Mental Health Week — May 6-10 — welcome to Day One

From May 6-10, UFV’s Counselling department is honouring CMHA’s Mental Health Week. Welcome to Day One of the Mental Health Week Challenge, brought to you by UFV Counsellors! From May 6-10, tune in for a daily challenge designed to get you thinking, moving, or inspired. Leave a comment below to share your experience!   Follow … Read more

Grading Systems (101) policy

As part of a 30-day consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Grading Systems (101) policy, a copy of which is attached. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of May 24, 2019. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ For … Read more

Credentials (64) policy revision

As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Credentials (64) policy, a copy of which is attached. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of June 5, 2019. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ For more … Read more

Thomas and student researcher present at Innovation conference

Dr. Jon Thomas of the School of Business (BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada-India Partnership Development) and his student research assistant, Jordan Evans (UFV CIS), presented research papers on “University Entrepreneurship” and “Innovation in the Fraser Valley”, at the ISPIM Connects Conference in Ottawa April 7-10. ISPIM is the International Society for Professional Innovation Management … Read more

Co-operative Education information sessions — May 15 & 16

UFV Co-operative Education Are you job ready? Come to a Co-op information session to find out more. Wed, May 15 11:30 am-12:30 pm Abby C1425 Thurs, May 16 2:30-3:30 pm Abby C1425 *No RSVP required Deadline to apply is May 27, 2019 https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/ For more information, contact Deanna Devitt at deanna.devitt@ufv.ca 05/16/2019

School of Business seminar featuring Paul Esposito — May 10

Join UFV’s School of Business for a guest lecture with Paul Esposito on innovation and entrepreneurship. Please RSVP to Kelly.Gardner@ufv.ca by Tuesday, May 7 Being entrepreneurial is a way of life for the Esposito family. Paul’s parents brought what grew to be a family of 12 kids over from Italy after World War II because … Read more

UFV Leadership Awards adjudication volunteers needed — June 12 and before

The Financial Aid and Awards office is looking for adjudicators for the UFV Leadership Awards. The Leadership Adjudication meeting is on June 12 at 9:30 am and is approximately 2 to 4 hours long. You will meet with your fellow adjudicators to discuss your rankings and to reach a consensus of the recipients for the … Read more

Retro Abby: Remembering Abbotsford’s Pasts — May 17

Retro Abby – Remembering Abbotsford’s Pasts The UFV History department, in partnership with the Heritage Abbotsford Society, is hosting Retro Abby: Remembering Abbotsford’s Pasts, a day of Abbotsford History on Friday, May 17. Retro Abby will feature displays by local history and heritage organizations, UFV student research projects, and a panel of speakers who will … Read more

Program Evaluation graduate certificate application deadline: April 30

UFV offers a part-time Program Evaluation graduate certificate that is delivered entirely online. This format is optimal for working professionals. It allows them to earn a credential while working in their field. The program consists of four courses offered over two years for a total of 15 credits. It is designed to provide students with … Read more

Graduation Photography on Abbotsford campus

It’s time to book your photography sessions with Artona photography, the official graduation photographer for UFV! Book your appointment online at artona.com 1. Click “Book Session” button on the homepage 2. Type in “University of the Fraser Valley” 3. Follow the instructions to proceed. May 5-24 – Abbotsford A 210 http://www.artona.com For more information, contact … Read more

Politalks Roundtable Series “China in Global Economy” — April 10

Please join us on April 10 for the sixth edition of the Politalk Roundtable Series when we will be welcoming Professor Ding Lu back to UFV. Prof. Lu is an emeritus professor in the Economics department, visiting us from ShanghaiTech University. He will be speaking on the topic China in the Global Economy. Please join … Read more

TEDx Chilliwack — limited number of free tickets for UFV students

UFV has six tickets available for STUDENTS interested in attending!! The theme of TEDxChilliwack 2019 is On Purpose. The ideas presented promise to span from lighthearted to thought provoking, all through the lens of Chilliwack’s bright future! Please contact the VP External office Nikki.oldridge@ufv.ca for tickets Tickets will be given out on a first-come first-serve … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards tips for April

Financial Aid and Awards tips for April Registration for summer semester is underway. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit — fee deferrals are not a given. Start preparing your scholarship and leadership applications — deadline is May 10. NOTE: The online applications are accessible through your MyUFV account. If you are applying for … Read more