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There’s a whole new level to on-campus dining at UFV’s Abbotsford campus. The second storey of the newly renovated Cascade Cafe will open for diners on Thursday, November 27. The renovation has doubled the size of the dining hall and increased seating capacity from 121 to 350 seats. Along with a greater variety of food … Read more
The generosity of the UFV community never ceases to amaze, and that collective support helped make Cascades Giving Day 2025 a massive success. A total of $134,108 was raised, with contributions from 255 generous supporters, including 161 who gave for the first time. Ambassadors from the UFV community (74 registered student athletes, students, coaches, staff) … Read more
This message is sent on behalf of Campus Planning and Facilities Management. There will be a fire alarm systems test in Building B on the Abbotsford campus on Friday, October 31. The testing will run between 10 am and 2 pm. During that time the fire alarm will go off periodically, and the fire alarm … Read more
Sandblasting will be occurring throughout different areas on the student housing construction site on the Abbotsford campus starting Oct. 28. This will be disruptive work that will impact nearby buildings. It will be intermittent throughout the day, between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm. https://blogs.ufv.ca/campus-planning/2025/10/20/abb-notice-of-disruptive-work-sandblasting-phase-2/ For more information, contact Ashley Hunter at ashley.hunter@ufv.ca … Read more
On behalf of Campus Communities, we would like to thank everyone who attended the engagement open house sessions over the past month, as well as those who took the time to answer the survey on our StoryMap website. With respect to the $100 UFV bookstore prize, we made the website so anonymous that it didn’t … Read more
Join Dr. Jatinder Mann, the new Director of the South Asian Studies Institute, for introductory lecture. Jatinder will speak about his background and his vision for SASI. Thurs, Oct 2 4-6 pm Abby K180
Sandblasting will be occurring throughout different areas on the student housing construction site. This will be disruptive work that will impact nearby buildings. It will be intermittent throughout the day. Thurs and Fri, Sept 18 & 19 7 am-5 pm (Estimated time frame) Student Housing Construction Site, Building J, Parking Lot 10, Abbotsford Campus For … Read more
Over the past year, UFV Student Wellness has continued to grow and evolve, introducing new initiatives and strengthening peer support across our campuses. From campus-wide events like Wellness Week and Student Wellness Days to our peer-led connection groups and drop-in hours, we’re focused on fostering a culture of care where all students feel seen, supported, … Read more
Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Maureen Wideman will take on the role of Acting Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning, effective August 1, 2025, to assist while Dr. Awneet Sivia takes on the Acting Vice Provost Academic role. Dr. Wideman brings decades of experience in higher education, previously leading institutional … Read more
As a permanent employee, if you, your spouse/partner, and/or your dependents plan to enroll in a course or courses at UFV, the tuition waiver program offers you the opportunity to apply to have the tuition fees waived. The deadline to submit a tuition waiver application for the fall 2025 semester is Aug 27 at 11:59 … Read more
Dear UFV faculty and staff, As part of our efforts to enhance sustainable transportation options on campus, installation work for new electric vehicle (EV) chargers will take place in Lot 10, with associated impacts along Gillis Avenue from Thursday, July 10 to Tuesday, July 15. What to expect: Temporary lane closures on Gillis Ave with … Read more
The Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility assessment takes place June 6, with the team from Kuno Architecture visiting both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. They will be taking photos of workstations and public areas. For more information, contact Ashley Hunter at ashley.hunter@ufv.ca. 06/07/2025
On April 11, the University of the Fraser Valley community came together with heart and purpose for UFV Giving Day — a day devoted to student success through generosity, connection, and collective action. This day marked a fitting close to UFV’s 50th anniversary celebrations and highlighted the many threads that connect us across campuses, disciplines, … Read more
Construction on UFV’s new student housing project on the Abbotsford campus requires Gillis Avenue to be shut down from March 21-31. Work will take place from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 28, however vehicle access and an alternate pedestrian route will be in place from Saturday, March 21 to Sunday, March 30. The work … Read more
At approximately 1:26 pm on Friday, Feb 21, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake originated 24 kilometres north-northeast of Sechelt. The earthquake was reportedly felt along the coast as far as Prince George, 800 kilometres from the epicentre. Buildings in several large population centres, including Abbotsford, shook during the earthquake. No reports of significant damage or injuries have … Read more