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August 15 marks five years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and began dismantling human rights in the country. Please join us for a panel on Thursday, August 13 to learn more about the situation and for a walkout immediately afterwards — a tradition CHASI has organized since 2023 in solidarity with the people … Read more
All UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, in observance of British Columbia Day.| If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Wednesday, July 29. You can find the regular building hours on our website https://www.ufv.ca/operations/campus-hours/. For immediate assistance, please … Read more
Attention employees! Come on out to the Great Campus Gathering on Wedn, Aug 26 at the UFV Chilliwack campus green for an afternoon filled with food, music and games! This is a great way to enjoy the last days of summer and welcome the upcoming academic year! Hope to see you all there! Wed, Aug … Read more
New students joining programs at the Chilliwack campus are invited to check out events at the start of the fall and winter semesters. The First Week Feast is one of those, being held Thursday, Sept. 8 from 11:30 to 2 pm on the Chilliwack campus (Building R). Take advantage of the chance to connect with … Read more
Join us on the first day of the fall semester, Tuesday Sept 8 at the Abbotsford Campus. From 9 am to 4 pm, this is your chance to meet other students, ask staff and faculty questions, connect with support services, and experience life at UFV before classes even starts. We can’t wait to meet you! … Read more
Haq and History: Journeys Across BC is a free public exhibit opening Sunday, June 21 from 2-4 pm at the Sikh Heritage Museum in Abbotsford (33089 South Fraser Way). The exhibit celebrates four years of South Asian Canadian community histories gathered from across British Columbia. This bilingual (English-Punjabi) travelling exhibit was developed as part of … Read more
June Is Equity, Diversity and Inclusion awareness month! Celebrate Diversity: World Cup Lunch Viewing Party In partnership with Athletics and Campus Recreation we are excited to bring employees and students together to celebrate teamwork, diversity, and a love of sport! Wed. June 24 Lunchtime – Kick off at 12 pm Canada vs. Switzerland Abbotsford campus … Read more
A chance to join an easy-going group ride during Spring GoByBike Week! This will be a slow paced 5 km ride along the Vedder river rotary trail, a flat gravel path away from vehicle traffic, that will help you to build confidence on your bike and open to all abilities including those new to riding, … Read more
Led by Mark from Restorative Cycle, this workshop is geared towards those who want to learn the very basic basics of fun and safe cycling – from hand signals and where to ride along roads, to lights and reflectors, to pumping up your tires and oiling your chain. No bike required to participate! After an … Read more
Don your favourite apparel and join us from 4-7 on Wednesday, June 17 for a celebration of community joy at the fourth Annual Pride Tea Dance. This UFV tradition is returning to the Abbotsford campus (Building K patio) and everyone is invited to celebrate and party in an inclusive, welcoming community. This year, we’re putting … Read more
On Thursday, June 18 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Chat-S (Storytelling) sessions are led by Leanne A. Joe, UFV’s Indigenous Curriculum Developer, and are scheduled via Zoom with a topic to guide our discussion. Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register. Thu, June … Read more
Join Leanne A. Joe on Monday, June 22, from noon to 1 pm in the UFV Chilliwack Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden for a territory acknowledgment workshop. During this session, we will learn about Stó:lō’s relationship with Téméxw. We will connect with the land and create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. This workshop will be … Read more
Leanne A. Joe is offering a beginner language session for greetings and territorial place names on Tuesday, June 2 from noon to 12:50 pm on the Abbotsford campus (Building G, room G124). Do you want to learn how to introduce yourself in Halq’eméylem, practice pronouncing the names of the local First Nations, and learn some … Read more
Join us on on Thurs, June 4 from 11 am-2 pm at The’i:tsliya Health and Community Centre on Skowkale First Nation for the launch of a Stó꞉lō-led, university-supported initiative supporting the revitalization of Halq’eméylem. Prior to settler contact in what is now known as Canada, Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions were deeply rooted and widely … Read more
Join us for an engaging virtual session focused on setting kind and reasonable expectations for ourselves and our students. Celebrate Learning: Teaching with Boundaries explores how thoughtful boundaries can support effective, sustainable teaching practices. This event features faculty members sharing innovative teaching approaches through a series of short, 10-minute presentations. Each talk will highlight practical … Read more