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All faculty, staff, administrators, and their families are invited to attend our annual “Employee Welcome Back BBQ” to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Enjoy being with colleagues, the outdoors, great food, music, giveaways and fun including a candy bar, ice cream sundae station, and fun activities for all ages. We hope to … Read more
This event on the Abbotsford Campus welcomes you to our UFV community on the first day of your upcoming semester. Connect with peers in your incoming class, get to know your Faculty of study, meet UFV departments and services, and find out how to join student clubs and associations. Sept 6, 202 9:30 am – … Read more
Campus wayfinding tours are a part of your UFV Student Orientation experience! You’ll get to meet other UFV students, and learn how to find your way around the UFV Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses for classes, accessibility, and supportive services. 08/03/2022 – 09/02/2022 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Abbotsford Campus and Chilliwack Campus https://www.ufv.ca/current-students/new-students/orientation-events/campus-wayfinding-tours/ For more … Read more
Applying for Winter Intake? Feeling stuck? Join us for a quick program recap and portfolio tips. Start your creative career journey today! + Explore various program options + Meet our Program Head and Academic Advisor + Get guidance on building your entrance portfolio + Ask questions and learn why UFV is right for YOU! Questions? … Read more
Campus Recreation will be offering a series of “Learn To” programs, which are designed to give individuals an opportunity to experience something for the first time or to brush up on a sport or activity you maybe have not done in some time. The first “Learn To” session is a series of three, 1-hour group … Read more
Call for Nominations: Outstanding Student Leader Award Do you know a student who has made impressive contributions to the UFV community? In 2019, a group of alumni and the UFV Alumni Association (UFVAA) came together to fund the Outstanding Student Leader Award. This new annual award will recognize and engage with student leaders who go … Read more
Now accepting nominations for the 2022 UFV Distinguished Alumni and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards Do you know UFV alumni doing incredible work at home and around the world? We want to hear about them! Established in 2003, the UFV Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of our amazing alumni. The traditional Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates … Read more
In 2022, Faculty of Professional Studies (initially composed by seven academic units) was reorganized and only the School of Computing Science and the School of Business remain in the new Faculty. This organizational change will be accompanied by the renaming of the existing Faculty of Professional Studies. The Faculty Renaming Advisory Committee (FRAC) would like … Read more
At its June 9th, 2022 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policy, policy direction and bylaws revisions: • Board bylaw BGB-110.05 — Conflict of Interest • Board policy direction BPD-220 — Risk Management • Board policy BRP-225.03 — Board Policy on the Reappointment of the President Board policies, policy directions, and bylaws can … Read more
All are welcome, so please join us for an open house gathering to celebrate the retirement of our long-time colleague and friend, Debbie Dyck. Debbie has worked for UFV for over 25 years and has made strong connections with so many of you. We will miss her vibrant and outgoing personality and all that she … Read more
Ready for more motivation to keep your mental and physical health in check? Don’t Hide — Get Outside is a month-long campaign focusing on the connection between physical and mental health. We encourage you and your family to spend as much time as possible this month outdoors enjoying nature and each other’s company! Lots of … Read more
Retirement celebration for Debi Block Friday, June 24 12-2pm University House (F124), Abbotsford Grab your best Downton Abbey-inspired hat and join us for tea and treats! Over the last four decades, Debi has developed many special friendships at UFV. We hope to see you there. Fri, June 24 noon-2 pm University House (F124) For more … Read more
All are welcome, so please join us for an open house gathering to celebrate the retirement of our long-time colleague and friend, Debbie Dyck, on Tuesday, June 28, at 3 pm in room A225. Debbie has worked for UFV for over 25 years and has made strong connections with so many of you. We will … Read more
Feel like getting outside, for 15 minutes, an hour, or longer? Join us in caring for the plants in the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden at UFV’s Chilliwack campus. We will nibble on the edibles, identify and remove weeds, clean up/prune. You will learn about the plants in the garden, and also learn what we consider to … Read more
Teaching and Learning workshops offered in June. Tech Tools Workshops Padlet — Wed, June 15, (2-3 pm) Turnitin — Wed, June 8, 15, 22, 29 (10-11 am) Course Development Workshops Building a Student-Centred Syllabus — Mon, June 13, 20, 27 (11-12 pm) Storyboard Your Courses — Fri, June 10, 17, 24 (1-1:30 pm) Visual Syllabus … Read more