As Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday for the firest 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 […]
In over four decades in the printing industry, Chris Joakim has witnessed plenty of evolution. Joakim, who once worked at the Canadian Bank Note Company where he printed Canadian currency, has been around long enough to remember when industry practices were both environmental and health hazards. “The old inks were oil-based and there were some […]
By Mitch Huttema UFV’s support in the fight against COVID-19 is transitioning from testing to vaccination. The Fraser Health outdoor testing facility on the Abbotsford campus closed in August — coinciding with UFV’s return to campus plans. Established in May 2020 near parking lot 10 beside UFV’s Envision Athletics Centre and Student Union Building, the […]
