The Lawn — Geog 464 laneway event — June 24

Pop-up Laneway Event 10 am-1 pm Geog 464 Planning Studio Join us for our free Tactical Urbanism Pop-Up event in Historical Downtown Abbotsford. Sat June 24 9 am to 1 pm Behind the Spruce Collective Market. This event will showcase how laneways can be utilized in Abbotsford’s historic downtown. There will be games, live music … Read more

In the gallery: Women of Africa — to June 30

Women of Africa Works by Charlene Sepellius June 16-June 30. VA 421 Directed Study: Painting and Drawing Faculty: Stefan 2017 Summer Term Being a UFV international student from the beautiful continent of Africa has been such a wonderful blessing because of the opportunities to create unique art. Focusing on the women of Africa, this series … Read more

Policy consultation – Graduate Course and Program Approval (209)

As part of the consultation process, the Secretariat office invites the UFV community to provide feedback on the proposed revisions to the Graduate Course and Program Approval policy. A memo and the draft policy is available on the Secretariat website at http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/policies-under-consultation/. Please submit feedback to Adrienne Chan (Adrienne.Chan@ufv.ca) by noon on July 3, 2017. … Read more

Economics students enter Asia Pacific Foundation showcase competition

Among the growing field of experiential learning opportunities provided by the University of the Fraser Valley on and off campus, undergraduate research plays an important role. On Saturday, May 27, UFV economics students Ben Duncan, Gurpreet Jaswal, and Dayton Marks, supported by their instructor, Bosu Seo, took part in the research showcase competition organized by … Read more

CE Coding Bridging program a success

The end of May saw the successful completion of a pilot coding program, offered together by UFV Continuing Education and the Ministry of Advanced Education. Nine senior-level and post-graduate computer information systems (CIS) and computer science (CS) students participated in this advanced coding training, aimed at helping them transition into employment. The Coding Bridging program … Read more

Chilliwack Bookstore — Summer Hours begin June 15

Chilliwack/CEP Bookstore will be open the following days/hours between June 15-August 15: Monday 9 am-4 pm Tuesday 9 am-4 pm Wednesday — Closed Thursday — Closed Friday — Closed The Chilliwack Bookstore will resume regular hours on August 15, 2017. Please visit our Abbotsford Bookstore location or email us at bookstore@ufv.ca. http://ufv.ca/bookstore/store-info/hours-and-locations/   08/12/2017

UFV Athletics and Recreation summer camps: Active FUNdamentals, Multi-Sport, & Specific Sport options

Check out the Athletics and Recreation options for kids on campus this summer: Active FUNdamentals (ages 5-7) During this week, your child will work on developing their fundamental movement skills like running, jumping and catching. We’ll practise these skills through fun and cooperative games-based programming, as well as arts, crafts and educational sessions. It is … Read more

New and revised policies – Prevention, Education and Response to Sexualized Violence (236) and BRP-201.02 Board Policy on Harassment, Discrimination & Physical or Emotional Abuse Prevention & Resolution

In response to Government legislation requiring institutional policy, and to address a very important topic on university campuses, the UFV Board of Governors has approved a change to existing policy BRP-201.02 Harassment, Discrimination & Physical or Emotional Abuse Prevention & Resolution, Board Policy on, and the creation of a new policy Prevention, Education and Response … Read more

New Student Orientation — Start Your Journey! — May 16 & 25 (Abbotsford) and 18 (Chilliwack)

UFV’s New Student Orientation (part 1) Start Your Journey is happening this week and next! May 16 and 25 — Abbotsford Campus, 4-8 pm May 18 — Chilliwack Campus, 4-8 pm We’re looking forward to welcoming over 1,000 students and their supporters (parents/guardians, partners, family members and/or friends) to campus over the three event dates. … Read more

Call for expressions of interest — Senate ad hoc committee on the Student Academic Misconduct policy review

Expressions of interests are being sought for membership on the Senate ad hoc committee on the Student Academic Misconduct policy (70) review. Terms of reference and membership composition are included on the form, which is available at http://www.ufv.ca/senate/resources/ If you are interested in serving on one Senate ad hoc committee, please complete and return the … Read more