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Be part of governance at UFV. The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for student positions on the Senate and Board of Governors, for a one-year term running from Aug 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. Four Senate positions are open. The Senate is the senior academic governing body at UFV, setting policies and procedures … Read more
The inauguration of United States President Donald Trump for a second term of office has already engendered debate and uncertainty. Join Politalk on Thursday, Jan 23 from 4 to 6 pm in room A225 on the Abbotsford campus for an interdisciplinary roundtable discussion on the second Trump presidency and its implications for global peace, security, … Read more
A First-Year Friendship Social: Mario Kart Party takes place Tuesday, Jan 28 from 4 to 6 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Student Experience office. At this event, students will have the chance to build friendships by playing Mario Kart, and/or board and card games. There will also be free pizza and snacks. Sign up here! … Read more
Get ready to bring your spirit to cheer on the Cascades basketball teams. Join us for the Team Spirit Social on Friday, Jan 24 from 4:30 to 6 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Student Experience Office (room S1111). Come by for pizza, mocktails, poster making, face painting, games, and a chance to win awesome prizes. … Read more
Explore the evolving meaning of home through Ghar Kaha Hai? (Where is Home?), an immersive multimedia exhibition by Anushray Singh. The exhibit is open now through Jan 29 at the UFV Abbotsford S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery (room B136). Originally conceived as Singh’s MFA thesis at the University of Windsor, this project has transformed into a compelling … Read more
Registration is now open for the Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program tier 1 2025 cohort. If there are UFV team members interested in joining this transformative program, they are warmly encouraged to register now. Spaces are limited and filling quickly. To register, contact the UFV Office of the Registrar at 1-888-823-8734 and select option … Read more
This semester, the Centre for Education on Research and Aging (CERA) student research assistants will be hosting a series of workshops with Chilliwack ElderCollege. The workshops take place at UFV Chilliwack on March 6, 13, 20, and 27. Click here to register online, phone 604-702-2611, or sign up in person at the Chilliwack campus in … Read more
UFV welcomes all students, staff and faculty to join the Global Game Jam at the Abbotsford campus from Jan 24-26. Join us at 10 am in room C1427 on the Abbotsford campus for an introduction to the event, and team formation. We will reveal the theme and start the 48 hour game development challenge. A … Read more
All UFV buildings will be closed from 12 pm on Dec 24 through to Jan 2. If you require access during these times, you must submit a room/building access request by Dec 20. Please note that access will only be provided with a preauthorized access request.
UFV is required to update our Wi-Fi network which will require some students and employees to reconnect to Eduroam using their UFV email and password. Students and employees who have not connected or reconnected to Eduroam since fall 2024 will likely need to reconnect your devices. All devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets will … Read more
The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Jan 17 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus at Mark Evered Hall in the Student Union Building. The deadline to submit agenda items is Tuesday, Jan 7 at noon. Please email submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca.
Struggling to study solo? Can’t find the time or motivation? We’ve got you. Join us in the Finals Focus Zone on Wednesday, Dec 11 from 2 to 5 pm in Room S1111 on the Abbotsford campus. In the Finals Focus Zone you can stay accountable, crush your study goals, enjoy free snacks and drinks, and … Read more
The fifth annual UFV Safety & Security Clothing Drive supports Griffin Security’s community outreach through donations of new socks, gloves, hats, and underwear along with new and gently used coats. There are several drop off locations. On the Abbotsford campus, find collection bins located at: B122 Safety & Security B211 Office of the Registrar B214 … Read more
On Wednesday, Dec 18 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Join Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) to discuss storytelling in teaching and learning. This will be combined with Chat-R and include special guest storyteller and Sto:lo Elder Dr. Gwendolyn Point. Dr. … Read more
At the Nov 22 meeting of Senate the policy listed below approved as revised: Grading System (101) Please share with others in your area as appropriate. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 01/02/2025