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All UFV buildings will be closed from 12 pm on Dec 24 through to Jan 2. If you require access during these times, you must submit a room/building access request by Dec 20. Please note that access will only be provided with a preauthorized access request.
Many at UFV will be saddened to hear of the recent passing of Dr. Amy Prevost of the UFV School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, on December 3, 2024, at the age of 46. Amy earned her PhD in Criminology from Simon Fraser University in 2011. She started at UFV’s School of Criminology and Criminal … Read more
UFV is required to update our Wi-Fi network which will require some students and employees to reconnect to Eduroam using their UFV email and password. Students and employees who have not connected or reconnected to Eduroam since fall 2024 will likely need to reconnect your devices. All devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets will … Read more
The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Jan 17 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus at Mark Evered Hall in the Student Union Building. The deadline to submit agenda items is Tuesday, Jan 7 at noon. Please email submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca.
UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) is looking for input from staff and faculty on potential actions for advancing sustainability in academics and research, as well as ideas for campus sustainability actions. The OoS is developing a Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP) with goals and actions to foster sustainability at UFV. The plan will include actions to … Read more
Day ONE is a fun and informative event on Friday, Jan 3 on the Abbotsford campus to welcome new students into the UFV community on the first day of the upcoming semester. From 9 am to 3 pm, meet a variety of UFV departments and student services, and find out how to join student clubs … Read more
On Dec 3, the UFV community joined the global Giving Tuesday movement to boost the Student Support and Resilience Fund. Thanks to your collective efforts and generosity, a total of $4,860 was raised, directly supporting students facing urgent challenges such as food insecurity, housing instability, and other crises. UFV also received a Giving Tuesday donation … Read more
Struggling to study solo? Can’t find the time or motivation? We’ve got you. Join us in the Finals Focus Zone on Wednesday, Dec 11 from 2 to 5 pm in Room S1111 on the Abbotsford campus. In the Finals Focus Zone you can stay accountable, crush your study goals, enjoy free snacks and drinks, and … Read more
Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that Rae Smith, who worked in a number of departments over a 14-year career at the university, passed away on October 22, 2024. Rae started at what was then UCFV as a temporary Counselling & Advising assistant in 1996. She worked as a secretary/receptionist for International Education … Read more
The fifth annual UFV Safety & Security Clothing Drive supports Griffin Security’s community outreach through donations of new socks, gloves, hats, and underwear along with new and gently used coats. There are several drop off locations. On the Abbotsford campus, find collection bins located at: B122 Safety & Security B211 Office of the Registrar B214 … Read more
Since January 2023, there have been a wave of changes to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s policies regarding international students. The sheer number and reach of these changes have caused uncertainty and confusion for Canadian higher education, our programs, our faculty, and our students. Join Victoria Surtees and special guests David McGuire and Daryl Smith … Read more
Join Lorna Andrews and Leanne Joe on Tuesday, Dec 10 from 12 to 1:30 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Indigenous teaching garden for a language and territory acknowledgment workshop. During this session, we will connect with the land and learn key terms in the Halq’eméylem language that is personal and culturally appropriate for our territory acknowledgment. Because this … Read more
The Changemaker Café is a space for us to connect, celebrate, encourage, share ideas and approaches, and learn from one another. Taking place Friday, Dec 13 from 11 am to noon via Zoom, it is a space to celebrate, encourage, share ideas and approaches, and learn from one another. It is also a place for … Read more
Responsible research begins with learning key norms, guidelines, and policies. Join the Office of Research Services at Kwantlen Polytechnic to gain insights from Dr. Grace Kelly on essential requirements for ethical and compliant research. This webinar on Monday, Dec 9 from 11 am to noon is open to any individuals involved in research at postsecondary … Read more
On Wednesday, Dec 18 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Join Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) to discuss storytelling in teaching and learning. This will be combined with Chat-R and include special guest storyteller and Sto:lo Elder Dr. Gwendolyn Point. Dr. … Read more