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Shirzad Ahmed, Ginny Dennehy, Dr. Catherine Hickson, and Margo Kane
The University of the Fraser Valley will confer four honorary doctorates this year, recognizing Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to their field. Shirzad Ahmed, Ginny Dennehy, Dr. Catherine Hickson, and Margo Kane will each attend one of UFV’s four Convocation ceremonies to receive an honorary degree. The ceremonies will be held June 11 and…UFV Top 40: Dave Lanphear — Local boy makes good…
David Lanphear loves a good run, whether along the streets near his Eagle Mountain home in Abbotsford, or down Whistler’s winding slopes. But when it comes to work, his feet dig in until the job’s complete and clients are exceptionally satisfied. As Vice-President, Banking and Insurance Services, Dave is responsible for the financial performance, leadership…Having fun, helping students at UFV’s 35th Employee Charity Golf
Great weather and an even better cause welcomed dozens of duffers to last weekend’s UFV Employee Charity Golf Tournament at Abbotsford’s Fraserglen Golf Course. (See photos here) Over its 35-year history, the event has become a seasonal favourite for UFV employees. Leading the charge once again was UFV's Faculty and Staff Association and Human Resources…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Matt Loewen — Applying management skills
Matt Loewen applied the management skills he acquired by taking a UFV Bachelor of Business Administration degree (with a human resources focus) to humanitarian work in Africa. Matt was hired by the King’s Foundation in 2005 to initiate and provide a permanent presence for the organization in Botswana. Starting from a modest presence in…UFV celebrates long-term employees
More than 100 UFV employees are marking an important milestone this year. Those who have been employed for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years were honored at an evening ceremony on May 6. One, Alan Cameron of Modern Languages, has been working here since just after the end of the Vietnam war in…UFV hosts secondary school math contest
UFV hosted the B.C. Secondary Schools math contest for the 18th time on Fri, May 1. The event included 70 juniors and 54 seniors. Contestants can win up to $2,400 each in UFV tuition waivers. Winners included: Junior Division (Grade 10 and under) Cavizshajan Skanthan, Meadowridge School Courtenay Chu, Pacific Academy Jiwon Min, Yale Secondary…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Amar Kingra — Criminal justice is
Abbotsford Police Staff Sgt. Amar Kingra’s family has a very close relationship with two major Fraser Valley organizations. One is the Abbotsford Police Department, which Amar joined in 1981. His nephew, Constable Charn Kingra (also a UFV alumnus and a sessional criminology instructor), followed him into the force in 1996. And just last year, his…UFV receives Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship funding
The world’s food supply is under pressure from climate change, population growth, drought, and other changing factors. A University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) study examining the sustainability of food production has received key funding from the recently established Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships program. The project, entitled Urban Food Systems in Dar…Scholarship inspired by excellent nursing care at Abbotsford Regional Hospital
Dr. Malwinder Singh Dhami is one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the University of the Fraser Valley. Dhami, a dentist with a long-established practice in Abbotsford, has been connected to the university for many years. He has been a member of the UFV Abbotsford Community Council , and played a key role in fundraising…Abbotsford campus moves and renovations planned for spring and summer
Renovation season is here as UFV evolves, expands, and reshapes our space to better accommodate students and employees. The recent completion of the Student Union Building and associated relocation of some departments has created opportunities for improvements to classroom, lab, and office space in some areas of the Abbotsford campus. Construction started April 20 and…Top 40 Alumni: Lisa Kelly — from UFV to Harvard,
Your first clue that Lisa Kelly had a future in law? As a 10-year-old, she’d rush home from school so as not to miss a minute of the TV law drama Matlock. Your second? As a 13-year-old, she’d have her father drop her off at the Supreme Court of BC so she could watch legal…Special edition of Skookum magazine highlights Top 40 Alumni
The latest edition of Skookum, UFV’s magazine, has hit the mailboxes of alumni and donors and is being distributed throughout our campuses and to our communities. This edition continues to celebrate our 40th anniversary and highlights the achievements of our Top 40 alumni. You can see a PDF version of the magazine here, or pick…Top 40 Alumni: Brad Jalbert — Confidence to pursue passion
Roses are a hobby that flourished for Brad Jalbert. But if it weren’t for a chance encounter with an ad for the Fraser Valley College Agriculture program, he may never have reached his full potential. Today he is considered a leading hybridizer of roses and his Select Roses varieties are recognized world-wide for their unique…Open meeting regarding the Writing Centre and Academic Success Centre
