Ekta podcast now available

Ekta is a Sanskrit word means unity, solidarity, and togetherness. In that spirit, the Ekta podcast is a space for students to share how they learn differently, and how we can learn differently together. Hosted by Victoria Surtees, TLC’s internationalization specialist, the Ekta podcast features UFV students from different programs and cultural backgrounds, including Indigenous … Read more

Remote Desktop Connection moves to Always On Sept 1

IT Services implemented a new service to UFV-issued laptops in March 2022 called Always On. Always On allows UFV employees working off-campus that require access to systems such as Banner or FAST to seamlessly and securely access applications directly from a UFV laptop without the hassle of using an RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connection. With … Read more

UFV’s Sexualized Violence, Prevention & Education Policy Review

Add your voice to the review of Policy 236, Sexualized Violence, Prevention and Education at UFV. Join us at this free online event where we will review the changes to the existing policy. Ask questions and provide feedback. Or drop by in-person at one of the other following sessions: September 21, 2022 5–7 pm Abby … Read more

Consultation Extension: Arts Acquisition & Exhibition policy

Consultation extended: The University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Art and Cultural Heritage Collections Management (#4) policy (formerly called Arts Acquisition and Exhibition). Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm, Sept 15, 2022. Thank you for your input. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact … Read more

Amanda Morrison

Add your voice to the review of Policy 236, Sexualized Violence, Prevention and Education at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). Join us at this free, in-person event where we will review the changes to the existing policy. Ask questions and provide feedback. Or attend virtually on: October 6, 2022 5pm – 7pm Follow … Read more

Amanda Morrison

Add your voice to the review of Policy 236, Sexualized Violence, Prevention and Education at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). Join us at this free online event where we will review the changes to the existing policy. Ask questions and provide feedback. Or attend one of the other following sessions: September 28, 2022 … Read more

UFV teacher candidates support Starfish Backpack program for local students

The 2022 graduating class of the Bachelor of Education program recently donated $600 to the Starfish Backpack program, which supports 42 local elementary, middle, and high schools with individual backpacks. The backpacks contain breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and healthy snacks for students to take home for the weekend. It was a way for these teacher candidates … Read more

START: online suicide prevention training

START: Suicide Prevention Training (Online) Most people are surprised to learn that they’re much more likely to encounter someone who’s thinking about suicide than someone who needs CPR. Yet suicide is preventable: with the right skills, any one can help save a life. In an effort to keep our students and community safe, UFV’s Counselling … Read more