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Following university-wide consultation, the Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC) recently approved a new official course outline form and course memo templates. These are now available to download at www.ufv.ca/senate/standing-committees/uec/uec-resources/course-development/. The new course outline can be identified by the “06/18/2021” date at the top of the form. Implementation of the new documents will be phased in over … Read more
Earlier this month, 32 individuals were recognized with 26 Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards — totaling $26,000 — in honour of their research work as part of the UFV Work-Study program, as research assistants, or for an outstanding research project completed in 2020-2021. The annual URE Awards are coordinated by the Office of Research, Engagement, and … Read more
What do I need to know? Several buildings will be closed on the UFV Abbotsford campus on Monday, July 19. Which buildings will be closed? Buildings A-East, A-West, B, C, and D will all close between 8 am—4 pm approximately. Why? The closures are scheduled to facilitate the tie-in of a new water main in … Read more
Following a 17-month pause, UFV will resume pay parking on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Fees automatically deducted For permanent employees with valid passes, parking payroll deductions will automatically resume on Aug. 16. Expiry dates are listed on the hang-tag parking pass, and those with expired passes will be contacted via … Read more
The Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) team will be renovating their Abbotsford campus office space (B150) from June 28 through Dec 15, 2021. During this time, CPFM offices will relocate to: B133 – Facilities Management and Operations B334 – Campus Planning K162 – Project Management Office All department phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Please continue to … Read more
The Kaltura Video Platform will undergo a version upgrade on June 26–28, 2021. Users will not be able to view, upload or access Kaltura media in Blackboard Learn (myClass) or UFV Mediaspace instance, or on any location where media is embedded. When will this occur? Saturday, June 26 beginning at 5 am to Monday June … Read more
Share your congratulatory message with the students using items from the UFV Convocation digital toolkit. Find it here. 06/20/2021
By Claire Gibson, 4th-year student nurse, UFV International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is celebrated every year on June 13tas a way to spread awareness about the human rights of persons with albinism (PWA) worldwide. “Strength Beyond all Odds” is the theme for 2021. Albinism is a rare, non-contagious genetic condition that is hereditary, especially if … Read more
Camille Callison has been appointed as University Librarian at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). In this role, Callison will be head of UFV’s multi-campus libraries. Camille comes to UFV from the University of Manitoba, where she is currently the Indigenous Strategies Librarian. She will be starting her new role at UFV on July … Read more
By Claire Gibson, 4th-year student nurse, UFV International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is celebrated every year on June 13 as a way to celebrate the human rights of persons with albinism (PWA) worldwide. “Strength Beyond all Odds” is the theme for 2021. Albinism is a rare, non-contagious genetic condition that is hereditary, especially if both … Read more
Katie Tuck has been selected as UFV’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Tuck joins UFV from Yukon University where she served as Director of IT and Chief Information Officer. Tuck’s career has spanned the globe, from her birthplace in the UK to Houston, Texas, and other locations across the United States and Canada. She brings … Read more
Videos from six talks delving into topics related to industry, technology, and innovation are available to watch at the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) website. Be selective and go for the talk that interests you most, or bookmark all six videos to watch/listen as an accompaniment for a lunch break or evening … Read more
A message from President Joanne MacLean: Dear colleagues, Over the past 15 months you have overcome the personal and professional challenges imposed by the pandemic. Thank you for all you have done to persevere through this academic year in support of students and their education. As COVID-19 case numbers trend slightly lower, and as … Read more
The exteriors of Buildings A and B on the Abbotsford campus are being painted to match the EFIS renewal project from May 3 – June 30, 2021. Work will be completed Monday – Friday between the hours of 7 am–6 pm Areas of the exterior may be temporarily cordoned off while work is being facilitated. … Read more
Seeking nominations for the 2021 UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards. We all know our alumni are awesome – here’s your chance to tell them. Nominate an outstanding alum in recognition of their achievements in one or more key areas. Visit our website for more information on how to nominate, and to … Read more