Making effective selection decisions — Feb 7

A workshop on Wednesday, Feb 7, at UFV Abbotsford explores best practices in hiring and is designed to help employees be effective selection advisory committee (SAC) Chairs or members. Topics covered include: purpose of the interview, legal considerations in hiring, job descriptions and competencies, developing interview questions, and deliberation and decision making. The workshop is … Read more

Food service openings delayed

Winter openings for new food services at the UFV Abbotsford campus have been delayed. Spirit Bear Café, located in A Building, will open Monday, Jan 8 with operating hours between 8 am and 3 pm. Korean Street Food Café in the Student Union Building (formerly StrEats) opens Monday, Jan 15, with operating hours between 8 … Read more

Plan, Don’t Cram! workshops — Jan 22 and 23

Plan, don’t cram! Making time for all your priorities as a student can be tricky. In these Academic Success Centre workshops on Jan 22 (Chilliwack) and 23 (Abbotsford), we’ll help you find balance in your schedule, explore new strategies for planning out your semester, and learn effective time management techniques. Starting strong can help you … Read more

2024-25 online Work-Study information session for UFV faculty and staff — Jan 10

Applications for the Work-Study Grant Program in the 2024-25 cycle will open Monday, Jan 15. We have recently made a few changes to the application, and we will be hosting another virtual Work-Study information session on Wednesday, Jan 10 to go over the work term, including the revised Information Guide for Applicants 2024-25, and answer … Read more

Ghar Kaha Hai? (Where is Home?) — Jan 9 to Feb 2

Ghar Kaha Hai? (Where is Home?) is a time-based media art and photo exhibit by Anushray Singh The exhibit takes place between Jan 9 and Feb 2, 2024 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery at UFV Abbotsford. It expresses Singh’s continuous exploration of the concept of ‘Third Space’ through the perspective of immigration, identity, nostalgia, longing, … Read more

SEO & SUS Scavenger Hunt — Jan 2-17

Join the UFV Orientation Scavenger Hunt! Explore the Abbottsford and Chilliwack campuses, scanning QR codes and answering questions for a chance to win gift cards. Every new location visited increases your entry in the draw. Winners announced Jan 16. Check your email for prize instructions, and have fun! Jan 2-17, 2024 UFV Abbotsford and Chilliwack … Read more

Open court co-ed sports — Jan 8 to Apr 1, 2024

Have fun, be active and meet new people. Approved sports for co-ed open court include basketball, badminton, pickleball, and spike ball. Activities are available on a first come first serve basis. Equipment is available for sign-out with your UFV Campus card and must be returned prior to leaving. Any damaged or loss of equipment may … Read more

Call for Submissions – AI Art: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

We are excited to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming exhibition, AI ​Art: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. The exhibition runs Mar 13 to Apr 4 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery on the UFV Abbotsford campus. We invite artists and creators from the UFV community to submit ​their innovative … Read more

Drop-in Basketball is co-ed — Jan 8 to Apr 1, 2024

Have fun, be active and meet new people. Drop-in basketball is co-ed and open to all skill levels. Casual games will be organized by campus recreation staff. Games are self-refereed, focusing on fun. Skill levels will be separated using the whole gym with access to two courts, and intramural league options are available if you … Read more

UFV School of Business CPHR-HRSA event

The jointly hosted Chartered Professionals in Human Resources-University of the Fraser Valley Human Resources Student Association event on Nov 23, 2023 had an impressive turnout, with over 50 student participants, HR leaders from five distinguished organizations, a CPHR manager, a recruiter, and various faculty, management, and staff members. The highlight of the evening was the … Read more