UFV 50 Alumni & Friends Weekend — Apr 4-5

Join us for the University of the Fraser Valley’s Alumni Weekend on April 4-5, 2025, the culminating celebration of UFV’s 50th anniversary. Friday, April 4 features the 50 Remarkable Alumni Reception, while Saturday, April 5 offers talks, workshops, exhibits, tours, and family activities. The weekend concludes with UFV Night at the Abby Canucks. Wear your … Read more

Panel discussion – The Unhoused in Public Spaces: Policy & Practice — Apr 8

On Tuesday, April 8, a collaborative panel event hosted by the Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research (CPSCJR) and John Howard Society will discuss ‘The Unhoused in Public Spaces: Policy & Practice.’ This takes place from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus (Building K, room K180). Panelists: Mark Kersten – Assistant … Read more

Latin Dance with Caroline — Mar 3, 10, 17, and 24

Join an exciting beginner Latin dance class with Caroline from Blumorpho Concept on the Chilliwack campus. Classes take place Mar 4, 10, 17, and 24 (5:30 to 6:20 pm each time). With over 10 years of experience as a Latin dance instructor, Caroline is passionate about fostering cultural awareness and respect for nature. Her dance … Read more

Earthquake preparedness reminder

At approximately 1:26 pm on Friday, Feb 21, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake originated 24 kilometres north-northeast of Sechelt.  The earthquake was reportedly felt along the coast as far as Prince George, 800 kilometres from the epicentre. Buildings in several large population centres, including Abbotsford, shook during the earthquake. No reports of significant damage or injuries have … Read more

Winter weather update — Feb 3

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

ConnectED 2025: Call for Proposals

UFV Teaching & Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2025 on Wednesday, May 7, from 8:30 am to 4 pm on the Abbotsford campus. ConnectEd is a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education, one conversation, idea, and action at a time. The theme for this … Read more

‘Become an Indigenizer’ course – express your interest

Between February and May 2025, Xwexwílmexwawt is offering a 13-week ‘Become An Indigenizer’ course, open to staff and faculty at UFV. Taught by UFV Professor Emeritus Eric Davis and Indigenous Student Centre Director Betty Peters, this 13-week course is a unique opportunity for UFV staff and faculty to deepen their understanding of Indigenization, decolonization and … Read more

Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess — Nov 29 to Dec 7

UFV Theatre presents Alissa Watson’s stage adaptation of The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. The first production of UFV Theatre’s 2024-25 season, directed by Randi Edmundson, will be performed from Nov 29 – Dec 7. Presented by the UFV School of Creative Arts acting and production classes, The Paper Bag Princess is a fun … Read more

A.I. in the workplace: A conversation with Longhouse Media — Nov 6

Kick off Career Month on Wednesday, Nov 6 at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus with an insider chat featuring experts Keenan Beavis of Longhouse Marketing and Tristan Taylor of the Canadian AI Advancement Institute. From 5 to 7 pm, explore profitable AI integration in the workplace, key recommendations for adapting to AI, and … Read more

50 Year Reunion: Continuing Education & Applied Business Technology — Nov 2

The Continuing Education and Applied Business Technology departments invite all of our students, alumni, staff, instructors, and friends from the last 50 years to join us at the beautiful Clearbrook campus from 10 am to noon on Saturday, Nov 2. Reconnect with your old classmates and instructors, enjoy hand-decorated cookies and artisanal coffee, and snap … Read more