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Repurposed UFV building takes flight
It can be a grinding chore: tackling a space that needs a cathartic clean-out. Confronting a garage or storage room containing keepsakes no longer meeting changing needs can be a daunting task. The purge may be required -- too many things in too small a space -- but often the will fails when items are…Meet Gerry Eggert: an 82-year-old undergraduate pursuing his dream
Gerry Eggert is defying age stereotypes and inspiring students of all generations with his persistent pursuit of education at the age of 82. With five or six semesters left before he earns his degree, Gerry is proving that it is never too late to chase your dreams and inspire others along the way. While…Student researchers honoured at annual undergraduate research awards
More than 20 student researchers were honoured May 30 at the annual Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards, held at the Clarion Inn. JJ Janzen (Psychology) and Gurneesh Purba (Kinesiology) addressed the audience on behalf of students. Congratulations to all the recipients. Award Recipients Community Service Research Carter Johannes & Saba Berenjforooshazar -- School of Land…UFV students shine at the 2023 Skills Canada national competition
UFV Trades students Carla Vergara, Wyatt Rempel, and Gabriella Neufeld put their knowledge to the test at this year's Skills Canada national competition in Winnipeg. Carla Vergara led a strong UFV contingent, earning a bronze medal at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg. Held May 25-26, the event featured more than 550 students…Women of Steel: Forging Forward program comes to UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is excited to announce that they will be one of 14 hosts across Canada for CWB Welding Foundation’s initiative: The Women of Steel™: Forging Forward program. The program provides learning opportunities that foster education, personal growth, confidence, and experiential learning for women interested in exploring welding and other…Chef’s Table gives culinary students chance to shine
The Professional Cook 2 culinary students have reached a significant milestone in their culinary education as they recently concluded their Capstone project — the Chef's Table. Each chef was tasked with designing a three-course tasting menu that authentically represented their culinary passions, experiences, new skills, and personal favorites, providing guests with a glimpse of their…Outstanding Student Leadership award — Manjot Benning leads by example
A student would have to be really outstanding to be the first-ever winner of the UFV Alumni Association’s Outstanding Student Leader award. Manjot Benning fits the bill, and then some! She’s graduating this June with top marks in her Bachelor of Science degree program, with sights set on medical school applications in the future. She’s…UFV to grant honorary degrees to Bonnie Henry, Naxaxalhts’i Sonny
UFV will present honorary degrees to four leaders who have had a significant impact on society and their communities at its Convocation ceremonies in June. They include Dr. Bonnie Henry, who led British Columbia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; Naxaxalhts’i Sonny McHalsie, one of the most distinguished interpreters of the Stó:lō cultural tradition and history;…UFV seeking nominations for Betty Urquhart Community Service award
Do you know an unsung hero? You know the type: they work hard making our community a better place through their volunteerism, with little or no recognition. And they’re not expecting any. But wouldn’t it be nice to give them some? Consider nominating them for the UFV Betty Urquhart Community Service award. Every year, the…UFV’s IT department concludes Phase 1 of major enterprise network
UFV’s digital network, online security, and cloud integration have all vastly improved — and more upgrades are coming thanks to a multi-year effort to strengthen the university’s IT systems. Phase 1 of the Network Modernization Project — which began with an in-depth network analysis in April, 2020 — was completed Saturday, Feb 25 when more…Five retiring faculty members receive professor emeritus status
Congratulations to the following recently retired long-term faculty members, each of whom received professor emeritus status. They were honoured at the service excellence dinner along with employees marking service milestones and the employee excellence award winners. UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the…2023 long-service employees celebrated
Employees who have been around for a decade or more -- including Cameron Roy, who hit the 35-year mark -- were celebrated in person on May 11 at a dinner event at the Clarion Inn. For the first time, sessional instructors were included in the celebration. More than 50 sessional instructors who have taught at…Enactus UFV reaches national semifinals
The UFV Enactus team, led by its faculty advisor Dr. Saeed Rahman and student president Michael Amirani, participated in the 2023 Enactus Canada National Exposition held May 1-3 in Montreal. The team showcased three of their ongoing projects through a 12-minute video presentation highlighting their accomplishments since the launch and over the past year. The…Inspirational Leadership 2023: Christine Slavik creates an environment of acceptance,
