A passion for studying the elements led Steven Marsh to his life’s work as a geography professor. Now, generations of students have benefited from the knowledge and skills he shared and are on the frontlines of resource management and academic research in climate-related disciplines. For his dedication to his profession and influence on students, Marsh…

Whitney Fordham has been drawn to leadership roles for her whole life. Through Girl Guides and 4-H and serving as a goalkeeper on various soccer teams, she has emerged as someone who can keep her eye on the big picture and guide her teammates or colleagues through their challenges. As Director of Alumni Relations, Fordham…

Four students majoring in human resources management from UFV’s School of Business earned first place in two categories at the International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) held in Los Angeles April 12–14. Chad Charest, Monisha Kingra, Amandeep Rai, and Rebecca Whitmell succeeded against formidable U.S. business schools, including Pennsylvania State University, the University…

UFV marked a quiet milestone on April 21, 2023: 15 years since Premier Gordon Campbell visited campus to announce that the University College of the Fraser Valley would now become the University of the Fraser Valley. “The new University of the Fraser Valley will build on its international reputation for criminology and criminal justice programs,…

Significant renovations have led to a bright, collaborative space on the third floor of Abbotsford’s Building D (D3). With a modern design intended to maximize natural light and interpersonal connection (see photos here), D3 features a mix of private and shared areas divided into four sections — each servicing a strategic cluster of departments. The…

It’s not every day that your school’s walls become a canvas for your creativity. For students in Visual Arts 390: Community Arts Practice, it’s the tangible results of their learnings this semester. This collaborative project couldn’t have come at a better time either, noted Cindy Schultz, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, “We…

UFV Giving Day was a resounding success. Held Tuesday, April 4, UFV Giving Day welcomed $69,150 in generous gifts, celebrating the power of collective giving, and enriching the lives of students in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Donors were able to support one or more of their preferred causes: Student Awards; Student Emergency Funds; or…

When it comes to health issues, a person’s postal code can have as much or more influence than their genetic code. Inequities, including lack of access to resources, and discrimination based on race, gender, and economic status an all affect how a person interacts with the health-care system. A recent interdisciplinary project at UFV saw…

Celebrate emerging talent at Interpret, a Creative and Performing Arts Festival. This year marks the fourth annual Interpret festival, hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) with Graphic + Digital Design on April 28, 2023, from 4-9 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities! Explore art exhibitions by Visual Arts graduates, Film…

UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) recently received more than $340,000 through Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) to support two overarching community engagement projects under the umbrella of work-integrated learning. The first project — conducted in close collaboration with Tourism Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association — aims to contribute to…

One of UFV’s newest academic alignments embodies the university’s commitment to impactful social development and justice, both locally and globally. The university has offered courses in global stewardship and social justice before, but now the College of Arts has amalgamated these disciplines into one school that will embody the spirit of engagement, transformation, and activism.…

Practice makes perfect. Or at least brings us closer to it. In nursing education at UFV, there is a lot of practice before students graduate and take qualifying exams to become registered nurses. Much of that practice comes in the form of clinical education, time spent by nursing students on hospital wards and in community…