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Chilliwack City Councillor Jason Lum and UFV’s Dr. Lenore Newman are the featured speakers at the next Science Café, taking place Wednesday, April 2 from 10:30 am to noon in the library on the UFV Chilliwack campus. They’ll be discussing land use in the Fraser Valley as housing, agriculture industry, commercial, and other uses place … Read more
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
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
On Tuesday, April 1, you’re invited to CommConnect: Inspire, Connect, Succeed. Taking place from 1 to 3 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus (Building K patio), this is the official launch event for the UFV School of Communication. Enjoy a pizza lunch and fun activities while connecting with students and faculty. You’ll have a chance … Read more
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
Join Global Development Studies 260 on Friday, March 7 from 9:30 to 11:20 am in room D139 on the Abbotsford campus to watch the short documentary Ayenda, and hear from the Afghan speaker and activist Sahar Masqoodi. Sahar is an Afghan women’s rights activist, writer, and senior student of political science and governance. She is … Read more
Get ready for an exciting evening of wellness on Thursday, Mar 13 as we turn off the UFV Abbotsford gymnasium lights and turn on the GLOW. With DJ Elixir live-spinning upbeat tunes between 6 and 8:30 pm, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Suitable for all fitness levels, this is a fantastic … Read more
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
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
UFV and community members are invited to attend a hybrid anti-racism talk by journalist and author Harrison Mooney on Friday, Feb 7 from 4-6 pm. The event takes place on the UFV Abbotsford campus, as well as online. Mooney is a winner of the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for his 2022 memoir Invisible Boy. … Read more
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
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
Back by popular demand! We are partnering with the National Training Centre for a self-defence workshop where you will learn skills including ground and striking defence, escaping from grabs, and tactics and psychological aspects of safety and health. The workshop takes place Friday, Nov 15 from 6 to 8 pm in the UFV Abbotsford north … Read more
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
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