UFV events calendar

Woodworking for Youth Summer Camp — July 7-11

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Unlock your creativity and have fun with this hands-on summer camp! Explore the fundamentals of woodworking at UFV’s one-of-a-kind shop over the course of one exciting week. Guided by Patrick Watchorn, skilled instructor with a Red Seal in Carpentry, campers (ages 12-16) will learn shop safety, master basic hand and power tools, and create three … Read more

Intro to Refinishing Youth Summer Camp — July 7-11

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Interested in the art of refinishing? Learn the fundamentals of refinishing, from abrasives, coatings and painting to learning to use the right tools and shop safety. Campers (ages 12-17) will learn to refinish a skateboard under the supervision of Red Seal Automotive Refinishing instructor Meghan McEwen at UFV’s modern automotive repair and paint shop, equipped … Read more

Exhibit opening: Chandra Bodalia’s Legacy — The History and Heritage of Gurdwaras in BC — July 20

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Join us for the launch of our new exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, Chandra Bodalia’s Legacy: The History and Heritage of Gurdwaras in BC, curated by the South Asian Studies Institute! Affectionally nicknamed, the ‘Smile Catcher’, Chandra Bodalia was a prominent member of the South Asian community in B.C.’s lower mainland area, and was … Read more

The Art of Preservation: In conversation with Museum Conservator Vasundhara Pradip Madhumita — July 11

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Join us for a special conversation with Vasundhara Pradip Madhumita, Conservator at the Museum of Vancouver. Ms. Madhumita will share insights from her career in conservation and her work across diverse heritage projects and institutions in India and North America. Fri, July 11, 2025 Sikh Heritage Museum, Gur Sikh Temple 33089 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford … Read more

Canada Day holiday — Buildings closed July 1

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All UFV buildings will be closed on Tuesday July 1, 2025 in observance of Canada Day. If you need to access a specific area during these times, please submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Thursday, June 26. You can find the regular building hours on our website https://www.ufv.ca/operations/campus-hours/. For immediate assistance, please contact … Read more

Language Assessments Day & Career Connections in Hope — June 24

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Looking to take the next step in your education or career? Determine your English level with a free Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) screening for newcomers/immigrants to identify language levels for programs, jobs, or immigration. Working toward your Dogwood diploma? Meet with an assessment advisor to learn about the Accuplacer test and book your session for … Read more

Career coaching drop-in sessions — until June 26

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Career coaching drop-in sessions for Summer 2025 (to June 26) Available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure to bring a digital or printed copy of your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the job posting you are interested in (if applicable). Until June 26. UFV Abbotsford campus https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/career-services/ For more information, contact Meghan … Read more

Musical drag bingo & tea dance — June 25

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Join us for a night of friends, food, drinks, dancing, and musical bingo led by none other than Colin Alda Monsters! Wed, June 25 4:30-7:30pm K Building South Patio This is a 19+ event. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ufv-drag-musical-bingo-tea-dance-tickets-1393094576379?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl For more information, contact Alec Zinman at alec.zinman@ufv.ca 06/25/2025

Opening reception of Altar to the Unknown God 2 exhibition — June 6

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Opening reception of an interdisciplinary exhibition exploring spiritual identity in 21st-century Western culture through the layering of abstract paintings, sculptures, carpentry, and found objects. Drawing on the Apostle Paul’s biblical encounter with an “altar to the unknown god”, the works reflect a contemporary yearning for the sacred in a secular age. Each piece becomes a … Read more