Library display of titles from the Newman Collection on canning and food preservation

Many of us are busy “putting up” all kinds of abundance from our backyards and community gardens right now. We thought we would select titles on the topic of canning and food preservation from the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection to learn more about how this skill has evolved in nearly 100 years. Come in … Read more

Sylvie Murray to serve as interim Associate Dean of Faculty, College of Arts

A message from Jacqueline Nolte, Dean of the College of Arts, and Peter Geller, Vice Provost/Associate Vice President, Academic : We are pleased to announce that Sylvie Murray will assume the position of Associate Dean of Faculty, College of Arts, for the 2016-17 academic year commencing September 1, 2016. Sylvie, who is currently the Program Development … Read more

UFV in photos — summer 2016

Some colourful images from the UFV vantage point at the Abbotsford International Airshow. Young scientists making discoveries at the Science Rocks summer camps. The Sussel family of Chilliwack being thanked for their generous support of UFV scholarships and bursaries.  

New UFV Food Services provider

After a comprehensive selection process, Ancillary Services and the Procurement Office are pleased to announce a new Food Services provider. Effective August 2, Dana Hospitality will be responsible for Food Services at UFV. Dana Hospitality will be transitioning as the new Food Services provider over the next month to be fully operational for the beginning … Read more

New Faculty Kick Start

Teaching and Learning is hosting a day of workshops for new permanent, sessional and limited term appointment faculty on Aug 11, 2016. This is a full day of hands-on introductions to the UFV learning environment, teaching and learning strategies and our learning management system. There will be opportunity to network with other new faculty and … Read more

New issue of Library Connections newsletter

The latest edition of Library Connections, UFV Library’s newsletter, is live on the library’s website. Read about how the library is engaging in visioning our role in the future. Other stories in this issue: De-stressing events featuring service dogs at Chilliwack and Abbotsford libraries Librarian Diane Cruickshank presented a paper she co-authored with Librarian Hongfei … Read more

Revised Policies — Credentials (64) formerly Graduation Awards and Subsequent and Concurrent Bachelor Degree (98) formerly Subsequent Degrees

On June 10, 2016, Senate approved revisions to the following policies, now included in the online policy manual: Graduation Awards policy (64), now titled Credentials, along with deletion of Residency (96) and Time limit to complete Programs (69) as separate policies. The revised Credentials policy defines new credential types (associate certificate, post-baccalaureate diploma, graduate diploma) … Read more

Student Activity Centre closures for July

The following closures will take place in the Student Activity Centre during the month of July: July 21-24 (BC Summer Games): All change rooms will be closed during the BC Summer Games. The Fitness Centre will be open during regular facility hours; however the gyms are booked for the volleyball games. July 30-Aug 1 (BC … Read more

OReg plans in the event of a full-scale postal strike

This is the OReg contingency plan in the event of a full-scale postal strike or service disruption: Receipt of transcripts from other institutions UFV will temporarily accept transcripts emailed directly from a pre-established institutional email address. Transcripts may also be sent directly by the institution using courier. Official transcripts should be scanned, including the back … Read more

UFV Town & Gown fundraising dinner — Nov 9

You’re invited to the UFV’s Town & Gown Fundraising dinner. Tickets are going quickly! Get yours soon! The following is a special early invitation from David Leis. Dear Colleague, Last year, at our first-ever, highly successful event we sold out and raised $40,000 after costs for the Changing Lives Building Community Endowment. It was an … Read more

Teacher Education department hosting inaugural Summer Institute

UFV’s Teacher Education department is currently hosting its first Summer Institute in Teacher Education (SITE). Practising teachers from both public and independent schools in the Fraser Valley have returned to UFV during the month of July to engage in powerful professional development. SITE courses were designed with a focus on the utilization of innovative teaching … Read more