ARTIST TALK: Image/Object — New Approaches to Three-Dimensional Photography — March 8

Join The Reach’s former Curator of Art & Visual Culture, Adrienne Fast, in conversation with the artists featured in the exhibition image/object: new approaches to three-dimensional photography (on view at The Reach until May 6). This talk is presented in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley’s School of Creative Arts and will be … Read more

Ashland Speaker — Christopher Ross-Ewart: Sound Design and Composition — Feb 8

About the artist: Christopher Ross-Ewart. Christopher has worked across the US, Canada, and the world. His practice ranges from performer to composer to designer, in theatre, musical theatre, dance, film, podcasts and installation. Most recently, his notable works include The Cave presented at The Clutch as a part of a B.C tour, Hamlet-911 directed by … Read more

Get KINnected winter speaker series — Brian Justin — Feb 15

Join the School of Kinesiology for Get KINnected — a winter speaker series highlighting faculty research and innovative activities at UFV! Up next is Brian Justin, a lab faculty member in the School of Kinesiology. Brian will be presenting on February 15 from 12-1 pm. His presentation is titled The Programming Puzzle for Individuals with … Read more

Global Game Jam — Feb 2

Calling on anyone with an interest in creating games! Are you an aspiring writer, artist, player, programmer and/or designer?⁠ ⁠ UFV School of Creative Arts is welcoming ALL UFV students, staff and faculty to join The Global Game Jam® 2023!⁠ ⁠ Join us on Thursday, February 2 at 11 am, starting in room Abby C1427 … Read more

Ashland Speaker — Carey Dodge: Live Performance and Technology — Feb 13

About the Artist: Through his time with Boca del Lupo in the unique role as a full-time technology director for a theatre company, Carey Dodge has worked with the core creative team to continually expand, challenge, and grow what is possible and what are impactful uses of technology for expressing artistic vision and connection with … Read more

Abby Innovates: Connecting Minds, Sparking Ideas — Feb 28

The Abbotsford Innovation Network (AIN) invites you to join us for our inaugural event: Abby Innovates: Connecting Minds, Sparking Ideas This exciting evening is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, hear from local experts, and learn about the latest innovation in the Valley and beyond. Join us as we kick off the AIN and … Read more

Health education from a creator of the VPD Women’s Safety Team — Feb 1

Kin 360 is hosting a guest speaker: Inspector Colleen Yee from the Vancouver Police Department. Inspector Yee is a creator of the VPD Women’s Safety Team which set out to educate, inspire and empower women to take ownership of their personal safety. Come out and learn about policing as a career, leadership within policing, and … Read more

Canada’s Commitment to Gender Parity and Global Peace lecture — March 8

The Political Science department presents a special Politalk lecture: Canada’s Commitment to Gender Parity and Global Peace Lieutenant Colonel Hope Carr, Task Force Commander Op PRESSENCE (Elsie), will present on the background of the Elsie Initiative and Canada’s Commitment to Global Peace and Gender Parity as well as sharing her experience on the ground in … Read more

Professional Learning Community: Source Use and Citation (5 Sessions)

Are you looking for new ways to talk about citation in your class? Are you tired of repeating the same academic integrity policies over and over with no results? Are you using an activity or strategy around source use or academic integrity that you’d like to share? Join Learning Specialist Victoria Surtees and Assistant Professor … Read more

Program Info Session: Activity Assistant certificate

Use your talents to enhance the lives of adults in long-term care by helping plan and implement recreation activities that promote wellness. The Activity Assistant certificate program equips you to organize and provide activity programming for older adults, some of whom may experience physical or cognitive challenges. Recreation and fitness activities can help seniors maintain … Read more

The Laramie Project: digital art competition call for entries — deadline March 1

UFV Theatre will present The Laramie Project in March 2023. The Laramie Project is a modern classic. This verbatim theatre piece is constructed from the transcripts of over 200 interviews, conducted in the aftermath of the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man, in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1998. The piece reveals a community … Read more

Participants needed: Abbotsford Flood Resiliency & Preparedness project

If you were an Abbotsford resident who accessed services due to the flooding in November 2021, please fill out this survey so we can understand the recovery supports and efforts residents received. Your participation will give your voice impact on future policy decisions in your community. All participants will also have the option to be … Read more

Faculty Research Encounters — Microlectures and publication celebration

Join us for a celebration of faculty research excellence with the return of the annual faculty microlectures, followed by the biannual faculty publication celebration, happening live and in-person for the first time since 2019. Everyone welcome! Faculty Microlectures | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, A219, Spirit Bear Café, Abbotsford campus What to expect: Researchers take the spotlight … Read more

SUB lounge social — food, fun and games — Jan 26

The Student Union Society welcomes students to the SUB lounge social! This social brings students together by eating good food, meeting new people, and playing some fun games, all while showing off what the SUB lounge has to offer! The Night starts off with ICEBREAKER BINGO where students have a chance to mingle and win … Read more