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Innovation Grants from UFV’s Esposito Family Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship bring faculty mentors and students together to expand on initial student or faculty work, either by developing a working prototype or by assessing the viability of a proposed solution in a rigorous manner. Term: 1 year (May 1 – April 30) General stream: These … Read more
Stay up to date with all UFV and Cascades events using the new calendar feature in myUFV. Employees and students can now easily view events happening on any given day, with just a click to access event details such as time, location, and ticket information. Log in to myUFV.ca today and start exploring this convenient … 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 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
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