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Safety and Health Week takes place May 5-10, providing an ideal time for employers, employees, partners, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. Starting on May 5, you’re invited to join our virtual activities to celebrate Safety and Health Week. … Read more
UFV employees are invited to EDI Under Attack: Challenges and Opportunities, a hybrid talk by Dr. Tannaz Zargarian (Assistant Professor, Adult Education, UFV) and Muhialdin Bakini (Diversity Education Supervisor, Archway Community Services). Mon, May 12 2:30-4:30 pm Where: Attend virtually or in-person at the Abbotsford campus. In-person spaces are limited, and refreshments will be provided. … Read more
Please join us in celebration of Dr. Joanne MacLean and her contributions to UFV as she concludes her remarkable tenure as President and Vice-Chancellor. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 3–5 pm Evered Hall l UFV Abbotsford campus The reception will include food, fun, and a short program to commence at 3:30 pm. An invitation to all … Read more
Volunteers are needed to help with UFV’s Indigenous Student Grad Celebration on Monday, June 23. From 1 to 8:30 pm, help is needed with set-up, event, and clean-up at the Gathering Place on the Chilliwack campus. The Indigenous Student Grad Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our Indigenous students. If interested in … Read more
The Faculty & Staff Association’s annual general meeting (AGM) takes place Wednesday, May 21 from noon to 4 pm in hybrid format. Members can catch up on all the work the union is doing in person at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus, or log in via Zoom. They can vote on the upcoming … Read more
Please save the date for CHASI’s fifth birthday celebration, taking place Thursday, May 1 from noon to 2 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room B164) Drop in for birthday cake, a chance to catch up, and to add a sticky note to our wall of CHASI reflections. Gluten free and vegan cake will be … Read more
Please join us Tuesday, May 13 from 9 am to noon at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus for a community event on Forensic Nursing: the Healthcare Response to Violence. Hosted by the UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre in recognition of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, this hybrid event features presentations on trauma … Read more
Canada’s National Day of Mourning takes place on Monday, April 28 and marks remembrance of workers who have been injured or killed in workplace accidents or from occupational disease. University flags will be flown at half-staff this day. Abbotsford City Hall is hosting a ceremony on April 28 at 10:30 am. Accidents and deaths continue … Read more
Celebrate the special women in your life with a baking experience to cherish! Join Red Seal baker Shoshawna Blair on Saturday, May 10 from 9:30 am to 3 pm at the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre for a one-day immersive baking workshop at UFV’s state-of-the-art kitchen, equipped with top-tier commercial-grade appliances. Whether you are a … Read more
The College of Arts invites you to our first year-end showcase on Friday, April 25 from 2-4 pm in D Building (third floor) on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Selected students from a variety of programs and courses will present their final projects, community initiatives, and hands-on learning experiences that reflect their passion and dedication. This … Read more
Are you a UFV faculty member interested in applying for a sabbatical leave in 2026-27? Join us online via Teams on Tuesday, May 13 from 1-2 pm for an overview of the application components, timeline, and how to write a successful application. Ask any questions about the sabbatical process. The presentation will be recorded and … Read more
ConnectEd 2025 takes place Wednesday, May 7 on the UFV Abbotsford campus with the theme of ‘Teach, Learn, Transform — Building Experiential and Innovative Pedagogies of C.A.R.E.’ We chose this theme for the way it situates teaching and learning innovation in the nexus between care, agency, and community. In the context of current geopolitical, social, … Read more
Dr. Jonathan Anuik drops by UFV Abbotsford on Thursday, May 15 for a Visiting Scholar Talk. Anuik is an associate professor of educational policy studies at the University of Alberta. From 1-2:30 pm in Building K, room K190, Anuik will discuss historians recognizing the need to teach about the history and contemporary impacts of residential … Read more
Are you a UFV faculty member planning to apply for a major grant this year (CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC)? Unsure? From 1 to 2:30 pm on Thursday, May 15 at the UFV Abbotsford campus (room B132), learn best practices from successful grant recipients, network with fellow researchers, and improve your odds of writing a successful … Read more
UFV Theatre presents Pages of Time, a new theatre performance created for the 2025 Devised Theatre Showcase. The Devised Theatre Showcase is the final project presented by UFV Theatre’s fourth year Devised Theatre class. Led by instructor, Parjad Sharifi, it is a chance for students to apply everything they have learned during their time at … Read more