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Please note that UFV buildings may have limited access or be closed during long weekends and holidays. If you require access to a specific area during these times, please submit a Room/Building Access request at least seven days prior to when the access is needed. Please be aware that this service is only monitored during … Read more
éy swáyel Each year, National Indigenous Peoples Day is recognized on June 21. It is a time to reflect and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. Across Stó:lō Téméxw, there is much to honour. Since time immemorial, the Stó:lō people have been the stewards of the … Read more
The purpose of this survey is to gauge what and how many electric vehicles are coming to campus, what the user experience of our current network is, and current requirements placed upon the system. We will use this information to explore different directions for expansion of the charging station network. Respondent data is anonymous and … Read more
Building S at Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park is now closed for renovations. It will reopen in September 2023 For more information, contact Ashley Hunter at ashley.hunter@ufv.ca 09/05/2023
This is an update regarding an upcoming event hosted by the Abbotsford Centre. What do I need to know? Increased traffic, pedestrian volume, and parking congestion may occur due to Jordan Peterson speaking at the Abbotsford Centre. This event is not affiliated with UFV, but the Centre does utilize parking lots on UFV grounds. As … Read more
Nobody wants to get hurt or sick at work. And UFV’s Environmental Health & Safety department and the Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee have a vested interest in keeping us safe. To raise awareness about workplace injury and illness prevention, UFV is participating in North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) week. The goal … Read more
Nobody wants to get hurt or sick at work. And UFV’s Environmental Health & Safety department and the Joint Occupational Health and Safety committee have a vested interest in keeping us safe. To raise awareness about workplace injury and illness prevention, UFV is participating in the first annual North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) … Read more
What do I need to know? Film crews will be operating in and around the Chilliwack campus Friday, April 28 through Friday, May 5. Produced by Veteran Productions Inc. and titled My Christmas Hero, the film focuses on hospitalized veterans coping at Christmas – as a result, areas of campus may look slightly different during … Read more
The Child, Youth, and Family Studies department is offering a unique course on Universal Design in the Summer 2023 semester. Students will learn to design environments, programs, and activities that can be accessed by all people regardless of their age, size, ability, culture, or disability. For more information, contact Melissa Bukta at melissa.bukta@ufv.ca 05/05/2023
Learn about the garden project and the plants, care for the garden, and plant new plants, including orange flower seeds and a tree. Enjoy mint tea, visit with friends, meet people, and be with the plants. Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle. Also bring hand tools and gloves if you have … Read more
In December 2022, President Joanne MacLean experienced a cardiac health issue resulting in hospitalization in the intensive care unit of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Her doctors advised her to commence medical leave and, while she has been resting at home, she has not yet been able to return to her duties as President and Vice-Chancellor. … Read more
The UFV School of Kinesiology is seeking new mothers for a study into postpartum physical and mental health. Dr. Iris Lesser, Dr. Gillian Hatfield, and Dr. Amanda Wurz are heading up the multi-year movement-based project. Participants will be divided into three groups: one which includes 12 weeks of in-person exercise and wellness classes, one which … Read more
Socialize with your colleagues and cheer on our Cascades women’s and men’s basketball teams as they take on the University of Saskatchewan. Ten dollars gets you a drink ticket and snacks as usual, but you also get admission to the games and a Cascades souvenir. No RSVP required. Fri, Feb 10 starting at 4 pm … Read more
UFV furniture supplier Heritage will be bringing in semi-trailers with furniture over the course of the next two weeks. These trailers will be blocking access to the areas immediately in front of Building C. Foot traffic will be impacted as the crosswalk will be blocked. Barriers will be put up to provide a safe passage … Read more
The third annual UFV Safety & Security Sock Drive runs now through Friday, December 16. Donations of new socks, gloves, toques, underwear, and new or gently used coats are greatly appreciated to help those in need this winter. Gift cards for stores carrying these items are also very welcome. Clothing can be donated in sock … Read more