Exhibit opening: Chandra Bodalia’s Legacy — The History and Heritage of Gurdwaras in BC — July 20

Join us for the launch of our new exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, Chandra Bodalia’s Legacy: The History and Heritage of Gurdwaras in BC, curated by the South Asian Studies Institute! Affectionally nicknamed, the ‘Smile Catcher’, Chandra Bodalia was a prominent member of the South Asian community in B.C.’s lower mainland area, and was … Read more

The Art of Preservation: In conversation with Museum Conservator Vasundhara Pradip Madhumita — July 11

Join us for a special conversation with Vasundhara Pradip Madhumita, Conservator at the Museum of Vancouver. Ms. Madhumita will share insights from her career in conservation and her work across diverse heritage projects and institutions in India and North America. Fri, July 11, 2025 Sikh Heritage Museum, Gur Sikh Temple 33089 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford … Read more

Canada Day holiday — Buildings closed July 1

All UFV buildings will be closed on Tuesday July 1, 2025 in observance of Canada Day. If you need to access a specific area during these times, please submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Thursday, June 26. You can find the regular building hours on our website https://www.ufv.ca/operations/campus-hours/. For immediate assistance, please contact … Read more

Language Assessments Day & Career Connections in Hope — June 24

Looking to take the next step in your education or career? Determine your English level with a free Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) screening for newcomers/immigrants to identify language levels for programs, jobs, or immigration. Working toward your Dogwood diploma? Meet with an assessment advisor to learn about the Accuplacer test and book your session for … Read more

New look to UFV Library’s main Find It search and other EBSCO databases

On June 24, the UFV Library’s main Find It search and other EBSCO database interfaces will be updated. UFV Library vendor EBSCO is updating the user interface. EBSCO states “We are redesigning the EBSCOhost experience and user interface to meet ever-evolving user expectations for accessing, searching, choosing and using the library’s resources. We are introducing … Read more

Career coaching drop-in sessions — until June 26

Career coaching drop-in sessions for Summer 2025 (to June 26) Available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure to bring a digital or printed copy of your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the job posting you are interested in (if applicable). Until June 26. UFV Abbotsford campus https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/career-services/ For more information, contact Meghan … Read more

Musical drag bingo & tea dance — June 25

Join us for a night of friends, food, drinks, dancing, and musical bingo led by none other than Colin Alda Monsters! Wed, June 25 4:30-7:30pm K Building South Patio This is a 19+ event. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ufv-drag-musical-bingo-tea-dance-tickets-1393094576379?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl For more information, contact Alec Zinman at alec.zinman@ufv.ca 06/25/2025

2025 Undergraduate Research Excellence award recipients

UFV Research office wishes to extend a huge congratulations to all 2025 Undergraduate Research Excellence award recipients and their faculty supervisors. Community Service Research Kinesiology — Megan Filiatrault Indigenous Research School of Education — Bryanna Hill College of Arts Communications —  Nichaela Jacob Criminology & Criminal Justice — Amneet Sran Economics — Mayu Ochi English … Read more

Opening reception of Altar to the Unknown God 2 exhibition — June 6

Opening reception of an interdisciplinary exhibition exploring spiritual identity in 21st-century Western culture through the layering of abstract paintings, sculptures, carpentry, and found objects. Drawing on the Apostle Paul’s biblical encounter with an “altar to the unknown god”, the works reflect a contemporary yearning for the sacred in a secular age. Each piece becomes a … Read more