Opening Reception: Tripping in the Dark — Oct 18

The opening reception for the Tripping in the Dark photo exhibition is Oct 18 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery. Tripping in the Dark features the work of Jared Soegard, who seeks to explore the diverse emotional aura brought upon by the nighttime by presenting a variety of spaces photographed at night. This project is not … Read more

Chilliwack Library’s Science Café — Oct 11

  Join us at UFV Chilliwack library’s second Science Café on Drought in the Fraser Valley, Wednesday, Oct 11, 10–11:30 am. We’re supposed to be living in a rain forest, but lately it feels more like a semi-arid desert. Where’s all the water? Our Science Café will feature Dr. Eric Gerbrandt, UFV’s 2023 distinguished alumni … Read more

Fraser Valley Writers Festival — Nov 4

The University of the Fraser Valley looks forward to welcoming 10 acclaimed authors from across the province for a one-day celebration of British Columbia’s literary brilliance. Headlining the Nov 4 event will be two Governor General’s Award winning authors: Lorna Crozier, poet and Officer of the Order of Canada, and Darrel J. McLeod, Cree novelist, … Read more

FECHD Coffee Social — Oct 19

The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development Dean’s Office is once again hosting a series of Coffee Socials for our Faculty. FECHD faculty, staff, and sessionals are invited to relax and chat with colleagues over their favourite beverage. Thurs, Oct 19 2-3:30 pm Chilliwack A2428 For more information, contact Angie Reid at angie.reid@ufv.ca 02/09/2024

Senate public meeting — Oct 20

The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Oct 20, 2023, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for agenda item submission is Tuesday, Oct 10 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Mrlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/20/2023

Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters: Weaving Social-Emotional Learning Through Books and Drama — Oct 6

The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development is pleased to announce a special presentation from Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters, an award-winning children’s author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Join us for an engaging workshop tailored to adults who work with preschool and primary-aged children. During this workshop, Dr. Winters shares insights from her extensive literacy/arts … Read more

2023 Retirement Dinner — Nov 21

We invite you to attend the 2023 retirement dinner to celebrate the careers of 19 employees as they retire from UFV. Carol Ambridge, Supriya Bhargavan, Cathy Brooks, Pamela Causton, Ron Dart, Eric Davis, Greg Davis, Susan Duncan, Robert Harding, Wayne Henry, Gilmour Jope, Randy Kelley, Lucy Lee, JoAnne Nelmes, Jacqueline Nolte, Adele Phillips, Terry Staff, … Read more

Threats and Challenges in Global Politics — Oct 12

Join UFV political science faculty at this interactive event. Engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morrocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crises, the Russia-Ukraine war, AI and democracy, press freedom and feminism … Read more

Weaving Social-Emotional Learning Through Books and Drama — Oct 6

The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development is pleased to announce a special presentation from Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters, an award-winning children’s author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Join us for an engaging workshop tailored to adults who work with preschool and primary-aged children. During this workshop, Dr. Winters shares insights from her extensive literacy/arts … Read more

FECHD Coffee Social — Feb 8

The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development Dean’s Office is once again hosting a series of coffee socials for our faculty. FECHD faculty, staff, and sessionals are invited to relax and chat with colleagues over their favourite beverage. Thurs, Feb 8 2-3:30 pm Abby C1429   For more information, contact Angie Reid at angie.reid@ufv.ca … Read more

Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change: Situating culture, identity and place in climate change risk mitigation and resilience — Prof. Christine Kenney — Sept 28

Global advocacy for culturally diverse and socially inclusive approaches to climate change risk mitigation and adaption is developing. The 2015 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a prime exemplar, promotes policy recognition of Indigenous environmental management knowledges and practices. Yet, the inclusion of Indigenous climate change management techniques in policy frameworks has primarily been informed … Read more

Visiting scholar open talk with David Kim-Cragg — Oct 26

Join David Kim-Cragg, PhD as he presents his paper, “A Crack in Christendom: The Impact of the Korean Democratization Movement on Canadian Theological Education, 1950 to 1980”. October 26, 2023, 4:30-6 pm, Abbotsford campus, Building K, room K180. This paper explores the stories of Koreans who received a theological education in Canada and the way … Read more