Celebrating Gifts from Japan — Sept 18

Join UFV Library, College of Arts, and UFV International at UFV Abbotsford on Wednesday, September 18, for the third annual welcome back event. This gathering includes guest speakers, origami making, a display of donated books from the Read Japan Project, and light refreshments. We hope to see you there! For more info, click here or … Read more

Book launch for Geographies of the Heart — Sept 27

The book launch for Geographies of the Heart takes place Friday, September 27 from 4 to 5:30 pm at UFV Abbotsford. The book, co-edited by UFV associate professor Amea Wilbur, offers 18 emotional stories from migrants. A settlement worker recalls being a child soldier in Sudan. The child of undocumented migrants finds love in a … Read more

One Health UFV + Kenya: Bridging Local and International Perspectives in Agriculture and Health — Oct 24

Come engage with researchers on the interconnected challenges and opportunities that support a holistic approach to health resilience and sustainability. On Thursday, October 24 at UFV Abbotsford, experts from UFV, the Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK), and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) will be on a panel discussion sharing their insights on One Health. … Read more

Mehfil — South Asian Folk Music event — Sept 19

Mehfil — South Asian Folk Music & Poetry event The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) invites you to come and join Mehfil, a South Asian Folk Music event, with poetry, singing, and music. The first event of this kind at UFV! SASI has been recording, translating, and transcribing cultural treasures of South Asian music and … Read more

UFV walk-out in support of Afghan women — Aug 15

On Thursday, August 15th at noon, we will gather to commemorate three years since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. This event takes place on the UFV  Abbotsford campus, in the walkway between the Student Union Building (Building S) and the UFV Athletic Centre (Building E). Afghan women have been banned from attending university since December … Read more

IT Service Desk has a new location on Chilliwack campus

Beginning Monday, July 22, the UFV Chilliwack IT Service Desk will welcome students and employees at a new location on the main level of building A, beside the security office  (A1108). The increased presence of the IT Service Desk location makes receiving technology support faster, easier, and more accessible, enhancing both the student and employee … Read more

UFV Board of Governor’s policy and bylaw revisions

At its June 20 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following bylaw and policy revisions: Board Bylaw 110.01 Board of Governor’s Roles and Responsibilities Board Policy 205.01 – Board Policy on Tuition and Other Fees 110.07 Board Composition, Appointment, Election and Succession At the same meeting, the policies listed below were approved. Prevention, Education … Read more

Disability Empowerment Month gatherings — July 22 and 24

Disability Empowerment month is set out to celebrate the achievements, experiences, and history of individuals with disabilities. Join Student Wellness on Monday, July 22 in the UFV Abbotsford Student Lounge (S1111) from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm for conversation, learning, games, fun, and more! Don’t forget to check out our scavenger hunt for a chance … Read more

UFV first annual Accessibility Report now available online

As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, the first Annual Accessibility Report is now available on the AccessibleUFV webpage. The report highlights the progress made on the priority areas identified for UFV’s Phase 1: Accessibility Plan from September 2023 … Read more

Register for Science Rocks! summer camps

Registration is open for Science Rocks! summer camps running in July and August. Science Rocks! is designed especially for kids going into Grades 4-7 in September. These camps are great fun and an awesome learning opportunity. Each camp has a theme. For example, camp three (July 15-19) is called Flora, Fauna, Fossils! Campers will engage … Read more