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Film premiere, Emergence: Women in the Storm, a documentary celebrating women’s roles in mitigating climate change, Q&A with filmmakers and special guests — March 26

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Join award-winning filmmakers from Transparent Film for the Fraser Valley premiere of their feature documentary Emergence: Women in the Storm on Thursday, March 26 from 10:30am-12:50 pm in Abby B101. The film celebrates women’s varied approaches to mitigating harm from climate change in BC and the Yukon — including Dr. Michelle Superle’s Flood Stories Project. … Read more

River’s Bistro — book your unique lunchtime dining experience

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River’s Bistro is back—come taste what our students are creating! Enjoy a unique dining experience at the Trades & Technology Centre in Chilliwack, where our Professional Cook 2 students showcase their skills through fresh, creative menus each Tuesday and Wednesday from March 24 to May 6, 2026. It’s the perfect midweek lunch — prepared and … Read more

Baked Potato Day — March 24

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Baked Potato Day – Abbotsford Campus It’s that time of the semester when we all need a little comfort and what’s more comforting than a perfectly baked potato loaded with all your favourite toppings? Join us for a free community event hosted by the Student Experience Office! Location: S1111 Kitchen, Building S, Abbotsford Campus What … Read more

Elevate your edge: Mentorship & Boards with CYPE x EFCIE — March 23

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Elevate Your Edge: Mentorship and Boards Join the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce’s Company of Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs and the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a practical and inspiring session on building your “growth team.” Learn how to find and work with mentors, understand the role of advisors and boards, and gain … Read more

Anti-Racist Praxis in Post-Secondary: Action at Work — March 19

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In honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UFV’s Race and Anti-Racism Network (RAN) invites you to a special event showcasing an Applied Theatre performance (in-person only) and a world café (hybrid). Come and engage in a dialogue with students, faculty, and staff towards the university’s ongoing journey of becoming an … Read more

Advanced Floral Wedding Designs workshop — June 15 to July 13

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Do you love weddings and helping to make a bride’s dream come true by creating beautiful bridal flowers? Our Advanced Floral Wedding Designs workshop is open to all graduates of the UFV Floral Design certificate program or professional florists with a minimum of two years design experience. It runs over eight sessions between June 15 … Read more

Safety in Online Dating: Zoom Webinar — April 1

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In This Together is proud to host ‘Safety in Online Dating’: a virtual Zoom Webinar featuring speaker Dr. Kasey Egan! This webinar will provide an insightful look at the trends in online forms of dating violence (stalking, sharing intimate images etc.) and the online culture that contributes to unsafe online interactions. Join to learn some … Read more

Woodworking Essential Skills: From basics to confidence — April 11, 18

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Ready to Build Something Amazing? Discover the joy of woodworking in our Woodworking Essential Skills workshop on April 11 and 18. From 9 am to 3:30 pm in the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre, learn to use hand and power tools safely, complete a small project from start to finish, and gain confidence in … Read more

College of Arts Showcase 2026

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The UFV College of Arts invites you to the College of Arts Showcase, taking place on March 31 and April 2 in Building K at UFV Abbotsford. This free event features student panels, research presentations, practicum showcases, and career pathway conversations in areas such as Psychology, Social Justice, Criminology, Integrated Studies, English, History, Sociology, and … Read more

From Crisis to Capacity: Emergency Food Planning in the Fraser Valley hackathon — May 12-13

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Apply to take part in this hands-on and collaborative hackathon to help design proactive, coordinated emergency food governance frameworks for the Fraser Valley alongside students, policy practitioners, and community partners! Tues, May 12 (UFV Abbotsford campus)- Wed, May 13 (UFV Chilliwack campus) Application Deadline: Wed, April 1 Eligible Applicants: Senior undergraduate and graduate students. Students … Read more

Powerline Technician pre-apprenticeship program — April 7 to June 26

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Launch your career in the electrical high-voltage industry. UFV’s Powerline Technician program provides hands-on training to construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical power systems. This is a 12-week program running from April 7 to June 26, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm at the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre. … Read more

Composting workshop: Learn to turn waste into value — April 11

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Ready to build practical green skills that anyone can use? Our hands‑on composting workshop is designed for everyone — homeowners, renters, gardeners, community members, educators, sustainability advocates, and anyone curious about reducing waste and improving soil health. In this interactive session on Saturday, April 11, from 10 am to 2 pm at the UFV Chilliwack … Read more