Registration open for Thinking Playground summer camp

Do you want your child to have the ‘thinking tools’ to solve problems? To make good decisions? To be open to exploring different ideas, and transform imagination into innovation? The Thinking Playground is just what you have been looking for. Registration is now open in the 6-9 and 10-13 age groups, with limited space available. … Read more

Romancing the craft

Visit https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/romancing-the-craft/ for a UFV Alumni Association article about a UFV alumna who has returned as writer-in-residence. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 03/02/2024

Sustainable practice through mentorship

Visit https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/sustainable-practice-through-mentorship/ for a UFV Alumni Association article about alum Jennifer Martel in UFV’s Office of Sustainability, and how she mentors students in sustainable practices. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 03/02/2024

Summit Fitness Centre temporarily closed — Feb 16-26

UFV Campus Recreation wants to give you heads up that from Feb 16 to 26, the Summit will be temporarily closed as the Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship is being hosted at UFV. But guess what? You’re invited to join us in the stands and support the Cascades in this monumental tournament. Experience the excitement … Read more

Chilliwack Campus Master Plan — Survey for UFV faculty and staff

Are you currently working on the Chilliwack campus? We want to hear from you! Help shape the future by participating in the Chilliwack Campus Master Plan survey. We are updating UFV’s Chilliwack Campus Master Plan. This new 20-year plan will address campus and program growth, student needs, relationships with partners, local development, and future land … Read more

Service Excellence Awards call for nominations extended to Feb 16

The deadline to nominate someone for UFV’s Service Excellence Awards has been extended to Feb 16. Launched in 2016 by the UFV Board of Governors, the awards are presented annually to celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, teamwork, and Indigenization and reconciliation that supports the values, mission, and goals of the university. … Read more

Deadline to submit HSA/DTA claims and PD applications — Mar 31

The deadline to submit Health Spending claims and Training and Development and Professional Development applications is Mar 31. Visit https://blogs.ufv.ca/ufv-at-work/2024/01/31/deadline-fast-approaching-to-submit-your-hsa-dta-claims-and-professional-development-applications/ For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca. 03/31/2024

EFCIE Innovation Grant — Feb 29 deadline

The deadline to apply for an Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) Innovation Grant is Feb 29. These grants bring faculty mentors and students together in teams 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 … Read more

Survey on accessibility and disability at UFV open until Feb 2

As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, UFV’s Accessible British Columbia Act Steering Committee invites you to participate in an anonymous Survey on Accessibility and Disability at UFV. The goal of the survey is to inform the development of an Accessibility education campaign focused … Read more

Registration open for 2024 Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program

Registration is now open for tier one 2024 Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program. The Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program offers the opportunity for participants to developed a deeper understanding of what it means to be an ally and how to embrace the goal of being in a constant state of learning … Read more

The Art of Reflection — Jan 20

Pursuing a career of curiosity, Pamela Dangelmaier (Cert ’20) is now helping people find their own passions. Not only is she now a life-coach, she is speaking at this year’s TEDxSurrey on Saturday, Jan 20. Learn more at https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/the-art-of-reflection/. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 01/13/2024

Changes to guest/event Wi-Fi — Starting Nov 6

ITS is improving the way guests connect to Wi-Fi on campus. The improvements will make requesting guest or event Wi-Fi quick and easy, and guests will benefit from faster, more secure Wi-Fi. Starting Mon, Nov 6, when guest or event Wi-Fi is required, simply submit a ticket by visiting https://itservicedesk.ufv.ca/TDClient/52/ITServicesPortal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=380. You’ll have three different options … Read more

IT maintenance will disrupt service on UFV campuses — Oct 30

Intermittent IT disruptions will occur Oct 30 on all UFV campuses as IT Services completes maintenance. This will result in an outage of up to three hours, beginning at 10 pm. Who is impacted?UFV employees and students on campus using wired, wireless or telephone services. This outage will also impact those attempting to connect remotely to … Read more