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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
Employee pub sessions on the Building K patio. Join your colleagues for a drink and light bites. $10 cover includes one drink and appetizers. Building K patio, Abbotsford campus Thursdays May 5 June 2 July 7 Aug 4 Sept 1 Oct 6 Nov 3 Dec 1
Have you taken the following courses and are interested in helping other students? The Supported Learning Group program is currently hiring leaders for BUS 145, BUS 249, ECON 100/101, MATH 111/141, GEOG 103, STAT 104/106, CHEM 113/213, KPE 170/163/270, SOCIO 101. Applications are now available online on the SLG website. Please drop in your application … Read more
Longtime (retired) chemistry professor Dr. Art Last passed away on March 6, 2022. Photos of Art Last. Obituary: Dr. Arthur Last
IT Services has received valuable feedback after the launch last fall of the external email header – this is the yellow header seen at the top of email sent from outside of UFV. ITS is streamlining this security feature and the way the header appears. This change will improve Outlook functionality. Change details: External email … Read more
The University Relations department, in consultation with key stakeholders, is in the early stages of planning a UFV intranet. An intranet is an internal website that can be accessed only by UFV employees. It’s designed to support employees in communicating, collaborating, doing their jobs, and in accessing internal resources for employees. This short exercise will … Read more
Dear UFV community, As we return to campus, I’m sharing a letter from Dr. Bonnie Henry that recommends in-person post-secondary education and looks at the science behind this transition. I recognize there is a range of opinion regarding coming back to in-person learning, but science tells us the benefits are critical to our students’ mental … Read more