Events Archive
Micro Learning Exchanges build relationship between UFV and K-12
UFV has partnered with six Fraser Valley school districts to find ways to support successful student transition from high school to post-secondary. A 2023 BC Student Transition Report by the provincial government highlights a declining transition rate in secondary-to-post-secondary transitions of approximately 50 per cent across BC, despite a recent labour market report finding that…UFV students lead community boccia club for physically-disabled athletes
UFV Kinesiology students are creating an opportunity for youth with physical disabilities to be active and social through the Chilliwack Junior Boccia Program. The club was launched three years ago by UFV faculty members Karen Natho and Alison Pritchard Orr. When Natho moved to the Fraser Valley in 2020, she wanted to continue the para…March for Sustainability returns with events for everyone
March for Sustainability returns in 2024 with more events than ever before. A series of collaborative events, March for Sustainability is co-hosted by various UFV departments and groups throughout the month of March. Events address sustainability topics such as climate change, biodiversity, EDI, and gender diversity. “There’s something for everyone across the Abbotsford and Chilliwack…Farmer’s Den debuts with UFV professor and student in the
A UFV professor and student played key roles in the launch of Farmer’s Den at the recent Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford. Lenore Newman, director of UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI) was a judge for the pitch show, inspired by television’s Dragon’s Den. Meanwhile, Mwenda Dyck, a student in UFV’s Agriculture Technology department, made…CHASI research assistant tackles social issues through comic book art
“I feel seen by your work.” That is the single greatest compliment Sharon Strauss has received for her work on Our Charmed Circle, one that warms her heart when she thinks about it. “It makes me feel validated,” Strauss says. “Like I did something good.” A research assistant with UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation…UFV well represented at 26th Pacific Agriculture Show
UFV was front and centre at the 26th annual Pacific Agricultural Show, which was held last week at the TRADEX in Abbotsford. The trade show brought together people from every area of the agriculture industry, providing networking opportunities for UFV students and faculty. The university had a booth showcasing the work and educational offerings of…UFV gets the message, thanks to new digital signage initiative
There’s a new way to find out what’s happening at UFV. The Digital Signage Project is underway, connecting UFV campuses with a central form of communication. Twenty-seven linked TV displays are currently placed at key locations on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses to provide pertinent information at a glance. Ten more are coming in the…UFV Culinary Arts students cooking up delicious pop-up dinners
Students from UFV’s Culinary Arts program have cooked up a delicious capstone project. The public is invited to savour their skills as Professional Cook 1 students host three ‘pop up dinners’ in late January/early February. Held at the Trades and Technology Centre (TTC) on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, the dinners will offer…UFV researcher developing AI cure for loneliness
A UFV researcher is gaining national attention for his work with artificial intelligence (AI) and robots. Dr. Amir Shabani was recently highlighted in a MacLean’s article, talking about how robot companions with AI can be a potential cure for loneliness. “Think of a digital pet that knows you and your preferences and is connected to…UFV professor studying physical activity post-pregnancy
UFV Kinesiology professor Dr. Iris Lesser is launching a study to examine the benefits of exercise for women post-pregnancy, and she’s looking for participants. The study is open to women who have had an infant in the last 12 months and are not physically active. Right after waking up each morning during the first two…Launch of UFV 50 Program Fund supports anniversary projects
The University of the Fraser Valley is launching its 50th year with an exciting new UFV 50 Program Fund. The product of a bold community vision and a determined, decade-long effort to bring that vision to life, UFV was introduced to the world on April 4, 1974, by then-Minister of Education Eileen Dailly. It evolved…UFV works with Fortis to install energy efficient heat pumps
To reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, UFV is working with Fortis-BC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) as an early adopter in its Gas Absorption Heat Pump (GAHP) program. FortisBC will contribute approximately $570,000 to the design, purchase, installation, and commissioning of GAHP technology at UFV’s Trades and…Collaboration sees UFV welding students adding Halq’eméylem learning opportunities to
Collaboration runs deep at UFV, spanning all faculties. When welding instructor Matt Olafson was approached by English professor Melissa Walter to create a structure for UFV’s Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden, he recalled a similar project previously collaborated on: a plaque for the spindle art installation on the UFV Abbotsford campus. “I worked with Teresa Carlson, UFV’s curator,…UFV community shows commitment to sustainability through Ecochallenge
