International Women’s Day 2024 — Mar 8

International Women’s Day 2024 is on Friday, March 8. It is a global day to honour the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and to rally for gender parity in our communities and around the world. We are thrilled to invite you to an inspiring afternoon filled with insightful discussions and empowering stories … Read more

Student Housing & Dining Hall Open House — Mar 6

UFV is shaping a campus for the 21st century: one that engages learners, transform lives, and builds community. Join the Campus Planning office either in person or virtually on Wednesday, March 6 to see the exciting changes coming to the UFV Abbotsford Campus. The Dining Hall expansion and new Student Housing building projects will be … Read more

Peace Talk: With Them – A Ukraine Documentary — Mar 13

We invite you to join us for a 60-minute screening of With Them – A Ukraine Documentary, on Wednesday, Mar 13. The screening will be followed by a conversation with Chad Martz, Operation Advisor with Hungry for Life and lifelong Chilliwack resident. Through many humanitarian trips, Chad, his family, and the Hungry for Life team … Read more

Elections underway for Board & Senate positions

A four-week election campaign is now underway for positions on the Senate and UFV Board of Governors. Faculty candidates for the board include Amber Gaszo (Faculty of Social Sciences), Emilio Landolfi (Faculty of Health Sciences), Michael Gaetz (Faculty of Health Sciences), and Tannaz Zargarian (Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development). Faculty candidates for Senate … Read more

2024 Career Fair — Mar 14

Expand your opportunities at the 2024 Career Fair, taking place on Thursday, Mar 14 on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to connect with employers, expand your professional network, and discover exciting career opportunities. Plus, score big with prizes (including a UFV credit course for a current student) and snag a free … Read more

Outstanding Student Leader Award

The UFV Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Student Leadership Award. The UFV Alumni Association seeks to recognize and engage with student leaders who go above and beyond typical expectations on campus with the annual Outstanding Student Leader Award. This award recognizes one leader each year with $1,000. As leaders, these … Read more

Artona grad photos on campus

Artona will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses in March, offering portrait sessions. Bookings at UFV Abbotsford are available between Mar 5-22, and booking at UFV Chilliwack are available Mar 14-15. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with traditional library and composite grad backgrounds. Students … Read more

Senate public meeting — Mar 15

The next Senate public meeting is Friday, Mar 15 at 1:30 pm on the UFV Abbotsford Campus in Building A, room A225. The deadline to submit agenda items is Tuesday, Mar 5 at noon. Please email submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca. Click here for the Senate meeting schedule. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at Marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. Fri, … Read more

Hybrid Warfare: Threats to Canada and its Society — Mar 12

On Tuesday, Mar 12 at the UFV Abbotsford campus, hear from Andrea Lane, a Defence Scientist at Defence Research and Development Canada. A strategic analyst with the Department of National Defence, Lane’s personal research focusses on the intersection of national defence, politics, and society, examining the military as an institution, civil-military relations, personnel policy, and … Read more

Criminal Justice & Sexualized Violence Prevention workshop — Mar 11

In an online workshop on Monday, Mar 11, learn about and discuss topics like consent, identity, and power. We will discuss questions such as “How do trauma and bias impact survivors while navigating the legal system?” and we will provide tools for responding to disclosures of sexualized violence. We welcome all UFV students to join. … Read more

Summit Fitness Centre temporarily closed — Feb 16-26

UFV Campus Recreation wants to give you heads up that from Feb 16 to 26, the Summit will be temporarily closed as the Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship is being hosted at UFV. But guess what? You’re invited to join us in the stands and support the Cascades in this monumental tournament. Experience the excitement … Read more

Indigenous Knowledge + One Health — Feb 26

Join us in person or virtually on Monday, Feb 26, for an informative round table discussion on the topic of land, health and Indigenous knowledge. Ramson Sinya Karmushu (Indigenous Movement for Peace Advancement and Conflict Transformation – IMPACT Kenya) will lead the conversation and share thought-provoking insights from an Indigenous One Health perspective. If joining … Read more