Newsroom Archive
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…UFV hosts Premier Christy Clark and delegation in Chandigarh
UFV hosted B.C. Premier Christy Clark and her international trade delegation at its campus in Chandigarh, India on Oct. 11. Clark is leading a nine-day trade mission to India. While visiting UFV Chandigarh, Premier Clark announced $50,000 in funding for 20 scholarships that will enable students from Canada to study in India, and students from…UFV study looks at supporting children of incarcerated parents
When parents go to prison, their children often suffer. That is one of the main conclusions of In the Best Interests of The Child – Strategies for Recognizing and Supporting Canada’s At-Risk Population of Children with Incarcerated Parents, a study conducted by faculty in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and School of Social…Gwynne Dyer to speak at UFV on What the First
Gwynne Dyer to speak at UFV Oct. 22 on What the First World War Taught Us Author, historian, and independent journalist Gwynne Dyer returns to UFV Wednesday, Oct. 22 for his latest guest lecture, titled What the First World War Taught Us. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Abbotsford campus lecture theatre (B101), Dyer’s presentation…Cree artist George Littlechild returns for UFV President’s Lecture Series
Contemporary art tied to rich traditions led George Littlechild to crafting beautiful creations, but it also opened his eyes to shadows that continue to follow First Nations people today. Litttlechild, who received an honorary degree from the University of the Fraser Valley in June 2013, returns for the UFV President’s Leadership Lecture Series at the…UFV updates education plan and introduces strategic enrolment management plan
The University of the Fraser Valley recently approved two plans that will guide its actions in the areas of program planning and enrolment management for the next several years. The 2014 update to the UFV Education Plan 2011–2015 reflects the changing context in which the university operates, including new expectations from the provincial government and…Academic career is memorable for UFV Young Distinguished Alumni winner
Tanya Jonker will never forget her years at the University of the Fraser Valley. They helped launch her into an exciting academic career researching the mechanisms of memory retrieval. Now a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, Jonker graduated from UFV in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. She has been chosen…Gwen Point to be next UFV Chancellor
Dr. Gwen Point will be the new Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley. Point will take over from Dr. Brian Minter, who was UFV’s first Chancellor and served two terms stretching from 2008 to 2014. She will be installed as Chancellor at a ceremony in the coming months. The new Chancellor-select has a…New logo, new look, new board for UFV Alumni Association
A new logo, look, awards, and board membership were unveiled when the UFV Alumni Association held its annual general meeting on Sept. 24. In partnership with UFV University Relations, the association introduced UFV’s renovated Alumni Hall near the entrance of Building B on the Abbotsford campus. The revamped hall now celebrates alumni success from floor…Fire safety campaign ‘By First Nations for First Nations’ launched
First Nations leaders joined federal and provincial government officials and fire services representatives at the University of the Fraser Valley Oct. 3 to unveil plans for a one-of-a-kind safety blitz aimed at reducing fire fatalities in reserve communities. The campaign, announced just as Fire Prevention Week is about to take place across North America, will…Life in Agriburbia panel and exhibition
On Wed, Oct 1, UFV presented Life in Agriburbia, a panel discussion and exhibition on the issues that arise when suburbia and farmland converge. Following that, UFV hosted an opening reception for an exhibit on Life in Agriburbia in the UFV Gallery (Room B136). The exhibit runs at the UFV Gallery from Sept 26 to…Charllotte Kwon returns to UFV with ‘Slow Clothes’ President’s Lecture
In a world fueled by fast food, instant messaging, and immediate gratification, Charllotte Kwon suggests an entirely different way of starting your day — by pulling on ‘slow clothes’. Kwon, who received an honorary degree from the University of the Fraser Valley in June, returns to UFV to present a lecture titled Waiting for the…UFV students help combat recruitment and use of child soldiers
Two University of the Fraser Valley criminology practicum students are volunteering their time in support of the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative and its efforts to develop new strategies and tactics for eradicating the recruitment and use of child soldiers worldwide. They are working with CKR Global, an international risk mitigation firm. The students are…UFV and Stó:lō team up to offer staged reading of
