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Fighting hunger with Bowls of Hope earns community service award
We’re not at our best when we’re hungry. It’s hard to concentrate on what the teacher is saying when your stomach is growling from hunger pangs. After 30 years working in Corrections, Mike Csoka knows from experience that the best way to keep people out of the prison system is to help them have a…Reduced access at UFV Abbotsford campus on Sun, Nov 19
This Sunday, Nov. 19 UFV Abbotsford is honoured to host first responders attending the official police funeral of APD Constable John Davidson at the Abbotsford Centre. In order to accommodate this service: All UFV Abbotsford campus buildings except for SUB and Baker House will be closed to students, staff, and faculty from 8 am to…UFV Town & Gown event raises $85,000 in one night;
You could feel the love in UFV’s Student Union Building on November 15, as the university thanked donors for all the support they provide to UFV, and for the ripple effect that their help has on students and the wider community. Supporters from all over the Fraser Valley and beyond gathered in Abbotsford for the…Young Distinguished Alumni Alexis Warmerdam finds success in a familiar
Like the windmills she once worked to improve, Alexis Warmerdam possesses potentially endless energy. And she needs every ounce. UFV’s 2017 Young Distinguished Alumni Award winner is a driving force behind Abbotsford’s blossoming agriculture tourism industry. She created two events, both wildly popular straight out of the gate: Bloom the Abbotsford Tulip Festival, and Abby…Distinguished Alumni 2017 Emily Henry: Helping Indigenous offenders heal through
Many people note the over-representation of Indigenous people in the federal corrections system. UFV alumna Emily Henry has built a career on designing programs to help them. For her leadership role in introducing treatment programs influenced by Indigenous cultural beliefs and practices, the University of the Fraser Valley is recognizing Henry as its Distinguished Alumni…International Education week: Learn and Love Diversity
UFV is celebrating International Education Week November 13-17. This year’s theme is Learn and Love Diversity. Mon, Nov 13 Internationalization Goals Open House 3:30pm Global Lounge B223 Tues, Nov. 14 Racism in the Fraser Valley: a community connections ‘How To’ Presented by Cycling For Diversity 1:30 pm Global Lounge B223 Wed, Nov 15 Islamaphobia Presented…UFV Theatre presents The Bear, up close and personal!
UFV Theatre kick offs its 2017-18 “In Transit” Season of Theatre in the newly renovated studio on UFV’s Abbotsford campus with a farce. The season opens with a darkly hilarious production of Anton Chekhov’s The Bear. With only 30 seats available in the intimate performance space, audience members will experience The Bear up close and…UFV investigating e-security incident
On Monday, October 30, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) learned of a security incident impacting a small group of students. UFV is currently investigating a suspicious email and the related disclosure of limited personal information. The 29 students directly affected were contacted on Monday and UFV is working with them to take steps…Witness Blanket artist Carey Newman to speak at closing ceremony
As the Witness Blanket exhibit at the University of the Fraser Valley draws to a close, the artist who created it will speak about his inspiration. Artist Carey Newman (Ha-yalth-kingeme) will visit UFV for the closing ceremony of the Witness Blanket exhibit, at 6 pm on Wed, Nov 8. The presentation will take place in…UFV Alumni Association torch passed to Nav Bains
UFV’s Alumni Association will continue to be served by a dedicated leader, as Nav Bains takes the torch from Nik Venema as association chair. Bains (BBA ’13), a marketing specialist for G&F Financial Group, ascends to the chair after serving as vice-chair. “Under the leadership of Nik for the past two years, the Alumni Association…Marvellous Marcellus duo: family supports UFV students in memory of
For two-thirds of a century, the names Jim and Cathy Marcellus were synonymous with health and education in the community of Mission, BC. The memory of these life-long learners will live on in bursaries designed to help UFV students studying in disciplines that were dear to Jim and Cathy’s hearts. The newly established Marcellus Family…Longstanding UFV Nursing Health Fair returns Oct. 27
Following an 18-year tradition, UFV nursing students offer another opportunity to learn about important issues at Friday’s annual health fair inside Abbotsford's Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. Located near Dollar Tree, the fair runs throughout the day featuring displays and conversations ranging from the fentanyl overdose epidemic to shopping smart for good nutrition, effective breast self-examination, vascular…Indigenous art to be unveiled on Abbotsford campus Oct 26
In the spirit of Indigenizing the campus, UFV has commissioned works by local Indigenous artists. These works will be unveiled on Thursday, Oct 26 at 1 pm in the Abbotsford campus lecture theatre (Abby B101). These works not only reflect and include Indigenous students on campus, they provide a point of education for all of…Chilliwack’s Jim Ryan to share stories of his quadriplegic life
