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

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

Health care needs survey – Does UFV need a health clinic?

A survey is being conducted as part of a faculty sabbatical project. The survey, which can be accessed at this link,  focuses on accessibility of health care for UFV students/employees and seeks to determine whether medical services on-campus are needed and would be utilized. This survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete … Read more

Traditional plant walk — Mar 12

Carol Peters is a Stó:lō and Chawathil knowledge keeper and has a deep understanding of the plants belonging to Stó:lō temexw. In this Traditional plant walk on Tuesday, Mar 12, we will learn the Halq’eméylem names, relationships, and gifts of these plants. This event will help guide us towards appreciating the wealth of knowledge within … Read more

History in the Making: A Celebration of UFV’s 50th Anniversary — Mar 1

Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students … Read more

Student Housing & Dining Hall Open House — Mar 6

UFV is shaping a campus for the 21st century: one that engages learners, transform lives, and builds community. Join the Campus Planning office either in person or virtually on Wednesday, March 6 to see the exciting changes coming to the UFV Abbotsford Campus. The Dining Hall expansion and new Student Housing building projects will be … Read more

Outstanding Student Leader Award

The UFV Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Student Leadership Award. The UFV Alumni Association seeks to recognize and engage with student leaders who go above and beyond typical expectations on campus with the annual Outstanding Student Leader Award. This award recognizes one leader each year with $1,000. As leaders, these … Read more

Indigenous Knowledge + One Health — Feb 26

Join us in person or virtually on Monday, Feb 26, for an informative round table discussion on the topic of land, health and Indigenous knowledge. Ramson Sinya Karmushu (Indigenous Movement for Peace Advancement and Conflict Transformation – IMPACT Kenya) will lead the conversation and share thought-provoking insights from an Indigenous One Health perspective. If joining … Read more

Opening night for Rhinoceros — Mar 14

You are invited to watch the upcoming UFV Theatre production, Rhinoceros, directed by Associate Professor Parjad Sharifi. Opening night is Mar 14 at UFV Abbotsford campus in the Performance Studio (Building D, room 105). Additional shows will be held Mar 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. “Rhinoceros” is a humorous and absurdist masterwork by Eugène … Read more

Kimberly Skye Richards: Expanding Capacity for Living on a Damaged Planet — Feb 15

Kimberly Skye Richards visits the UFV Abbotsford campus on Thursday, Feb 15 to talk about living on a damaged planet. The upsurge in wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, and floods, and the concomitant dispossession of people from land can make it feel like we are living in a perpetual state of crisis. Unsurprisingly, an awareness of the … Read more

New employee orientation — Aug 21

This event on Aug 21 welcomes a host of new faculty and staff employees to the university, many of whom start in preparation for the Fall 2024 semester. Come meet colleagues, university leaders, human resources, the Faculty and Staff Association and get to know our campus and key initiatives. Invitations to new hires will be … Read more