Service Excellence Awards call for nominations — Feb 2 deadline

Nominations are open for the UFV Service Excellence Awards. Launched in 2016 by the UFV Board of Governors, the awards are presented annually to recognize and celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, teamwork, and Indigenization and reconciliation that supports the values, mission, and goals of the university. Award winners will be recognized … Read more

Senate public meeting — Jan 19

The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Jan 19 at 1:30 pm on the UFV Abbotsford Campus, building K, room 162. The deadline for submission for agenda items is Tuesday, Jan 9 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca and for more information, email marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. See the full Senate meeting schedule at … Read more

Paper dispenser installation upcoming — Jan 9-13

New paper dispensers are being installed in washroom and lunchroom areas at the UFV Abbotsford campus as well as Clearbrook Centre and the UFV Aerospace Centre.  This installation takes place Jan 9-13. Installers will be working from approximately 7 am to 7 pm and will adhere to the UFV room bookings schedule to ensure there … Read more

2024-25 online Work-Study information session for UFV faculty and staff — Jan 10

Applications for the Work-Study Grant Program in the 2024-25 cycle will open Monday, Jan 15. We have recently made a few changes to the application, and we will be hosting another virtual Work-Study information session on Wednesday, Jan 10 to go over the work term, including the revised Information Guide for Applicants 2024-25, and answer … Read more

Ghar Kaha Hai? (Where is Home?) — Jan 9 to Feb 2

Ghar Kaha Hai? (Where is Home?) is a time-based media art and photo exhibit by Anushray Singh The exhibit takes place between Jan 9 and Feb 2, 2024 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery at UFV Abbotsford. It expresses Singh’s continuous exploration of the concept of ‘Third Space’ through the perspective of immigration, identity, nostalgia, longing, … Read more

UFV Board of Governors revise policy, policy direction, and bylaws

At its Nov 30 meeting, the UFV Board of Governors approved the following policy, policy direction and bylaw revisions: • Board policy BRP-225.05 – Board Policy on Acting President • Board policy direction – BPD-225 Human Resources Development • Board bylaw – BGB-110.15 – Committees of the Board https://www.ufv.ca/board/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck … Read more

SEO & SUS Scavenger Hunt — Jan 2-17

Join the UFV Orientation Scavenger Hunt! Explore the Abbottsford and Chilliwack campuses, scanning QR codes and answering questions for a chance to win gift cards. Every new location visited increases your entry in the draw. Winners announced Jan 16. Check your email for prize instructions, and have fun! Jan 2-17, 2024 UFV Abbotsford and Chilliwack … Read more

Open court co-ed sports — Jan 8 to Apr 1, 2024

Have fun, be active and meet new people. Approved sports for co-ed open court include basketball, badminton, pickleball, and spike ball. Activities are available on a first come first serve basis. Equipment is available for sign-out with your UFV Campus card and must be returned prior to leaving. Any damaged or loss of equipment may … Read more

Call for Submissions – AI Art: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

We are excited to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming exhibition, AI ​Art: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. The exhibition runs Mar 13 to Apr 4 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery on the UFV Abbotsford campus. We invite artists and creators from the UFV community to submit ​their innovative … Read more

Free week at Campus Recreation — Jan 8-19

Come and try a variety of Campus Recreation programs for free. This includes drop-in sports, fitness classes, intramural sports (before leagues start), and one free visit to the Summit Fitness Centre. Pre check-in at the UFV Abbotsford Client Service Desk (E150) is required. See https://ufv.ca/campusrec/ For more information, contact Cheryl Johnson (Van Nes) at cheryl.johnson@ufv.ca 01/19/2024