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Holiday seasonal closure

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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.  

Getting in the KINSmas spirit

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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 Holiday Party — Nov 30

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  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

Visual Arts Christmas print sale — Nov 22 & 23

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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

Marriages: Sheppard + Charbonneau

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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.

Congratulations to UFV employee grads from Convo 17

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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.

Summer Institute in Teacher Education 2017

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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

April 21, 2008: UCFV becomes UFV

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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?

Births — Ezzy Bruce

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Congratulations to Ezzy Bruce (Advancement) and husband Dean on the birth of their daughter, Cora Carmen Salazar Bruce. She was born on Thurs, March 30, at Peace Arch Hospital, and weighed 7 lb, 8 oz.  

Commuter Alert — March 2017

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Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Thurs, Mar 2 – Tom Cochrane Concert: 8 pm • Sat, Mar 4 – Speed Skating: 8 am • Sun, Mar 5 – Speed Skating: 8 am Daily Parking: Students … Read more

UFV sponsors Agriculture award at Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards

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UFV was the Agricultural Producer award sponsorat the 22nd Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards Gala at Chilliwack Heritage Park on Jan 21. President Mark Evered presented the award to Forstbauer Family Natural Farm. Pictured with him are siblings Natalie and Niklaus Forstbauer. “Thanks to UFV for sponsoring this award and being a fierce leader in agriculture … Read more