Science Cafe discusses chronic pain — Feb 27

Join us at the UFV Chilliwack library on Tuesday, Feb 27 at 2:30 pm for our next Science Cafe, discussing chronic pain. What’s the latest in pain science? How does your body, your thoughts, emotions, and relationships influence your experience of chronic pain? This event is open to everyone. For more information, contact Dan De … Read more

Learn to play squash with Campus Recreation — starts Feb 8

Campus Recreation has teamed up with Squash BC and BC Jesters to offer a four-week structured introductory squash program led by a certified squash coach. Sessions take place at the Chilliwack Cheam Centre (45501 Market Way), where you will learn the fundamentals of squash in a fun and inclusive environment. Participants will need to bring … Read more

Writing for Resilience and Scrappy Heart Crafting — Feb 12

On Monday, Feb 12, at the UFV Abbotsford Library Makerspace, Dr. Michelle Superle will guide you through short bursts of writing to organize, interpret, and resolve difficult experiences. Take some time to enjoy creating an upcycled “scrappy heart garland.” This is a rescheduled event from February 6. For more information, contact Brenda Philip at brenda.philip@ufv.ca. … Read more

AI Art Exhibition: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence — Mar 13-Apr 4

The AI Art Exhibition: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, showcases the diverse ways that AI technology is being used in the creative process, including but not limited to, digital art, installations, video art, and mixed media. The exhibition runs from Mar 13 to Apr 4 UFV students and the community were invited … Read more

EFCIE Innovation Grant — Feb 29 deadline

The deadline to apply for an Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) Innovation Grant is Feb 29. These grants bring faculty mentors and students together in teams to expand on initial student or faculty work, either by developing a working prototype or by assessing the viability of a proposed solution in a rigorous … Read more

Fentanyl, Facts, Family: Community Knowledge Exchange — Feb 10

Join the conversation on Saturday, Feb 10 at UFV Abbotsford! The knowledge exchange is for all community members: people who use drugs, family members, friends, first Responders, service providers, health professionals, students, teachers, politicians, business people, academics, community groups, artists, faith communities, youth workers — everyone who wants to learn and share in understanding the … Read more

TD Webinar: Home Insurance Literacy — Feb 19

At a webinar on Monday, Feb 19, Deepali Agarwalla will discuss how insurance works and how to protect yourself with home insurance. She will explain how catastrophic losses and climate change affect insurance. She’ll also cover common misconceptions about home insurance, providing an explanation of each coverage, and how residential premiums are calculated. Finally, she … Read more

Inside the Collection — Feb 12 to Mar 6

The UFV Visual Arts Permanent Art Collection consists of nearly 200 works purchased from graduating Visual Arts students over the years, in addition to donations from visiting artists. Select pieces from the collection will be exhibited from Feb 12 through March 6 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Artists have created … Read more

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