Getting the word out

Need help getting the word out? The Communications team within the University Relations department at UFV can help you communicate about your UFV-related event, news, or project. UFV has approximately 15,000 students, 1,500 employees, and more than 30,000 alumni. We partner with you to offer various communications channels and plans that will help you reach … Read more

Apples: baking for the Fall — treasures from the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection

Do you have lots of apples, and need some ideas on how to cook or bake with them? Check out the latest addition to the digitized cookbooks available in UFV’s institutional repository, HarvestIR. B.C. Tree Fruits Ltd. produced the B.C. apple recipe book in 1946, in Summerland. “This booklet of tested apple recipes is presented … Read more

Multi-faith prayer space moving to S1111b

  The multi-faith prayer space is moving Monday, Sept 16 to S1111b on UFV’s Abbotsford campus. S1111b, also known as the Zen Den, is located in Student Life on the first floor of the Student Union Building in the Student Life space. Previously, the multi-faith prayer space was located on the third floor of the … Read more

Parking and access changes – Abbotsford

The following changes are part of the Abbotsford Building Renewal Project. Thursday, Sept. 12 only: Access to Lot 7 from McKenzie Road near Building A in Abbotsford will be blocked for 2 hours from 8am to 10am. Site preparation for the Renewal Project will be occurring. Access will be through lot 6. Monday, Sept. 16 onward: … Read more

School of Creative Arts launched — celebration planned for Sept 27

The UFV Theatre department and the Visual Arts department have united to form the School of Creative Arts (SoCA) within the UFV College of Arts. All Theatre and Visual Arts courses and programs continue to be offered. Students from the two areas will benefit from increased opportunities for dynamic interdisciplinary and collaborative learning, inside and … Read more

New Supply Chain website now provides procurement and logistics information

A new Supply Chain website found now provides information about Procurement Services and Logistics Services. The new Supply Chain website replaces the former Purchasing website (ufv.ca/purchasing) and Logistics website (ufv.ca/logistics). These two departments are now combined under the leadership of Jason Cherkas, Director, Supply Chain. The information on the new website has been streamlined to … Read more

Audio Visual Services joins ITS

UFV Audio Visual Services has now moved from Education Technology Services (ETS) to Information Technology Services (ITS). Our Audio Visual team provides the following services: Technical support for AV equipment issues Maintenance and installation of AV equipment AV recommendations for offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms. IT Service Desk is happy to assist faculty, staff and … Read more

Show you care by wearing an Ask Me button

All UFV employees are encouraged to wear an “Ask Me I Work Here” button during the first two weeks of classes. By wearing these buttons, we show that we’re approachable and willing to help students during a stressful time of the semester. Pick up your button from any Dean’s office or one of the following … Read more

Policy Consultation — Policy 45 to be rescinded

The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded. Supporting documents are also available at: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by Sept 30, 2019 https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/30/2019

Next meeting of Senate — Sept 20

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Sept 20, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225 at 2:30 pm. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Sept 10. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/   09/20/2019

Policy Consultation: External Program Advisory Committees (60)

As part of a 30-day consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the External Advisory Program Committees (60) policy revisions. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/30/2019

IT Service Desk has moved to Building G!

Looking for the IT Service Desk? Drop by and visit our new location in Building G, room 131, beside the library. Our service desk team offers guidance, service and assistance with Wi-Fi/Eduroam, myUFV, audio visual services, student-owned device support and more! https://ufv.ca/its/ For more information, contact ITS Communications at its.communications@ufv.ca 09/07/2019

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for September

Check your student email regularly! Financial Aid correspondence is directed to your UFV student email – you may be missing important information. Be sure to pay all of your fees before the September 17 deadline — penalties will be applied if fees are not paid in full. If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan … Read more