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Please join us for the closing reception of ‘Portals into Nature’ on Friday, Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the UFV Abbotsford S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. This group exhibit, curated by SoCA student Megan Ali and recent SoCA graduate Yukun Lin, reflects on the ever-changing relationship between … Read more
Come and join us at the UFV Health Sciences Fall Health Fair, taking place Monday, Nov 4 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Chilliwack campus. Everyone is welcome to enjoy: – Information tables and mini talks on health related topics – Complete the Health & Wellness Passport for a chance to win the … Read more
The UFV Board of Governors has started the process to select the next President & Vice-Chancellor. The successful candidate will succeed Dr. Joanne MacLean when she retires on June 30, 2025, and the board is looking to staff and faculty for feedback on the position profile that will be used in the search. See the … Read more
The following administrative policies have been approved and are now in effect: • Information Security (249) policy • Privacy (250) policy https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. 10/25/2024
Last year, IT Services improved the way guests connect to Wi-Fi on campus. The improvements made requesting guest or event Wi-Fi quick and easy, and guests benefited from faster, more secure Wi-Fi. Learn more about how to request guest Wi-Fi and submit a ticket by visiting this link. For more information, contact Ashley Friesen at … Read more
Faculty members are invited to join Dr. Garry Fehr, Associate Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, to learn how to protect your research from predatory publications and conferences. Attend in person at UFV Abbotsford, from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Oct 22. Attend online via Zoom at this link. For more information, contact Leona Oakman … Read more
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is a tight race with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump running neck and neck. Regardless of who wins, we invite you to join UFV’s panel of expert faculty members from the College of Arts on Thursday, Nov 7 at UFV Abbotsford. Gathering from 4 to 6 … Read more
It’s that time of year again to consider nominations for UFV honorary doctorates for 2025. The honorary doctorate degree is the highest form of recognition offered by UFV. We have a wonderful legacy of distinguished recipients whose achievements we are honoured to profile and celebrate. These awards are an excellent way to bring publicity to … Read more
This lecture on Oct 23 from 4 – 6 pm (room A225 on the Abbotsford campus) will shed light on Canadian Armed Forces participation in the Combined Maritime Force 150. This is the largest maritime security partnership comprised of 46 nations that operate in Middle Eastern waters. Learn from Lieutenant-Commander Diane Larose about strategic communications … Read more
All employees are invited to the UFV/FSA Halloween Party on October 31 at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses (Room A225/A227 in Abbotsford, room A2209 in Chilliwack). There will be pizza, pop, dessert, and prizes for most creative costumes! No RSVP required this year – just pop on in! NOTE: Protecting and upholding the dignities of … Read more
UFV’s Presidential Search Committee has been formed to select a successor following Dr. Joanne MacLean’s retirement on June 30, 2025. The committee includes members of UFV’s Board of Governors, faculty, students, staff, and senior administrators. The committee will work with Leaders International – a leading Canadian firm with extensive experience recruiting Presidents, including many in B.C. … Read more
In This Together hosts our third Bad Romance Movie Night at UFV Abbotsford on Wednesday, Oct 30. From 5:30 to 8 pm in room S1111, we will be eating popcorn, watching Ghostbusters (1984) and discussing how it does (or does not) represent consent. We will also be playing Bad Romance Bingo and giving out prizes … Read more
Join us at our first pop-up Makerspace on Monday, Oct 21 from 10 to 11 am at the UFV Abbotsford library. Design, create, play, and learn. Sign up to sew, weave, machine embroider, and 3D print. Bring an idea, a project, something to be repaired or mended, or just yourself and we’ll work with you. … Read more
The Portals into Nature group exhibition runs Oct 16 to Nov 8 at UFV’s S’ELIYEMETAXWTEXW Art Gallery, located in Building B, room B136. The show is curated by Megan Ali and Yukun Lin, and the gallery is open noon to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Liz Wurzinger at liz.wurzinger@ufv.ca. Oct 16 … Read more
The Last one Standing PUBG tournament takes place on Thursday, Oct 17 from 2 to 3 pm in the UFV Abbotsford Student Lounge (room S1111). Winners will get UFV Cascades cash gift cards. Bring your own device. https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html For more information, contact Rohit Dhawan at rohit.dhawan@ufv.ca. Thu, Oct 17, 2024 2-3 pm UFV Abbotsford, room … Read more