Writing for Resilience and Crafting — Jan 31 and Feb 6

At two in-person sessions on Wednesday, Jan 31 and Wednesday, Feb 6 at UFV Abbotsford, Dr. Michelle Superle will guide you through short bursts of writing to organize, interpret and resolve difficult experiences. Alternate between journal writing and creating an upcycled craft. UFV librarians will share Makerspace activities with you. Complete a scrappy heart garland … Read more

Survey on accessibility and disability at UFV open until Feb 2

As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, UFV’s Accessible British Columbia Act Steering Committee invites you to participate in an anonymous Survey on Accessibility and Disability at UFV. The goal of the survey is to inform the development of an Accessibility education campaign focused … Read more

Student Research Day 2024 — Mar 28

Student Research Day is returning March 28. The event kicks off at 10 am with student microlectures, followed by a research poster competition. Students can sign up to present a microlecture, a research poster, or both, by visiting https://www.ufv.ca/research/students/student-research-day/.  The deadline is March 11, and prizes will be up for grabs! Faculty, we need you … Read more

Undergraduate student research awards

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award Program (USRA) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students in the natural sciences and engineering areas to engage in 16 weeks of research over the 2024 summer semester (May to August). These are competitive national-level awards. Students must be available to work … Read more

UFV Culinary Arts students host pop-up dinners — Jan 26, Feb 2 and Feb 9

Students from UFV’s Culinary Arts program have cooked up a delicious capstone project. The public is invited to savour their skills as Professional Cook 1 students host three ‘pop up dinners’ in late January/early February. Held at the Trades and Technology Centre (TTC) on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, the dinners will offer … Read more

Salome Bukachi: Community Resilience in Pandemic Prevention — Jan 22

Join the Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas and UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub for conversations around advancing equity in our community. For this special event on Monday, Jan 22, we’re honoured to welcome global health expert Salome Bukachi for an informative presentation on Community Resilience in Pandemic Prevention followed by a panel … Read more

Apply for a UFV 50 Program Fund grant

Apply for a UFV 50 Program Fund Grant! The UFV 50 Program Fund — a cornerstone of UFV’s anniversary plan — encourages grant applications, ranging from $500 to $5,000, to support vibrant and diverse anniversary projects. The fund welcomes applications from university departments, units, and officially recognized student organizations for programs or projects that take … Read more

Registration open for 2024 Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program

Registration is now open for tier one 2024 Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program. The Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program offers the opportunity for participants to developed a deeper understanding of what it means to be an ally and how to embrace the goal of being in a constant state of learning … Read more

New policy for consultation: Microcredential Programs

As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the new Microcredential Programs policy. The information can be found here. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by 4 pm on Friday, Feb 23. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. 02/23/2024

Academic Success Centre workshop: thesis statements — Feb 26 and Mar 18

Learn the ins and outs of creating a powerful and effective thesis statement at these workshops on Monday, Feb 26, and Monday, Mar 18 at UFV Chilliwack and online. For more info visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. Mon, Feb 26, 2024 1 to 1:30 pm UFV Chilliwack room A1206 and online Mon, Mar … Read more

Academic Success Centre workshop: MLA basics — Feb 26 and Mar 22

At these workshops on Monday, Feb 26, and Friday, Mar 22 (both at UFV Chilliwack and online), learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following MLA format. For more info, visit https://ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/ or email Sandra Smith at asc@ufv.ca. Mon, Feb 26, 2024 11 to 11:30 am UFV Chilliwack … Read more