Overdose awareness: Fast action saves lives

It’s important to know how to prevent, recognize, and respond to an overdose. Naloxone can temporarily reverse an overdose. Free nasal and injectable kits are available across B.C., including free Take Home Naloxone (THN) kits for personal use at UFV, provided by the BC Centre for Disease Control. Worried about calling 9-1-1? The Good Samaritan … Read more

4th annual gathering in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan

August 15 marks five years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and began dismantling human rights in the country. Please join us for a panel on Thursday, August 13 to learn more about the situation and for a walkout immediately afterwards — a tradition CHASI has organized since 2023 in solidarity with the people … Read more

BC Day Holiday — Aug 3

All UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, in observance of British Columbia Day.| If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Wednesday, July 29. You can find the regular building hours on our website https://www.ufv.ca/operations/campus-hours/. For immediate assistance, please … Read more

Haq and History: Journeys Across BC — opening June 21

Haq and History: Journeys Across BC is a free public exhibit opening Sunday, June 21 from 2-4 pm at the Sikh Heritage Museum in Abbotsford (33089 South Fraser Way). The exhibit celebrates four years of South Asian Canadian community histories gathered from across British Columbia. This bilingual (English-Punjabi) travelling exhibit was developed as part of … Read more

Red Cross Standard First Aid Course — July dates

This course provides comprehensive First Aid and CPR techniques for those who need training to meet work requirements or wish to know how to respond to emergencies in the home. It covers cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR C, prevention of disease transmission, soft tissue injuries, poisons, and injuries to the head and spine. It is … Read more

New Linguistics and Language Studies associate certificate launching September 2026

UFV’s Modern Languages department is launching a new Linguistics and Language Studies associate certificate in September 2026. This 12-credit credential introduces students to the study of language, including how language is structured, learned, and used in diverse cultural and social contexts. Students take courses in linguistics alongside a 200-level language course in areas such as … Read more