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Dishin’ With Divas — July 24

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Dishin’ with Divas takes place Thursday, July 24 from 5:45 to 8:45 pm at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus. This pride celebration is presented by the UFV Student Union Society and UFV Pride Collective. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fabulous fun, flavourful food, and fierce entertainment. Dishin’ with Divas includes a … Read more

UFV annual budget process update

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The UFV Board of Governors annually endorses the budget planning principles prepared by Budgets and Resource Planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The 2026-27 budget principles have been approved and are now publicly available at this website. These principles serve as a framework for the budget development process and guide financial decision-making across the institution. … Read more

Gillis Avenue road disruption — July 17-21

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Due to ongoing installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in parking lot 10 on the Abbotsford campus, Gillis Avenue will be partially closed between July 17-21. During this time, the road will be open to single lane alternating traffic. Vehicles be allowed through as directed by traffic controllers, and the shuttle service will not … Read more

First Week Feast and Student Experience Fair — Sept 4

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New students joining programs at the Chilliwack campus are invited to join us for a First Week Feast and Student Experience Fair at the start of the Fall semester. Take advantage of the chance to connect with other first-year students and your Chilliwack-based faculty members and learn about the resources available to you at UFV! … Read more

Woodworking for Youth Summer Camp — July 7-11

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Unlock your creativity and have fun with this hands-on summer camp! Explore the fundamentals of woodworking at UFV’s one-of-a-kind shop over the course of one exciting week. Guided by Patrick Watchorn, skilled instructor with a Red Seal in Carpentry, campers (ages 12-16) will learn shop safety, master basic hand and power tools, and create three … Read more

Intro to Refinishing Youth Summer Camp — July 7-11

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Interested in the art of refinishing? Learn the fundamentals of refinishing, from abrasives, coatings and painting to learning to use the right tools and shop safety. Campers (ages 12-17) will learn to refinish a skateboard under the supervision of Red Seal Automotive Refinishing instructor Meghan McEwen at UFV’s modern automotive repair and paint shop, equipped … Read more

Exhibit opening: Chandra Bodalia’s Legacy — The History and Heritage of Gurdwaras in BC — July 20

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Join us for the launch of our new exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, Chandra Bodalia’s Legacy: The History and Heritage of Gurdwaras in BC, curated by the South Asian Studies Institute! Affectionally nicknamed, the ‘Smile Catcher’, Chandra Bodalia was a prominent member of the South Asian community in B.C.’s lower mainland area, and was … Read more

The Art of Preservation: In conversation with Museum Conservator Vasundhara Pradip Madhumita — July 11

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Join us for a special conversation with Vasundhara Pradip Madhumita, Conservator at the Museum of Vancouver. Ms. Madhumita will share insights from her career in conservation and her work across diverse heritage projects and institutions in India and North America. Fri, July 11, 2025 Sikh Heritage Museum, Gur Sikh Temple 33089 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford … Read more

Canada Day holiday — Buildings closed July 1

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All UFV buildings will be closed on Tuesday July 1, 2025 in observance of Canada Day. If you need to access a specific area during these times, please submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Thursday, June 26. You can find the regular building hours on our website https://www.ufv.ca/operations/campus-hours/. For immediate assistance, please contact … Read more