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Hear from an expert on the politics of infectious disease response in an engaging talk on Thursday, Mar 6, from 4-6 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room A225). As Canadians emerge from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are entering a profoundly unequal and divided world. This is characterized by deepening health and … Read more
Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, Feb 17, in observance of Family Day. If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, Feb 13. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more
A power outage is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 15 on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Power will be shut down for Buildings A west, B, and C between 10 pm and midnight. The backup generator will keep all critical infrastructure running in Building B. All IT services and platforms will run normally as usual and will not … Read more
All UFV campuses are open today, Friday, Feb. 7. On-campus services are fully operational, and all activities are proceeding. Temperatures remain low and ice may be a factor. Appropriate footwear and winter clothing are highly recommended, and please factor in extra time for your commute to and from UFV.
The next Provost Lunch and Learn on Monday, Mar 17 presents human rights advisor Mike Joko. From noon to 1 pm on Teams, Mike will provide an overview of the rights of UFV faculty, staff, and students with disabilities, as well as our individual and institutional responsibilities towards them. Please register by contacting provost@ufv.ca. 03/18/2025
This free event takes place from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Mar 8 on the UFV Abbotsford campus (K Building, rooms 160 and 167). It is an opportunity for families and children to play together, learn together, and engage in different types of play. There will be activities and games for infants and … Read more
The UFV Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) has one vacancy for a three year renewable term running from Mar 2025 to Feb 2028. This is suitable for a UFV faculty member with expertise in relevant research disciplines, fields and methodologies covered by the HREB. The application deadline is Feb 18, but the position will remain … Read more
UFV’s Pride Collective and In This Together are hosting a community discussion about mental health and LGBTQ2S+ relationships. This takes place on Wednesday, Feb 12 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Click here to ask questions in advance or bring your questions on the day of the … Read more
UFV’s Secretariat office is extending the call for nominations for a faculty position on Senate, for a three-year term running from Aug 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028. Open Senate faculty positions: One member from the Faculty of Humanities, College of Arts One member from the Faculty of Social Sciences, College of Arts Nominations will … Read more
This message is sent on behalf of UFV Safety & Security Due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions, UFV’s Mission, campus will be closed today, Thursday, Feb. 6. Students: In-person classes are cancelled. Instructors will contact you regarding the delivery of scheduled course material. Remote work: Faculty, staff, and administrators will work online where possible and should … Read more
Explore exciting, career-focused opportunities in trades and technology, health sciences, and agriculture at UFV’s Building Your Future open house. This event takes place Thursday, Feb 27 from 4 to 7 pm at the UFV Chilliwack campus, offering visitors the chance to tour state-of-the-art facilities, meet expert faculty and staff, attend live demos, and experience hands-on … Read more
All UFV campuses are open on Tuesday, Feb 4, but ice may still be a factor, particularly around the Abbotsford and Mission campuses. Please factor in extra time for your commute to and from UFV and allow extra time when walking between buildings on campus. Shuttles will be running. Appropriate footwear and winter clothing are highly recommended.
This message is sent on behalf of Safety and Security UFV’s Safety and Security team is continuing to monitor winter weather conditions, in particular low temperatures causing ice on roads, parking lots, and walkways. An update on whether campuses will remain closed or re-open on Tuesday, Feb 4 will be posted on ufv.ca and across our main communication channels by 6 … Read more
Student Research Day returns on Wednesday, April 2. The event kicks off at 10 am in Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus, starting with the research poster competition, followed by student microlectures at 1:30 pm. Students, sign up to present a research poster, a microlecture, or maybe both. Prizes are up for grabs. Faculty, … Read more
As the climate continues to warm, extreme wildfires will likely increase. Join us on Tuesday, March 18 from noon to 1:30 pm at the UFV Chilliwack campus for a Science Cafe focused on the impacts of wildfire smoke on health and ways to protect yourself from smoke-filled skies. Hear from Dr. Luisa Giles, School of … Read more