Fraser Valley Literary Festival — Sept 13 & 14

On September 13 and 14 at University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus, literary artists and enthusiasts are invited to join in the second annual Fraser Valley Literary Festival. The Fraser Valley Literary Festival brings together a budding Fraser Valley creative community with the thriving BC writing community. It’s for those emerging writers who crave … Read more

An evening with Jack Saddleback — Sept 6

Calling all LGBTQ2+ community members, Allies and Advocates! The Pride Culture Conference, in collaboration with UFV Student Union Society, presents: An Evening with Jack Saddleback Jack is a Cree two-spirited, transgender, gay man from the Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. He is a professional speaker on LGBTiQ2+ related topics, including: Indigenous issues, mental … Read more

Get Your Campus Card — Aug 21-23

Visit the Campus Card office to get your Campus Card. The office is located on the Abbotsford campus, S1101, or you can visit the Chilliwack library circulation desk. http://www.ufv.ca/campuscard/photo-id-schedule/. Your Campus Card is your university ID, library card, printing card, validation for the U-Pass program and so much more. August 21-23 9 am-4 pm S1101 … Read more

Research Option & Scholarly Activity (ROSA) Workshop

Director of Research Services and Industry Engagement, Jerri-Lynne Cameron will run through how to prepare a Research Option & Scholarly Activity (ROSA) application at the annual ROSA Workshop on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in room A203B at 10 am. Cameron will also cover how the applications are assessed, and answer any attendee questions. The Research, … Read more

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is open to all new-to-UFV students. During Orientation you will: Connect with other students in your program Become familiar with UFV supports and resources and know how to access them Learn your way around campus Discover all that UFV has to offer you! For more information on New Student Orientation, please visit … Read more

Kaltura upgrade on July 27

UFV Mediaspace and myMedia in myClass (Blackboard Learn) will be unavailable on July 27 2019, from 12 noon til 10 pm. Upgrade will include, – Kaltura Capture desktop recorder will replace Capturespace – Express Capture – In-video Quizzing will allow Multiple attempts, Analytics table, Open Question type (not gradable). For more information on this upgrade, … Read more

Welcome Back BBQ — Wed Aug 21

All faculty, staff, administrators, and their families are invited to attend our annual Welcome Back BBQ to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Enjoy being with colleagues, the outdoors, great food, music, giveaways and fun including a candy bar and ice cream sundae stations, and fun activities for all ages. We hope to … Read more

Tea for Two: a celebration of baking.

Enjoy the latest display of titles from the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection: Tea for Two, a celebration of baking. A selection of community cookbooks as well as company cookbooks are on display highlighting their functions as community builders and marketing tools of new convenience foods. Abbotsford campus library (G building) https://libguides.ufv.ca/NewmanCollection For more information, … Read more

Abbotsford International Airshow – UFV alumni exclusive viewing lounge

UFV alumni and their families are invited to join us at the Abbotsford International Airshow in our UFV alumni exclusive viewing lounge on Saturday, August 10 at Abbotsford International Airport. 9 am: Gates Open – Static Display, Exhibit Area and Concessions Open 10 am: Alumni Chalet Open 11 am: Opening Ceremonies 1:30 pm: USAF Thunderbirds … Read more

South Asians in Britain: A Talk by Dr. Tahseen Choudhury

Independent researcher Dr. Tahseen Choudhury comes to UFV to speak about South Asian diasporas in Britain, spanning from decolonization to post-diasporic hybridity. Dr. Choudhury’s presentation will be on Tuesday, July 23 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) in room F125. For more information, contact Sharanjit Sandhra at sharanjit.sandhra@ufv.ca    

Obituary: Leslie Wood

Sad news: longtime biology lab technician Leslie Wood has passed away. She was a lab tech in the biology department for almost 35 years, from 1975 until her retirement in 2010. Celebration of life: Sun, June 16 3-5 pm Windsong Cohousing — 20543 96 Ave Langley https://www.ancientburials.com/obituaries/wood-leslie For more information, contact her daughter Liz McDowell … Read more