In the gallery: Altar to the Unknown God 2 exhibition

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 provisional altar — … Read more

Science Rocks summer camps

UFV’s Faculty of Science is offering Science Rocks summer camps at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses throughout July and August, with UFV employees, students, and alumni eligible for registration discounts. Designed especially for kids going into Grades 4, 5, 6, and 7, camps run from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Each camp week will … Read more

Forensic nursing: The healthcare response to violence — May 13

Please join us Tuesday, May 13 from 9 am to noon at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus for a community event on Forensic Nursing: the Healthcare Response to Violence. Hosted by the UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre in recognition of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, this hybrid event features presentations on trauma … Read more

Call for expressions of interest on Senate standing committees — May 13 deadline

Expressions of interests are currently being accepted from faculty, staff and students to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2025. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please follow this link and hit the Apply button at the bottom of the page. If you know others who would … Read more

Sweet Moments: Mother’s Day baking workshop — May 10

Celebrate the special women in your life with a baking experience to cherish! Join Red Seal baker Shoshawna Blair on Saturday, May 10 from 9:30 am to 3 pm at the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre for a one-day immersive baking workshop at UFV’s state-of-the-art kitchen, equipped with top-tier commercial-grade appliances. Whether you are a … Read more

Visiting Scholar Talk with Dr. Jonathan Anuik — May 15

Dr. Jonathan Anuik drops by UFV Abbotsford on Thursday, May 15 for a Visiting Scholar Talk. Anuik is an associate professor of educational policy studies at the University of Alberta. From 1-2:30 pm in Building K, room K190, Anuik will discuss historians recognizing the need to teach about the history and contemporary impacts of residential … Read more

The Devised Theatre Showcase presents Pages of Time — Apr 24 and 25

UFV Theatre presents Pages of Time, a new theatre performance created for the 2025 Devised Theatre Showcase. The Devised Theatre Showcase is the final project presented by UFV Theatre’s fourth year Devised Theatre class. Led by instructor, Parjad Sharifi, it is a chance for students to apply everything they have learned during their time at … Read more

Frozen Moments of Timeless Travel — Apr 4-10

Frozen Moments of Timeless Travel: Archival Glimpses into the Beginnings of the ‘Valley Art Gallery’ (1978-1987) is on display at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery until Thursday, April 10. The gallery is on the UFV Abbotsford campus in room B136. To mark the occasion, a reception and throwback dance party takes place Thursday from 3-6 pm … Read more

Mitacs information session — Apr 29

Join Dr. Mahtab Nazari, Mitacs representative for UFV and business development advisor, for an information session on Mitacs funding programs for faculty and students. This takes place Tuesday, Apr 29 from 10 am to noon on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room K180) and a Q&A session follows. We encourage faculty and students of any year … Read more

Chat-S: Women in Power and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women — Apr 30

On Wednesday, April 30 from noon to 1 pm, let’s have a Chat-S Zoom chat about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. This session is led by Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) and the topics are Women in Power and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register. Wed, … Read more