Museologist George Jacob to speak on museums’ role in society
What is the role of museums and culture in our increasingly virtual and changing inter-connected world of accelerated communication and global mobility? "Museums are the souls of civil societies and they serve as repositories of our collective memory," says Canadian museologist George Jacob, "They are an important catalyst for education, tourism, cultural infrastructure, and the…Food service worker launches a new career in welding
A leap into the unknown “I knew if I didn’t make a change I would regret it for the rest of my life.” Evander Boudreau could no longer ignore the fact that it was time for a new direction. “I lost the passion for my work,” he says. “To be honest, not enjoying my job…2016 a year to celebrate at UFV
Enjoy a slideshow of images from UFV in 2016: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ufv/albums/72157676651812370 It was another year to celebrate at UFV, as students, faculty, and staff success helped make UFV a leader in the social, cultural, and economic development of the Fraser Valley. Here are a few highlights from 2016: More than 2,800 credentials were awarded at four…Planning students dare to dream for little town of Yale
Envisioning the future for a town with a historic past It was once the biggest town north of San Francisco and west of Chicago, with a population of more than 5,000, surging to 15,000 at one point. Yale in B.C.’s Fraser Canyon, now a village housing around 100 people with more living on nearby First…Facilities crews clear the way on campuses
Winter snowfalls may be beautiful, but they make getting from Point A to Point B that much more difficult. People working, studying, and taking exams at UFV this past week can thank our Facilities department for clearing the way for them to walk around on campus once they got there. The Fraser Valley was hit…Future medical office assistant won’t let anyone decide her story
While traveling in the Middle East, Linda Todd contracted a rare life-threatening brain infection. Despite being given only a 5% chance of recovery, she fought through and survived — but returned to Canada in a wheelchair and unable to speak. “It was emotionally devastating,” she says, “but I’m a firm believer in not letting anyone…Margaret Trudeau to speak at UFV Jan 10
Visit to Abbotsford campus is part of Student Union Society’s effort to promote mental health awareness Margaret Trudeau is a Canadian icon, celebrated both for her role in the public eye and as a respected mental-health issues advocate. You may remember her as young Maggie Trudeau, married at 22 to a prime minister (Pierre Trudeau)…National equestrian champion has unbridled passion for design
From the head of the class to the back of her horse, Natalie Alves’ competitive streak knows no bounds. The 15-time national champion equestrian had universities lining up with open arms following her 4.0 GPA at Mission’s Heritage Park Secondary. But Alves knows life, like horseback riding, is all about balance. So she chose UFV’s…Griffiths ran the gamut, from student to AVP: reflections on
The first time Diane Griffiths ventured into a classroom at Fraser Valley College, she was sure that she didn’t belong there. It was an English class with the late Art Ross in the old Abbotsford Marshall Road campus in the 1970s, and once she was brave enough to cross the threshold and sit down, it…Paralegal studies the right path forward
The missing piece After 10 years at Golden Oak Corporate Services Ltd., Ben Meyer had become someone others trusted to do quality work; he began seeing opportunities to take on more responsibility. Quality professional training was the missing piece he needed to take his career to the next level. Finding the right program in the…UFV & Ann Davis Transition House partner to mark Dec
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. They died because they were women. As well as commemorating the 14…Support UFV on Giving Tuesday and your donation will be
This year UFV is taking part in the international Giving Tuesday movement on November 29. And the good news is that supporting UFV students on Giving Tuesday just got a whole lot better — twice as good, in fact. UFV will direct unrestricted donor dollars to matching all gifts on Giving Tuesday to student scholarships…