The University of the Fraser Valley is launching a new master’s degree in computer science. The Master of Science in Computer Science is aimed at graduates from bachelor’s degree programs in computer science or a closely related field. It has been specifically designed to give students opportunities to apply the technologies they will learn about…

A University of the Fraser Valley instructor's free basketball scoreboard software is finding a home in gymnasiums around the world, helping schools and small clubs in the Philippines, across Africa, and elsewhere.  When Joel Feenstra, an associate professor in UFV's electrical program, took sabbatical leave last year, he enrolled in several computer programming courses. His…

Health education is for everyone, and free local events like the University of the Fraser Valley’s upcoming Fall Health Fair make it more accessible than ever.  On November 4 at the Chilliwack campus, students from UFV’s Nursing and Kinesiology programs will be on hand to educate the public on various health-related topics. Screenings, information, and…

The University of the Fraser Valley has a new Safety and Security director. Chris Humphries has stepped into the role, overseeing UFV’s campus security, occupational health and safety, and emergency management. The job encompasses everything from day-to-day security operations and workplace safety programs to emergency preparedness and crisis response, helping ensure a safe environment for…

Marilyn Hornell and Dianna Stubling are rock stars.  On an overcast Monday morning, they are cruising up and down the Rotary Trail, seated snugly in the University of the Fraser Valley’s brand-new trishaw. They’re waving like princesses, saying hello to everyone they meet, laughing and smiling, and even chatting up some fellas.  Both women are…

Bicycles left behind by former student residents at the University of the Fraser Valley are finding new homes, providing other students with an affordable way to get around while keeping usable bikes out of the landfill.  Through an initiative led by UFV’s Office of Sustainability, abandoned bicycles from student housing were tuned up and offered…

Bryan Daniel has been a sports fan all his life. And a UFV employee for three decades.  He combines the two by following the UFV Cascades athletic teams, and by supporting them financially through small, consistent payroll contributions.  Each payday, Bryan makes five donations through payroll deductions: four athletics-related (one for each of the men’s…

Dr. Amanda McCormick has dedicated her career to improving how Canada's justice system responds to women who have experienced intimate partner violence.  Her research and leadership have now been recognized with a Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, a national honour celebrating individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing equality for…

Wireless technology is all around us. From smartphones that help us navigate to smartwatches that track our activity and devices that control our homes, wireless technology has become indispensable.  Omer Waqar, an assistant professor in the University of the Fraser Valley's School of Computing, is working to make wireless networks faster, more sustainable, and more…

The University of the Fraser Valley is partnering with Tourism Chilliwack, the City of Chilliwack, and Indigenous partners Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and Stó:lō Research and Resource Management on a project that will help people with diverse physical abilities enjoy the natural beauty surrounding UFV’s Chilliwack campus.  The Adaptive Cycling Project provides free access to specialized bikes,…

For university students in the Fraser Valley and across Canada who face rising housing costs, the prospect of owning a home may feel increasingly out of reach. Even finding an affordable place to rent can be difficult.  But what if housing was a fundamental human right rather than a financial investment?  Leilani Farha, an internationally…

Canada’s preeminent investigative sports journalist will visit the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus on October 22. As part of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series and Purple Lights Nights, Rick Westhead will connect storytelling and changemaking with a conversation about the power of individuals and communities to create meaningful change.  The event takes place…