UFV's announcement source
Join us at UFV Chilliwack on Wednesday, March 6 to learn about local roots. Eating sustainably has many elements. One that is frequently overlooked is understanding what local farmers can produce relatively easily. Root and other field vegetables may not be that sexy, but as long as the sun is still free and we have … Read more
Join students from Global Development Studies (GDS) to explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 – Gender Equality. The event is centered around this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspire Inclusion.” Students from GDS 100 (A World of Development) and GDS 260 (Gender and Global Development) will present work on gender equality … Read more
UFV hosts a Tech Industry Panel from 10 am to noon on Thursday, March 14. Participants can attend in-person at the UFV Abbotsford campus, or online via Zoom. The tech industry is characterized by rapid and continuous change driven by innovation, market demand, and evolving consumer preferences. Businesses across all sectors are undergoing digital transformation … Read more
Join us Thursday, Feb 29 at UFV Abbotsford for a conversation with Amy Dhanjal about the latest trends and advancements in communications research. Dhanjal, senior communications lead at Monogram Communications, will discuss case studies showing real world applications of communication research in organizations, including working with Indigenous communities. No registration is required. Contact Tina Sangha … Read more
UFV Library in partnership with the Student Union Society will be holding our first annual Freedom to Read Event on Monday, Feb 26 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the UFV Abbotsford Student Union Building. Students and faculty will be reading excerpts from banned or challenged books. This event is to raise awareness around … Read more
International Women’s Day 2024 is on Friday, March 8. It is a global day to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and to rally for gender parity in our communities and around the world. We are thrilled to invite you to an inspiring afternoon filled with insightful discussions and empowering stories … Read more
A 2024-25 Budget Town Hall takes place virtually on Thursday, March 7. Date: Thursday, March 7 Time: 1:30–2:30 pm Location: Virtual – Please register to attend: 2024/25 Budget Town Hall Registration The session will begin with a message from UFV President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joanne MacLean, followed by a comprehensive presentation of the draft 2024-25 … Read more
UFV is shaping a campus for the 21st century: one that engages learners, transform lives, and builds community. Join the Campus Planning office either in person or virtually on Wednesday, March 6 to see the exciting changes coming to the UFV Abbotsford Campus. The Dining Hall expansion and new Student Housing building projects will be … Read more
We invite you to join us for a 60-minute screening of With Them – A Ukraine Documentary, on Wednesday, Mar 13. The screening will be followed by a conversation with Chad Martz, Operation Advisor with Hungry for Life and lifelong Chilliwack resident. Through many humanitarian trips, Chad, his family, and the Hungry for Life team … Read more
A four-week election campaign is now underway for positions on the Senate and UFV Board of Governors. Faculty candidates for the board include Amber Gaszo (Faculty of Social Sciences), Emilio Landolfi (Faculty of Health Sciences), Michael Gaetz (Faculty of Health Sciences), and Tannaz Zargarian (Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development). Faculty candidates for Senate … Read more
Expand your opportunities at the 2024 Career Fair, taking place on Thursday, Mar 14 on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to connect with employers, expand your professional network, and discover exciting career opportunities. Plus, score big with prizes (including a UFV credit course for a current student) and snag a free … Read more
Artona will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses in March, offering portrait sessions. Bookings at UFV Abbotsford are available between Mar 5-22, and booking at UFV Chilliwack are available Mar 14-15. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with traditional library and composite grad backgrounds. Students … Read more
The next Senate public meeting is Friday, Mar 15 at 1:30 pm on the UFV Abbotsford Campus in Building A, room A225. The deadline to submit agenda items is Tuesday, Mar 5 at noon. Please email submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca. Click here for the Senate meeting schedule. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at Marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. Fri, … Read more
You are invited to the next Provost Lunch and Learn session on Thursday, Feb 22. This online gathering will focus on partnerships for student mobility. In the post-COVID era, UFV has seen renewed interest in studying abroad from both students as well as faculty looking to lead credit-bearing study tours. This session explores the various … Read more
On Tuesday, Mar 12 at the UFV Abbotsford campus, hear from Andrea Lane, a Defence Scientist at Defence Research and Development Canada. A strategic analyst with the Department of National Defence, Lane’s personal research focusses on the intersection of national defence, politics, and society, examining the military as an institution, civil-military relations, personnel policy, and … Read more