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Researchers in the School of Kinesiology are seeking perimenopausal women to participate in a study on physical activity guidance. Eligible participants will wear a fitness watch to measure daily heart rate variability and use their own data to guide their physical activity engagement. To be eligible to participate women must be in perimenopause and engage … Read more
Join us for a night of friends, food, drinks, dancing, and musical bingo led by none other than Colin Alda Monsters! Wed, June 25 4:30-7:30pm K Building South Patio This is a 19+ event. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ufv-drag-musical-bingo-tea-dance-tickets-1393094576379?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl For more information, contact Alec Zinman at alec.zinman@ufv.ca 06/25/2025
Strawberry Picking at Maan Farms! Join the UFV Global Engagement Team for a fun day of strawberry picking, learning about local farming, and soaking up the sunshine. Plus, you get to take home your own container of fresh strawberries! 
Friday, June 20 
Meet us at OREG (Building B) at 10:15 … Read more
The Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility assessment takes place June 6, with the team from Kuno Architecture visiting both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. They will be taking photos of workstations and public areas. For more information, contact Ashley Hunter at ashley.hunter@ufv.ca. 06/07/2025
UFV Research office wishes to extend a huge congratulations to all 2025 Undergraduate Research Excellence award recipients and their faculty supervisors. Community Service Research Kinesiology — Megan Filiatrault Indigenous Research School of Education — Bryanna Hill College of Arts Communications — Nichaela Jacob Criminology & Criminal Justice — Amneet Sran Economics — Mayu Ochi English … Read more
UFV’s online employee directory has been refreshed with a new look and enhanced functionality to help you connect with colleagues more easily. Check out the updated directory here: www.ufv.ca/directory. The updated directory makes it easier to find contact information across the university. You can search by name, campus location, or department, making it more intuitive … Read more
The Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) is the second level of training within the Instructional Skills Workshop program. Building on ISW experiences around teaching effectiveness, the FDW offers participants the opportunity to build facilitation skills within the ISW context. Participants deliver mini-lessons and receive peer-feedback but also manage the feedback process. This experiential learning approach provides … Read more
Opening reception of an interdisciplinary exhibition exploring spiritual identity in 21st-century Western culture through the layering of abstract paintings, sculptures, carpentry, and found objects. Drawing on the Apostle Paul’s biblical encounter with an “altar to the unknown god”, the works reflect a contemporary yearning for the sacred in a secular age. Each piece becomes a … Read more
Expressions of interests are currently being accepted from faculty to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2025. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please follow the link below and hit the Apply button at the bottom of the page. If you know others who would make a valuable contribution to … Read more
Cost: $119 + $50 material fee Get a full introduction to basic hand and power tools. Perfect for those who are new to woodworking or hobbyists who would like to get back into working in a shop. Under the guidance of our experienced instructor, you will follow along with an engaging project. Designed for both … Read more
The deadline has been extended to June 10, 2025. The University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Instructional Responsibilities (46) policy. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/10/2025
Sixth annual history honours student conference Seats are limited. For more info and to reserve a seat, email historyinfo@ufv.ca. 2025 student panelists Maggie Meyers —Where the Dead Must Go: Vampires of the White Death in 18th and 19th Century New England Brad Duncan — Cementing the Divide: How Progressive Housing Reform Entrenched Inequality in Post- … Read more
On behalf of the Chair Tony Dhaliwal (BA ’12), and the UFVAA Board of Directors, you are invited to the UFV Alumni Association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting on May 26. Mon, May 26 6:30–8 pm Abby A225 The AGM will provide valuable updates from both the UFV Alumni Association and the university. Join us as … Read more
An interdisciplinary exhibition exploring spiritual identity in 21st-century Western culture through the layering of abstract paintings, sculptures, carpentry, and found objects. Drawing on the Apostle Paul’s biblical encounter with an “altar to the unknown god”, the works reflect a contemporary yearning for the sacred in a secular age. Each piece becomes a provisional altar — … Read more
Brightspace is replacing Blackboard as UFV’s new Learning Management System! Most courses will be taught in Brightspace for the Summer 2025 semester with the exception of cross-listed courses that will be delivered through Blackboard. Students enrolled in a cross-listed course will be notified by email. Students: to access your Brightspace courses: Go to myclass.ufv.ca and … Read more