Faculty research workshop | Safeguarding your research from predatory publications and conferences — Oct 22

Faculty members are invited to join Dr. Garry Fehr, Associate Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, to learn how to protect your research from predatory publications and conferences. Attend in person at UFV Abbotsford, from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Oct 22. Attend online via Zoom at this link. For more information, contact Leona Oakman … Read more

Call for 2025 honorary degree nominations

It’s that time of year again to consider nominations for UFV honorary doctorates for 2025. The honorary doctorate degree is the highest form of recognition offered by UFV. We have a wonderful legacy of distinguished recipients whose achievements we are honoured to profile and celebrate. These awards are an excellent way to bring publicity to … Read more

The Power of Words: The Importance of Strategic Communication in the Middle East — Oct 23

This lecture on Oct 23 from 4 – 6 pm (room A225 on the Abbotsford campus) will shed light on Canadian Armed Forces participation in the Combined Maritime Force 150. This is the largest maritime security partnership comprised of 46 nations that operate in Middle Eastern waters. Learn from Lieutenant-Commander Diane Larose about strategic communications … Read more

UFV/FSA Employee Halloween Party — Oct 31

All employees are invited to the UFV/FSA Halloween Party on October 31 at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses (Room A225/A227 in Abbotsford, room A2209 in Chilliwack). There will be pizza, pop, dessert, and prizes for most creative costumes! No RSVP required this year – just pop on in! NOTE: Protecting and upholding the dignities of … Read more

UFV’s 2024-25 Presidential Search Committee 

UFV’s Presidential Search Committee has been formed to select a successor following Dr. Joanne MacLean’s retirement on June 30, 2025.  The committee includes members of UFV’s Board of Governors, faculty, students, staff, and senior administrators. The committee will work with Leaders International – a leading Canadian firm with extensive experience recruiting Presidents, including many in B.C.  … Read more

Last One Standing: PUBG tournament — Oct 17

The Last one Standing PUBG tournament takes place on Thursday, Oct 17 from 2 to 3 pm in the UFV Abbotsford Student Lounge (room S1111). Winners will get UFV Cascades cash gift cards. Bring your own device. https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html For more information, contact Rohit Dhawan at rohit.dhawan@ufv.ca. Thu, Oct 17, 2024 2-3 pm UFV Abbotsford, room … Read more

Meet the Mentors: CYPE x EFCIE — Oct 21

UFV’s Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce’s Company of Young Professionals (CYPE) co-host an event taking place Monday, Oct 21, from 4 to  6 pm in Building K on the Abbotsford campus. In recognition of National Mentoring Day (Oct 27), Meet the Mentors is for students and … Read more

Spaces of Belonging: 2SLGBTQ+ Perspectives on University Environments — Nov 1

On Friday, Nov 1 from noon to 1 pm, UFV employees are invited to Spaces of Belonging: 2SLGBTQ+ Perspectives on University Environments, a hybrid lecture by Dr. Robert Mizzi. Dr. Mizzi is a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba and Canada Research Chair in Queer, Community, and Diversity Education. His … Read more

One Health UFV + Kenya: Bridging Local & International Perspectives in Agriculture & Health — Oct 24

Join us on Thursday, Oct 24 from 2:30 to 4 pm at the UFV Abbotsford upper library rotunda for a thought-provoking event that explores the connections between human, agriculture and environmental health. This event will bring together experts from both local and international backgrounds to discuss innovative solutions for building sustainable communities. Don’t miss this … Read more