UFV launches redesigned academic calendar

UFV has redesigned its online academic calendar. The changes were made along with the publishing of the new Winter/Summer 2016 calendar on Nov 2. The main updates to the calendar include: Mobile-friendly design, allowing students and other users to better view and navigate the calendar on phones and tablets. A visual update, to better reflect … Read more

New employees/moves and changes — Sept and Oct 2015

Welcome to new employees and congratulations to those moving to a new job Kuljit Badesha — Janitor, Facilities Amber Johnson — Janitor, Facilities Camilla Coates — Senior Graphic Designer, University Relations; moved from Graphic & Digital Design Mac Technician, Graphic & Digital Design Karsten Renaerts — Advisor, Disability Services Lori Fowler — Assistant, Program Development, … Read more

UFV in photos and stories — Oct 18-22

See summaries and photos of the launch of the Chilliwack Creative Commission, hosted at the UFV Aboriginal Gathering Place on the Chilliwack campus on Oct 22;  the second annual Kin Day (Oct 19);  and the Feeding 9 Billion Challenge, held over the Oct 17/18 weekend.

Still time to be a Lifesaver and help UFV students

There’s still time for you to support UFV students by giving back to UFV through the Lifesaver campaign. And if you sign up for payroll deduction donations or make a one-time donation by Oct 31, 2015, an anonymous donor will match your gift. The Bookstore will be highlighting the Lifesaver campaign at its Customer Appreciation … Read more

Raabe adds seasonal twist to Philosophy of Mind course

From Dr. Peter Raabe of Philosophy: I’m teaching a third-year Philosophy of Mind course. The material is deep and difficult, and is often taught in a very dry, academic manner. But I’m teaching it with what might be called a seasonal-appropriate twist by bringing all sorts of fictional characters into the discussion. For example the … Read more

Abbotsford Building A and B breezeway and accessibility improvement update

The main entrance-way to Buildings A and B on the UFV Abbotsford campus is a key thoroughfare and is not currently equipped for accessibility. Planned improvements address the need for ramps and walkways to make this entrance accessible for people with disabilities. The disruptive noise-related work on the building envelop of Building B is now … Read more

UFV in photos and stories — Oct 12-16

It was another busy week at UFV. While the UFV cameras can’t be everywhere, we did capture a few events. Honorary degree recipient Ginny Dennehy returned to UFV for a gripping and emotional presentation about choosing hope after tragedy. See photos here and a Storify summary here. UFV hosted the national collegiate golf championships at … Read more

Retirement dinner: order your tickets by Nov 27 — Dec 7

You are invited to a dinner to honour 18 employees as they retire from UFV. Tickets can be purchased from Human Resources at a cost of $25 each, with all proceeds going to the UFV Retirees’ Bursary, benefiting UFV students in financial need. This year, we are honouring: Alan Stokes, Susan Milner, Lynne Wells, Jan … Read more

Ready and True: India and the Great War — exhibit opens Oct 23

Ready and True: India and the Great War Oct 20–Nov 6 Through selected archival photographs, art work, and written accounts, Ready and True showcases the almost forgotten contribution of approximately 1.7 million Indian soldiers and non-combatants to the Great War. Offering an intimate glimpse into their experiences on the battlefield, at rest, and during convalescence, … Read more

College Pension Plan retirement seminar at UFV

For all College Pension Plan members: there will be a College Pension Plan retirement seminar at UFV on Wed, Feb 10, 2016 in Abby A225 at 2 pm. To register, please go to pensionsbc.ca.or the UFV Human Resources website under “Important Information”. Staff are members of the Municipal Pension Plan (not the College Pension Plan) … Read more