Under a canopy of twinkling lights on September 26, the Fraser Valley community came together to celebrate leaders who make the world a little brighter.  The University of the Fraser Valley’s picturesque Chilliwack campus hosted St’elt’elawtexw: a Celebration of Community. More than 250 friends and partners gathered round for an evening of food, fun and…

Adam Currie’s eye for talent and passion for building community emerged early in his Bachelor of Business Administration and Certificate in Professional Communications program at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), from which he graduated in 2012. His career has been marked by a focus on fostering leadership and driving growth, even in challenging…

Walking into Longhouse Branding and Marketing, the values instilled by founder Keenan Beavis are immediately evident. The office buzzes with a team of nearly 15 people, working collaboratively in one large open space – reflecting the long-standing traditions of the Stó:lō People, who have done so for generations in their longhouses. Keenan is an up-and-coming…

At the University of the Fraser Valley, community is a part of who we are. When it was founded 50 years ago, Betty Urquhart was among the very first staff members who made this school what it is today. She was an avid volunteer with a strong belief in giving back – after her passing…

Students often deal with responsibilities that cause high levels of stress, such as financial pressure, academic demands, and social expectations. Often, these stressors can leave students feeling disconnected from themselves and their communities. Overwhelmed by their responsibilities, students may not prioritize their wellness.  UFV’s Student Wellness Education and Promotion team – which includes Katina Noble,…

There are few things Renee Prasad loves more than re-connecting with UFV’s agriculture alumni. So many students have graduated from the university and gone on to do wonderful things in the ag sector, and she’ll see some of them on Saturday, Oct 5 when UFV Chilliwack hosts the Agriculture Alumni Pop-Up Farmer’s Market.  “My favourite…

Associate Professor Michael Corman and four UFV students visited Montreal in August to present at the American Sociological Association (ASA) conference. Michael also serves as a faculty associate with UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging. After working on a paper called Moving Upstream in Health Professions Education: Why Structural Competency? Why Now?, the…

From his humble beginnings in Abbotsford to his current role in Brussels, Shawn Neumann’s journey from the UCFV classrooms of the 1990s to the global stage is a testament to lifelong learning. Today, Shawn is a key player on the executive team of Collaboration Betters The World (CBTW), a global leader in digital transformation based…

Brenda (Xyolholemo:t) L. Crabtree, a distinguished alumna of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to Indigenous art, culture, and education. This prestigious accolade acknowledges her dedicated work in revitalizing and promoting Indigenous heritage for more than 40 years, making…

Dr. Lenore Newman views food security as an existential crisis for humanity, and she believes climate change is pushing the world in a dangerous direction. “As long as we can keep the world’s food systems working, no matter what else happens, we will be okay,” she says. “But if we lose the food, chaos erupts…

In the summer of 2022, UFV’s first pollinator garden was planted behind Lá:lem te Baker. It came on the heels of the devastating heat dome in the summer of 2021, and the catastrophic flooding that came months later. Jennifer Martel, Sustainability Manager in UFV's Office of Sustainability, says those two events killed millions of pollinators. …

 Some artists struggle for years in obscurity. A few find fame and glory young, their talents celebrated, their work snapped up by collectors who pay top dollar to acquire a piece or two. Chris Woods falls into that latter category; his extraordinary talent gained attention just as he was beginning his career.    Having exhibited in…