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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
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
Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, July 1, in observance of Canada Day. If you require access to a specific area on this day, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, June 27. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more
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
A portion of Gillis Avenue on the UFV Abbotsford campus will be closed Friday, June 7, between 8 am and 3 pm. The section is in front of Lá:lem te Baker and the UFV book store. It’s being closed to accommodate concrete pouring for the new student housing that’s under construction. Road closure signs will … Read more
As part of ongoing student housing construction, a portion of single lane traffic on Gillis Avenue will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, May 29, from 7 am to 2 pm, for concrete to be poured. The section of road being closed is in front of Lá:lem te Baker and the UFV book store. Road closure … Read more
Red Dress Day is on Sunday, May 5, serving as a day of reflection and activism in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples. This week, the Xwexwilmexwawt office (room B309) at the Abbotsford campus is commemorating the day with a red dress memorial. The Red Dress campaign grew from the … Read more
Dear Colleagues, Upon careful consideration of the evolving needs of our university, and the changing landscape of higher education, the combined role of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President Administration has been divided into two distinct positions. This strategic move aims to enhance our administrative capabilities, streamline financial management, and provide focused leadership in both critical … Read more
A survey is being conducted as part of a faculty sabbatical project. The survey, which can be accessed at this link, focuses on accessibility of health care for UFV students/employees and seeks to determine whether medical services on-campus are needed and would be utilized. This survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete … Read more
Join Dr. Fazeeha Azmi on Friday, March 15 at 9 am for an online lecture on Sri Lankan Tea Plantation women’s odyssey through Middle East migration: Listening to untold stories of returnee labour migrants. Dr. Azmi is professor of Human Geography at the Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka and an honorary Research … Read more
Several parking stalls in lot 6A on the UFV Abbotsford campus will be unavailable Feb 20-23, including some EV chargers. This is because a DC Fast Charger is being replaced, and will affect stalls 701 to 706. Please use alternative parking lots on campus to ensure crews have space to work, and ensure you have … Read more
The annual conference of the British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF) will be held at UFV Chilliwack on Saturday, May 4. The one-day gathering includes the annual meeting of the BCHF, a keynote presentation from Dr. Si:yémia Albert “Sonny” Mchalsie and UFV’s Dr. Keith Thor Carlson, and a three-hour guided cultural road tour of S’ólh Téméxw … Read more
Health spending claims for the 2023-24 fiscal year are due by March 31. Permanent employees that are eligible for the Health Spending Account and/or the Training and Development Allowance must submit claims by the deadline. Claim forms for health spending account expenses can be found on the UFV HR website at https://www.ufv.ca/hr/working-at-ufv/forms/ and account balances … Read more
UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by the Board of Governors to a retired faculty member who has served a minimum of 15 years as a full-time faculty member or … Read more
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