Giving Tuesday in support of the UFV-SUS Food Bank — Nov 28

Giving Tuesday is  approaching on Nov 28 in support of the UFV-SUS Food Bank. The food bank is a dedicated space where students in need can access a range of items, including non-perishable foods, toiletries, and personal hygiene products. Since the beginning of the academic year, the UFV-SUS Food Bank has seen an estimated 500 … Read more

World Children’s Day Celebration — Nov 20

The UFV Centre for Philosophy for Children (CP4C) in cooperation with the Centre for Justice, Equity, and Sustainable Action (JESA) will be hosting a celebration of World Children’s Day on Mon, Nov 20, 2023. The one-day event at UFV Abbotsford will include an interdisciplinary panel discussion with a focus on children’s rights in both local … Read more

UFV Theatre Presents Climate Change Theatre Action — Nov 21 to Dec 2

Climate Change Theatre Action (CCTA) is a worldwide production of short plays about climate change, presented biennially to coincide with the United Nations’ Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings. In this globally distributed theatre festival, 50 professional playwrights are commissioned to write original works, and people around the world present these five-minute plays to raise … Read more

Metis day gathering — Thurs, Nov 16

Join us in the Student Experience Office lounge to honour and appreciate Metis culture for Louis Riel Day on Thursday, November 16, from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Enjoy tea, light refreshments, and a distinctly Metis music playlist. Resources are available to help us learn more about Metis culture and history. Members of the UFV … Read more

Beyond Reductionism: Trans-Atlantic Perspectives on the Israel-Hamas War 2023

This event is co-hosted by the UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (Prof. Keith Carlson) and Utrecht University’s Conflict Studies and Human Rights Programme (Dr. Mario Fumerton) A balanced, respectful, and impartial dialogue presents a contextualized, evidence-based analysis of the historical, political, and legal dimensions of the current Israel-Hamas conflict. The conversation features diverse scholars from … Read more

UFV Holiday Market

Join us Nov 23 from noon to 6 pm to kickstart your holiday shopping while supporting local businesses and vendors. We recognize that the holidays are a stressful time for many and that big corporations offering same-day shipping are convenient options. However, we hope to provide a more sustainable shopping experience by showcasing local vendors … Read more

Nature Walk with Alan Reid — Nov 11

Ever wanted to learn more about the plants and animals that live alongside us on the beautiful UFV Abbotsford campus? Join us as professor Alan Reid tells us all about it. Don’t forget to register on QPay! Sat, Nov 11, 2023 1-2 pm UFV Abbotsford Indigenous Garden https://clubs.getqpay.com/?s=7098&eventid=21967 For more information, contact Hallie Gilles at … Read more

How to Recruit Yourself — Nov 30

How to Recruit Yourself is an exploration of the Canadian labour market that provides a behind-the-scenes glance at management hiring practices, the impacts of emerging technology, and the hidden job market. We will uncover and explore a proven method to get yourself hired usually reserved for executives and accessed exclusively through highly paid consultants. This … Read more