Obituary: Nigel Dance

Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that longtime faculty member and chemistry professor Nigel Dance passed away on June 10. Nigel and his wife Lesley Spier both taught chemistry at UFV for several decades. Sadly, she predeceased him last July 8. Here is the obituary that ran in the Abbotsford News for Nigel: … Read more

UFV’s Giving News is for you — sign up today

As a UFV faculty or staff member, you are a member of our UFV family. The UFV Giving News (an e-newsletter) assists our family, friends, and donors to stay connected with how we are all changing UFV students’ lives. We highlight stories about the impact awards are making in students’ lives; provide news about UFV’s … Read more

Annual fire inspections to run in August/Sept

Our contracted service provider, Elite Fire Protection, will be performing their annual inspection of fire devices, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses over the course of August 22 to September 4. Please be aware that technicians will be in your area at some point in time wearing UFV Contractor ID … Read more

Bachelor of Education now available at UFV

UFV’s Teacher Education department is proud to announce the launch of our Bachelor of Education (as a second degree). In May 2016 the Ministry of Advanced Education approved this new degree to replace our current Teacher Education completion certificate. Graduates will now not only receive their teaching certificate from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch, but … Read more

Employee Grads

Melissa Bukta, department assistant in Faculty of Applied and Technical studies, and Michelle Rickaby, instructional assistant in UUP, graduated from the University of South Dakota with their MA in Educational Administration specialization in Adult and Higher Education.   For more information, contact Michelle Rickaby at michelle.rickaby@ufv.ca 06/24/2016

Continuing Education registration now open for Fall

Looking for professional development opportunities? Need to brush up on digitizing your minute taking or digital record-keeping practices? Take a look at some of the exciting new Fall courses being offered in Continuing Education! Courses range from software-based skills such as Adobe InDesign, to organizational and time management such as minute taking! Check us out … Read more

Peer Resource & Leadership Centre looking for student volunteers

Can you lend a hand? The Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource and Leadership Centre (PRLC) wants volunteers for the 2016/17 school year. Peer leaders are committed to providing peer support, information, and referrals to the UFV community of students. Peer leaders don’t follow a certain profile — volunteers can come from all walks of life … Read more

New employees/moves & changes

Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have changed jobs Shannon Draney — Coordinator, Industry Services and Part Time Trades,moved from Departmental Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Marlie Murphy — Assistant, Advising Centre Shawn Johnston — Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment, Human Resources

Congratulations to employee grads

We’ve been all caught up in the Convocation excitement this week, but we don’t want to miss the chance to congratulate colleagues who are graduating. Congratulations to Janice Nagtegaal, admin assistant to the Provost/VP Admin. She earned her General Studies diploma at UFV. Congratulations also to David Shayler, manager of janitorial services, who earned his … Read more

Summer printing sale at UFV Print Services

Print Services is offering specially marked paper at reduced prices this summer. From May 30 to August 31, or while supplies last, various colours and weights will be offered at the following prices: Black and white print prices: • 8.5 x 11: $0.04/copy (originally $0.05 to $0.08) • 11 x 17: $0.06/copy (originally $0.07 to … Read more

UFV Alumni Association Board of Directors sets gold standard: reaches 100% board giving

The UFV Alumni Association Board of Directors celebrated reaching a milestone recently, celebrating 100 percent of the board members giving monthly donations to the association’s Changing Lives bursary. They also celebrated 100 percent board giving by the UFV Chandigarh chapter of the Alumni Association. By setting this gold standard, the board hopes to encourage others … Read more