Event

UFV Budget Town Hall — Oct 7 — Zoom and/or in person

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Please join us for a UFV Town Hall to learn about UFV’s 2025/26 budget update. A Q&A period will follow the presentation, where panelists will be available to answer your questions. Presenter: Dr. James Mandigo, President and Vice Chancellor Facilitator: Al Wiseman, University Secretariat Panelists: Jackie Hogan, VP Administration; Nicole Adams, CFO; Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass, Provost … Read more

Hand-in-Hand? Canada at the Human Rights and Peacebuilding Nexus — Oct 9

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On Thursday, Oct 9 from 9:30 to 11 am on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room B101), students will have a unique opportunity to hear from leading voices in human rights and peacebuilding. No registration is required. This panel discussion features: Alex Neve – 2025 Massey Lecturer and former Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada. Adam … Read more

Where is Home? – A Group Exhibition — Oct 10 to Nov 7 with welcoming reception Oct 15

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The welcoming reception for Where is Home? – A Group Exhibition takes place Wednesday, Oct 15 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the UFV Abbotsford S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery (room B136). All are welcome to attend, and admission is free. On display from Oct 10 through Nov 7, Where is Home? brings together emerging artists … Read more

Beyond Blankets: A Stó:lō Lands Exercise — Oct 7

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Join UFV Student Change Makers Club (UFVSCM) and UFV’s Student Experience Office at this event facilitated by UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC). It takes place from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus, in room A225. Journey through key moments in Stó:lō history, including life before first contact, colonialism in the Fraser … Read more

Connection groups – table topics games — Sept 29, Oct 2, Oct 3

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Three upcoming connection groups offer the opportunity to speak with wellness peers and fellow students on different topics, and maybe even make new connections while you’re at it. Tea, coffee and good chats available. You can stay the entire time, or drop-in when it works for you. RSVP is not required, but it helps us … Read more

Beaded bracelet wellness event — Oct 8

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Take a moment for yourself, unwind, and create a beaded bracelet for free. Want to make it a fun group activity? Bring your friends to the UFV Abbotsford Student Wellness and Experience Lounge (S1111) on Wednesday, Oct 11 from noon to 4 pm, and design matching bracelets together. Choose a chit, reflect on your emotions, … Read more

Community change on campus in the face of institutional resistance – Sara Kishawi speaks — Oct 6

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Sara Kishawi will speak about her experience as a student community organizer and how she mobilizes change on her campus and beyond–particularly related to the genocide in Gaza. This gathering takes place on Monday, Oct 6 from 4 to 5:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus (room B101), and all are welcome. Mon, Oct 6, 2025 … Read more

Whisk, Gratitude & Pie: a Thanksgiving baking celebration — Oct 11

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Whisk, Gratitude & Pie A Thanksgiving Baking Celebration Celebrate the cozy season of thanks with a hands-on baking class that fills your kitchen with the scents of cinnamon, pumpkin, and love. Instructor: Shoshawna Blair, Red Seal Baker Chilliwack – Trades and Technology Centre Sat. Oct 11 9:30 am–3 pm | 1 session Cost: $150 | … Read more

Networking workshop: How to make friends and meet people — Oct 7

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​🎓 Open to current UFV students only 📅 Tues, Oct 7 📍 Abby Building B, Spirit Bear Cafe (near the entrance/exit of the Bus Loop) 🕐 3-5 pm Hosted by the UFV Student Experience Office and the Centre for Experiential and Career Education This fun and interactive workshop is all about helping you meet new … Read more

GoByBike Week at UFV — Sept 29-Oct 3

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UFV is hosting celebration stations to celebrate Fall GoByBike Week. Students and Staff can visit Celebration Stations from 8:30-11am during the week to access biking resources. There are free snacks for those who have commuted by bike, skateboard, scooter, etc! Each day of the week, a different UFV department will be hosting/cohosting the station. We … Read more

The World in Turmoil: An Interdisciplinary Conversation — Oct 1

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“Hell is empty and all the devils are here” – William Shakespeare, the Tempest How relevant this quote seems for our contemporary politics and society. Join UFV faculty for an interdisciplinary conversation that goes beyond the news cycle to give you scholarly insight on the issues of today. Wed, Oct 1 4-6 pm Abbotsford B101 … Read more