Newsroom Archive
UFV Life in Agriburbia research project on exhibit at The
As suburban development expands into rural areas, the urban/rural divide gets blurred. A new “agriburbia” is emerging, where food producers and suburban development converge, creating new and complex challenges. The University of the Fraser Valley, located in “agriburban” communities such as Abbotsford and Chilliwack, is well situated to examine this geographical phenomenon. Life in Agriburbia, led…Radomski’s goal lifts Cascades past Sea-Hawks in OT — semifinal
The University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer team turned in a dominant performance in their opening game at the CIS national championship in Quebec City, but still had to work overtime to get the result they wanted. Taking on the Memorial Sea-Hawks of St. John’s, Nfld. in the quarter-finals at TELUS-UL Stadium on Thursday,…CIS nationals: Cascades face Memorial Sea-Hawks today at 1 pm
UFV's women’s soccer team is on the ground in Quebec City, acclimatizing themselves at the start of a journey they hope will yield the program’s first Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championship. The Canada West silver medalists held their first practice at TELUS-UL Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, in advance of the CIS national tournament hosted…Carolan recognized for special Cascadia-focused issue of writing journal
UFV English professor Trevor Carolan has been recognized for his work on a special Cascadia-focused issue of Manoa: A Pacific Journal of International writing. Cascadia: The Life and Breath of the World (issue 25:1 of Manoa), edited by Prof. Frank Stewart (University of Hawaii) and Dr. Trevor Carolan (University of the Fraser Valley, Canada), has…Prabhjot Parmar to lecture on forgotten Indian soldiers of the
Most of us know that Canadian, British, Australian, and eventually American troops fought in the First World War. But we don’t always think of soldiers from other colonies that saw action in Europe, Africa and Asia to support Great Britain’s war efforts. When UFV English professor Prabhjot Parmar compares the rich sense of history associated…UFV supporting Stó:lō Means Business initiative
UFV lent its support to Stó:lō Means Business, an economic business initiative focused on providing support to assist Aboriginal business growth within Stó:lō traditional territory and establishing Stó:lō as a leading centre of Aboriginal business. Shirley Hardman, UFV’s Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, serves as board chair of Stó:lō Community Futures, which presented Stó:lō Business…UFV to host roundtable on Navigating a Turbulent World —
The attack on Parliament Hill on Oct 22 raises questions about security and identity of Canadians and our role in the fight against terrorism both at home and abroad. Come and take part in a roundtable discussion featuring UFV professors with expertise in international security, Canadian politics, and history y. The event will take place…UFV chooses Top 40 alumni as part of 40th anniversary
The list is out! In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the University of the Fraser Valley and the UFV Alumni Association have chosen UFV’s Top 40 Alumni. It wasn’t easy to select only 40 outstanding alumni. UFV has welcomed many students into its classrooms and labs over the past 40 years. Thousands of them have…David Leis new Director of Advancement at UFV
David Leis is the new Director of Advancement at the University of the Fraser Valley, leading fundraising for university initiatives, programs, and scholarships. He started his position on Oct 20. Advancement is part of the UFV University Relations department, headed by Executive Director Leslie Courchesne. “I am very pleased to welcome David Leis to UFV,”…Cascade women come through in the rain, knock off UVic
On a soggy evening in B.C.’s capital city, Carley Radomski and the University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer team found enough traction to engineer a thrilling playoff upset. Playing under a steady downpour at the University of Victoria’s Centennial Stadium, the Cascades came through with a gritty 3-0 road victory over the host Vikes…UFV Nursing Health Fair Oct. 24 at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre
From speech development in toddlers to flu prevention for octogenarians, this week’s Health Fair at Abbotsford’s Sevenoaks Shopping Centre offers advice for the entire family. Running 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, the fair is hosted by fourth-year UFV’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing students, continuing a tradition that spans nearly 14…UFV to host mini-conference on Challenging Christian Zionism — Oct
UFV political scientist Ron Dart and Dr. Gary Burge of Wheaton College will discuss the implications of the Christian Zionist biblical interpretations in the context of Israel at a mini-conference on Fri, Oct 24. Challenging Christian Zionism: Canadian Roots and Responses will run from 7 to 9 pm in the Abbotsford campus lecture theatre (B101).…UFV partners with NVIT to secure $150,000 to help students
Securing a career in trades just became more of a reality for students with disabilities thanks to a new $150,000 partnership between the University of the Fraser Valley and the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. Funded through a grant from B.C’s Ministry of Advanced Education to specifically focus on helping people with disabilities access training…UFV commissions play about Komagata Maru incident — premieres Nov
