Increased campus traffic June & July 2023

What do I need to know? A significant increase in guest parking is expected on the Abbotsford campus in conjunction with two large community events at the Abbotsford Centre. When? Saturday, June 24 (11 am–1 pm & 5:30–9:30 pm) Monday, June 26 (11 am–3 pm & 5–9 pm Tuesday, June 27 (11 am–3 pm & … Read more

Construction noise in SUB

Noise and construction activity are expected for several weeks in Building S (Student Union Building on the Abbotsford campus) during renovations to the Fair Grounds coffee shop. Beginning June 19, the work is expected to take several weeks. For more information contact k.hofer@ufvsus.ca or facilitiesservicedesk@ufv.ca.

Garden care opportunity at the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden — June 28

Hello Everyone, you are invited to join us in the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park on Wed, June 28, 2:30-4:30 pm, for garden care and conversation. Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle. Please bring your garden tools and gloves if you have them — we … Read more

Summer Sports Showdown — July 5

Join SUS, UFV International, UFV Campus Rec and La:lem te Baker for an unforgettable Summer Sports Showdown on July 5! Enjoy friendly competition, building connections, prizes, and lots of fun! Get ready to engage in various exciting challenges, including capture the flag, spoon race, socks & bucket, line of water, obstacle course, giant “beer pong”, … Read more

Human Research Ethics Board — call for ethics expert — deadline June 14

The UFV Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites applications from the broad university community for an ethics expert, as per Basic Research Ethics Board Membership Requirements in the Tri-Council Policy Statement (currently TCPS 2 2022): https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/tcps2-eptc2_2022_chapter6-chapitre6.html#a Find out more here: https://www.ufv.ca/research-ethics/board/opportunities/. The term is a three-year renewable term (Sept 1, 2023–August 31, 2026). Applications are … Read more

Faculty Sabbatical workshop — June 19

Faculty members interested in applying for a Sabbatical leave will learn how to: • Recognize what makes a successful sabbatical application • Write a strong project summary, objectives, and goals • Develop a clear and detailed timeline of activities • Identify potential outputs and create a dissemination plan. Start planning now! Application deadlines start in … Read more