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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
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