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The book launch for Geographies of the Heart takes place Friday, September 27 from 4 to 5:30 pm at UFV Abbotsford. The book, co-edited by UFV associate professor Amea Wilbur, offers 18 emotional stories from migrants. A settlement worker recalls being a child soldier in Sudan. The child of undocumented migrants finds love in a … Read more
Come engage with researchers on the interconnected challenges and opportunities that support a holistic approach to health resilience and sustainability. On Thursday, October 24 at UFV Abbotsford, experts from UFV, the Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK), and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) will be on a panel discussion sharing their insights on One Health. … Read more
Mehfil — South Asian Folk Music & Poetry event The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) invites you to come and join Mehfil, a South Asian Folk Music event, with poetry, singing, and music. The first event of this kind at UFV! SASI has been recording, translating, and transcribing cultural treasures of South Asian music and … Read more
On Thursday, August 15th at noon, we will gather to commemorate three years since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. This event takes place on the UFV Abbotsford campus, in the walkway between the Student Union Building (Building S) and the UFV Athletic Centre (Building E). Afghan women have been banned from attending university since December … Read more
A section of Gillis Avenue on the UFV Abbotsford campus will be closed on Friday, August 9th, from 6 am to 3 pm, as construction work continues on new student housing. The section is in front of Lá:lem te Baker and the UFV Bookstore, and signs will be placed at locations along Gillis Avenue to … Read more
What do I need to know? All UFV buildings will be closed Monday, August 5, 2024. Why? In observance of British Columbia Day. What if I need access on Monday? Please submit a Room/Building Access request by end of day Wednesday, July 31 by clicking here. Please note that access will only be granted with … Read more
Beginning Monday, July 22, the UFV Chilliwack IT Service Desk will welcome students and employees at a new location on the main level of building A, beside the security office (A1108). The increased presence of the IT Service Desk location makes receiving technology support faster, easier, and more accessible, enhancing both the student and employee … Read more
Join us on Wednesday, July 24 from 6:30 to 9 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Student Union Building restaurant for an interactive cocktail-making event hosted by two fabulous drag queens who not only serve iconic looks but also create delicious cocktails. Shake, shimmy, and stir. Unleash your inner bartender while SISI and Mina guide you … Read more
At its June 20 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following bylaw and policy revisions: Board Bylaw 110.01 Board of Governor’s Roles and Responsibilities Board Policy 205.01 – Board Policy on Tuition and Other Fees 110.07 Board Composition, Appointment, Election and Succession At the same meeting, the policies listed below were approved. Prevention, Education … Read more
Disability Empowerment month is set out to celebrate the achievements, experiences, and history of individuals with disabilities. Join Student Wellness on Monday, July 22 in the UFV Abbotsford Student Lounge (S1111) from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm for conversation, learning, games, fun, and more! Don’t forget to check out our scavenger hunt for a chance … Read more
As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, the first Annual Accessibility Report is now available on the AccessibleUFV webpage. The report highlights the progress made on the priority areas identified for UFV’s Phase 1: Accessibility Plan from September 2023 … Read more
A portion of the single lane traffic on Gillis Avenue will be temporarily closed on Saturday, June 29 from 6 am to 3 pm as concrete is poured for UFV Abbotsford’s new student housing building. The section is in front of Lá:lem te Baker, and the UFV Bookstore. Road closure signs will be placed at … Read more
Registration is open for Science Rocks! summer camps running in July and August. Science Rocks! is designed especially for kids going into Grades 4-7 in September. These camps are great fun and an awesome learning opportunity. Each camp has a theme. For example, camp three (July 15-19) is called Flora, Fauna, Fossils! Campers will engage … Read more
Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, July 1, in observance of Canada Day. If you require access to a specific area on this day, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, June 27. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more
Visit the UFV Chilliwack Student Wellness Centre (A1302) on Tuesday, June 25, from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, and celebrate Pride with love, acceptance and unity. Join us for games, free snacks, prizes, and more. Don’t forget to shop our seriously discounted pleasure products. Curious but can’t make it? Send us an email at studentwellness@ufv.ca … Read more