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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
What do I need to know? Electricity will be shut down to Abbotsford Buildings A, B, C, H (Lá:lem te Baker), G (Library), and F between 9am and 4pm Sunday, September 15. All buildings will be closed during the outage — aside from Lá:lem te Baker. What do I need to do? Please ensure electronic … Read more
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
A section of Gillis Avenue on the UFV Abbotsford campus will be closed on Friday, August 9th, from 6 am to 3 pm, as construction work continues on new student housing. The section is in front of Lá:lem te Baker and the UFV Bookstore, and signs will be placed at locations along Gillis Avenue to … Read more
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
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
Sent on behalf of Dr. Alisa Webb, Vice President Students Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to announce that, following a comprehensive search, Dr. Kyle Baillie will be UFV’s first Associate Vice President, Students. Kyle will step into this role on June 15, 2024. As many of you know, Kyle is a seasoned student affairs professional with … Read more
The Financial Services and Supply Chain departments will join other UFV departments in using TeamDynamix as their new service management tool for users to request common services. The departments will begin seamlessly transitioning services to TeamDynamix during the first two weeks of May. UFV employees will now have an enhanced user experience, seamless submission of … Read more
Join us for an exciting co-ed futsal (indoor soccer) camp designed for children ages 5-12. Our camp offers a fun and challenging environment where participants can develop their skills while enjoying a variety of team-building games and activities. Camp sessions will be led by the UFV Cascades women’s soccer coaches and current UFV players. Participants … Read more