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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
As a permanent employee, if you, your spouse/partner, and/or your dependants plan to enroll in a course or courses at UFV, the tuition waiver program offers you the opportunity to apply to have the tuition fees waived. The deadline to submit a tuition waiver application for the Winter 2026 semester is Monday, December 29, 2025 … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
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
SEASON’S GREETINGS The Vice-Presidents welcome all UFV employees to the 2025 Holiday Social CHILLIWACK CAMPUS Gathering Place • Tues, Dec 9 • 2:30–3:30 pm ABBOTSFORD CAMPUS Gym Atrium • Thurs, Dec 11 • 2:30–4:00 pm For more information, contact Alysia Wood at alysia.wood@ufv.ca 11/12/2025
New students joining programs at the Chilliwack campus are invited to join us for Sit It Up @ Chilliwack for the winter semester. Take advantage of the chance to connect with other first-year students, have some lunch (on us!) and learn about the resources available to you at UFV! Thurs, Jan 15 11:30 am-1:30 pm … Read more
New UFV student housing opens soon and there is still time to apply. Apply now, and move in as soon as January 2026. Skip the commute and live where you learn! Apply today! https://www.ufv.ca/housing/ 12/31/2025
With the semester coming to an end, you might be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. Come chat with wellness peers and fellow students on the topic of exam stress, maybe even make new connections while you’re at it! Tea, coffee and good chats available. You can stay the entire time, or drop-in when it … Read more
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/
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
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