Jim Ryan is living proof that life can change in an instant. And that even after calamity, life goes on. And he will share that story at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park on Mon, Oct 23 at noon as part of the Health Sciences Speaker Series. The event,…Reconciliation ambassador Robert Joseph to speak at UFV Oct 25
A hereditary chief and residential school survivor who serves as ambassador for Reconciliation Canada will share his story at UFV on Wed, October 25 at 6 pm. Chief Dr. Robert Joseph will speak as part of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series at UFV, which this fall is aligned with the Witness Blanket exhibit currently on…Staff Excellence: Michelle Vandepol is UFV’s ‘go-to’ person in Hope
Need to find out what UFV courses you can take in Hope? Michelle Vandepol can help you. Want to register for your Abbotsford or Chilliwack courses or get your Campus Card photo taken without travelling from Hope? She can help you with that too. Need a UFV representative at a meeting in Hope? Michelle will…Teaching Excellence 2019: Joel Feenstra’s “electrifying” teaching style garners award
Joel Feenstra’s teaching style has been described by his students as “electrifying”. Fortunately for all, they don’t mean literally. A dedicated, creative and passionate electronics, automation, and electrical instructor, Joel is the recipient of this year’s Teaching Excellence award at the University of the Fraser Valley. Even at 17, Joel had a long-term vision —…Staff Excellence 2019: Josephine Charlie’s dedication to students earns honour
Life hasn’t always been easy for Josephine Charlie. So when she sees the struggles of students who visit the Indigenous Student Centre, she can relate, and offer a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry on. She recalls a student who would show up at her office every morning and cry. Every single school day.…Inspirational Leadership 2019: Adrienne Chan takes collective problem-solving approach to
Adrienne Chan has filled many roles in her 15 years at UFV. While her most recent position was one of formal leadership (she was AVP of Research from 2013-2018), she has also been a leader outside of that role while serving as a faculty member in the School of Social Work, as a member of…2019 Faculty Service Excellence: Being a professor a calling for
For Seonaigh MacPherson, being a professor isn’t as much a job as a calling. She was inspired to pursue an advanced degree by her desire to work with refugee nuns in Asia, and the realization that she would require a graduate degree to keep doing so at the professional level. “I became a professor not…UFV celebrates Mental Health Week May 6-12
Join UFV Counsellors to celebrate Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week, from May 6 to 12. Welcome to Day One of the Mental Health Week Challenge, brought to you by UFV Counsellors! From May 6-12, tune in for a daily challenge designed to get you thinking, moving, or inspired. Leave a comment below to…What does nursing mean to me? UFV nursing faculty share
National Nursing Week recognizes the leadership role nurses play in health care across Canada. Celebrate National Nursing Week from May 6 to May 12. The theme, Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Health for All, draws attention to the contribution nurses make in Canada and beyond. Recognition of national nursing week dates back to origins…UFV grad wins Champion of Diversity award
Last month UFV alumnus Marc Forcier stood up in front of almost 400 people to accept an honour he wasn’t expecting at the Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards (FVCDA). “It was shocking in a great way. I was just in awe, overwhelmed,” he says of receiving the Champion of Diversity trophy that now sits on…UFV Business students conduct economic impact study for Abbotsford International
UFV Business students recently completed a semester-long research project for the Abbotsford International Airshow to better understand its economic impact on the local economy. The project was framed as a competition and was part of the Business Research Methods course under the supervision of instructor David Dobson. The project provided students with valuable hands-on learning…Sales students shine at UFV
“I was a little nervous as the campaign was drawing to a close, but they did it once again.” That was the summary from Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce business development manager Matt Langdon, referring to a revenue goal set by students in this year’s Bus 221 Advanced Selling course at the University of the Fraser…Thomas and student researcher Evans present at Innovation conference
Dr. Jon Thomas of the School of Business (BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada-India Partnership Development) and his student research assistant, Jordan Evans (UFV CIS), presented research papers on “University Entrepreneurship” and “Innovation in the Fraser Valley”, at the ISPIM Connects Conference in Ottawa April 7-10. ISPIM is the International Society for Professional Innovation Management…UFV Certified Dental Assistant students offer low-cost preventive services at
Do you need a dental X-Ray? Is it time for fluoride treatment or teeth polishing? Don’t have extended medical coverage? Take part in UFV’s low cost spring dental clinic on the Chilliwack campus. Certified Dental Assistant students provide high-quality, professional, preventive care at low cost. UFV's large, modern clinic is equipped with the most current…