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Here’s to the learners The ones who sit in the front row — and the ones who find their courage in the back. The students who raise their hands, ask hard questions, and chase the “aha” moments that change everything. This Giving Tuesday, you showed them what community really looks like. Together you helped raise … Read more
Lenses – A Student Exhibition Opening Reception: Wednesday, January 7, from 12 – 1 pm On view January 7 – 23, 2026 The student-led exhibit Lenses captures the experiences of living life through multiple different points of view. Zöe Crowley, Finn Toews, Gray Engler, Kay Ber and Chandradeep Majumder speak on lived experience, dreams, concerns, … Read more
UFV-SUS Food Bank Survey A brief 5-minute survey for all students including those who have never used the food bank to share their thoughts and ideas for improving food security programs at UFV. The anonymous survey runs Dec 1 to Jan 30. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HQvRoybC-Uim25dt-RgYflwu-YxRu6RNjb18qvENdBdUM0JQM0ZHSDZOWjlQV1FLOUc0NFg2VVgyRS4u For more information, contact Candace Eng at candace.eng@ufv.ca 01/30/2026
Restaurant Wars = Food + Fun + Fundraising! For $50, you’ll enjoy a delicious three-course meal while cheering on our Professional Cook students in an epic culinary battle. Your support sends them to Granville Island’s Foodie Tours! Tickets are limited — get yours today! Fri, Feb 6 Doors open at 5 pm | Dinner begins … Read more
UFV will close for the annual seasonal closure at noon on Wed, Dec 24, and remain closed until Friday Jan 2, 2026. The final pay of the year — Dec 31 — will be paid on Wed, Dec 24. All employees who are paid by time sheet are encouraged to estimate the number of hours … Read more
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