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Due to COVID-19, changes have been made to mail distribution for staff, faculty, and departments who have mail delivered to the Abbotsford Mail and Prep Room (B383). What’s changed? To ensure safe physical distancing in B383, employee mail is now stored, distributed, and picked-up from a secure location on the Abbotsford campus. What you need … Read more
We recognize that food insecurity is an ongoing issue in our UFV community. Students shouldn’t have to choose between textbooks, tuition, transportation costs, housing, and food. During these uncertain times, we understand that the need for additional support is even greater. The UFV-SUS Food Bank is able to provide grocery gift cards for students that … Read more
Update on the PASS Early Alert referral form: both faculty and staff now have access and are encouraged to use it to connect students with a Student Support Coordinator For more information, contact Bryanna Anderson at bryanna.anderson@ufv.ca 10/03/2020
UFV employees enrolled in the UFV Group RRSP Plan are advised of changes to fees associated with their account in the plan. Please contact Debbie Dyck at 604-864-4653 or debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 08/31/2020
Although UFV Libraries in Abbotsford & Chilliwack remain closed due to COVID-19, the Library is offering Select & Collect, a curbside-like pickup service for students, employees, and alumni. Initially this service will only be available at the Abbotsford campus library, four days/week, Monday-Thursday, 12-4 pm (excluding holidays). To start, books from the Abbotsford campus library, … Read more
Although UFV Libraries in Abbotsford & Chilliwack remain closed due to COVID-19, the Library is offering Select & Collect, a curbside-like pickup service. To start, this service will only be available at the Abbotsford Library. What’s available? Books from the Abbotsford library, including English language learning books, just-received books, and books that are in process, … Read more
In order to continue limiting the spread of COVID-19, the majority of staff and faculty will continue to work primarily remotely and off campus where and when possible this fall. If you are required to return to a UFV campus, please know UFV is committed to three key themes for this fall: Health – your … Read more
August – Tips of the Month from Financial Aid and Awards Tip #1. Know a student who needs a student loan for September? It’s not too late! On-line applications are available at www.StudentAidBC.ca Tip #2: If you are applying for student loans be sure the courses you register in meet Student Aid BC requirements – … Read more
#HelloUFV | Where are you? Reconnect with your Alumni Association. New neighbourhood? New city? New email? Update your info & let us know what you’re up to these days! Reconnect at alumni.ufv.ca/hello and be entered to win a pair of Apple AirPods. Say hi on social with #HelloUFV. For more information, contact Alicia Friesen at … Read more
UFV’s 2nd annual Pride Culture Conference (PCC) is going virtual for Fall 2020. Join our mailing list and be the first to get updates as they become available. Have suggestions or feedback for the planning committee? Email us at pridecultureconference@ufv.ca. We would love to hear from you! 08/31/
The UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC), which was formalized by the senate in April 2020, will have an official virtual (Zoom meeting) launch on September 24 from 12 to 2 pm. PARC Chair Keith Carlson will host two guest speakers. The keynote address will be given by the Hon. Bob Rae who is Canada’s … Read more
We recognize that food insecurity is an ongoing issue in our UFV community. Students shouldn’t have to choose between textbooks, tuition, transportation costs, housing, and food. During these uncertain times, we understand that the need for additional support is even greater. Thanks to generous donations from the Abbotsford Community Foundation, CIVL Radio, Envision Credit Union, … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for July Registration for fall semester is underway. Remember to pay your $200 deposit prior to registering — fee deferrals take 3-5 business days to process. Access to the online student loan application for Fall 2020 is expected to open mid-July @ www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans … Read more
UFV now has a standard record naming convention protocol in place. Record naming conventions are standard labels applied to records that follow a consistent and logical sequence. Naming conventions contain elements that allow users to describe content within a record in order to support business continuity, information sharing and retrieval, and version control. All departments … Read more
The UFV Advancement & Alumni Relations team is excited to announce the launch of our new alumni business directory. UFV Connect is designed to support to alumni businesses during these challenging times. The business directory provides an exclusive space within our network of over 44,000 alumni to promote alumni-owned businesses and services, in the Fraser … Read more