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Dr. Joanne MacLean will be the new President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley. MacLean is currently Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at UFV and will officially assume her new role on May 1, 2018. She replaces Jackie Hogan, who has held the office on an interim basis since June, … Read more
As you may be aware, Shirley Hardman is currently on sabbatical, returning on May 1, 2018. In Shirley’s absence, Dr. Stelómethet Ethel Gardner will be available to support Indigenization efforts on campus. This can include meeting with faculty or staff, and providing presentations to classes depending on the topic areas (Ethel’s areas of expertise include … Read more
As communities in the Fraser Valley recover from the ice and snow storms of last week and UFV prepares to open to studnets on Jan. 3, the UFV Facilities team is dealing with several high-priority maintenance and repair issues caused by the severe weather. Please exercise caution and allow extra time when travelling to, and … Read more
UFV will close at 4:30 pm on Fri, Dec 22, and remain closed until Tues, Jan 2. We hope this helps you plan a wonderful break and we look forward to seeing everyone again on Jan 2 as we begin the winter term.
The first ever KINSmas event on November 29 brought the seasonal spirit to the Chilliwack campus at CEP as Kinesiology students and faculty enjoyed a friendly Survivor-style team competition organized by the KINpals. “This turned out to be a very well received and successful event with about 60 students attending in total, along with some faculty … Read more
UFV International is hosting a Holiday Party this year! Join us for a festive evening Thursday, November 30th from 5-10 pm at the Rancho! Tickets cost $15 each and can be purchased at UFV International front desk in B223. Please purchase your ticket between the business hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. You can pay with … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Sat, Dec 30 – Harlem Globetrotters: 7 pm • Sun, Dec 31 – Harlem Globetrotters: 2 pm Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots … Read more
The Visual Arts department Christmas print sale is a fundraiser for the creative and performing arts year-end event. Come support a good cause and get some original artwork. Want an original gift? Why not give a one of a kind art work? What’s for sale? Prints, drawings, photographs & other creative artworks. Price: $10 – … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Tues, Nov 7 – Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles: 7:30 pm Fri, Nov 10 – Mamba Fight Night: 7 pm Fri, Nov 17- Amy Grant … Read more
‘Tis the season for midterms & group projects! Let your stressed-out students know about the PRLC. Tell students to pop by and say hi to our peer leaders at the Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC). Our peer leaders are student volunteers who are available to listen to whatever is going on in a student’s … Read more
Congratulations to Joanna Sheppard (Kinesiology) and Celine Charbonneau, who were married at Camp Potlatch on Howe Sound on Sept 23. Brian Justin (Kinesiology) was Joanna’s attendant, and several other colleagues were in attendance.
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Congratulations to Derek Ward-Hall of Student Recruiting, who earned his Bachelor of Business Administration. Congratulations also to Cherish Forster of the School of Criminology, who earned her General Studies diploma. If you are an employee who earned a credential this year, let us know and we’ll share the good news.
The Teacher Education department at the University of the Fraser Valley is once again offering a Summer Institution in Teacher Education (SITE) between July 10 and July 28, 2017 at the Abbotsford campus. We have an exciting lineup of courses tailored specifically for the needs of practising teachers. If you are looking for a student-centred, … Read more
On April 21, 2008, then-premier Gordon Campbell visited the Abbotsford campus to announce university status for what had been the University of the Fraser Valley. Can you find yourself in this celebratory photo?