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Join Leanne A. Joe for the Territory Acknowledgment workshop. During this session on Thursday, June 28, from noon to 1 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Indigenous teaching garden, 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. Because this workshop will … Read more
Meet online from noon to 1 pm on Wednesday, May 20 to chat about reconciliation, decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with reconciliation. This session is a drop-in format faciliated by Claire Hay, Specialist, Teaching and Learning. Participants can attend or leave at anytime during the session. Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register. Wed, May 20, 2026 12-1 … Read more
Join Victoria Surtees on Tuesday, May 19 on the Abbotsford campus (Building G, room G124) for crafts, snacks, and good conversation. Craft & Commiserate is open to all faculty and staff. From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, drop in with whatever project you’re working on: knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, painting, leatherwork, colouring, sewing, beading. It’s all … Read more
Let’s chat online about Traditional Storytelling practices, or anything associated with Story and Oral Traditions. Chat-S takes place Thursday, May 15 from noon to 1 pm via Zoom. This session is led by Leanne A. Joe (UFV’s Indigenous Curriculum Developer), with a topic to guide our discussion. The next topic is: Recovery not Discovery – … Read more
Please join us at an online spring meeting on Friday, May 15 from 1-2 pm to hear about recent open education work, including the recently launched Open Education (OE) Strategy. Agenda: • Review OE strategy and next steps (including key performance indicators for the strategy) • OE website update • What programs/support do we want … Read more
Join your fellow FSA members for important updates and to learn about business that requires your vote. Your FSA’s Annual General Meeting is where members catch up on all the work your union is doing. Vote on the upcoming year’s budget, vote on policy and bylaw changes, and nominate members for executive and committee positions. … Read more
Join us May 21, 2026 at 12:30 pm for Nancy’s Legacy Walk It is with great pride and joy that we celebrate the achievements of Nancy Scarrow. Since 1989 Nancy has worked tirelessly to support employees. In 1999 she created the Fitness Challenge, demonstrating a commitment to build a healthy active community for all UFV … Read more
Join us for a free 40‑minute virtual (or in‑person) webinar designed for people interested in biology, agriculture, and working with animals. This session explores diverse career pathways in Animal Science and Agriculture — from hands‑on roles with animals to behind‑the‑scenes careers in food systems, policy, and agribusiness. Learn about post-secondary options, including diploma and degree … Read more
A hands-on workshop series focused on building foundational AI literacy, strengthening prompting skills, and applying AI effectively in your workflow. The workshops are scaffolded but can be taken separately if you have a good grasp of the basics. Requirements: Laptop plus a free OpenAI account and access to Copilot. Facilitators: Anna Griffith, PhD & Dr. … Read more
Leanne A. Joe is offering beginner language sessions for greetings and territorial place names. Do you want to: · learn how to introduce yourself in Halq’eméylem? · practice pronouncing the names of the local First Nations? · learn some of the history of Halq’eméylem and our sister dialects? If you are staff or faculty at … Read more
Save the date! UFV Alumni Association AGM On behalf of the Chair Bradley Menard (BA AdEd ’21, BGS Ed Tech. ’14), and the UFVAA Board of Directors, you are invited to the UFV Alumni Association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 26. Event details Tues, May 26 6:30 pm Abbotsford campus, J building, room J182 … Read more
The Department of Biology is hosting BC BIO Day on April 29, 2026 which coincides with UFV’s ConnectED conference. It is a not-for-profit conference, held one day each year for biology faculty members, graduate students and others involved in post-secondary education, typically coinciding with Provincial Articulation meetings. Presentations can be on anything related to teaching … Read more
Join Campus Communities (UFV Properties Trust) for an inspiring conversation as renowned architect Charles Durrett explores the power of social architecture through a neuro-inclusive lens. Discover how intentional, thoughtful spaces can move beyond simple accessibility to foster true belonging for diverse minds. Whether you’re an architect, an educator, a parent, or part of the neurodiversity … Read more
Join us on Earth Day for a classic litter clean up! Staff, students, and community members are welcome to join us 12-1 pm on Wed, April 22. We will pick up litter on the streets near our Abbotsford campus. This is a great way to get some movement in during your day while also doing … Read more
Join Leanne A. Joe for the Territory Acknowledgement 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 acknowledgement. *This workshop will be conducted outside. Dress appropriately for the weather. Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register, or drop in! Tues, April … Read more