Campus Wayfinding Tours

Campus wayfinding tours are a part of your UFV Student Orientation experience! You’ll get to meet other UFV students, and learn how to find your way around the UFV Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses for classes, accessibility, and supportive services. 08/03/2022 – 09/02/2022 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Abbotsford Campus and Chilliwack Campus https://www.ufv.ca/current-students/new-students/orientation-events/campus-wayfinding-tours/ For more … Read more

GDD Online Info Session – August 23

Applying for Winter Intake? Feeling stuck? Join us for a quick program recap and portfolio tips. Start your creative career journey today! + Explore various program options + Meet our Program Head and Academic Advisor + Get guidance on building your entrance portfolio + Ask questions and learn why UFV is right for YOU! Questions? … Read more

Darren McDonald new Associate Director, Communications

Darren McDonald has been selected as Associate Director, Communications and began his new role on July 1. After leaving a successful career in journalism where he rose to the position of editor, Darren has been with UFV since 2013 as Communications Specialist. His contributions as a writer and photographer have shaped the stylistic and editorial … Read more

Help welcome new students at Orientation!

UFV’s Orientation team invites you to help welcome new students to the Fall 2022 semester! Student Orientation is a truly institutional effort that has grown into a robust series of programming for students beginning their studies at UFV. Especially exciting, this year marks the return of our large-scale on-campus event that takes place on the … Read more

Filming on Abbotsford campus July 12-20

Survivor Productions Inc. will be on UFV’s Abbotsford campus filming “Untitled Zumba Project” from July 12-20, 2022. This activity will involve a considerable number of production vehicles and crew members. Students and staff will have full access to offices, classrooms, and most campus spaces. While the camera is rolling, pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the … Read more

Seeking nominations for Inaugural Outstanding Student Leader Award!

Call for Nominations: Outstanding Student Leader Award Do you know a student who has made impressive contributions to the UFV community? In 2019, a group of alumni and the UFV Alumni Association (UFVAA) came together to fund the Outstanding Student Leader Award. This new annual award will recognize and engage with student leaders who go … Read more

Seeking nominations for the Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards!

Now accepting nominations for the 2022 UFV Distinguished Alumni and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards Do you know UFV alumni doing incredible work at home and around the world? We want to hear about them! Established in 2003, the UFV Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of our amazing alumni. The traditional Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates … Read more

Faculty of Professional Studies — Renaming Survey

In 2022, Faculty of Professional Studies (initially composed by seven academic units) was reorganized and only the School of Computing Science and the School of Business remain in the new Faculty. This organizational change will be accompanied by the renaming of the existing Faculty of Professional Studies. The Faculty Renaming Advisory Committee (FRAC) would like … Read more

UFV Now to go biweekly for summer

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

Faculty Microlectures

Each year, the UFV Research Office invites 20 or more faculty researchers to be a part of the continued success of the University’s Microlecture Series. The goal is to provide “snapshots” of the range and depth of our faculty research, as well as highlight the interdisciplinary nature of our work. This engaging, fast-paced event also … Read more

UFV Board of Governors policy and bylaw updates and Senate policy updates

At its June 9th, 2022 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policy, policy direction and bylaws revisions: • Board bylaw BGB-110.05 — Conflict of Interest • Board policy direction BPD-220 — Risk Management • Board policy BRP-225.03 — Board Policy on the Reappointment of the President Board policies, policy directions, and bylaws can … Read more

Faculty Microlectures — Michelle Superle

Each year, the UFV Research Office invites 20 or more faculty researchers to be a part of the continued success of the University’s Microlecture Series. The goal is to provide “snapshots” of the range and depth of our faculty research, as well as highlight the interdisciplinary nature of our work. This engaging, fast-paced event also … Read more