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Sandy Hill of UFV’s Education program was named Teacher Educator of the year by the Association of BC Deans of Education at its annual awards ceremony. Hill has provided exceptional mentoring of pre-service teachers in his work with UFV’s Teacher Education program, the Association noted. He has also been instrumental in furthering the university’s relationships … Read more
An energetic team of generous teen athletes enjoyed a competitive trip to Cuba earlier this year. As part of the U15-BC Goodwill Tour Team, the Abbotsford Outlaws softball squad loaded hundreds of pounds of donations, including UFV water bottles, onto their plane – all of which was handed over to underprivileged Cuban children. The Fraser … Read more
UFV opened its new Health Sciences Centre on the Yale Road Chilliwack campus on April 10, 1992. Here’s a throwback to what the faculty and staff looked like on that day, 25 years ago. Three faculty members still work here. Can you spot them?
Welcome and congratulations to the following employees, who have recently joined UFV or changed positions Jennifer MacDonald — Assistant, Program Development & Quality Assurance Mallory Manley — Assistant, Director of Finance Ashley Hayes — Coordinator, Peer Resource & Leadership Centre Jocelyn Thiessen — Assistant, Bookstore, Chilliwack
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to report that Dr. Sylvie Murray’s term as Acting Associate Dean of Faculty in the College of Arts has been extended for a second year (the 2017-18 academic year). A search for an ongoing Associate Dean will commence in the fall. Eric
April 4, 2017, marks 43 years since provincial education minister Eileen Dailly announced the formation of Fraser Valley College. Visit our 40th anniversary site for a timeline of UFV history: http://40.ufv.ca/ And here is a link to a collection of sets of historical photos.
Congratulations to Ezzy Bruce (Advancement) and husband Dean on the birth of their daughter, Cora Carmen Salazar Bruce. She was born on Thurs, March 30, at Peace Arch Hospital, and weighed 7 lb, 8 oz.
A message from Jackie Hogan, CFO & VP Administration: Dear Colleagues, As follow up to Board Chair John Pankratz’s message of March 3, 2017 announcing my appointment to the role of interim President and Vice Chancellor effective July 1, 2017, I am pleased to announce the plan for administrative continuity within the CFO & VP … Read more
Kinesiology professor Lauren Couture and husband Marc welcomed baby Charles (Charlie) on Fri, March 24, 2017. He weighed 8 lb, 6 oz and was born at Royal Columbian Hospital. Big brother Russell is happy to welcome his new sibling.
Congratulations to theatre professor Heather Davis-Fisch and husband Scott on the birth of their second son, Quinn Michael Davis-Fisch. He was born February 28, 2017. Big brother Jasper is happy to welcome Quinn, who weighed 7 lb, 12 oz at birth. Save Save
As a staff member at UFV you are eligible to utilize $400 of your professional development funds on Continuing Education courses. In today’s workplace digital media and creative practice are more valuable than ever! Gain the skills necessary to succeed in your current role or advance your career with a Centre for Creative Development course. … Read more
David Harper (Kinesiology) gave a public presentation on ketogenic diets and chronic disease at the recent Specialty Food Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Here’s a link to his presentation.
Welcome to the following new employees and congratulations to those who have taken on a new position at UFV. Kayla Webster — Assistant, Career Services Julie Meloshinsky — Officer, Accounts Payable Catherine Wilson — Switchboard Operator Tracey McKone — Assistant, Advancement Services
For Norm Taylor the inspiration for giving to UFV is all around him. “Just look at them,” he says, gesturing to the students who have arrived early to do homework before the physics lab he is preparing for them officially starts. “We have so many smart, motivated students. How can you not want to … Read more
What do you do when you’re a basketball fanatic and your brand new outdoor hoop freezes in an ice storm? Try to shoot a basket, of course. Look what happened when Dan Kinvig, communications coordinator for UFV Athletics, tried to shoot hoops in the aftermath of Thursday’s ice storm. Video here.