UFV Now summer schedule — biweekly until Aug 15

The UFV Now e-newsletter will run biweekly for summer, resuming weekly schedule on Tues, Aug 15. Schedule: Tues, Aug 15. Submit items by 12 pm, Fri, Aug 11. Tues, Aug 22. Submit items by 12 pm, Fri, Aug 18. Tues, Aug 29. Submit items by 12 pm, Fri, Aug 25.

Construction noise in SUB

Noise and construction activity are expected for several weeks in Building S (Student Union Building on the Abbotsford campus) during renovations to the Fair Grounds coffee shop. Beginning June 19, the work is expected to take several weeks. For more information contact k.hofer@ufvsus.ca or facilitiesservicedesk@ufv.ca.

After the Flood: Community Response & Recovery

The Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI), in partnership with Archway Community Services, has released “After the Flood: Community Response and Recovery.” Using the diverse experiences of community members, the report discusses some of the key challenges people faced during and after the flood. Additionally, the report provides recommendations to strengthen the response to … Read more

The UFV School of Creative Arts says goodbye to Heather Davis-Fisch and welcomes a new director

Heather Davis-Fisch will be leaving UFV at the end of June to take up the position of Dean of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge. Her presence and leadership will be greatly missed among the students and the UFV community. Heather has been the director of SoCA since its formation in 2019 and has … Read more

Volunteers needed for Team Convocation

Team Convocation needs your help. UFV Convocation ceremonies in 2023 will be celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday June 13, 14, and 15 at the UFV Cascades Athletic Centre on the Abbotsford Campus. Those who participate as members of Team Convocation will have their regular workday reassigned to convocation duties. Food and refreshments are provided. The … Read more

Strategic Initiatives Fund — proposals invited — June 30 deadline

Dear Members of the UFV Community A new round of Strategic Initiatives Funding (SIF) will be made available to support UFV’s Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) plan. Academic areas (e.g., Dept, Schools, Faculties) are invited to submit proposals to support curricular revisions that enhance admission, retention, and/or graduation rates for students. Individual-led projects are not eligible … Read more

North American Occupational Safety & Health week — final three topics and quizzes (earn prizes)

Nobody wants to get hurt or sick at work. And UFV’s Environmental Health & Safety department and the Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee have a vested interest in keeping us safe. To raise awareness about workplace injury and illness prevention, UFV is participating in North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) week. The goal … Read more

UFV Scholarship and Leadership Awards — applications now open — deadline May 10

Applications for UFV Scholarship and Leadership awards are now open! Scholarships recognize and support exceptional academic achievement. Applicants must have achieved a minimum 3.5 GPA unless otherwise stated in the scholarship criteria and submit 2 reference letters detailing academic achievements. Leadership Awards recognize outstanding and unpaid service to the university community and/or the community at … Read more

UFV Leadership Awards adjudication volunteers needed

The Financial Aid and Awards office is looking for volunteers to adjudicate UFV’s Leadership Awards. Each adjudicator will be assigned 2 or 3 awards to review and score applications based on award criteria. The time commitment is roughly 8 to 10 hours to review and initially score the applications. The adjudicators are given approximately 10 … Read more

UFV to mark Occupational Safety and Health week with booths, quizzes, and prizes

Nobody wants to get hurt or sick at work. And UFV’s Environmental Health & Safety department and the Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee have a vested interest in keeping us safe. To raise awareness about workplace injury and illness prevention, UFV is participating in the first annual North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) … Read more

Tuition Waiver deadline — May 1

Tuition waiver submissions for employees and their dependents must be completed by end of day May 1, 2023 for the Summer 2023 semester! Please note that late applications will not be accepted. The online tuition waiver form and information on tuition waivers can be found at: https://www.ufv.ca/hr/learning-and-development/tuition-waiver/ For more information, contact Heather Thiessen at heather.thiessen@ufv.ca … Read more

Reporting unauthorized activity on campus

With fewer people on our campuses following the end of Winter semester, UFV Safety and Security encourages employees and students to be vigilant and report any signs of unauthorized activity on campus. This could include the discovery of tents, vandalism or suspicious activity. UFV Security patrols the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses multiple times daily, checking buildings but also … Read more

A resounding victory for UFV Trades in Skills Canada provincial competition

The Skills Canada provincial competition held at the Tradex in Abbotsford on April 17 saw 11 students from the University of the Fraser Valley competing in various trades and technology categories. These students, comprised of seven secondary and four post-secondary individuals, made UFV Trades proud by winning seven medals, including three gold, three silver, and … Read more