tuition fees waived. 04/24/2026
Dr. María Eugenia De Luna (Modern Languages) is conducting a research study examining the visibility of Halq’eméylem in public spaces at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. This project explores how Indigenous language visibility on campus connects to awareness, cultural engagement, and institutional reconciliation efforts. Students, staff, and faculty are invited … Read more
Longtime UFV employees will be sad to hear of the passing of Dona Coates, a faculty member in early childhood education in the 1990s. Here is a link to her obituary: https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/dona-coates-1093323752
Please submit financial claims in a timely manner As we move through the 2025/26 fiscal year, Financial Services and Procurement Services requests and appreciates your cooperation in submitting expense claims, invoices, purchasing requisitions, timesheets, and other financial documentation in a timely manner. Submitting these items promptly throughout the year helps us to: ensure accurate and … Read more
UFV will close for the annual seasonal closure at noon on Wed, Dec 24, and remain closed until Friday Jan 2, 2026. The final pay of the year — Dec 31 — will be paid on Wed, Dec 24. All employees who are paid by time sheet are encouraged to estimate the number of hours … Read more
As a permanent employee, if you, your spouse/partner, and/or your dependants plan to enroll in a course or courses at UFV, the tuition waiver program offers you the opportunity to apply to have the tuition fees waived. The deadline to submit a tuition waiver application for the Winter 2026 semester is Monday, December 29, 2025 … Read more
The UFV Now e-newsletter will publish on a biweekly basis in December. Schedule Tues, Dec 2. Submissions due by noon Friday, Nov 29. Tues, Dec 16. Submissions due by noon, Friday, Dec 12. Tues, Jan 6. Submissions due by noon Fri, Jan 2. Submit your news items here. https://blogs.ufv.ca/announce/submit-your-news/
There’s a whole new level to on-campus dining at UFV’s Abbotsford campus. The second storey of the newly renovated Cascade Cafe will open for diners on Thursday, November 27. The renovation has doubled the size of the dining hall and increased seating capacity from 121 to 350 seats. Along with a greater variety of food … Read more
The generosity of the UFV community never ceases to amaze, and that collective support helped make Cascades Giving Day 2025 a massive success. A total of $134,108 was raised, with contributions from 255 generous supporters, including 161 who gave for the first time. Ambassadors from the UFV community (74 registered student athletes, students, coaches, staff) … Read more
This message is sent on behalf of Campus Planning and Facilities Management. There will be a fire alarm systems test in Building B on the Abbotsford campus on Friday, October 31. The testing will run between 10 am and 2 pm. During that time the fire alarm will go off periodically, and the fire alarm … Read more