Obituary: Bob Aitken has passed away

Bob Aitken, who took on the role of Hope Centre Coordinator in March, passed away on Sept 11. “Bob was doing a wonderful job connecting UFV to the Hope community,” says Allyson Jule, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development. “Colleagues can attest to his commitment to student engagement, building community, and … Read more

Labour Day holiday closure — Sept. 2

Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labour Day. If you require access to a specific area on this day, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, July 29. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more

Fire device testing on UFV campuses August 12-16

This message sent on behalf of Campus Planning and Facilities Management Please be advised that Johnson Control,  Elite Fire Protection and Kone Elevator will visit UFV’s Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses Aug 12-16 for fire device testing on emergency lights, sound bells and flashing lights, strobes, fire extinguishers, kitchen systems, elevator shafts, and smoke detectors. Fire … Read more

New expense management system live July 15

UFV’s new expense management system (EMS), Chrome River, is officially live as of July 15.  The new system will streamline the processing of expense claims, while ensuring greater transparency and compliance with university policies and procedures. Starting July 15, employees can access Chrome River and begin entering and submitting expense claims, including Development & Training … Read more

Sad news: Gary Williams has passed away

Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that Gary Williams, a resident Elder with UFV’s Indigenous Student Centre, passed away on June 30, 2024. Shirley Hardman, Associate Vice-President, Xwexwílmexwawt, prepared this statement: “It is with a deep sense of loss that we inform our university community of the passing of long-time resident Elder Gary … Read more

Hot water off in UFV Abbotsford B Building — July 2-4

This message sent on behalf of Facilities Management Domestic hot water pipes are being replaced in B Building on the Abbotsford campus next week. From 7 am to 5 pm daily between July 2 and 4, hot water will be unavailable to the kitchen and lunchroom sinks on all levels (see attached graphic). Washrooms will … Read more

Section of Gillis Avenue on UFV Abbotsford campus closed until June 23

A portion of single-lane traffic on Gillis Avenue on the UFV Abbotsford campus is closed this week due to construction on the new student housing. The section of Gillis Avenue south of Lá:lem te Baker and the UFV Bookstore remains closed until Sunday, June 23, to allow for underground utility connections. Road closure signs will … Read more