Research seminar with Dr. Todd Green — May 7

Dr. Todd Green from Brock University presents an online research seminar on Tuesday, May 7. An Overview of Corporate Social Responsibility: What it is and when it works discusses how corporate social responsibility (CSR) isn’t one size fits all. Find out how to best define what CSR means, along with when and why it works for … Read more

Planting and celebration in the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden — May 10

Please join us on Friday, May 10, from 11 am to 1 pm for planting, tea, and celebration of UFV welding’s contributions to the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden. Welding students have built a boiler to create biochar and a mixer to mix it with compost, and they’ve prepared biochar mulch for the garden. We will plant … Read more

Learn To: An introduction to golf basics — June 4-18

Golf lessons are perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the game, or build on current skills. Lessons will be held over three Tuesdays between June 4-18 at the Chilliwack Golf Club, in a fun and relaxing group setting. One-hour per sessions (6-7 pm) cover topics including golf swing, putting/chipping and tee shots. … Read more

New service management tool for financial services and supply chain teams

The Financial Services and Supply Chain departments will join other UFV departments in using TeamDynamix as their new service management tool for users to request common services. The departments will begin seamlessly transitioning services to TeamDynamix during the first two weeks of May. UFV employees will now have an enhanced user experience, seamless submission of … Read more

Call for expression of interest on Senate standing committees – May 3 deadline

Expressions of interests are currently being accepted from faculty, students and staff to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2024. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please visit https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/ and hit the apply button at the bottom of the page. If you know others who would make … Read more

Hockey and Canadianess with Dr. Brett Pardy — Apr 25

Join the Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas and UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation Hub for conversations around advancing equity in our community. For this special event on Thursday, April 25, we’re honoured to welcome Dr. Brett Pardy to share an informative presentation on Hockey and Canadianess. For decades, hockey has been presented as intrinsic … Read more

Interpret: A Creative and Performing Arts Festival — Apr 26

The fifth annual Interpret festival takes place Friday, April 26, from 4 to 9 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus. This event is hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCa) and features students and graduates from SoCa, Graphic + Digital Design, Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Film. Explore art exhibitions, film and media … Read more

2024 UFV Alumni Association AGM — May 29

On behalf of the Chair, Tony Dhaliwal, and the UFV Alumni Association Board of Directors, you are invited to the 2024 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 29. The AGM takes place on the UFV Abbotsford campus, from 6:30 to 8 pm in building A, room 225. Visit https://alumni.ufv.ca/events/ufv-alumni-association-agm-2024/ for details, and for more info contact … Read more

Territory Acknowledgement workshops

During these sessions at the Indigenous Teaching Garden at UFV Abbotsford, we will learn about the Halq’eméylem speaking Stó:lō peoples intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and learn how to create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. Because these workshops are being conducted outside, … Read more

Professional Cook 3: Chef Showcase Reception — May 1

Join us for the Cook 3: Chef Showcase Reception on Wednesday, May 1 at the UFV Chilliwack atrium to commemorate the completion of a challenging journey for our Red Seal culinary students. Savour unique Indigenous-inspired culinary creations. Each student is exploring traditional Indigenous foods and cultures from one of eight regions across BC. Drawing inspiration … Read more

Artona grad photography — Apr 24-26

Artona will be on campus in Abbotsford offering portrait sessions between April 24-26 in room A210. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with traditional library and composite grad backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets and up to two friends or family members to be photographed with. … Read more

CityStudio Chilliwack HUBBUB — Apr 9

CityStudio Chilliwack invites UFV’s students, faculty and staff to the semi-annual HUBBUB showcase on Tuesday, April 9, between 2-4 pm at Chilliwack City Hall. Students will showcase posters from such disciplines as Geography, Communications, Nursing, Statistics and English, showcasing the multi-disciplinary approach of the CityStudio model. The projects explore critically important community issues including sustainability … Read more