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Join the Political Science department in a celebration of the release of Targeted: Citizenship, Advocacy and Gun Control in Canada, by Dr. Noah S. Schwartz. The book explores the distinct gun culture and pro-gun movement that is emerging in Canada and highlights how the demands of the movement are closely linked to significant divisions in … Read more
The panel, titled Black and Thriving at UFV, will bring together five voices from across our university community to share lived experiences, reflect on what it means to thrive in academic and campus spaces, and highlight the ongoing contributions of Black students, educators, and professionals at UFV. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to … Read more
Hey UFV Students, Looking to expand your network and boost your LinkedIn presence? The Human Resource Student Association (HRSA) is hosting a LinkedIn networking event on Oct 15 from 3–5:30 pm in B101 — and you’re invited! ✨ What to Expect: Guest Speaker: Ashley Bolding — UFV alum, CPHR professional, and founder of the HR … Read more
Canadian Islamic History Month: Stories and Tea Drop in to relax, hear scheduled readings, and explore works by Muslim authors for Canadian Islamic History Month! Join us for a relaxing and enriching drop-in event celebrating Canadian Islamic History Month. Take a moment to unwind, enjoy a warm cup of tea, and immerse yourself in captivating … Read more
UFV’s brand new Feminist Collective is excited to present their first event — the Feminist Social! Come craft & connect with fellow students passionate about social justice. We will be making buttons and painting! Everyone is welcome — make sure you RSVP! Wed, Oct 8 4:30-6:30 pm S1111, SUS Building, UFV Abbotsford Campus https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=42207 For … Read more
Hosted by the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), University of the Fraser Valley Join us for a full day of conversation, reflection, and action around regenerative sustainability — a vision of sustainability that goes beyond “doing less harm” and instead focuses on repairing, restoring, and nurturing thriving ecosystems and communities. This year’s forum will feature: … Read more
Fermentation is our oldest and most trustworthy technology for preserving, processing, and sharing food. This hands-on workshop with Dr. Alesandros Glaros will teach us how to can produce through the art of fermentation, and we can taste our successes with a personalized jar of pickled vegetables. For those participating in this year’s Ecochallenge, you can … Read more
The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is Back for 2025. The two-day festival of author talks and workshops kicks off November 7. The Festival will host 12 acclaimed authors from across the country for a celebration of Canadian literature. In its 18th year, the 2025 FVWF continues to grow, offering a dozen free events over two … Read more
Ready to move past the “Should I use AI?” conversation? UFV is offering a number of exciting opportunities to delve into the nuanced realities of integrating AI into teaching and learning. Explore topics like academic integrity in the age of AI, AI-assisted research, designing AI-embedded courses, and using AI to streamline your academic workflow. Check … Read more
Chat-Reconciliation (Chat-R) Meet in person in G124 and/or online to chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with Reconciliation. Sessions are scheduled for the 1st Wednesday of the month with a topic to guide our discussion. * This session is a drop-in format; participants can attend or leave at anytime during the session. Wednesdays, … Read more
Join Michelle Johnson, Teaching and Learning Specialist in online and digital pedagogy, for these ‘ask anything’ sessions. A weekly online discussion group with the goal of having a non-structured, casual discussion about the use of learning technology in the UFV classroom. Bring your questions about Blackboard, Brightspace, Padlet, Generative AI, and more. In these weekly … Read more
Chat Storytelling and Stó:lō (Chat-S) Let’s chat online about Traditional Storytelling practices, or anything associated with Story and Oral Traditions. These sessions are led by Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) and are scheduled via Zoom with a topic to guide our discussion. Topic: Indigenous New Year/Harvest Moon Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register. Thurs, Oct 9 12-1 … Read more
Join Victoria Surtees for Chat Internationalization (Chat-I) to discuss the topic: Setting Expectations. Articulate and mediate differences in the roles of teachers and learners across cultures and disciplines Mentor students during their transition to new cultures and disciplines . Chat-I is an opportunity to hear what colleagues are doing in different disciplines and to think … Read more
Leanne Joe is offering beginner language sessions for greetings and territorial place names. Do you want to: -learn how to introduce yourself in Halq’eméylem? -practise 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 UFV and said yes … Read more
Did you know that UFV has a COIL training program and international partner matching program for faculty? In a COIL partnership, UFV faculty are matched with an international faculty member and they co-design a project to be completed jointly by their students via virtual collaboration. Join Victoria Surtees and Daryl Smith to learn the basics … Read more