Self-Care Yoga — Jan 8 to Apr 1

A mind-body practice that combines yoga postures, movements, and breathing techniques to help you reduce stress, and increase your energy. This is an opportunity to take some ‘me’ time. Jan 8, 2024 through Apr 1, 2024 Mondays and Wednesdays 12:10 to 12:50 pm UFV Abbotsford, building E See https://ufv.ca/campusrec/ or email Cheryl Johnson at cheryl.johnson@ufv.ca … Read more

Giving Tuesday in support of the UFV-SUS Food Bank — Nov 28

Giving Tuesday is  approaching on Nov 28 in support of the UFV-SUS Food Bank. The food bank is a dedicated space where students in need can access a range of items, including non-perishable foods, toiletries, and personal hygiene products. Since the beginning of the academic year, the UFV-SUS Food Bank has seen an estimated 500 … Read more

Emocean by Dawn Beebe — Nov 16 to Dec 8

Part of an emerging artist collection, Emocean showcases Dawn Beebe’s 2022-23 series of two and three-dimensional work, which aims to explore new materials and utilize growing skillsets, demonstrating her expanding artistic practice. Her vision is to investigate the world in an organic yet practical manner using colour, design, found, or recycled materials. See her work … Read more

Changes to guest/event Wi-Fi — Starting Nov 6

ITS is improving the way guests connect to Wi-Fi on campus. The improvements will make requesting guest or event Wi-Fi quick and easy, and guests will benefit from faster, more secure Wi-Fi. Starting Mon, Nov 6, when guest or event Wi-Fi is required, simply submit a ticket by visiting https://itservicedesk.ufv.ca/TDClient/52/ITServicesPortal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=380. You’ll have three different options … Read more

Garden Tea and Work Party — Oct 19 and 27

There are upcoming opportunities to spend time together in the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. Enjoy garden care and tea from 3:30-4:30 pm on Oct 19, 2023. Enjoy garden care, tea and Halloween candy from 3 to 4:30 pm on Oct 27. Dress for the weather and bring your … Read more

Tar Sands Songbook — Nov 27

Join us for an intimate performance of the Tar Sands Songbook, which is touring along the Trans-Mountain pipeline route in November 2023. Created by musician, author and activist Tanya Kalmanovitch, Tar Sands Songbook is an 80-minute solo performance that combines field recordings, storytelling, personal history, and live violin and fiddle music to investigate our invisible … Read more

Visiting scholar open talk with David Kim-Cragg — Oct 26

Join David Kim-Cragg, PhD as he presents his paper, “A Crack in Christendom: The Impact of the Korean Democratization Movement on Canadian Theological Education, 1950 to 1980”. October 26, 2023, 4:30-6 pm, Abbotsford campus, Building K, room K180. This paper explores the stories of Koreans who received a theological education in Canada and the way … Read more

Canada Graduate Scholarships — master’s (CGS M) program

Hosted by Ash Lalani, Director of Research Services and Industry Engagement. The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. The … Read more

Chowiyes-Xwithet/Rise Up-Wake Up Gathering — Sept 28

The University of the Fraser Valley  in partnership with Éy St’elmexw St’elt’ílém/Good Medicine Songs (GMS), is hosting the Chowiyes-Xwithet/Rise Up-Wake Up! gathering on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, from 11:30 am–2:30 pm at the University of the Fraser Valley Gathering Place located at 45190 Caen Ave., Chilliwack, B.C. The gathering is free to attend, but in … Read more

Course (Re) Design Intensive — Fall 2023 offering

Following successful offerings of the CRDI workshop in short two-week timeframes, the Course (Re)Design Intensive has been reimagined to be offered throughout the Fall 2023 semester. If you are a UFV faculty member designing a new course or are redesigning a course for its six-year UEC review? Then this professional learning opportunity is designed for … Read more

Building Solidarity: Anti-casteism at UFV — Sept 19

Please join us in lending support and building solidarity for anti-casteism at UFV by attending an event in collaboration with the UFV Library on September 19 in the UFV Library Rotunda at 11am. On this day, we will install a painting of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (the architect of the Indian constitution and a visionary … Read more

National Indigenous Peoples Day

éy swáyel Each year, National Indigenous Peoples Day is recognized on June 21. It is a time to reflect and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. Across Stó:lō Téméxw, there is much to honour. Since time immemorial, the Stó:lō people have been the stewards of the … Read more