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Discover the fun of pickleball during free Learn to Play sessions on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26. During one or both of these pickleball sessions, running from noon to 1:30 pm each day in the UFV Abbotsford north gymnasium, see why this fast-growing sport is a hit for all abilities. Whether you’re a … Read more
A portion of Gillis Avenue on the UFV Abbotsford campus will be closed Friday, June 7, between 8 am and 3 pm. The section is in front of Lá:lem te Baker and the UFV book store. It’s being closed to accommodate concrete pouring for the new student housing that’s under construction. Road closure signs will … Read more
A virtual UFV 50 Program Fund information session is being held on Tuesday, June 4 from noon to 1 pm. Register for the session at this MS Teams link. The UFV 50 Program Fund is a cornerstone of UFV’s anniversary plan, providing grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support vibrant and diverse anniversary projects. … Read more
As part of ongoing student housing construction, a portion of single lane traffic on Gillis Avenue will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, May 29, from 7 am to 2 pm, for concrete to be poured. The section of road being closed is in front of Lá:lem te Baker and the UFV book store. Road closure … Read more
Let’s break the stigma and talk about sex! Join Student Wellness in UFV Abbotsford’s Evered Hall from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, May 29, to learn more. Find resources for every type of person, grab a sexual wellness SWAG bag, join our info session or shop our sale pleasure products. Join a free … Read more
AccessAbility Week is observed annually during the final week of May, both nationally and throughout British Columbia, to celebrate the many ways in which people with diverse abilities contribute to society. This week is also a time for individuals and institutions to commit to removing barriers – be they attitudinal, physical, informational, or systemic – … Read more
The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 7 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in building A, room A225 The deadline to submit agenda items is Tuesday, May 28 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca For more info, visit https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ or email Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca/. 06/07/2024
The Upgrading and University Prep (UUP) Department will host our UFV 50 event to Celebrate our Past and Create our Future on Thursday, May 30, at UFV Chilliwack’s atrium in building A, from 1 to 4 pm. We invite all former UUP students, staff, and faculty who are working at UFV to join our reunion … Read more
Find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience. Hosted by our Co-op coordinators, these online sessions on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 22, will share program details and requirements, benefits, and how to apply. Registration is now open via CareerLink, and/or visit https://ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/ for more info. The next … Read more
Dr. Todd Green from Brock University presents an online research seminar on Tuesday, May 7. An Overview of Corporate Social Responsibility: What it is and when it works discusses how corporate social responsibility (CSR) isn’t one size fits all. Find out how to best define what CSR means, along with when and why it works for … Read more
Please join us on Friday, May 10, from 11 am to 1 pm for planting, tea, and celebration of UFV welding’s contributions to the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden. Welding students have built a boiler to create biochar and a mixer to mix it with compost, and they’ve prepared biochar mulch for the garden. We will plant … Read more
Golf lessons are perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the game, or build on current skills. Lessons will be held over three Tuesdays between June 4-18 at the Chilliwack Golf Club, in a fun and relaxing group setting. One-hour per sessions (6-7 pm) cover topics including golf swing, putting/chipping and tee shots. … Read more
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
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
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