Interpret: A Creative and Performing Arts Festival — Apr 26

The fifth annual Interpret festival takes place Friday, April 26, from 4 to 9 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus. This event is hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCa) and features students and graduates from SoCa, Graphic + Digital Design, Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Film. Explore art exhibitions, film and media … Read more

2024 UFV Alumni Association AGM — May 29

On behalf of the Chair, Tony Dhaliwal, and the UFV Alumni Association Board of Directors, you are invited to the 2024 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 29. The AGM takes place on the UFV Abbotsford campus, from 6:30 to 8 pm in building A, room 225. Visit https://alumni.ufv.ca/events/ufv-alumni-association-agm-2024/ for details, and for more info contact … Read more

Nicole Adams selected as UFV’s new Chief Financial Officer

Dear Colleagues, Upon careful consideration of the evolving needs of our university, and the changing landscape of higher education, the combined role of Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President Administration has been divided into two distinct positions. This strategic move aims to enhance our administrative capabilities, streamline financial management, and provide focused leadership in both critical … Read more

Territory Acknowledgement workshops

During these sessions at the Indigenous Teaching Garden at UFV Abbotsford, we will learn about the Halq’eméylem speaking Stó:lō peoples intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and learn how to create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. Because these workshops are being conducted outside, … Read more

Professional Cook 3: Chef Showcase Reception — May 1

Join us for the Cook 3: Chef Showcase Reception on Wednesday, May 1 at the UFV Chilliwack atrium to commemorate the completion of a challenging journey for our Red Seal culinary students. Savour unique Indigenous-inspired culinary creations. Each student is exploring traditional Indigenous foods and cultures from one of eight regions across BC. Drawing inspiration … Read more

Artona grad photography — Apr 24-26

Artona will be on campus in Abbotsford offering portrait sessions between April 24-26 in room A210. The cost is a $60 refundable deposit and $15 sitting fee. Each session includes photos with traditional library and composite grad backgrounds. Students can bring props, pets and up to two friends or family members to be photographed with. … Read more

CityStudio Chilliwack HUBBUB — Apr 9

CityStudio Chilliwack invites UFV’s students, faculty and staff to the semi-annual HUBBUB showcase on Tuesday, April 9, between 2-4 pm at Chilliwack City Hall. Students will showcase posters from such disciplines as Geography, Communications, Nursing, Statistics and English, showcasing the multi-disciplinary approach of the CityStudio model. The projects explore critically important community issues including sustainability … Read more

City of Abbotsford Accessibility Plan engagement session — Apr 10

The City of Abbotsford is looking for feedback from the community on how to reduce accessibility barriers in the future. At an in-person event on Wednesday, April 10 at the UFV Abbotsford library, UFV students, staff, and faculty are invited to provide their suggestions via engagement boards, which can be experienced at a participants’ own … Read more

Indigenous nature walk — Apr 5

The UFV Abbotsford Student Experience Lounge (S1111) is hosting an Indigenous nature walk event on Friday April 5, from 2 to 3 pm. We will meet in the lounge, and from there we will take a short tour of the campus and take a look at the native plants that grow here, and what their … Read more

Interpret: A Creative and Performing Arts Festival — Apr 26

Celebrate emerging talent at Interpret, a Creative and Performing Arts Festival taking place Friday, Apr 26, from 4-9 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus. This year marks the fifth annual festival, hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) with Graphic and Digital Design. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities. Explore exhibitions by … Read more

Emerging Directors’ Showcase — Apr 19-26

UFV Theatre is wrapping up the 2023-24 season with the Emerging Directors’ Showcase, with performances from April 19-26 in the D105 Blackbox Theatre at UFV Abbotsford. The showcase is the final project presented by UFV Theatre’s fourth-year directing class, and is a chance for students to apply everything that they’ve learned in the course. Audiences … Read more

CityStudio Abbotsford HUBBUB #13 — Apr 3

Join the UFV students and faculty, and the City of Abbotsford team at CityStudio Abbotsford HUBBUB #13. The event takes place Wednesday, April 3 at Abbotsford City Hall. CityStudio is an innovative partnership between a local municipal government and a university, engaging student energy and faculty expertise to propose and create solutions to civic challenges. … Read more