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Nominate someone great! UFV seeking nominations for a variety of
Nominate someone great! At UFV, we believe in honouring excellence and recognizing outstanding achievement and service. To do so, we need your help in the form of nominations. Let us know who deserves to be recognized! UFV is currently seeking nominations for the following awards and honours in the categories of Faculty Excellence, Employee Service…UFV welcomes community at Town and Gown 2018
The University of the Fraser Valley welcomed supporters from the community to the Abbotsford campus on November 14 for Town and Gown, a fundraising dinner that celebrated the transformational power of a UFV education. Community guests mingled with UFV faculty members and student ambassadors, who shared stories about how their UFV experience changed their lives…Young Distinguished Alumni winner Andrew Alexander fights scientific battle against
Andrew Alexander has only been a UFV alumnus for four years, but he’s accomplished enough in that short period to earn him the Young Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018. After finishing his Bachelor of Science (Honours) with minors in biology and chemistry in 2014, he headed into a master’s degree program in molecular biology and…Heartfelt devotion to philanthropic career earns Distinguished Alumni Award for
A lifetime of helping people fund life-saving equipment has earned Liz Harris of Abbotsford the 2018 UFV Distinguished Alumni Award. Harris joins a growing list of DAA graduates honoured by the University of the Fraser Valley for their outstanding achievements in fields such as public service, business, the environment, and service to the community. After…President and Chancellor visit UFV India in Chandigarh
UFV President Joanne MacLean and Chancellor Andy Sidhu touched down in Chandigarh in early November for their first visit to UFV India. Along with their partners Maureen Murphy and Pritam Sidhu, the president and chancellor had a jam-packed agenda for their week-long visit. While in India they visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar, toured UFV…Roger Friesen brings mental muscle to BC Lions
The BC Lions are hoping they have an Olympic-sized head start when roaring into Sunday’s CFL playoff game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. UFV Kinesiology professor Roger Friesen has been with the Lions every step of the way this season, joining their Kamloops training camp as the team’s performance psychology consultant. Often referred to as sports…BC Lion Manny Arceneaux to visit UFV Nov 8
UFV Kinesiology professor Roger Friesen has been working with the BC Lions football team as a sport psychologist this season. And he's bringing one of them to the Chilliwack campus atrium to speak to his class and the public on Thurs, Nov 8. Wide receiver Manny Arecenaux will speak to UFV kinesiology students and others…UFV Research Encounters lectures focus on innovation — Nov 20
The University of the Fraser Valley is highlighting research in two upcoming public lectures in November. The Research Encounters series will feature one UFV faculty member and one guest lecturer from India. Dr. Jon Thomas, who holds the BC Regional Chair in Canada-India Partnership Development at UFV and is a faculty member in the School…UFV to mark 60th anniversary of Dr. Zhivago with forum
It has been 60 years since Boris Pasternak’s Dr. Zhivago won the Nobel Prize for Literature. UFV’s College of Arts will be marking the event with a multidisciplinary forum on the legacy of this work on Tues, Nov 13 from 11:30 am to 2:20 pm in the Abbotsford campus lecture theatre (Abby B101). Admission is…Energy-efficient electric vehicle joins UFV fleet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpzlXhLtYhc UFV breathed new energy into its vehicle fleet last week, with a new electric transport addition to the multi-campus operation. The university’s facilities management team replaced an old shipping van with a UFV-branded 2015 Nissan Leaf S that provides a clean alternative during the frequent trips to and from the regional campuses. “The purchase…Stormy weather and lost love at UFV Theatre this November
The University of the Fraser Valley’s Theatre department presents the first production of its 2018-19 season, Herman Voaden's 1932 play Rocks: A Play of Northern Ontario. Directed by Claire Carolan and designed by Parjad Sharifi, both UFV Theatre faculty, this example of early multi-media expressionist drama was inspired by the work of the Group of…Find our more about electoral reform with Hamish Telford —
UFV political science professor and frequent media commentator Hamish Telford wants people to be able to make an informed choice in the current provincial referendum on electoral reform. So he's presenting a talk titled Electoral Reform Referendum Demystified on Fri, Oct 26 at noon in Abbotsford A210. He has made similar presentation to community groups…Several UFV connections in 2018 municipal election results
As the votes were being counted in municipal elections throughout the Fraser Valley Oct 20, there were more than a few candidates with UFV connections holding their breath waiting for results. Congratulations to the following successful candidates with UFV connections: Abbotsford UFV alumna Kelly Chahal (named one of UFV’s Top 40 Alumni) was re-elected as…ShakeOut BC drill at UFV Oct 18
