Changes to Eduroam may require users to reconnect

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

New service management tool for Facilities Management

The Facilities Management team is pleased to announce that they will join other UFV departments in implementing TeamDynamix (TDX) as their new service management tool for users to request common facilities services. The department will begin transitioning services to TeamDynamix during the week of Nov 25. TDX is an enterprise service management system that manages … Read more

Together Empowered: Intersectionality and the UFV Student Experience

If you are a UFV student enrolled in the fall 2024 semester who would like to share your experiences of belonging at UFV, we invite you to complete our survey, ‘Together Empowered: Intersectionality and the UFV Student Experience.’ It takes approximately 10-12 minutes to complete, and results from this study may inform future resources and … Read more

Halloween costume contest winners

Thank you to everyone who attended our UFV-FSA Halloween party and participated in the costume contest by dressing up or voting. The winners of the contest are: • Scariest – Kevin Jeske as Lorcutus of Borg • Most Original – Jessica Levesque as The Empathizer Bunny • Funniest – Amber Johnson as Old Lady Amber … Read more

Guest Wi-Fi at UFV

Last year, IT Services improved the way guests connect to Wi-Fi on campus. The improvements made requesting guest or event Wi-Fi quick and easy, and guests benefited from faster, more secure Wi-Fi. Learn more about how to request guest Wi-Fi and submit a ticket by visiting this link. For more information, contact Ashley Friesen at … Read more

UFV’s 2024-25 Presidential Search Committee 

UFV’s Presidential Search Committee has been formed to select a successor following Dr. Joanne MacLean’s retirement on June 30, 2025.  The committee includes members of UFV’s Board of Governors, faculty, students, staff, and senior administrators. The committee will work with Leaders International – a leading Canadian firm with extensive experience recruiting Presidents, including many in B.C.  … Read more

Obituary: Jack Gaston has passed away

Dr. Jack Gaston, the founding member of the History department, passed away on September 17, 2024. Jack had been living in Victoria with his wife Nicole since his retirement in 2008. Founding Fraser Valley College Dean of Instruction Dick Bate hired Jack as the first history instructor for the college in 1975. He was the … Read more

Active Living Campus Recreation programs

Campus Recreation offers a variety of Active Living classes every week on both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. These classes provide individuals with the chance to try something new for the first time or revisit a sport or activity they haven’t practiced in a while. Whether you’re exploring a new interest or refreshing your skills, … Read more

UFV password change process begins Monday, Sept 16

What do I need to know? New password criteria is coming for UFV employees. When will it happen? ITS will implement the password change process gradually over a two-week period beginning Monday, September 16. Please wait until you receive the prompt to change your password. How will I update my password? Employees will be prompted … Read more

Celebrating Connection and Community: Highlights from the 2024 Annual Employee Fall BBQ

Welcome to the new academic year, UFV faculty and staff members! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by the Relationship and Fund Development booth (formerly Advancement) at the Employee Fall BBQ on August 21. Despite the clouds, the energy remained bright. This year, we introduced the Donor Dollars Cornhole Toss. In our version … 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

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