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Please be advised that on Wednesday, Dec 11, crane work is scheduled to upgrade the HVAC system at Building A on the Abbotsford Campus . This will impact parking lot 6, which will be temporarily closed. The construction date falls during the exam period, so we encourage you to plan accordingly. Thank you for your … Read more
The Office of Sustainability is partnering with UFV’s Student Union Society to host the Sustainable Holiday Market. This takes place on Thursday, Nov 21, from 10 am to 6 pm in the Student Union Building. More than 30 local vendors and artisans are invited to our campus to celebrate sustainability with a fair of unique … 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
Step into a world of colors, traditions, and style at the Cultural Fashion Show. This student-led initiative takes place Friday, Nov 29, from 5 to 9 pm at UFV Abbotsford in the Student Union Building atrium. Supported by the UFV50 grant program, this is a vibrant celebration of UFV’s 50 years of diversity, heritage, and … Read more
If you are a UFV student enrolled in the fall 2024 semester who would like to share your experiences of belonging at UFV, we invite you to complete our survey, ‘Together Empowered: Intersectionality and the UFV Student Experience.’ It takes approximately 10-12 minutes to complete, and results from this study may inform future resources 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
Join us at the UFV Abbotsford Library’s Makerspace between Nov 18-22 from 10:30 to 11:30 am daily to design, create, play, and learn. Bring your ideas, projects, or items to repair, and we’ll support you every step of the way. Learn about our embroidery machine, 3-D printers, sewing machine and loom. Session times vary and … Read more
Show off your UFV spirit at the Team Spirit Social before the Cascades volleyball games. Join us at the UFV Abbotsford Student Experience office (room S1111) from 4:30 to 6 pm on Friday, Nov 15 for pizza, mocktails, music, games, and a chance to win awesome prizes. After the social, head over to cheer on … Read more
Thank you to everyone who attended our UFV-FSA Halloween party and participated in the costume contest by dressing up or voting. The winners of the contest are: • Scariest – Kevin Jeske as Lorcutus of Borg • Most Original – Jessica Levesque as The Empathizer Bunny • Funniest – Amber Johnson as Old Lady Amber … Read more
The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Nov 22 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Building A, room A225. The deadline to submit agenda items is Tuesday, Nov 12 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. 11/22/2024
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual event on Wednesday, Nov 20, featuring research from faculty and students in the College of Arts. This event will spotlight research from students and faculty in the Department of Psychology. Join us for an engaging exploration of contemporary research and thought-provoking cross-disciplinary discussions. For more … Read more
Back by popular demand! We are partnering with the National Training Centre for a self-defence workshop where you will learn skills including ground and striking defence, escaping from grabs, and tactics and psychological aspects of safety and health. The workshop takes place Friday, Nov 15 from 6 to 8 pm in the UFV Abbotsford north … Read more
At the October 4 meeting of the UFV Board of Governors and the October 25 meeting of Senate, the policies listed below were revised and are now joint Board and Senate policies. These policies are currently under review and when ready, will be sent out to the UFV community for consultation. Instructional Responsibilities (46) Field … Read more
Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, Nov 11, in observance of Remembrance Day. If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, Nov 7. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more