As she reflects on 27 years of teaching at the University of the Fraser Valley, Dr. Christine Slavik sees more than just a number: she sees a body of work that aligns with her core values. Whether it is leading her team through a pandemic with mindfulness, creating safe digital spaces to discuss concerns,…Faculty Service Excellence 2023: Stefania Pizzirani infuses service into teaching,
For Dr. Stefania Pizzirani, her duties as an assistant professor at UFV don’t fall into strict silos of teaching, research, and service. They all blend together. Her teaching includes service components. Her research is often based on grassroots community needs. And her service activities feed off her teaching, her research, and her relationships with students,…UFV awards honorary degree to Dr. Bonnie Henry
Well known for leading our province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in her position as Provincial Health Officer of BC, Dr. Bonnie Henry has had a long and varied career in public health, serving on the frontlines of several serious disease outbreaks. In recognition of her contribution to public health by leading British Columbia’s response…Governor-General’s Gold Medal: Celina ten-Bohmer embraced growth through leadership studies
When Celina ten-Bohmer decided to pursue her master’s degree at UFV, she wasn’t sure how she would fit in, coming from an independent school teaching background. But she found a welcoming environment where she felt safe opening herself up to new knowledge and experiences and sharing her perspectives. And as she graduated from the Master…Honorary degree 2023: Naxaxalhts’i ‘Sonny’ McHalsie shares Stó:lō culture and
If things had turned out a little differently, Naxaxalhts’i Albert ‘Sonny’ McHalsie might have been one of B.C.’s top mechanics rather than a highly valued interpreter of Stó:lō people’s culture and traditions. And much vital knowledge about the culture and history of Indigenous Coast Salish history would have been lost. Because he chose a different…Judith Soon awarded honorary degree for promoting science education and
Sometimes it takes one defining moment to change life’s trajectory. For Dr. Judith Soon, it was in Grade 12 when she and four other classmates toured the inner workings of a pharmacy building. From this experience, Soon knew she wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy and so far, it has been extremely rewarding for…Lieutenant Governor’s Medal: Lisa Doell creates spaces for discussion and
Lisa Doell has learned a lot by taking the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program at the University of the Fraser Valley, but she’s also done more than a little teaching. For her efforts to help her professors and fellow students understand Indigenous culture and the issues faced by Indigenous people, Doell is this year’s…Knowledge keeper, practitioner and educator Mike Retasket receives honorary degree
From sleeping in a bed dug from Peruvian sand to educating along the plank sidewalks of Barkerville, Mike Retasket’s long and diverse commitment to learning and sharing complex Indigenous history is unparalleled. For this and more, he will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of the Fraser Valley this June. A…Repurposed UFV building takes flight
It can be a grinding chore: tackling a space that needs a cathartic clean-out. Confronting a garage or storage room containing keepsakes no longer meeting changing needs can be a daunting task. The purge may be required -- too many things in too small a space -- but often the will fails when items are…Meet Gerry Eggert: an 82-year-old undergraduate pursuing his dream
Gerry Eggert is defying age stereotypes and inspiring students of all generations with his persistent pursuit of education at the age of 82. With five or six semesters left before he earns his degree, Gerry is proving that it is never too late to chase your dreams and inspire others along the way. While…Student researchers honoured at annual undergraduate research awards
More than 20 student researchers were honoured May 30 at the annual Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards, held at the Clarion Inn. JJ Janzen (Psychology) and Gurneesh Purba (Kinesiology) addressed the audience on behalf of students. Congratulations to all the recipients. Award Recipients Community Service Research Carter Johannes & Saba Berenjforooshazar -- School of Land…UFV students shine at the 2023 Skills Canada national competition
UFV Trades students Carla Vergara, Wyatt Rempel, and Gabriella Neufeld put their knowledge to the test at this year's Skills Canada national competition in Winnipeg. Carla Vergara led a strong UFV contingent, earning a bronze medal at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg. Held May 25-26, the event featured more than 550 students…Women of Steel: Forging Forward program comes to UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is excited to announce that they will be one of 14 hosts across Canada for CWB Welding Foundation’s initiative: The Women of Steel™: Forging Forward program. The program provides learning opportunities that foster education, personal growth, confidence, and experiential learning for women interested in exploring welding and other…Chef’s Table gives culinary students chance to shine
The Professional Cook 2 culinary students have reached a significant milestone in their culinary education as they recently concluded their Capstone project — the Chef's Table. Each chef was tasked with designing a three-course tasting menu that authentically represented their culinary passions, experiences, new skills, and personal favorites, providing guests with a glimpse of their…