The UFV Board of Governors is asking that by June 12, 2015 the Senate of UFV provide advice on the proposed expansion of the Writing Centre into an Academic Success Centre and on whether the proposal is consistent with the approved Education Plan and Strategic Enrolment Management Plan. In turn, the UFV Senate has requested…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Stacey Irwin — Lifetime of dedication
There are few UFV alumni whose lives are as intertwined with their alma mater as Stacey Irwin’s is. She became the first chair of the UFV Alumni Association when it was incorporated in 2001, and was involved for a year previously when it was an informal organization. She is currently first vice chair of the…Health Sciences speaker series at UFV Chilliwack — Oct 24
Harm reduction, student mentorship, anxiety and mindfulness, attitudes about death, and chronic pain will all be on the agenda at UFV next week. Come find out more about research and teaching initiatives in the UFV Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Speaker Series on Monday, Oct 24 at noon at the Aboriginal Gathering Place at the…UFV presents Future of Our Cities forum — Oct 25
Urbanization is a driving force of change, as well as a source of development with the power to change and improve lives. By 2050, the urban population alone will be larger than the current total world population, posing massive sustainability challenges in terms of housing, infrastructure, basic services, and jobs, among others. Urbanization affects us…UFV responds to growing demand with two new degree programs
With the addition of two new degree programs, the University of the Fraser Valley continues its commitment to providing the best undergraduate education in Canada. Following approval from British Columbia’s Ministry of Advanced Education, UFV’s new and innovative Bachelor of Arts Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS), and Bachelor of Arts Theatre majors are slated to…United Way campaign oh-so-close to goal. Help us raise $25,000!
Join UFV’s United Way campaign to improve lives locally. See what your colleagues Ian McAskill, Michelle Vandepol and Gayle Ramsden say about giving to the United Way. New this year: the team with the highest percentage of donors wins a $1,000 award for a UFV student! Congratulations to Friday's draw prize winners Melania Popescu, Michelle Rhodes, Kathy Gowdridge, Patti…UFV BioPod partnership wins provincial award
A unique partnership between UFV, the City of Surrey, and the John Volken Academy has won a Leadership and Innovation in Agriculture award, presented by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) and the Ministry of Agriculture. The award recognized the BioPod Initiative, which aims to stimulate agri-tech development, provide…Peer Resource and Leadership Centre helps students in many ways
There's a lot to learn when it comes to being a successful university student. Sure, there are course and assignments to juggle, but you’ve also got to find strategies to maintain physical, mental, and emotional health, handle your finances, and have some sort of social life. Fortunately for UFV students, there is a lot of…From India to Whitehorse, George Peary is changing lives and
Still striving to inspire future generations, former Abbotsford mayor George Peary will reflect on a lifetime of changing lives and building communities across the world when he takes the stage as the latest UFV President’s Leadership Lecture Series speaker Wed, Oct 12 at the Abbotsford campus. A former Abbotsford mayor, city councillor, and school principal,…UFV to host Brexit forum Oct 3
Will the European Union fall apart because of Brexit? Can the UK survive without the EU? What will the impact on Canada be? The United Kingdom (UK) is preparing to leave the European Union after the Brexit vote on June 23, 2016. What are the key factors that contributed to the turn of events in…UFV United Way donors, prize draw winners, and more
Join UFV’s United Way campaign to improve lives locally. See what your colleagues Ian McAskill, Michelle Vandepol and Gayle Ramsden say about giving to the United Way. Donors are entered to win weekly prizes, and the team with the highest percentage of donors wins a $1,000 award for a UFV student! Congratulations to Friday’s winners…UFV launches Bachelor of Arts 2.0
The University of the Fraser Valley is reshaping the venerable Bachelor of Arts degree, the foundation of many university graduates’ education. The new BA is linked to UFV’s key learning outcomes and emphasizes four core competencies as well as personal and social responsibility, and adds a mandatory online ePortfolio that highlights the depth and relevancy…UFV Theatre launches 37th season with a dynamic line-up of
UFV Theatre is launching its 37th season with a brand-new approach. With a theme of Bright Ideas: Contemporary, Student-Produced Performances, the 2016/17 promises innovative, eccentric, and electric plays that will challenge and engage audiences. “We are very excited about this new to see students’ work culminate in seeing their artistic visions come to life on…UFV Board of Governors member Len Goerke earns Order of
Chief Constable Len Goerke, a career police officer with many connections to UFV, has been made a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. This national designation recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty over an extended period, usually at the local or regional/provincial level. Goerke, who earned his BA from UFV in…