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Join Victoria Surtees for some crafts, snacks, and good conversation. The next craft is watercolor cards! Use water colour pencil crayons and stencils to make easy, beautiful cards for any occasion. What you need to know: Drop in! Bring whatever project you’re working on: knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, painting, leatherwork, colouring, sewing, beading… it’s all up … Read more
Meet in person in G124 and/or online to chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with Reconciliation. *This session is a drop-in format; participants can attend or leave at anytime during the session. Facilitated by: Lorna Andrews, Teaching & Learning Specialist, Indigenization Email tlcevents@ufv.ca to let us know you are joining! Wed, Mar 4 … Read more
Facilitated by Claire Hay, Lorna Andrews, and Leanne A. Joe from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment will provide a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. We will provide space to consider how these principles apply to our teaching practice. This CoP is … Read more
Battle for the Dot is a marketing-inspired interactive game night hosted by the UFV Marketing Association on Fri, Feb 27, from 3:30–5:30 pm in Abby B101. The event will begin with an ice-breaker activity where participants create a personal brand tagline to introduce themselves. This will be followed by a competitive Kahoot round consisting of … Read more
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day with us at Trinjan Mela for an afternoon of folk music, poetry, dance and storytelling that centers South Asian women’s voices and experiences. The stage will come alive with melodies of traditional folk songs, the grace of folk dances like bhangra, the raw emotion of poetry and the … Read more
Redefining leadership: Lessons from the film Prime Minister Fri, March 6 at 4:30 pm B101, Abbotsford campus Leadership does not emerge fully formed. It is shaped by experience, values, and responsibility. Like paper boats, leaders are folded through moments of pressure and care, gaining strength as they learn to navigate uncertain waters. In recognition of … Read more
Our changing climate has an impact on your physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Dr. Leah Douglas will discuss how to build personal and community mental health resiliencies. Dr. Kristine Lawson will share what she’s learned from working across and between cultures with very different knowledge about relationships between people, the land, and our health. … Read more
On September 16, 2025, and after nearly two years, the United Nations’ Independent International Commission determined that the Israeli government is committing a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. This genocide has been supported and funded by the Trump administration, whose fascist policies increasingly exclude, target, and enact violence upon racialized and gendered bodies, as well … Read more
Join us to listen to the presentation of the annual consolidated draft budget recommendation by Nicole Adams, CFO, and Mark Brosinki, Director of Budgets and Resource Planning. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period, where panelists from the Senior Resource Allocation Committee (SRAC) will be available to address your questions. Thurs, March 5 … Read more
Changemaking in Complex Times: Why Global Engagement Matters Join Dr. James Mandigo for a compelling edition of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series, featuring a keynote address from the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development and Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre. Together, they will explore what it means to lead, collaborate, and … Read more
Pancake Breakfast – Chilliwack campus Start your morning the best way possible – with a warm stack of pancakes, good company, and plenty of campus spirit! Join us for a free community breakfast hosted by your UFV departments, services, and student organizations. 11 am–1 pm Location: BLDG A Atrium, Chilliwack campus What to Expect: Free … Read more
Pop-Up Stories: Black History Month offers a lively, interactive storytelling experience where you can learn why we celebrate Black History Month and connect with powerful stories that matter. Join us: – Wed, February 18, 2-3:30 pm, Abbotsford, Building G, Library Rotunda – Fri, Feb 20, 10-11:30 am, Abbotsford, Building S, room 1111 (SWEL) – Mon, … Read more
Food is a central component of communities around the globe. This event embodies regenerative sustainability by promoting social regeneration — restoring dignity, agency, and belonging around food. Learn how to cook a simple meal with community in this cooking class that fosters inclusion, well-being, and belonging. Event is taking place on the Abbotsford campus, room … Read more
Ever wondered what healthy relationships look like? Join this workshop hosted by Student Wellness facilitated by with counsellor Danica Elliot from SARA for Women to learn how to spot red and green flags, set boundaries, communicate clearly, and build respectful relationships. Practical, honest, and judgment-free. Whether you’re navigating friendships, dating, in a long-term relationship, or … Read more
The School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship/ GDS program invites students, faculty, and community members to a public talk by Dr. Ajay Parasram, Associate Professor of International Development Studies and History at Dalhousie University. In his lecture, “Another ‘Walt’ is Possible: Pluriversal Sovereignty, Imperial Political Economy, and Decolonial Development,” Dr. Parasram draws on his … Read more