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Nominations are open for the UFV Service Excellence Awards. Launched in 2016 by the UFV Board of Governors, the awards are presented annually to recognize and celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, teamwork, and Indigenization and reconciliation that supports the values, mission, and goals of the university. Award winners will be recognized … Read more
New paper dispensers are being installed in washroom and lunchroom areas at the UFV Abbotsford campus as well as Clearbrook Centre and the UFV Aerospace Centre. This installation takes place Jan 9-13. Installers will be working from approximately 7 am to 7 pm and will adhere to the UFV room bookings schedule to ensure there … Read more
As the holiday season approaches, UFV Safety & Security would like to remind our community that theft and vehicle break-ins escalate at this time of year. To help protect you and your belongings, you are reminded to: Ensure your doors are locked and windows are properly closed when you exit your vehicle. Ensure your vehicle’s … Read more
“Loneliness is…” is an arts based social innovation project created by UFV students to combat loneliness experienced at UFV. Share as much or as little as you would like, whether your submission is writing or art, digital or physical. All work will remain completely anonymous for confidentiality purposes. Physical submission boxes will be placed around … Read more
Some of UFV’s web pages will be unavailable on Saturday, Nov 4, as IT Services completes required upgrades to the UFV website. This is scheduled to happen from 6‒10 pm and will impact anyone attempting to access the following websites: -ufv.ca-international.ufv.ca-library.ufv.ca-survey.ufv.ca Student/employee email and myClass services will still be available during the upgrade. For more … Read more
In time for Diabetes Awareness month in November, UFV’s Science Café returns Thurs, Nov 9 from noon to 1:30 pm with a discussion about living well with diabetes. Come to the UFV Chilliwack library in building A at the Canada Education Park and learn about how diet and exercise can impact diabetes management. The third … Read more
Intermittent IT disruptions will occur Oct 30 on all UFV campuses as IT Services completes maintenance. This will result in an outage of up to three hours, beginning at 10 pm. Who is impacted?UFV employees and students on campus using wired, wireless or telephone services. This outage will also impact those attempting to connect remotely to … Read more
Come on out to a fun-filled Halloween Party co-hosted by UFV and the Faculty and Staff Association. Enjoy pizza, pop, dessert, and great prizes for the most creative and wonderful costumes. For the UFV-FSA Halloween costume contest this year, an online photo voting system will allow people on different campuses or working remotely to participate. Pictures … Read more
A farewell gathering for Marnie Wright will be held Oct 25 in room A225 of the UFV Abbotsford campus. Wright, who has been a member of the UFV human resources department since June 2018, is moving back home to wintery Saskatchewan. Attendees are asked to wear scarves and toques to this event. Wed, Oct 25, … Read more
After you’ve enjoyed some delicious candy this Halloween, make sure to save your wrappers and other flexible plastic packaging. Bring them to the Office of Sustainability (UFV Abbotsford, building B, room 150D), or your local London Drugs location and deposit them through Recycle BC’s ‘Other Flexible Plastics’ program. All it takes is a little bit … Read more
IT Services will be performing network upgrades on Saturday, Oct 28 and Sunday, Oct 29. This will impact all wired and Wi-Fi connections as well as telephone services on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. To minimize impact, this outage has been scheduled during the ITS Standard Maintenance Window. What is being done? Network equipment … Read more
Congratulations to Barbara Salingre, BEd advisor and associate professor in Teacher Education, who received the Association of BC Deans of Education (ABCDE) Teacher Educator award this year. Barbara was a founding employee in the Teacher Education program in 2006 and has been at employed at UFV in various capacities since 1991. 2023 Teacher Educator award … Read more
Open to all Indigenous students/staff and Faculty Mon, Sept 25 Chilliwack CEP, Gathering Place 10 am to noon Lunch provided Topic: Healthy Meal Planning For more information, contact Tery Kozma-Gahwiler at tery.kozma@ufv.ca 09/26/2023
UFV is launching a new myUFV.ca portal that will include a major update to the course registration system, through a modern and intuitive user interface and mobile-friendly version, providing a better way for students to access UFV services. The new portal has been partially available this summer for student feedback in preparation for the official … Read more
Congratulations to the winners of the Xwexwílmexwawt draws! 1st draw — $50 gift card to Stó:lō gift shop: Jessica Price 2nd draw — $50 gift card to Hope River General Store: Christine Jones 3rd draw — Salmon BBQ: Mark Pearson Thank you to everyone who participated in the Halq’eméylem contest!