Event

What’s in a Place Name? A Gathering of Languages, Lands, and Learnings

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Join us on on Thurs, June 4 from 11 am-2 pm at The’i:tsliya Health and Community Centre on Skowkale First Nation for the launch of a Stó꞉lō-led, university-supported initiative supporting the revitalization of Halq’eméylem. Prior to settler contact in what is now known as Canada, Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions were deeply rooted and widely … Read more

Celebrate Learning at UFV — May 21

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Join us for an engaging virtual session focused on setting kind and reasonable expectations for ourselves and our students. Celebrate Learning: Teaching with Boundaries explores how thoughtful boundaries can support effective, sustainable teaching practices. This event features faculty members sharing innovative teaching approaches through a series of short, 10-minute presentations. Each talk will highlight practical … Read more

Territory Acknowledgement workshop — May 28

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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

Chat-R: Professional development opportunities — May 20

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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

Craft & Commiserate — May 19

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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

Storytelling and Stó:lō (Chat-S): Recovery not Discovery – The Anniversary of the First 215 — May 14

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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

2026 FSA Annual General Meeting

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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

Animal Science & Careers with Animals webinar — May 29

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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

Beginner AI Skills — May 13 and 20

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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

UFV Alumni Association AGM

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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

BC Bio Day — April 29

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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