More than 100 UFV employees and students participated in the third-annual Campus Ecochallenge, producing impressive results. Between Oct 10 and Nov 10, 2023, they worked on building healthy and sustainable habits, choosing from a list of more than 100 actions in nine categories: waste, food, health, transportation, energy, community, nature, water, and simplicity. Examples included…UFV leading the charge toward vertical agriculture
Lenore Newman likes lettuce when it’s crisp and green and tasty, but good lettuce is hard to find. Most of the lettuce we eat is brought up from California, and Newman, director of UFV's Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI), finds it doesn’t measure up. “It has about a 12-day shelf life – max -- to…Student Wellness hosting Pink Shirt Day activities February 28
In effort to spread kindness, create inclusion and honour diversity, Student Wellness invites the UFV community to participate in Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 28. "Participating in Pink Shirt Day is more than just wearing a colour – it's showing appreciation, kindness and acceptance of each other," says Sanjit Bhalru, manager of Student Wellness.…UFV professor talks about lived experience with chronic pain at
When Luisa Giles speaks at the upcoming Science Café taking place Tuesday, Feb 27, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the UFV Chilliwack library, she’ll have a simple message. Chronic pain is often invisible, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Giles, an assistant professor of Kinesiology at UFV, has endured chronic pain since taking…BC Hydro donates modern meters to UFV electrician program
Students in UFV’s Construction Electrician certificate program got their hands on new tech last week as BC Hydro donated 20 smart Itron energy meters to the university. The donation was coordinated by Joel Feenstra, associate professor in electrical, and the new meters were delivered to the Trades and Technology Centre at the Chilliwack campus on…UFV set to host 2024 Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship
Twelve elite basketball teams hit the court at the UFV Athletic Centre Feb 21-25 for the Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship. It’s the biggest sporting event the university has ever held, and UFV Athletic Director Steve Tuckwood says it’s a great opportunity to show off the Fraser Valley basketball community. “We know the history of…UFV Athletic Centre gets lighting upgrade ahead of WBB Championships
The stars of Canada West women’s basketball will shine bright when UFV hosts the 2024 Canada West Basketball Championships Feb 21-25, and so will the lights at the UFV Athletic Centre. Recent upgrades have replaced fluorescent and metal halide lighting with LED (light emitting diode) technology. This upgrade results in brighter illumination and 46 per…Students connect with accessible tech at UFV’s Accessibility Lab
A great idea can start with a sticky note. A year and a half ago, UFV peer tutor Phillip Retief jotted down the words “accessibility lab” as part of a brainstorming activity during a staff training day. Today, he hosts the real thing twice a week at the Academic Success Centre, bringing an array of…Micro Learning Exchanges build relationship between UFV and K-12
UFV has partnered with six Fraser Valley school districts to find ways to support successful student transition from high school to post-secondary. A 2023 BC Student Transition Report by the provincial government highlights a declining transition rate in secondary-to-post-secondary transitions of approximately 50 per cent across BC, despite a recent labour market report finding that…UFV students lead community boccia club for physically-disabled athletes
UFV Kinesiology students are creating an opportunity for youth with physical disabilities to be active and social through the Chilliwack Junior Boccia Program. The club was launched three years ago by UFV faculty members Karen Natho and Alison Pritchard Orr. When Natho moved to the Fraser Valley in 2020, she wanted to continue the para…March for Sustainability returns with events for everyone
March for Sustainability returns in 2024 with more events than ever before. A series of collaborative events, March for Sustainability is co-hosted by various UFV departments and groups throughout the month of March. Events address sustainability topics such as climate change, biodiversity, EDI, and gender diversity. “There’s something for everyone across the Abbotsford and Chilliwack…Farmer’s Den debuts with UFV professor and student in the
A UFV professor and student played key roles in the launch of Farmer’s Den at the recent Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford. Lenore Newman, director of UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI) was a judge for the pitch show, inspired by television’s Dragon’s Den. Meanwhile, Mwenda Dyck, a student in UFV’s Agriculture Technology department, made…CHASI research assistant tackles social issues through comic book art
“I feel seen by your work.” That is the single greatest compliment Sharon Strauss has received for her work on Our Charmed Circle, one that warms her heart when she thinks about it. “It makes me feel validated,” Strauss says. “Like I did something good.” A research assistant with UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation…UFV well represented at 26th Pacific Agriculture Show
UFV was front and centre at the 26th annual Pacific Agricultural Show, which was held last week at the TRADEX in Abbotsford. The trade show brought together people from every area of the agriculture industry, providing networking opportunities for UFV students and faculty. The university had a booth showcasing the work and educational offerings of…