UFV in the News Archive
UFV in the news: Enrollment up at UFV
Enrollment up at B.C. post-seconday schools The Province – September 4, 2011 At the University of the Fraser Valley, enrolments have been growing every year for a decade, according to Eric Davis, UFV's provost and vice-president ... Waiting lists growing at UFV Abbotsford News – September 1, 2011 Student demand for courses at the University…UFV in the news: Abbotsford U District
The City of Abbotsford has big plans for the area adjacent to UFV's campus on King Road. Read the media coverage on the U District here. Planning a university district in Abbotsford Abbotsford News – September 1, 2011 In future years, back to school will not only bring the University ... Something to like in…UFV in the news: Sikh temple centennial
Read a selection of the news coverage on Abbotsford's Sikh temple centennial celebration, featuring UFV's Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies. Sikh temple built on faith and courage The Province - August 29, 2011 "It has a huge significance to us," said Bains, director of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley.…UFV in the news: Larry Stinson new UFV Board Chair
‘Exciting changes’ coming to UFV: new board chair Chilliwack Progress - Monday July 25, 2011 “The people of the Fraser Valley are going to see some exciting changes in the coming years,” says Larry Stinson, the new chairman of the board of governors at the University of the Fraser Valley... Stinson looks forward to guiding…Shaw TV films at UFV
During last week's Tony Parsons event at UFV Chilliwack, a number of media turned out to listen to the broadcaster's words of wisdom. One such outlet in attendance was Shaw TV, Chilliwack. The story is currently airing on Shaw TV, cable channel 4 in Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison and Hope.McQuarrie on Global TV re moonlighting
Business admin. professor Fiona McQuarrie was on Global BC news on Fri, Oct 14, as part of the Generation How series the station is doing, which investigates how the 18–35 generation is handing housing, education, economic, and employment challenges. The segment is on the Global website: http://www.globaltvbc.com/special/6442500168/story.html It's Part Five at the bottom of the…UFV in the news: 17-year-old running for mayor in Abbotsford
Abbotsford News, Oct. 14 2011 The battle for the mayor's chair has another contender as 17-year-old Travis Daleman has thrown his hat into the political ring. Daleman is one of the youngest candidates to run for political office in Canada. The local man will celebrate his 18th birthday just 24 days before the Nov. 19…UFV in the news: Brian Minter reappointed as UFV chancellor
UFV's recent announcement that Brian Minter has accepted another three-year term as chancellor has garnered media attention, including from The Province newspaper. Links to the full articles are below. Gardening icon Brian Minter reappointed UFV chancellor The Province – September 29, 2011 ...chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley ( UFV). A recipient of…UFV in the news: Rickaby off to meet Obama
Michelle, meet Michelle (Obama that is). Two local women who are also cancer survivors and authors will be heading off to Washington, D.C. in early October after being nominated for a prestigious award at the Global Woman Summit. UFV's Michelle Rickaby of Yarrow and Glenda Standeven of Chilliwack, co-authors of Choosing to Smile with Julie…UFV in the news: McCullough to take on advising role
Longtime Dean of Trades and Technology Harv McCullough will step down from that role in a few months, and take on the part-time role of advising President Mark Evered on community and industry partnerships. Read the full story as reported in the Chilliwack Progress (link below). UFV looks to strengthen partnerships Chilliwack Progress - September…UFV in the news: Fashion Design program
UFV's Fashion Design program has been in the media spotlight recently for launching 3-D technology in the classroom, producing nationally-acclaimed students, and of course, for its annual Fashion Show. Read some of the full news stories below. UFV fashion design program goes 3-D Abbotsford News – September 29, 2011 The University of the Fraser Valley…UFV in the news: international students
On September 20, 2011, Premier Christy Clark announced the goal of a 50% increase in the number of international students studying in BC over the next four years, as part of her BC Jobs plan. UFV's Provost and Vice-president Academic Eric Davis spoke with the Chilliwack Progress about what this means from UFV's…UFV in the news: Faculty of Health Sciences Launch
Read the news coverage in the Chilliwack Progress and Chilliwack Times newspapers from UFV's Faculty of Health Sciences launch event on September 12, 2011. UFV brings health sciences together Chilliwack Times - September 15, 2011 ...at the University of the Fraser Valley ( UFV) is a strategic move by the school to put...disconnected," said Chris…UFV in the news: Enrollment up at UFV
Enrollment up at B.C. post-seconday schools The Province – September 4, 2011 At the University of the Fraser Valley, enrolments have been growing every year for a decade, according to Eric Davis, UFV's provost and vice-president ... Waiting lists growing at UFV Abbotsford News – September 1, 2011 Student demand for courses at the University…UFV in the news: Abbotsford U District
The City of Abbotsford has big plans for the area adjacent to UFV's campus on King Road. Read the media coverage on the U District here. Planning a university district in Abbotsford Abbotsford News – September 1, 2011 In future years, back to school will not only bring the University ... Something to like in…UFV in the news: Sikh temple centennial
Read a selection of the news coverage on Abbotsford's Sikh temple centennial celebration, featuring UFV's Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies. Sikh temple built on faith and courage The Province - August 29, 2011 "It has a huge significance to us," said Bains, director of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley.…