December Holiday building closure dates — submit request if you will need access

All UFV buildings will be closed at noon on Wed, Dec 24, for the Holiday break. The buildings will reopen on Fri, Jan 2 at regular times. If you need to access a specific area during these times, please submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Thurs, Dec 18. Please note that access will … Read more

Assessment Design — Dec 16

Have you wondered if your assessment and evaluation activities measure student learning? Are you wondering what assessment in your course(s) could look like? Have you considered formal and informal assessment that allows students to develop their understanding and receive feedback throughout the semester? Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Curriculum and Assessment), as we … Read more

Building a Student-Centred Syllabus — Dec 16 and 19

Building a course syllabus is a challenging task but creating a syllabus that students want to read can be daunting. Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Curriculum and Assessment), via Zoom to discuss core syllabus elements and ways to make your syllabus more student-centred. Tues, Dec 16, 10-11 am Fri, Dec 19, 1-2 pm … Read more

Gingerbread House Decorating — Dec 10

Drop in and get festive with us as we decorate gingerbread houses! We’ll have holiday music playing, plus hot chocolate and apple cider to keep things cozy. This year, we’re decorating gingerbread houses to donate to Chilliwack Community Living where they’ll be shared with autistic community children. Join us in spreading some sweetness and seasonal … Read more

Microcredentials available in Winter 2026

Unlock your potential with Microcredentials! Microcredentials offer flexible learning paths and industry-recognized skills for professionals, students, organizations, and more. The following Microcredentials will be available in Winter 2026: – Project Management Prep (PMP) – Business Process Management (BPM) – Business Applications of Excel – Digital Marketing – Foundations of Sustainable Healthcare After you complete a … Read more

Day ONE: welcome to campus — Jan 2

New students for the Winter 2026 semester: Join us on the first day of the winter semester at the Abbotsford campus. This is your chance to meet other students, ask staff and faculty questions, connect with support services, and experience life at UFV before classes even start. We can’t wait to meet you! Jan 2, … Read more

Financial sustainability webpage

As financial pressures intensify across the post-secondary sector, UFV is taking thoughtful, proactive steps to ensure a strong and sustainable future. The entire UFV community is encouraged to check here for regular updates, background information, and resources from the Senior Resource Allocation Committee (SRAC). https://www.ufv.ca/budgets/financial-sustainability/ For more information, contact Christina Forcier at christina.forcier@ufv.ca 12/31/2025

UFV Now holiday schedule — move to biweekly

The UFV Now e-newsletter will publish on a biweekly basis in December. Schedule Tues, Dec 2. Submissions due by noon Friday, Nov 29. Tues, Dec 16. Submissions due by noon, Friday, Dec 12. Tues, Jan 6. Submissions due by noon Fri, Jan 2. Submit your news items here. https://blogs.ufv.ca/announce/submit-your-news/        

Second floor of dining hall to open Nov 27

There’s a whole new level to on-campus dining at UFV’s Abbotsford campus. The second storey of the newly renovated Cascade Cafe will open for diners on Thursday, November 27. The renovation has doubled the size of the dining hall and increased seating capacity from 121 to 350 seats. Along with a greater variety of food … Read more

Navigating the Big Divides workshop — Nov 28

UFV employees are invited to Navigating the Big Divides, a virtual workshop facilitated by NikNaz Kahnamoui and Lynda Gerty. Fri, Nov 28 2-4 pm Registration: forms.office.com/r/CmC0DtQLaD Space is limited. Registration closes November 26, or once spots are filled. Join us for a workshop to help you find new strategies to deal with conflict – without … Read more