There are events in history that tell us much about the era’s social views and prejudices. The Komagata Maru incident is one of those. One hundred years ago a ship named the Komagata Maru dropped anchor in Vancouver with 376 passengers on board. The majority of these passengers were Sikh men (and British subjects) intending…UFV 40th celebrations continue in Mission on Oct 21
The UFV 40th anniversary celebrations continue Tuesday, Oct 21, in Mission. UFV is partnering with Mission Community Services in offering the annual Celebration of Light (Diwali) – a free public event. Help UFV celebrate by joining in this community event. It includes delicious food, crafts, music, dance, and lively entertainment from diverse cultures. Visit the UFV photo…Employees celebrated for years of dedication
If you added up the years worked by UFV employees honoured at the service dinner on April 21, you'd get more than millennium! More than 100 UFV employees were recognized for either 10, 15, 20, or 25 years of service recently, and many of them celebrated at a special event at the Ramada Inn. Congratulations…Tell us what you think — UFV presidential search
Please fill out the UFV Presidential Search survey, if you haven’t already, and let the search committee know what you think they should look for in potential presidential candidates. Everyone is welcome to participate. http://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=255009Presidential The survey will remain open until 4 pm on Wed, Apr 20, 2016. For up-to-date information about the presidential search,…Home Sweet Home event invites you to make yourself at
First-year Graphic + Digital Design students want to invite you to their home away from home. They will be showcasing their graphic and digital design projects, experiential learning initiatives, and community partnerships on Thursday, April 21, from 2 to 7 pm in their studios at the UFV Mission campus at 33700 Prentis Avenue. With a…Fashion alumna named one of BC Business magazine’s 30 Under
Adelle Renaud has a lot to be excited about these days. The Vancouver fashion designer is riding the wave of fame and momentum gained for her “fashion for tomboys” line and was recently named one BC Business magazine’s Top 30 Under 30. “I am extremely honoured to have received this recognition,” Renaud said. “I was…High-tech BioPods provide skills training, shorter food chains, and agri-tech
The City of Surrey, the John Volken Academy (JVA), the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), and educational partners have unveiled twin high-tech greenhouses known as BioPods. The BioPods are a City of Surrey vision and a signature made-in-BC agricultural initiative designed as a catalyst for agricultural research and innovation in British Columbia. As the…UFV Theatre presents Emerging Directors’ Showcase: four days, 16 plays,
The end-of-the-year theatre festival at UFV has undergone a bit of a makeover, and is making its debut in a new format. UFV Theatre presents its very first Emerging Directors’ Showcase from April 28–May 1. The multi-show event will take place at the UFV performance theatre on the Chilliwack North campus at 45635 Yale Road…Grandpa’s photos turned to art grace UFV alumni wine labels
The winner of the annual UFV Alumni commemorative wine label design contest took an unusual approach to creating the art that has been chosen to grace the labels of this year’s wine. “These two works resulted as a solution to damage done to photographs taken by my grandfather during his time in India during the…Eight new donor-funded student awards established
Support from donors has enabled UFV to create eight new student awards since last summer. Thanks to our caring donors and friends, UFV has established these awards, scholarships and bursaries -- totaling over $137,250, which will mean an additional $8,500 for awards annually for UFV students. Awards make a big difference in the lives of…Champions for Health program is life-changing for UFV students and
It’s four life-changing weeks in a Caribbean nation, but it’s no vacation. Each year, UFV students from the bachelor’s degree programs in Kinesiology and Education head to the tiny island country of Antigua to volunteer as physical education leaders in elementary schools. It’s a win-win-win situation for the UFV students, the children they interact with,…Presidential Search forums — April 4
UFV will be holding two public forums for all members of the UFV community to provide feedback to the Presidential Search Committee. Input will be sought on the development of search criteria and recommendations of candidates. These forums will be held on: Mon, April 4 Chilliwack campus at CEP: 10-11 am Aboriginal Gathering Place --…UFV’s first Chilliwack campus building meets the demolition crew
A piece of UFV history came crashing down the week of March 29 to April 1 as demolition crews dismantled Building A on the Chilliwack North campus on Yale Road. See video of the demolition here. Designed as a temporary home for Fraser Valley College, the building, known colloquially by some as The Motel, served…Campus becomes prison-like, beer is only near-beer, in SUS April
It’s understandable if students arriving on the Abbotsford campus Friday were a little confused. Building A had suddenly become Adult Inmates. Building B was Bureau of Investigations. Building C was Cheque Point (a nod to it being home to the School of Business). D was Detention. E was Exercise Yard. G was Get in Line.…