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Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Maureen Wideman will take on the role of Acting Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning, effective August 1, 2025, to assist while Dr. Awneet Sivia takes on the Acting Vice Provost Academic role. Dr. Wideman brings decades of experience in higher education, previously leading institutional … Read more
As a permanent employee, if you, your spouse/partner, and/or your dependents plan to enroll in a course or courses at UFV, the tuition waiver program offers you the opportunity to apply to have the tuition fees waived. The deadline to submit a tuition waiver application for the fall 2025 semester is Aug 27 at 11:59 … Read more
Dear UFV faculty and staff, As part of our efforts to enhance sustainable transportation options on campus, installation work for new electric vehicle (EV) chargers will take place in Lot 10, with associated impacts along Gillis Avenue from Thursday, July 10 to Tuesday, July 15. What to expect: Temporary lane closures on Gillis Ave with … Read more
The Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility assessment takes place June 6, with the team from Kuno Architecture visiting both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. They will be taking photos of workstations and public areas. For more information, contact Ashley Hunter at ashley.hunter@ufv.ca. 06/07/2025
On April 11, the University of the Fraser Valley community came together with heart and purpose for UFV Giving Day — a day devoted to student success through generosity, connection, and collective action. This day marked a fitting close to UFV’s 50th anniversary celebrations and highlighted the many threads that connect us across campuses, disciplines, … Read more
Construction on UFV’s new student housing project on the Abbotsford campus requires Gillis Avenue to be shut down from March 21-31. Work will take place from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28, however vehicle access and an alternate pedestrian route will be in place from Saturday, March 21 to Sunday, March 30. The work … Read more
At approximately 1:26 pm on Friday, Feb 21, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake originated 24 kilometres north-northeast of Sechelt. The earthquake was reportedly felt along the coast as far as Prince George, 800 kilometres from the epicentre. Buildings in several large population centres, including Abbotsford, shook during the earthquake. No reports of significant damage or injuries have … Read more
All UFV campuses are open today, Friday, Feb. 7. On-campus services are fully operational, and all activities are proceeding. Temperatures remain low and ice may be a factor. Appropriate footwear and winter clothing are highly recommended, and please factor in extra time for your commute to and from UFV.
This message is sent on behalf of UFV Safety & Security Due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions, UFV’s Mission, campus will be closed today, Thursday, Feb. 6. Students: In-person classes are cancelled. Instructors will contact you regarding the delivery of scheduled course material. Remote work: Faculty, staff, and administrators will work online where possible and should … Read more
All UFV campuses are open on Tuesday, Feb 4, but ice may still be a factor, particularly around the Abbotsford and Mission campuses. Please factor in extra time for your commute to and from UFV and allow extra time when walking between buildings on campus. Shuttles will be running. Appropriate footwear and winter clothing are highly recommended.
This message is sent on behalf of Safety and Security UFV’s Safety and Security team is continuing to monitor winter weather conditions, in particular low temperatures causing ice on roads, parking lots, and walkways. An update on whether campuses will remain closed or re-open on Tuesday, Feb 4 will be posted on ufv.ca and across our main communication channels by 6 … Read more
Students, faculty, and staff: The University of the Fraser Valley Safety & Security team would like to remind our community that unless an extreme environmental condition forces closures, all campuses will remain open during the winter season. Winter conditions can change quickly and may require extra caution by students, faculty, and staff travelling to and around … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is reaching out to the close-knit community of Hope and its surrounding areas to gather members’ valuable input on the programs and services this community would like to see offered at UFV’s Hope Centre campus. UFV is eager to hear from Hope community members and invites all residents … Read more
Get ready for spring! Learn about essential pruning techniques and skills that are applicable to a wide variety of plant material at the upcoming pruning workshop with instructor Jennifer Ryan. This takes place on Saturday, Feb 8 from 10 am to 4 pm on the Abbotsford campus. Ryan will show you how to work with … Read more
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