The University of the Fraser Valley Theatre department, Stó:lō Nation, and the Stó:lō Research & Resource Management Centre are co-presenting staged readings of Ojibway playwright Drew Hayden Taylor’s play The Berlin Blues as part of Stó:lō Culture Days 2014. Performances will be on Sat, Sept 27 at 7:30 pm and Sun, Sept 28 at 2…Boom Booms, Lightning Dust, and Taxmen on stage at UFV
Here’s the lowdown on bands that will be playing at UFV’s free 40th anniversary event on the green at the Abbotsford campus on Wed, Sept 17. Taxmen take the stage at 5 pm, Boom Booms at 6 pm, and Lightning Dust at 7 pm. The Boom Booms The Boom Booms are an indie soul band…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.…Volcanologist Hickson to explore our destructive planet in President’s Leadership
Dr. Catherine Hickson’s geology career had an explosive start: she was an eyewitness to the May 18, 1980 explosion of Mount St. Helens in Washington State. This devastating, almost instantaneous destruction of a vast area focused her attention on understanding the destructive forces of volcanoes, and her future as a volcanologist was set. Since then…UFV celebrates Chandigarh campus 10th anniversary at awards ceremony
The University of the Fraser Valley celebrated 10 years in India over the weekend. Students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and distinguished guests formed an audience of 700 for the annual awards ceremony, which has special significance in this milestone year. UFV opened its location at the 16.5-acre campus of Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College…From hockey to health care — UFV alum leads national
As a six foot four, 220 pound Western Hockey League defenseman, Scott Ramsay felt right at home patrolling the blue line and delivering big hits. Then his world changed. Instead of throwing body checks during a shift, Scott now dishes out a kind word, a smile, and vital medical care to ailing children at BC…UFV nursing students succeeding in tough test environment
Before graduating, UFV Bachelor of Science in Nursing students must pass a licensing exam known as the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). January 2015 marked the first time this particular exam was written by Canadian nursing students as part of the process of becoming a licensed nurse in Canada. In general, BC students perform consistently…Get support to change your business idea into reality
Budding entrepreneurs looking to turn their brainstorms into reality can now access a new resource at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). The Entrepreneurship and Process Innovation/Incubation Centre (EPIIC) has partnered with the Canada Discovery Foundation to provide funding and expertise to Fraser Valley residents in search of consultation and resources to take their…UFV alumni panel to examine impact of drug addiction —
Drug addiction impacts individuals, families, and the community. A panel discussion at UFV on Wed, March 2, will delve into this troubling issue, examining the physiology of addiction, types of addictive behaviours, and the management of addiction through pharmaceutical and other methods. The event runs from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Aboriginal Gathering Place…UFV hosts peace expert George Lopez — March 9
Dr. George Lopez will visit UFV on Wed, March 9 as part of the President's Leadership Lecture Series. Lopez is a writer and lecturer who has been a leader in developing the peace studies field for more than 30 years. He is a founding faculty member of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the…Terry O’Reilly to speak on Power of Storytelling at UFV
UFV welcomes Terry O’Reilly to the Fraser Valley on Tues, March 1 as a guest lecturer for the President’s Leadership Lecture Series. This seasoned marketer and personable communicator will speak on The Power of Storytelling. O’Reilly is an award-winning writer, director, marketer, and radio host, well known for his…UFV Theatre presents a new twist on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
UFV Theatre is warming up the winter season with a modernized take on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, a romantic comedy running March 3 to 20 at the UFV Performance Theatre on Yale Road in Chilliwack. Filled with music and dance, Shakespeare’s play about love begins with the unforgettable line: “If the music be the food of…SUS seeking nominations for student volunteer, leadership, and clubs &
Hundreds of UFV students selflessly put their scarce time and energies towards enhancing the community for fellow students, and three new awards are now available to recognize this. The UFV Student Union Society (SUS) is honouring the best of the best in three award categories: leadership, volunteerism, and clubs & associations. Winners will receive their…Feed your brain at UFV Faculty Microlectures on Feb 24
Come see UFV faculty take the two-minute challenge at the Faculty Microlectures on Wed, Feb 24 More than two dozen professors from a variety of disciplines will take to the podium at the Road Runner Cafe and Lounge on the Abbotsford campus (Building A). The event starts at 11:30 am. Attendance is free and the…