Provost Lunch and Learn: “Building Pathways Between Programs” — Nov 27

You’re invited to Provost Lunch and Learn: “Building Pathways Between Programs.” This online gathering takes place Wednesday, Nov 27 from noon to 1 pm on MS Teams, hosted by Chris Campbell, Christine Nehring, Carolyn MacLaren and Michelle Rhodes. This Provost Lunch and Learn provides an early report and energetic discussion on the work of The … Read more

New service management tool for Facilities Management

The Facilities Management team is pleased to announce that they will join other UFV departments in implementing TeamDynamix (TDX) as their new service management tool for users to request common facilities services. The department will begin transitioning services to TeamDynamix during the week of Nov 25. TDX is an enterprise service management system that manages … Read more

Celebrate Learning at UFV — Dec 18

Celebrate learning at UFV with an online event from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The theme is alternate grading practices, featuring presenters Mike Corman, Jess Wind, Keith Harms, and Claire Hay. You’ll gain fresh insights, practical strategies, and a deeper appreciation for the remarkable work your colleagues are doing to enhance student … Read more

Swiftie Scholar academic conference — Dec 5

Are you a Swiftie who loves diving deep into the cultural impact of Taylor Swift’s music, or perhaps a scholar interested in exploring the intersections of feminism, identity, and media studies through pop culture? We’ve got the perfect event for you, taking place Thursday, Dec 5 at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus. We … Read more

Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women — Dec 6

On December 6, 1989, 14 women lost their lives at École Polytechnique de Montreal because they were women studying engineering. This act of violent misogyny led Parliament to designate December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. As we continue to remember these women 35 years later, this day … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative: Spotlight on Psychology — Nov 20

The Scholarly Sharing Initiative takes place Wednesday, Nov 20 from 4 to 5:30 pm on Zoom, showcasing research from faculty and students in the College of Arts. This event focuses on research from the Department of Psychology including: Dr. Sven van de Wetering providing insights from faculty and student presentations on political depolarization in the … Read more

Network Shutdown & Power Outage — Nov 30

Campus Planning and the IT team is going to be shutting down the entire UFV network, which will impact all of UFV operations. What do I need to know? Significant IT outage and power outage are scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024. Where and when? Electricity will be shut down to Abbotsford Building B from … Read more

Stay active on campus!

Did you know that you can work out on campus? Come join in on some pickleball, badminton, or shoot some hoops. Interested in strength & cardio? Come lift some weights or get some steps in on the treadmill. Need a stretch? Try our lunchtime yoga classes. Check our website for hours, prices, and more ways … Read more

Panel Discussion: What is the Economic Future of BC Post-Election? — Nov 20

What lies ahead for BC’s economy following the October election? Join us for a panel discussion on Wednesday, Nov 20 at 4 — 6 pm about BC’s economic future in a post-election landscape. It takes place in room A226 on the Abbotsford campus. Panel members include the following UFV faculty: Dr. Michael Maschek — Associate … Read more

Provost Lunch and Learn “One Health, One Valley: Breaking boundaries and doing university differently at UFV — Jan 15

The upcoming Provost Lunch and Learn brings an online discussion about ‘One Health, one valley: Breaking boundaries and doing university differently at the UFV.’ It takes place Wednesday, Jan 15 from noon to 1 pm via Zoom. The proposed One Health hub at UFV presents an opportunity to break down barriers between academic disciplines and … Read more

Angel Tree: Sponsor an Angel! — now through Dec 4

Spread the joy this holiday season 🎄 Our Angel Tree program is dedicated to helping UFV students who have families to support while pursuing their education. By sponsoring an angel or angels, you can help make a real difference in someone’s holiday season. We welcome anyone from UFV and the surrounding community to participate, so … Read more

Campus Planning and Facilities Management notice reminder

Dear UFV Community, To ensure we can support campus activities effectively, we kindly remind our UFV community to please inform Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) of any upcoming events on campus as far in advance as possible using the work order intake form. This allows CPFM to coordinate necessary resources, including space setup, maintenance … Read more