Opportunity

Territory Acknowledgement workshops

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During these sessions at the Indigenous Teaching Garden at UFV Abbotsford, we will learn about the Halq’eméylem speaking Stó:lō peoples intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and learn how to create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. Because these workshops are being conducted outside, … Read more

Artona grad photography — Apr 24-26

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Artona will be on campus in Abbotsford offering portrait sessions between April 24-26 in room A210. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with traditional library and composite grad backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets and up to two friends or family members to be photographed with. … Read more

PARC Collaboratorium is hiring research students

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The Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) invites student applicants for the Collabatorium Summer 2024. The application period is open until 11:59pm PST on Friday, March 15. The Collaboratorium is a community-engaged research internship program. Working under faculty mentorship and with university support, students conduct research on projects that communities have identified as priorities and have … Read more

Artona on campus — Mar 5-22

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Artona will be on campus at UFV Abbotsford between Mar 5-22 offering portrait sessions in Room A210. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with traditional library and composite grad backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets and up to two friends or family members to be photographed … Read more

Outstanding Student Leader Award

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The UFV Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Student Leadership Award. The UFV Alumni Association seeks to recognize and engage with student leaders who go above and beyond typical expectations on campus with the annual Outstanding Student Leader Award. This award recognizes one leader each year with $1,000. As leaders, these … Read more

Artona grad photos on campus

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Artona will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses in March, offering portrait sessions. Bookings at UFV Abbotsford are available between Mar 5-22, and booking at UFV Chilliwack are available Mar 14-15. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with traditional library and composite grad backgrounds. Students … Read more

Coaching program for UFV Employees

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UFV has partnered with CoachHub, an international leadership development platform for digital coaching. With CoachHub’s holistic coaching framework backed by behavioral science, participants will identify their strengths and areas for development, and use that information to build skills, behaviors, and resilience to reach their full potential. Coaching is a personalized and goal-oriented form of support … Read more

Alumni awards nomination deadline — Mar 15

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Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni awards close Friday, Mar 15. Nominate an outstanding student leader, distinguished alumni, or young distinguished alumni. Your input can help grow the impact of the University of the Fraser Valley’s valued graduates. Access the nomination form at https://alumni.ufv.ca/awards/distinguished-alumni-awards/. For more info, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca … Read more

Chilliwack Campus Master Plan — Survey for UFV faculty and staff

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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

Learn to play squash with Campus Recreation — starts Feb 8

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Campus Recreation has teamed up with Squash BC and BC Jesters to offer a four-week structured introductory squash program led by a certified squash coach. Sessions take place at the Chilliwack Cheam Centre (45501 Market Way), where you will learn the fundamentals of squash in a fun and inclusive environment. Participants will need to bring … Read more

LinkedIn Learning available to UFV employees

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LinkedIn Learning is now available for UFV employees to access. LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that offers thousands of video courses on a variety of different topics taught by industry experts. This learning resource allows employees to access digital tutorials, courses, and curated learning paths to enhance their work performance and career development … Read more

Undergraduate student research awards

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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award Program (USRA) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students in the natural sciences and engineering areas to engage in 16 weeks of research over the 2024 summer semester (May to August). These are competitive national-level awards. Students must be available to work … Read more

Survey on accessibility and disability at UFV — Extended to Feb 2

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As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, the 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 … Read more