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The Luminescence Dating Laboratory (LDL) at the University of the Fraser Valley has doubled its research capacity with the installation of a second Riso TL/OSL reader, funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Installed in September 2025, the new instrument enhances the lab’s ability to analyze sediment samples and estimate their burial ages — … Read more
Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Tuesday, Sept 30 in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, Sept 25. Please note that access will only be granted with … Read more
On the heels of UFV being named an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, UFV Student Change Makers (UFVSCM) are thrilled to invite students, faculty, and staff to the first ever Changemaking Week. From October 6–9, a series of free events will align with our four guiding principles of changemaking at UFV: inclusive empowerment, decolonization and Indigenization, … Read more
UFV is excited to announce the launch of Project Explorance Blue, a new platform for student feedback on teaching surveys that will replace Blackboard and integrate seamlessly with Brightspace, our new learning management system. Key benefits include: • A centralized, user-friendly evaluation platform • Robust analytics to support evidence-based decision-making • Integration with Brightspace and … Read more
Our brand-new on-campus housing option is opening soon, and applications are still being accepted for January move-in. All units feature private bedrooms, plus access to lounges, study spaces, social kitchens, and our vibrant campus living programming. Students can choose from: * Single rooms with private study space * Studios with private bathroom and kitchenette … Read more
Dr. Sherry Mumford, the first person to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award (in 2003) and one of UFV’s Remarkable 50 Alumni (in 2024), passed away on September 5. Sherry was a mature student and mother when she enrolled at UFV in the 1990s. After completing a BA in Criminology, she kept on going, earning another … Read more
The 2025 UFV Community Report is now live at ufv.ca/community Explore the stories that shape us — stories of resilience, transformation, and innovation, where communities come together through partnership, collaboration, and co-creation. 10/31/2025
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of its Alumni Wine program, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)Alumni Association announces the release of its 2025 Alumni Wine, a collaboration with Chaberton Estate Winery. This annual initiative supports student bursaries while celebrating the artistic talents of UFV alumni. This year’s wine labels showcase the artwork of … Read more
After more than a year of renovations, we’re thrilled to welcome you back to the newly renovated Dining Hall! Come experience fresh flavours, new spaces, and a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner right here on campus. 🍴 What’s on the menu? • Triple O’s • Homemade sushi • Stir-fry • Rice bowls … Read more
Short-term laptop loans are available for current UFV students through the UFV Laptop Loan program. Borrow a device for one day, one week, or up to 30 days —perfect for assignments, exams, or tech emergencies. Learn more about eligibility, and terms and conditions here: https://itservicedesk.ufv.ca/TDClient/52/ITServicesPortal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=12746 09/27/2025
Using the Science of Stress and Chronic Disease to Facilitate Reconciliation in Canadian University Students The purpose of this study was to determine whether a stepwise reflection process that occurred over a 12-week period would result in attitudinal change and increased empathy regarding intergenerational trauma associated with the Indian Residential School System in a sample … Read more
Embodied teaching and learning methods are powerful tools for connection and catharsis – that was a key message shared by four international students on the latest episode of the Ekta: Learning Differently, Together Podcast. Asha Thapa, Jessica Ho, Angelina Joseph and Niraj Joshi participated in a bi-weekly theatre-based workshops hosted by Rita Dhungel, assistant professor … Read more
Dr. María Eugenia De Luna, an associate professor in the Modern Languages Institute, represented UFV at the 35.º Congreso Internacional ASELE in Castellón, Spain, in July 2025. Her presentation, Más allá de lo tradicional: estrategias inclusivas y descolonizadoras en la evaluación de ELE (Beyond the Traditional: Inclusive and Decolonizing Strategies in Spanish as a Foreign … Read more
A chapter by Dr. María Eugenia De Luna, an associate professor in the Modern Languages Institute, has been accepted for publication in the forthcoming open-access, peer-reviewed book Nuevas Competencias y Nuevas Tecnologías en la Enseñanza de la Lengua, la Literatura y la Cultura. (New Competencies and New Technologies in the Teaching of Language, Literature, and … Read more
Dr. María Eugenia De Luna, an associate professor in the Modern Languages Institute, has received a SSHRC Explore Grant to support her 2025–26 research on language visibility and cultural revitalization in post-secondary settings. Her project focuses on Halq’eméylem, the traditional language of the Stó:lō People, and examines how its public presence in the university’s linguistic … Read more