One of life’s simple pleasures for Anastasia Anderson, an associate professor of philosophy at UFV, is witnessing children think, comprehend and communicate on an advanced level.  At the annual Thinking Playground camp in late August that she helps organize, children and adolescents alike -- some of whom have attended for the past several years --…

Jasmin Kaur’s imagination is taking her places. From her bedroom office in Abbotsford she is living the life of a twice-published author and worldwide influencer. Her novel If I Tell You The Truth, is interspersed with poetry and tells the story of Kiran, an international student who stays illegally in Canada to raise a baby…

  The Drawdown Ecochallenge is a customizable and solutions-oriented engagement program focused on bettering our impact on the earth and ourselves. UFV is creating a team this year to challenge students & employees to create sustainable daily habits. Participants choose actions, track and share their progress through the online platform, and earn points for taking…

  Mallory Manley and Glen Schwarzfeld of Chilliwack have lived through every parent’s worst nightmare. Just over a year ago, they lost their son, Weston, in an accident while he was on a day-camp outing. Weston had recently completed kindergarten and was excited about his upcoming sixth birthday. There was a groundswell of community support…

On a near perfect early fall morning on the Abbotsford campus, signs of normalcy -- or at least the new normalcy -- were evident. Droves of students, staff and faculty -- all masked up -- roamed around the outdoor walkways and inside the halls. Some people congregated on the grass together. Some sat at tables…

As Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday for the first time, there are a variety of events at UFV and in surrounding communities where you can learn more about the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. UFV will be closed on September 30 to…

Expect to hear a lot more about what you can do to improve environmental sustainability at UFV in the coming months. You’ll also hear more about what the university is doing in this area, via the Office of Sustainability, previously known as Sustainable UFV. UFV’s Office of Sustainability is establishing its presence at UFV with…

Inside Nerlap Kaur Sidhu’s classroom, there’s a giant sign that reads: If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you. Underneath are more than 30 colourful self-portraits neatly lined up and symmetrically organized into three rows. More important than the art quality is the diversity, the pride, and most importantly, the stories, derived from each…

While the majority of employees and students shifted to remote work and learning over the past 18 months, plans and projects continued moving forward across UFV. As we welcome students, staff, and faculty back for the fall semester, here’s a brief look at some of the improvements made around campus (some projects might have updated…

Earlier in the year, as parking lots around campus remained empty and foot traffic was sparse due to the global pandemic, a small group of technicians from UFV’s audio visual (AV) team moved purposely from classroom to classroom making significant AV technology upgrades.  Decade-old projectors were replaced by digital laser ones; touch screens with smart…

Michaela Sapielak always had an affinity for buildings. Not just any buildings, but heritage ones in particular. When she looked up at the ceiling of her grade school, Dunach Elementary in Abbotsford, as a 9-year-old, she marvelled at the towering ceilings and craftsmanship of the now-defunct 19th century structure.  “There’s just something about old buildings…

He may be the most interesting man in Abbotsford. He’s certainly one of the most eclectic. And Aird Flavelle is also one of UFV’s biggest fans. In an ordinary year, Aird — a local entrepreneur, would-be politician, volunteer, pilot, and about a half dozen other things — can often be spotted in a seat inside…