World Bicycle Day — June 3

In celebration of World Bicycle Day, we hope you’ll join us for bike decorating and a ride along the Vedder River trail. Bring your own bike and helmet and we’ll provide the decorations and the fun! We’ll have two trishaws available for those with mobility challenges. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Elicia Tournier … Read more

Call for expression of interest on Senate standing committees – May 3 deadline

Expressions of interests are currently being accepted from faculty, students and staff to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2024. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please visit https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/ and hit the apply button at the bottom of the page. If you know others who would make … Read more

Hockey and Canadianess with Dr. Brett Pardy — Apr 25

Join the Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas and UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation Hub for conversations around advancing equity in our community. For this special event on Thursday, April 25, we’re honoured to welcome Dr. Brett Pardy to share an informative presentation on Hockey and Canadianess. For decades, hockey has been presented as intrinsic … Read more

Interpret: A Creative and Performing Arts Festival — Apr 26

The fifth annual Interpret festival takes place Friday, April 26, from 4 to 9 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus. This event is hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCa) and features students and graduates from SoCa, Graphic + Digital Design, Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Film. Explore art exhibitions, film and media … Read more

Professional Cook 3: Chef Showcase Reception — May 1

Join us for the Cook 3: Chef Showcase Reception on Wednesday, May 1 at the UFV Chilliwack atrium to commemorate the completion of a challenging journey for our Red Seal culinary students. Savour unique Indigenous-inspired culinary creations. Each student is exploring traditional Indigenous foods and cultures from one of eight regions across BC. Drawing inspiration … Read more

Artona grad photography — Apr 24-26

Artona will be on campus in Abbotsford offering portrait sessions between April 24-26 in room A210. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with traditional library and composite grad backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets and up to two friends or family members to be photographed with. … Read more

CityStudio Chilliwack HUBBUB — Apr 9

CityStudio Chilliwack invites UFV’s students, faculty and staff to the semi-annual HUBBUB showcase on Tuesday, April 9, between 2-4 pm at Chilliwack City Hall. Students will showcase posters from such disciplines as Geography, Communications, Nursing, Statistics and English, showcasing the multi-disciplinary approach of the CityStudio model. The projects explore critically important community issues including sustainability … Read more

City of Abbotsford Accessibility Plan engagement session — Apr 10

The City of Abbotsford is looking for feedback from the community on how to reduce accessibility barriers in the future. At an in-person event on Wednesday, April 10 at the UFV Abbotsford library, UFV students, staff, and faculty are invited to provide their suggestions via engagement boards, which can be experienced at a participants’ own … Read more

Interpret: A Creative and Performing Arts Festival — Apr 26

Celebrate emerging talent at Interpret, a Creative and Performing Arts Festival taking place Friday, Apr 26, from 4-9 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus. This year marks the fifth annual festival, hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) with Graphic and Digital Design. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities. Explore exhibitions by … Read more

Emerging Directors’ Showcase — Apr 19-26

UFV Theatre is wrapping up the 2023-24 season with the Emerging Directors’ Showcase, with performances from April 19-26 in the D105 Blackbox Theatre at UFV Abbotsford. The showcase is the final project presented by UFV Theatre’s fourth-year directing class, and is a chance for students to apply everything that they’ve learned in the course. Audiences … Read more

CityStudio Abbotsford HUBBUB #13 — Apr 3

Join the UFV students and faculty, and the City of Abbotsford team at CityStudio Abbotsford HUBBUB #13. The event takes place Wednesday, April 3 at Abbotsford City Hall. CityStudio is an innovative partnership between a local municipal government and a university, engaging student energy and faculty expertise to propose and create solutions to civic challenges. … Read more

Cherokee and Eastern Woodlands traditional tattoos: A talk by Jerrid Lee Miller — Mar 27

UFV Library invites you to Cherokee and Eastern Woodlands traditional tattoos: A talk by Jerrid Lee Miller taking place at the UFV Abbotsford library from 1-2 pm on Mar 27. Miller is a Cherokee Nation citizen, US Army veteran and the current Language Archivist for the Cherokee Nation Language Department. He is working in tandem … Read more

Rivers Bistro lunch service — Tuesdays and Wednesdays through May 1

You’re invited for lunch at the Rivers Bistro at UFV Chilliwack on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until May 1. Rivers Bistro is located in the Trades and Technology Centre at 5579 Tyson Road (room 1068). Seating slots are between 11:20 and 11:50 am with orders into the kitchen by noon. This is an excellent opportunity to … Read more