UFV Abbotsford welcomes four panelists on International Women’s Day
An outstanding group of panelists visits UFV’s Abbotsford campus on Friday, March 8 for International Women’s Day. Appearing as part of the 2024 President’s Leadership Lecture Series, BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will be joined by Dr. Shahana Alibhai, Eryn Braley, and Ray Kelly. UFV’s Dr. Alisa Webb, Vice President, Students, will facilitate…Student Wellness hosting Pink Shirt Day activities February 28
In effort to spread kindness, create inclusion and honour diversity, Student Wellness invites the UFV community to participate in Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 28. "Participating in Pink Shirt Day is more than just wearing a colour – it's showing appreciation, kindness and acceptance of each other," says Sanjit Bhalru, manager of Student Wellness.…UFV professor talks about lived experience with chronic pain at
When Luisa Giles speaks at the upcoming Science Café taking place Tuesday, Feb 27, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the UFV Chilliwack library, she’ll have a simple message. Chronic pain is often invisible, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Giles, an assistant professor of Kinesiology at UFV, has endured chronic pain since taking…BC Hydro donates modern meters to UFV electrician program
Students in UFV’s Construction Electrician certificate program got their hands on new tech last week as BC Hydro donated 20 smart Itron energy meters to the university. The donation was coordinated by Joel Feenstra, associate professor in electrical, and the new meters were delivered to the Trades and Technology Centre at the Chilliwack campus on…UFV set to host 2024 Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship
Twelve elite basketball teams hit the court at the UFV Athletic Centre Feb 21-25 for the Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship. It’s the biggest sporting event the university has ever held, and UFV Athletic Director Steve Tuckwood says it’s a great opportunity to show off the Fraser Valley basketball community. “We know the history of…UFV makes BC’s Top Employer list for a decade running
The University of the Fraser Valley has once again been named one of BC’s Top Employers, marking its tenth consecutive year of recognition. This achievement is particularly exciting as UFV approaches its 50th anniversary. B.C.’s Top Employers is a competition that recognizes employers in BC that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.…UFV Athletic Centre gets lighting upgrade ahead of WBB Championships
The stars of Canada West women’s basketball will shine bright when UFV hosts the 2024 Canada West Basketball Championships Feb 21-25, and so will the lights at the UFV Athletic Centre. Recent upgrades have replaced fluorescent and metal halide lighting with LED (light emitting diode) technology. This upgrade results in brighter illumination and 46 per…Students connect with accessible tech at UFV’s Accessibility Lab
A great idea can start with a sticky note. A year and a half ago, UFV peer tutor Phillip Retief jotted down the words “accessibility lab” as part of a brainstorming activity during a staff training day. Today, he hosts the real thing twice a week at the Academic Success Centre, bringing an array of…Groundbreaking marks new milestone for UFV’s Student Housing project
Ground has officially broken on a new 398-bed Student Housing building on UFV’s Abbotsford Campus. UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean was joined by student leaders, senior administration, and construction and design partners for the Feb 6 event. Slated for completion in summer, 2025, the six-storey building will feature a variety of living arrangements, with accessible…Micro Learning Exchanges build relationship between UFV and K-12
UFV has partnered with six Fraser Valley school districts to find ways to support successful student transition from high school to post-secondary. A 2023 BC Student Transition Report by the provincial government highlights a declining transition rate in secondary-to-post-secondary transitions of approximately 50 per cent across BC, despite a recent labour market report finding that…UFV students lead community boccia club for physically-disabled athletes
UFV Kinesiology students are creating an opportunity for youth with physical disabilities to be active and social through the Chilliwack Junior Boccia Program. The club was launched three years ago by UFV faculty members Karen Natho and Alison Pritchard Orr. When Natho moved to the Fraser Valley in 2020, she wanted to continue the para…March for Sustainability returns with events for everyone
March for Sustainability returns in 2024 with more events than ever before. A series of collaborative events, March for Sustainability is co-hosted by various UFV departments and groups throughout the month of March. Events address sustainability topics such as climate change, biodiversity, EDI, and gender diversity. “There’s something for everyone across the Abbotsford and Chilliwack…