UFV transitioning to Brightspace as Learning Management System
Awneet Sivia gets passionate about anything that enhances the university experience for students. Awneet, UFV’s Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning, is always in favour of technology that provides faculty with new ways to engage learners, and that’s why she’s so keen about a new Learning Management System (LMS). UFV is transitioning from Blackboard to Brightspace,…Jada McIntyre: Student advocate, compassionate leader, and UFV’s 2024 Outstanding
Jada McIntyre’s passion for inclusion and advocacy emerged in the early days of her Bachelor of Social Work studies at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). Surrounded by the community of her Social Work cohort, Jada’s experiences at UFV were marked by a focus on supporting her peers, fostering inclusive environments, and leading by…Health and Safety Matters: Encountering unsafe work
UFV’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department exists to keep employees safe from injuries, accidents, and occupational health problems. For its manager, Jason Dallavalle, connecting with the community is the best part of the job. He’s passionate about preventing incidents, and one way to do this is by teaching employees how to refuse unsafe work. …50 Remarkable Alumni: Debbie Greene’s lived experience led to advocacy
It isn’t the life she envisioned when she chose a soldier as her partner, but Debbie Greene has embraced the life she shares with husband Trevor. Debbie and Trevor had already welcomed baby Grace when he deployed to Afghanistan in 2006. Trevor was well-suited for his assignment as an emissary, travelling to remote Afghan villages…Unearthing forgotten histories: The hidden legacy of South Asian workers
On the north side of the Fraser River, the master-planned community of Fraser Mills sits where a thriving lumber industry stood just 100 years ago. The story of Fraser Mills is one of successful settlement, where pioneers created a bustling industrial hub. However, a closer look shows a crucial piece of the story is missing…50 Remarkable Alumni: Jason Lum, a lifelong advocate for community
Through careers spanning from IT to agriculture, one constant runs through Jason Lum’s professional life -- his absolutely unwavering commitment to community. As a four-term councillor with the City of Chilliwack, Jason has dedicated his political career to grassroots advocacy, striving to make positive changes for the people of the Fraser Valley. A UCFV student…UFV’s Callison is first Indigenous person to receive prestigious national
UFV University Librarian Camille Callison was presented with the 2024 Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award at a reception in Ottawa on October 3, 2024. The award recognizes an individual from a Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) member institution who has demonstrated vision, dedication, and outstanding service in building bridges and collaboration to advance knowledge infrastructure…50 Remarkable Alumni: Tanya Jonker says understanding how we think
For many people, earning a PhD means they have plans for a career in academia, pursuing their research interests and teaching the next generation of scholars. Dr. Tanya Jonker had other ideas. While she loved her university studies, she was intrigued by opportunities and revolutionary developments in the private sector. Tanya, who earned a BA…Great BC ShakeOut Drill Thursday Oct 17
UFV encourages students, staff, and faculty to participate in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct 17 at 10:17 AM. During ShakeOut, UFV also tests the UFV Alert emergency notification system. You will only receive a message from UFV Alert on your phone or device if you are already registered with the system. Please ensure your…Community comes together for UFV’s St’elt’elawtexw Celebration
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: Talent detective, community creator, and UFV’s 2024 Distinguished
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…Keenan Beavis: Avid entrepreneur, Indigenous mentor, and UFV’s 2024 Young
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…