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Submitted by Oscar Sanchez – SLG Leader and Mentor My life as an undergraduate student at UFV for the past few years has revolved around juggling classes and part-time work. Now that I’m getting ready to graduate, I’ve been thinking a lot about the experiences that shaped my time here. One of the most meaningful … Read more
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally recognized program that provides participants with opportunities to explore their teaching practice through experiential learning. This workshop is designed for new and experienced educators alike. As part of the ISW process, participants deliver mini-lessons and receive peer feedback from fellow participants. • February 17-20, 2026 (Tues-Fri), Abbotsford … Read more
Cost: $119 Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop where you will learn essential pruning techniques to enhance the health and beauty of your plants. Guided by expert instruction, you will practice making proper cuts on a variety of plant material, including ornamental shrubs, and shade trees. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just … Read more
Cost: $299 Based on Environment Canada’s Code of Practice for reducing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) emissions, this course covers environmental data, B.C. environmental legislation, the principles of safe refrigerant recovery procedures, refrigerant types and applications, refrigerant properties and toxicity, domestic and commercial refrigeration systems, recovery and recycling operations, refrigerant storage and re-use, and a basic comparison study … Read more
María Eugenia De Luna, an associate professor of Spanish and Linguistics, has published a new book chapter titled “De la teoría a la acción digital: kits de redes sociales como evaluación crítica en la enseñanza del español” [From Theory to Digital Action: Social Media Kits as Critical Assessment in Spanish Language Teaching] in the edited … Read more
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? We’ve got you covered! Purchase tickets to Restaurant Wars, where the Professional Cook class competes to see who can create the best three-course meal for just $50. Your support helps our students raise funds for an exciting field trip to Granville Island’s Foodie Tours! Fri, Jan 30 Doors open … Read more
Here’s to the learners The ones who sit in the front row — and the ones who find their courage in the back. The students who raise their hands, ask hard questions, and chase the “aha” moments that change everything. This Giving Tuesday, you showed them what community really looks like. Together you helped raise … Read more
Lenses – A Student Exhibition Opening Reception: Wednesday, January 7, from 12 – 1 pm On view January 7 – 23, 2026 The student-led exhibit Lenses captures the experiences of living life through multiple different points of view. Zöe Crowley, Finn Toews, Gray Engler, Kay Ber and Chandradeep Majumder speak on lived experience, dreams, concerns, … Read more
Restaurant Wars = Food + Fun + Fundraising! For $50, you’ll enjoy a delicious three-course meal while cheering on our Professional Cook students in an epic culinary battle. Your support sends them to Granville Island’s Foodie Tours! Tickets are limited — get yours today! Fri, Feb 6 Doors open at 5 pm | Dinner begins … Read more
All UFV buildings will be closed at noon on Wed, Dec 24, for the Holiday break. The buildings will reopen on Fri, Jan 2 at regular times. If you need to access a specific area during these times, please submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Thurs, Dec 18. Please note that access will … Read more
As a permanent employee, if you, your spouse/partner, and/or your dependants plan to enroll in a course or courses at UFV, the tuition waiver program offers you the opportunity to apply to have the tuition fees waived. The deadline to submit a tuition waiver application for the Winter 2026 semester is Monday, December 29, 2025 … Read more
Have you wondered if your assessment and evaluation activities measure student learning? Are you wondering what assessment in your course(s) could look like? Have you considered formal and informal assessment that allows students to develop their understanding and receive feedback throughout the semester? Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Curriculum and Assessment), as we … Read more
Building a course syllabus is a challenging task but creating a syllabus that students want to read can be daunting. Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Curriculum and Assessment), via Zoom to discuss core syllabus elements and ways to make your syllabus more student-centred. Tues, Dec 16, 10-11 am Fri, Dec 19, 1-2 pm … Read more
Drop in and get festive with us as we decorate gingerbread houses! We’ll have holiday music playing, plus hot chocolate and apple cider to keep things cozy. This year, we’re decorating gingerbread houses to donate to Chilliwack Community Living where they’ll be shared with autistic community children. Join us in spreading some sweetness and seasonal … Read more
Unlock your potential with Microcredentials! Microcredentials offer flexible learning paths and industry-recognized skills for professionals, students, organizations, and more. The following Microcredentials will be available in Winter 2026: – Project Management Prep (PMP) – Business Process Management (BPM) – Business Applications of Excel – Digital Marketing – Foundations of Sustainable Healthcare After you complete a … Read more