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Many at UFV will be saddened to hear of the recent passing of Dr. Amy Prevost of the UFV School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, on December 3, 2024, at the age of 46. Amy earned her PhD in Criminology from Simon Fraser University in 2011. She started at UFV’s School of Criminology and Criminal … Read more
UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) is looking for input from staff and faculty on potential actions for advancing sustainability in academics and research, as well as ideas for campus sustainability actions. The OoS is developing a Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP) with goals and actions to foster sustainability at UFV. The plan will include actions to … Read more
The fifth annual UFV Safety & Security Clothing Drive supports Griffin Security’s community outreach through donations of new socks, gloves, hats, and underwear along with new and gently used coats. There are several drop off locations. On the Abbotsford campus, find collection bins located at: B122 Safety & Security B211 Office of the Registrar B214 … Read more
On behalf of the UFV Board of Governors Office The search for UFV’s next president has officially been launched. After collecting input from the UFV community and building a position profile that can be viewed here, the competition has been posted online. Leaders International Executive Search is the firm that will manage the process from … Read more
UFV’s Office of Sustainability is excited to invite academic staff and faculty to an online feedback session to help shape UFV’s Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP). This takes place Friday, Nov 29 from noon to 2 pm via Zoom. Register online here. The SAP will identify meaningful actions that our community can take to prioritize the … Read more
UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input from UFV employees in developing a Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP). The SAP will inform the work of the OoS to better serve the UFV community; enhance environmental, social, and economic sustainability on campus; and align with UFVs strategic plan and existing sustainability commitments. Staff and faculty are invited … Read more
Campus Planning and the IT team is going to be shutting down the entire UFV network, which will impact all of UFV operations. What do I need to know? Significant IT outage and power outage are scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024. Where and when? Electricity will be shut down to Abbotsford Building B from … Read more
Interested in being a powerline technician? Attend the online orientation/information session and subsequent interview process on Nov 21 from 7 to 8 pm. Women are strongly encouraged to consider a career as a powerline technician, and no prior line experience is necessary. Find more details about this orientation session here. The zoom link will be … Read more
Dear UFV Community, To ensure we can support campus activities effectively, we kindly remind our UFV community to please inform Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) of any upcoming events on campus as far in advance as possible using the work order intake form. This allows CPFM to coordinate necessary resources, including space setup, maintenance … Read more
The northeast section of parking lot 7 on the UFV Abbotsford campus will be closed from Nov 15 to Dec 20. A retaining wall needs repairs, and the parking lot will provide a laydown area for all equipment the work crew requires. The closure will impact 12 stalls. Click here for campus planning updates.
Please be advised that on Wednesday, Dec 11, crane work is scheduled to upgrade the HVAC system at Building A on the Abbotsford Campus . This will impact parking lot 6, which will be temporarily closed. The construction date falls during the exam period, so we encourage you to plan accordingly. Thank you for your … Read more
Each year, the university considers the timing of the December statutory holidays and makes a determination on our operating schedule during the festive season. On behalf of the university, we are pleased to confirm that all campuses will close at noon on Tues, Dec 24, 2024 and will reopen on Thurs, Jan 2, 2025. We … Read more
The UFV Board of Governors has started the process to select the next President & Vice-Chancellor. The successful candidate will succeed Dr. Joanne MacLean when she retires on June 30, 2025, and the board is looking to staff and faculty for feedback on the position profile that will be used in the search. See the … Read more
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
This message is sent on behalf of UFV’s Office of the Registrar Dear Colleagues, This is your invitation to be a part of UFV’s third-annual Open House – showcasing all that UFV has to offer future students and their supporters. Open House takes place on the Abbotsford campus Saturday, Oct 26 from 10 am – 2 pm at the UFV Athletic Centre and Evered Hall (Buildings … Read more