All UFV campuses are open on Friday, Feb 7

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.

UFV Mission campus closed on Thursday, Feb 6

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 open on Tuesday, Feb 4

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.

Winter weather update — Feb 3

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

Winter weather reminder

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

UFV invites community input at Hope Centre — Feb 4

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

Pruning workshop — Feb 8

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

Sad news: Amy Prevost has passed away

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

Seeking input from faculty and academic staff on sustainability within academia at UFV

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

UFV Safety & Security annual clothing drive

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

UFV president search launched

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

Input sought for Sustainability Action Pathway

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

Powerline Technician Orientation — Nov 21

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

Campus Planning and Facilities Management notice reminder

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