National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Sept 30

Ey swáyel, As I reflect on last week’s announcement from the Xyólhmet ye Syéwiqwélh (Taking Care of Our Children) team regarding the atrocities committed at St. Mary’s Residential School, Coqualeetza Industrial Institute, All Hallows School, and Coqualeetza Indian Hospital, I am filled with sadness and anger as I continue to learn of the experiences of … Read more

Volunteers needed for Team Convocation

A message from President Joanne MacLean Dear Colleagues, Convocation provides two of the happiest days of the year for our students and for me personally, and I invite you to be part of it. UFV Convocation ceremonies in 2022 will be celebrated on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and 15. Once again, we will host … Read more

President’s Town Hall — Oct 22

I am pleased to invite you to join me and Provost James Mandigo for a President’s Town Hall on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. We will be updating you on several university initiatives and will be happy to take your questions. I hope to see you there. Abbotsford campus 10:00-11:00 am | Room A225 Chilliwack campus … Read more

President’s Town Hall

Dr. Joanne MacLean, UFV President and Vice-Chancellor, is answering questions from faculty and staff about any university-related topic, her paper “A University Is Its People”, and more at Town Hall events on October 2. Event details Abbotsford campus, room B101, 11:30 am – Click to watch live online (opens new window) Chilliwack campus, Rivers Dining … Read more

A university is its people

Dear Colleagues: I’m really looking forward to working with you as we begin the fall term and I want to share with you my thoughts on where UFV is and where we are going. I hope you will watch the short video and read my papers A university is its people – part one‌ A … Read more