UFV Board of Governor’s revisions to bylaws

At its Feb 1 meeting, the UFV Board of Governors approved the following bylaw revisions: • Board bylaw – BGB-110.04 – Confidentiality of Board information and Authorized Board Spokesperson • Board bylaw – BGB-110.14 – Board Meeting Management and Board Processes Management For more info, visit https://www.ufv.ca/board/ or email Ranminder Kaur at ranminder.kaur@ufv.ca 02/29/2024

Supporting Entrepreneurs in the Fraser Valley — Feb 12

Esposito Family Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) invites you to a free talk on entrepreneurs in the Fraser Valley on Monday, Feb 12. The guest speaker, Nicole Read, is the general manager of Community Futures South Fraser. Read will share their experience becoming an entrepreneur. There will be sessions starting at 10:30 am and … Read more

Online lecture with Prof. Fazeeha Azmi — Mar 15

UFV’s South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) will be hosting an online lecture in partnership with Prof. Fazeeha Amzi on Friday, Mar 15. The topic will be ‘Sri Lankan Tea Plantation Women’s Odyssey through Middle East Migration: Listening to Untold Stories of returnee labour migrants.’ Azmi is a professor of human geography at the Department of … Read more

International Women’s Day 2024 — Mar 8

Embrace the power, resilience, and achievements of women at our International Women’s Day program on Friday, Mar 8 at the UFV Abbotsford campus. We are thrilled to invite you to an inspiring afternoon filled with insightful discussions and empowering stories from community leaders who are paving the way for change. Stay tuned for further details … Read more

2024 Career Fair — Mar 14

Join us on Thursday, Mar 14 for an incredible opportunity to connect with employers, expand your professional network, and discover exciting career opportunities. Plus, there’s a chance to win prizes. Stay tuned for more details on how you can make the most of this exciting event. Visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2024-ufv-career-fair-tickets-820686845447 for tickets and follow us on social … Read more

Alumni awards nomination deadline — Mar 15

Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni awards close Friday, Mar 15. Nominate an outstanding student leader, distinguished alumni, or young distinguished alumni. Your input can help grow the impact of the University of the Fraser Valley’s valued graduates. Access the nomination form at https://alumni.ufv.ca/awards/distinguished-alumni-awards/. For more info, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca … Read more

Chilliwack Campus Master Plan — Survey for UFV faculty and staff

Are you currently working on the Chilliwack campus? We want to hear from you! Help shape the future by participating in the Chilliwack Campus Master Plan survey. We are updating UFV’s Chilliwack Campus Master Plan. This new 20-year plan will address campus and program growth, student needs, relationships with partners, local development, and future land … Read more

Opening night for Rhinoceros — Mar 14

You are invited to watch the upcoming UFV Theatre production, Rhinoceros, directed by Associate Professor Parjad Sharifi. Opening night is Mar 14 at UFV Abbotsford campus in the Performance Studio (Building D, room 105). Additional shows will be held Mar 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. “Rhinoceros” is a humorous and absurdist masterwork by Eugène … Read more

Learn to play squash with Campus Recreation — starts Feb 8

Campus Recreation has teamed up with Squash BC and BC Jesters to offer a four-week structured introductory squash program led by a certified squash coach. Sessions take place at the Chilliwack Cheam Centre (45501 Market Way), where you will learn the fundamentals of squash in a fun and inclusive environment. Participants will need to bring … Read more

Writing for Resilience and Scrappy Heart Crafting — Feb 12

On Monday, Feb 12, at the UFV Abbotsford Library Makerspace, Dr. Michelle Superle will guide you through short bursts of writing to organize, interpret, and resolve difficult experiences. Take some time to enjoy creating an upcycled “scrappy heart garland.” This is a rescheduled event from February 6. For more information, contact Brenda Philip at brenda.philip@ufv.ca. … Read more

Service Excellence Awards call for nominations extended to Feb 16

The deadline to nominate someone for UFV’s Service Excellence Awards has been extended to Feb 16. Launched in 2016 by the UFV Board of Governors, the awards are presented annually to celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, teamwork, and Indigenization and reconciliation that supports the values, mission, and goals of the university. … Read more