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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
Construction Notice What do I need to know? Building D on the Abbotsford Campus will have Fire Alarm Verification testing from 6 to 8 am on Tues, Nov 22. There is a possibility the verification may extended past 8 am. Be aware that the fire alarm/bells may ring intermittently for about 10 seconds at a … Read more
The deadline to complete the Sustainability Survey offered by the Office of Sustainability has been extended to this Friday, October 21! Sustainability is a priority to UFV, and the Office of Sustainability is conducting a survey to gather information on the UFV community’s existing sustainability practices and culture. This anonymous survey takes less than 10 … Read more
It’s that time of year again to consider nominations for UFV Honorary Doctorates for 2023. The honorary doctorate degree is the highest form of recognition offered by UFV. We have a wonderful legacy of distinguished recipients whose achievements we are honoured to profile and celebrate. These awards are an excellent way to bring publicity to … Read more
The Office of Sustainability is conducting a survey to gather data on sustainability practices and culture of the UFV community for the ongoing AASHE STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System). The questions focus on current behaviours and knowledge related to sustainability. After completing the survey, participants will have the option to sign up for … Read more
People are talking more openly about mental health these days—attitudes are shifting, awareness is growing—but the work we need to do to foster safe, supportive, and mentally healthy spaces is an ongoing effort. We all have mental health, and we don’t leave it at the door when we come to work. Like our physical health, … Read more
What do I need to know? Three temporary portables have been added to parking lot 10b on the Abbotsford campus, blocking access to all four existing Level 1 (L1) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Two existing Level 2 (L2) EV stations in lot 10b are still accessible. Four more L2 stations are expected to be … Read more
The UFV Now e-newsletter, sent weekly on Mondays to employees during the academic year, will switch to a biweekly schedule for the summer months. Schedule Mon, July 11 (submission deadline Fri, July 8 at 9 am) Mon, July 25 (submission deadline Fri, July 22 at 9 am) Mon, Aug 8 (submission deadline Fri, Aug 5 … Read more
CMHA Mental Health Week kicks off on May 2 at 9 am PST with a virtual conversation exploring empathy with three very passionate speakers and advocates. Join Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, award-winning humanitarian and CMHA National Volunteer; Michael Landsberg, Mental Health Speaker & Founder of #SickNotWeak; and Kayla … Read more