Share your perspective on Halq’eméylem at UFV — Short survey

Dr. María Eugenia De Luna (Modern Languages) is conducting a research study examining the visibility of Halq’eméylem in public spaces at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. This project explores how Indigenous language visibility on campus connects to awareness, cultural engagement, and institutional reconciliation efforts. Students, staff, and faculty are invited … Read more

AI Community of Practice — Mar 2

A space for conversation, curiosity, and critical engagement This Community of Practice (CoP) brings together faculty and staff from across the institution who are thinking about artificial intelligence in their teaching, learning, research, and professional practice. Whether you are actively using AI tools, cautiously exploring their possibilities, or choosing not to use them for principled … Read more

Craft & Commiserate — Feb 24

Join Victoria Surtees for some crafts, snacks, and good conversation. The next craft is watercolor cards! Use water colour pencil crayons and stencils to make easy, beautiful cards for any occasion. What you need to know: Drop in! Bring whatever project you’re working on: knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, painting, leatherwork, colouring, sewing, beading… it’s all up … Read more

Chat-Reconciliation: The journey vs. the outcome

Meet in person in G124 and/or online to chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with Reconciliation. *This session is a drop-in format; participants can attend or leave at anytime during the session. Facilitated by: Lorna Andrews, Teaching & Learning Specialist, Indigenization Email tlcevents@ufv.ca to let us know you are joining! Wed, Mar 4 … Read more

Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment

Facilitated by Claire Hay, Lorna Andrews, and Leanne A. Joe from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment will provide a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. We will provide space to consider how these principles apply to our teaching practice. This CoP is … Read more

Battle for the Dot game night — Feb 27

Battle for the Dot is a marketing-inspired interactive game night hosted by the UFV Marketing Association on Fri, Feb 27, from 3:30–5:30 pm in Abby B101. The event will begin with an ice-breaker activity where participants create a personal brand tagline to introduce themselves. This will be followed by a competitive Kahoot round consisting of … Read more

Trinjan Mela: International Women’s Day 2026

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day with us at Trinjan Mela for an afternoon of folk music, poetry, dance and storytelling that centers South Asian women’s voices and experiences. The stage will come alive with melodies of traditional folk songs, the grace of folk dances like bhangra, the raw emotion of poetry and the … Read more

International Women’s Day — Redefining leadership: Lessons from the film Prime Minister– March 6

Redefining leadership: Lessons from the film Prime Minister Fri, March 6 at 4:30 pm B101, Abbotsford campus Leadership does not emerge fully formed. It is shaped by experience, values, and responsibility. Like paper boats, leaders are folded through moments of pressure and care, gaining strength as they learn to navigate uncertain waters. In recognition of … Read more

Women in Trades — Trades Explorer — March 23 to June 12

SkilledTradesBC is funding a special Women in Trades – Explore Trades Sampler program at the University of the Fraser Valley! This hands-on program is designed exclusively for women (cis- and trans-gender) aged 15+ who are interested in exploring careers in the skilled trades. March 23–June 12, 2026 Monday–Friday | 9 am–3 pm In-person at UFV … Read more

Healthy Planet: Healthy People Science Cafe — March 18

Our changing climate has an impact on your physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Dr. Leah Douglas will discuss how to build personal and community mental health resiliencies. Dr. Kristine Lawson will share what she’s learned from working across and between cultures with very different knowledge about relationships between people, the land, and our health. … Read more

The Role of Educators, Intellectuals, and Universities in Times of Genocide and Fascism — Mar 10

On September 16, 2025, and after nearly two years, the United Nations’ Independent International Commission determined that the Israeli government is committing a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. This genocide has been supported and funded by the Trump administration, whose fascist policies increasingly exclude, target, and enact violence upon racialized and gendered bodies, as well … Read more

Annual Budget Town Hall — March 5

Join us to listen to the presentation of the annual consolidated draft budget recommendation by Nicole Adams, CFO, and Mark Brosinki, Director of Budgets and Resource Planning. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period, where panelists from the Senior Resource Allocation Committee (SRAC) will be available to address your questions. Thurs, March 5 … Read more

President’s Leadership Lecture Series | Changemaking in Complex Times: Why Global Engagement Matters

Changemaking in Complex Times: Why Global Engagement Matters Join Dr. James Mandigo for a compelling edition of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series, featuring a keynote address from the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development and Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre. Together, they will explore what it means to lead, collaborate, and … Read more

Pop-Up Stories | Black History Month — Feb 18, 20, 23

Pop-Up Stories: Black History Month offers a lively, interactive storytelling experience where you can learn why we celebrate Black History Month and connect with powerful stories that matter. Join us: – Wed, February 18, 2-3:30 pm, Abbotsford, Building G, Library Rotunda – Fri, Feb 20, 10-11:30 am, Abbotsford, Building S, room 1111 (SWEL) – Mon, … Read more

Call for expressions of Interest — faculty & staff on Senate standing committees

Expressions of interests are currently being accepted from faculty and staff to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2026-July 31, 2028. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please follow this link https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/ and hit the Apply button at the bottom of the page. If you know others who would make a … Read more