UFV is encouraging students, staff and faculty to participate in the short Shakeout BC earthquake drill running Thurs, Oct 18 at 10:18am. At the same time, UFV will test the UFV Alert notification system and the public address systems on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. No evacuation is necessary. You will receive a message on your…Esposito family donates $1.125 million to UFV to support scholarships,
The Esposito family of Abbotsford knows a thing or two about the entrepreneurial spirit. About starting something from scratch, and seeing it succeed. About facing adversity, and starting all over again. And about helping people to reach their potential and pursue their dreams. That’s why, when Paul Sr. and his sons Paul Jr. and Frank…COVID-19 update: UFV transitioning to remote learning
Note: for latest updates, go to: https://blogs.ufv.ca/urgent-news/ To proactively reduce the overall footprint on its campuses and increase social distancing, the University of the Fraser Valley, like other post-secondary institutions across B.C., will change how course material is delivered for the remainder of the winter semester. In response to the COVID-19 situation, UFV is pausing…UFV receives federal funding to research preventive measures in spread
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is receiving funding from the Government of Canada for research aimed at mitigating the spread of contagious diseases like COVID-19, particularly amongst international travelers. A team led by Dr. Cindy Jardine, UFV’s Canada Research Chair in Health and Community, will conduct research on the health information needs and…Jardine to present on use of forum theatre in Indigenous
Dr. Cindy Jardine will be showcasing research that she has collaborated with several Métis and First Nations communities on at a special event on March 9. Jardine, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Health and Community in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UFV, will discuss her collaborative research on the use of forum…UFV Theatre presents Richard III by William Shakespeare — March
University of the Fraser Valley Theatre and the School of Creative Arts present the second production of their 2019-2020 Season of Theatre, Richard III by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Anna Griffith. Richard III, by William Shakespeare, raises questions about political corruption and coercion as we follow the story of Richard’s violent rise to…Tamara Taggart to lead panel discussion on health and wellness
Community leader Tamara Taggart, who received an honorary doctorate from UFV in 2017, will return to the Abbotsford campus on March 6 to lead a panel in honour of International Women’s Day. The event, part of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series presented by UFV President Joanne MacLean, will take place at 3 pm in Evered…Like speed dating for research — it’s the Faculty microlectures
Expand your academic palate and sample new subject areas with an interdisciplinary afternoon showcasing faculty research at UFV. Faculty presenters each take the stage for a maximum of two minutes and speak about the exciting findings and implications of their research. Feed your academic appetite and learn about 15 new topics in under an hour…Anti-violence Moose Hide Gathering Feb 24
Although all people, regardless of gender identity or expression, may experience violence and abuse, Indigenous women and children are disproportionately impacted. This February, UFV will be taking a stand to prevent violence against women and children by participating in the Moose Hide Campaign. From Feb. 10-27, UFV students, staff, and faculty may learn more about…UFV presents lecture on Getting Beyond Polarized Politics
It is a commonplace assumption that the politics of many established democracies have become increasingly polarized. But what does polarization really mean, and what do we know about its sources and effects? Most importantly, can we get beyond polarized politics? UFV’s Politalk roundtable series will address this topic in a free public presentation on Thursday,…Historian Jean Barman to speak about Abbotsford legend Irene Kelleher
Governor General Award-winning author Jean Barman will present a talk about Abbotsford teacher Irene Kelleher at the University of the Fraser Valley on February 10. In her new book, Invisible Generations: Living Between Indigenous and White in the Fraser Valley (Caitlin Press), Barman explores the history of the region and the prejudice people of mixed Indigenous and…UFV’s new HR campaign features real-life ambassadors
If you’ve been to the UFV Careers home page lately, you might have seen some familiar faces. As part of a larger campaign to increase local and national awareness of UFV as an employer, Human Resources at UFV turned to our own employees to tell the UFV story. Working with the UFV Marketing team (part…John Jansen set as 2020’s first President’s Leadership Lecture Series
Business, politics, poultry and more will all be on the table when former mayor and MLA John Jansen becomes the first President’s Leadership Lecture Series guest of 2020 Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 3 pm on UFV’s Abbotsford campus. An accountant by trade, this 2019 UFV honorary degree recipient led the acquisition of 200 acres that…Newman to read from Lost Feast Jan 21 at UFV
If you could go back in time, what would you do? Food expert Lenore Newman would travel to ancient Rome and try silphium. It’s an herb that was “loved to death” by the Romans, and it’s not the only vanished victual featured in Lost Feast, Newman’s new book about extinct animals and plants that were…