UFV events calendar

BC Bio Day — April 29

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The Department of Biology is hosting BC BIO Day on April 29, 2026 which coincides with UFV’s ConnectED conference. It is a not-for-profit conference, held one day each year for biology faculty members, graduate students and others involved in post-secondary education, typically coinciding with Provincial Articulation meetings. Presentations can be on anything related to teaching … Read more

Advanced Floral Wedding Designs workshop — May 20-June 17

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Advanced Floral Wedding Designs workshop Cost: $989 Prerequisite: Open to all graduates of the UFV Floral Design certificate program or professional florists with a minimum of 2 years design experience. Do you love weddings and helping to make a bride’s dream come true by creating beautiful bridal flowers? Take your floral design skills to the … Read more

Neuro-Inclusive Community Design: An Evening with Charles Durrett — May 19

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Join Campus Communities (UFV Properties Trust) for an inspiring conversation as renowned architect Charles Durrett explores the power of social architecture through a neuro-inclusive lens. Discover how intentional, thoughtful spaces can move beyond simple accessibility to foster true belonging for diverse minds. Whether you’re an architect, an educator, a parent, or part of the neurodiversity … Read more

Building Reconciliation Through History speaker series

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A speaker series with Dr. Keith Thor Carlson Join us for a four-part evening series exploring the histories that continue to shape our present and the role each of us can play in moving toward meaningful Indigenous-settler relationships. Through accessible and thought-provoking lectures, Dr. Keith Thor Carlson (UFV Canada Research Chair and Director of PARC) … Read more

Building Service Worker certificate — online delivery

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Cost: $903 Prerequisite: Recommended Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6 or higher with good English reading, writing, and speaking skills. Course work is done online in English. Students need a computer/laptop with reliable internet, microphone, and camera. Course Overview: Get a solid introduction to custodial and housekeeping through theory and hands-on video instruction. Learn cleaning procedures … Read more

Powerline technician orientation/information session — June 18

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A free powerline technician orientation/information session takes place June 18, from 7-8 pm. This is online, and participants will be invited to take part in a subsequent assessment interview process. Please note applicants will not undergo a physical test at the orientation/information session; their physical ability will be discussed during the interview. No prior line … Read more

Sweet Moments: Mother’s Day baking workshop — May 2

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Celebrate the special women in your life with a baking experience to cherish. Join Red Seal baker Shoshawna Blair from 9:30 am to 3 pm on Saturday, May 2 for an immersive baking workshop in UFV’s state-of-the-art kitchen, equipped with top-tier commercial-grade appliances. This workshop takes place at the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre … Read more

From Evidence to Action: Symposium on Canada’s Response to Non-Fatal Strangulation — May 13-15

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Please join us May 13-15 on the UFV Abbotsford campus for the inaugural symposium on strangulation prevention and response in Canada. This gathering from 1-3 pm each day in Building B (room B101) takes place during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2026, with funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the … Read more

From Crisis to Capacity: Emergency Food Planning in the Fraser Valley hackathon — May 12-13

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Help design proactive, coordinated emergency food governance frameworks for the Fraser Valley alongside students, policy practitioners, and community partners. Apply now to take part in this hands-on and collaborative hackathon taking place on Tuesday, May 12 (UFV Abbotsford) and Wednesday, May 13 (UFV Chilliwack). Eligible applicants are senior undergraduate and graduate students. Students across all … Read more