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Construction on UFV’s new student housing project on the Abbotsford campus requires Gillis Avenue to be shut down from March 21-31. Work will take place from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28, however vehicle access and an alternate pedestrian route will be in place from Saturday, March 21 to Sunday, March 30. The work … Read more
We welcome your presence on Saturday, April 5 at Abbotsford City Hall for an intimate evening of soul-stirring melodies and poetic expressions at Mehfil-e-Sukoon. Presented by SASI and the City of Abbotsford, starting at 6 pm, this special event will showcase the mesmerizing vocals of Maghar Ali Khan, a renowned Sufi artist, with an ensemble … Read more
A signature event for the City of Chilliwack, the CityStudio HUBBUB takes place Monday, April 7 from 10 am to noon at Chilliwack City Hall (8550 Young Road). This is an interactive project showcase that brings together UFV students to share projects, findings, and recommendations with City of Chilliwack staff, peers, faculty, and community members. … Read more
UFV Professional Cook Level 2 students are cooking up tasty bistro lunches for you to try. From March 12 through April 30, visit the Rivers Dining Room in the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:20 to 11:50 a.m. (with orders being taken until noon). Students will be mastering their … Read more
The Canada Reads 2025 debates take place March 17-20, and the UFV Library is pleased to provide access to the five Canada Reads 2025 contenders, with most books available in both print and audio versions. Print copies are held at the Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission libraries. Readers can place a hold if a copy is … Read more
UFV’s Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce’s Company of Young Professionals (CYPE) are kicking off the Elevate Your Edge Series on Monday, March 10, from 4-6 pm on the Abbotsford campus (Building K, rooms K171 and K180) This series will explore themes that are crucial for young professionals … Read more
Campus Planning and Facilities Management have changed their processes for requesting a space renovation, additional space, moves, etc. There is a new form that the UFV community can now use to submit their requests, and an explanation of the processes on the web page. Visit https://www.ufv.ca/project-office/planning-process/.
Join us Saturday, April 5 from 1-3 pm in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus for a panel discussion of UFV’s global partnerships. Hear about UFV students’ engagement in global development and social justice studies, careers, and internships, featuring current Global Development Studies students and alums. This event is followed by a social hour from … Read more
Are you looking for valuable work experience in your field of study? Supported Learning Group (SLG) leaders facilitate weekly study sessions for historically difficult courses, helping students develop transferable learning skills/strategies and apply them to course content. Attend the SLG information session on Tuesday, April 1, from 2:30 to 4 pm in room B132 on … Read more
Applications are open to work with UFV Student Affairs staff. Student employment and volunteer opportunities with the Student Support Centre, Student Rights and Responsibilities Office, Student Wellness, and Student Experience Office can be found at this link.
Want to sink your claws into the best time management, study strategy, and academic writing tips from across Canada? A Zoom workshop on Tuesday, March 4 from 11:30 am to noon discusses how to integrate sources into your writing online. Another Zoom workshop on Tuesday, March 4 from 1:30 to 2 pm delves into using … Read more
Join an exciting beginner Latin dance class with Caroline from Blumorpho Concept on the Chilliwack campus. Classes take place Mar 4, 10, 17, and 24 (5:30 to 6:20 pm each time). With over 10 years of experience as a Latin dance instructor, Caroline is passionate about fostering cultural awareness and respect for nature. Her dance … Read more
UFV Campus Recreation, in partnership with Squash BC and BC Jesters, is excited to offer the UFV community a chance to try squash. A free session is coming up on Friday, March 7 from 4-5 pm at the Cheam Centre in Chilliwack (45501 Market Way). Led by experienced players, this session provides a fun and … Read more
Social Work 430 and Archway Community Services present an online workshop about workplace rights and responsibilities for international students. This workshop takes place Monday, April 8 from 1 to 2:30 pm, touching on current Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada rules for working while here on a student visa, BC employment standards and occupational health and … Read more
Are you a current student looking to explore exciting career opportunities in tech, or perhaps interested in taking the leap into entrepreneurship? Join us on Thursday, March 13 from noon to 2 pm for the 2025 Tech Industry Panel. Taking place in person on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room K180) and online via Zoom, a … Read more