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Did you know that you can work out on campus? Come join in on some pickleball, badminton, or shoot some hoops. Interested in strength & cardio? Come lift some weights or get some steps in on the treadmill. Need a stretch? Try our lunchtime yoga classes. Check our website for hours, prices, and more ways … Read more
Spread the joy this holiday season 🎄 Our Angel Tree program is dedicated to helping UFV students who have families to support while pursuing their education. By sponsoring an angel or angels, you can help make a real difference in someone’s holiday season. We welcome anyone from UFV and the surrounding community to participate, so … Read more
Between February and May 2025, Xwexwílmexwawt is offering a 13-week ‘Become An Indigenizer’ course, open to staff and faculty at UFV. Taught by UFV Professor Emeritus Eric Davis and Indigenous Student Centre Director Betty Peters, this 13-week course is a unique opportunity for UFV staff and faculty to deepen their understanding of Indigenization, decolonization and … Read more
Campus Recreation and Active Living invite you to join a beginner Latin dance class with Caroline from Blumorpho Concept. Classes take place Nov 18, 25 and Dec 2 (all Mondays) from 5:45 to 6:30 pm in room V112 on the Chilliwack campus. With 10-plus years of teaching and two master’s degrees, Caroline blends her French, … Read more
Cascades Giving Day was a great success, with an impact that will take UFV student-athletes to new heights. Thanks to the collective support of our community, a total of $86,927 was raised, with contributions from 219 generous supporters. The funds raised during Cascades Giving Day provide essential resources for the student-athlete journey, including training, scholarships, … Read more
UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input on the development of its Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP). UFV members are invited to fill out the survey, informing the OoS as we align the SAP with UFV’s commitments to sustainability. The survey, available at this link, will take approximately five minutes to complete and will be … Read more
Learning specialists in the Teaching and Learning Centre are looking for faculty members from any discipline at UFV to participate in FLEx (Faculty Learning Exchange). FLEx partners faculty with a learning specialist to engage in conversations about teaching and learning. This program includes pre- and post- conversations and a class visit. By observing effective teaching … Read more
You are invited to participate in a research project about your experiences working in customer service. Anyone who is currently working in a part-time or full-time customer service job in any organization can participate in a 60 to 90 minute online interview that will be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you. You … Read more
As part of UFV’s 50th anniversary celebrations, we’re excited to honour 50 Remarkable Alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields, communities, and beyond. Your nomination helps us celebrate the diversity and achievements of our graduates, aligning with UFV and the UFV Alumni Association’s vision of fostering community connections and recognizing excellence. Click here … Read more
Golf lessons are perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the game, or build on current skills. We have new dates for the three-week lessons, which are now Tuesdays June 25, July 2 and July 9 at the Chilliwack Golf Club. These lesson are run in a fun and relaxing group setting. … Read more
Discover the fun of pickleball during free Learn to Play sessions on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26. During one or both of these pickleball sessions, running from noon to 1:30 pm each day in the UFV Abbotsford north gymnasium, see why this fast-growing sport is a hit for all abilities. Whether you’re a … Read more
Did you know that as a UFV employee, you have access to an online “Classifieds” board where you can view and post items for sale, advertise for help wanted, etc.? This is available exclusively for UFV employees. To find the Classifieds board: > Open MS Outlook > Navigate to an email box called “Public Folders … Read more
AccessAbility Week is observed annually during the final week of May, both nationally and throughout British Columbia, to celebrate the many ways in which people with diverse abilities contribute to society. This week is also a time for individuals and institutions to commit to removing barriers – be they attitudinal, physical, informational, or systemic – … Read more
Outlook lets you bring all your email accounts and calendars in one convenient spot. Get started by learning to navigate Outlook, customize your experience, and increase your productivity. Objectives: • Learn to navigate Microsoft Outlook • Set up and access Outlook modules • Use advanced features of Outlook to increase productivity and manage time • … Read more
Agenda • Teams and other Microsoft applications access • Layout of Teams and possible changes to increase productivity • Chat vs Teams; almost everything you need to know to be productive in either of these collaboration features • Providing access, changing access or revoking access to documents • Collaborating on shared documents and where do … Read more