Senate public meeting — June 5
The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Fri, June 5, 2026 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus, Room A225. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/05/2026
Celebrate Diversity: World Cup lunch viewing party — June 24
June Is Equity, Diversity and Inclusion awareness month! Celebrate Diversity: World Cup Lunch Viewing Party In partnership with Athletics and Campus Recreation we are excited to bring employees and students together to celebrate teamwork, diversity, and a love of sport! Wed. June 24 Lunchtime – Kick off at 12 pm Canada vs. Switzerland Abbotsford campus … Read more
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) & Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW)
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally recognized program that provides participants with opportunities to explore their teaching practice through experiential learning. This workshop is designed for new and experienced educators alike. As part of the ISW process, participants deliver mini-lessons and receive peer feedback from fellow participants. Oct 19-22, 2026 (Mon-Thurs) Feb 16-19, … Read more
New Faculty KickStart
Do you want to start your semester alongside colleagues from across the university? Join TLC facilitators Victoria Surtees and Claire Hay and kickstart the fall 2026 semester. Thurs, Aug 27 UFV Abbotsford campus D137 9 am–1 pm For all UFV faculty members (permanent or sessional) In this interactive workshop we will: · Build a course … Read more
All Inclusive and Adaptive Bike Ride
A chance to join an easy-going group ride during Spring GoByBike Week! This will be a slow paced 5 km ride along the Vedder river rotary trail, a flat gravel path away from vehicle traffic, that will help you to build confidence on your bike and open to all abilities including those new to riding, … Read more
Bike Basics Workshop — June 4
Led by Mark from Restorative Cycle, this workshop is geared towards those who want to learn the very basic basics of fun and safe cycling – from hand signals and where to ride along roads, to lights and reflectors, to pumping up your tires and oiling your chain. No bike required to participate! After an … Read more
Planned power outage — May 30
There will be a power shutdown to UFV on Saturday, May 30 beginning at approximately 1 pm. This is in relation to the B123 Transformer Room project, and the fire that happened in August 2025. Details: Saturday, May 30 1 pm 4–5 hours Abbotsford campus: Buildings A, B, C, and D Key facts: No classes … Read more
4th annual UFV Pride Tea Dance — June 17
Don your favourite apparel and join us from 4-7 on Wednesday, June 17 for a celebration of community joy at the fourth Annual Pride Tea Dance. This UFV tradition is returning to the Abbotsford campus (Building K patio) and everyone is invited to celebrate and party in an inclusive, welcoming community. This year, we’re putting … Read more
Real Baking for Youth summer camps — July 13-16
UFV Trades’ Real Baking for Youth summer camps are back July 13-16 at the Chilliwack Trades and Technology Centre. Young bakers will gain hands-on experience in kitchen safety, and baking techniques, and create delicious treats under the guidance of Red Seal baking instructor Shoshawna Blair. Two camps are available: Camp 1: Junior Bakers (Ages 9–12) … Read more
Volunteers sought for 2026 UFV Leadership Awards adjudication
The Financial Aid & Awards office is looking for volunteers to adjudicate UFV’s Leadership Awards for 2026. The time commitment is roughly 8-10 hours to review, and adjudicators are given approximately 10 working days to adjudicate their assigned awards. This is a great opportunity to get to know UFV’s outstanding students and their commitments and … Read more
Chat Storytelling and Stó:lō: High water time & mosquito time — June 18
On Thursday, June 18 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Chat-S (Storytelling) sessions are led by Leanne A. Joe, UFV’s Indigenous Curriculum Developer, and are scheduled via Zoom with a topic to guide our discussion. Email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register. Thu, June … Read more
Territory acknowledgement workshop — June 22
Join Leanne A. Joe on Monday, June 22, from noon to 1 pm in the UFV Chilliwack Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden for a territory acknowledgment workshop. During this session, we will learn about Stó:lō’s relationship with Téméxw. We will connect with the land and create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. This workshop will be … Read more
Halq’eméylem language learning and sharing — June 2
Leanne A. Joe is offering a beginner language session for greetings and territorial place names on Tuesday, June 2 from noon to 12:50 pm on the Abbotsford campus (Building G, room G124). Do you want to learn how to introduce yourself in Halq’eméylem, practice pronouncing the names of the local First Nations, and learn some … Read more
What’s in a Place Name? A Gathering of Languages, Lands, and Learnings
Join us on on Thurs, June 4 from 11 am-2 pm at The’i:tsliya Health and Community Centre on Skowkale First Nation for the launch of a Stó꞉lō-led, university-supported initiative supporting the revitalization of Halq’eméylem. Prior to settler contact in what is now known as Canada, Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions were deeply rooted and widely … Read more
Celebrate Learning at UFV — May 21
Join us for an engaging virtual session focused on setting kind and reasonable expectations for ourselves and our students. Celebrate Learning: Teaching with Boundaries explores how thoughtful boundaries can support effective, sustainable teaching practices. This event features faculty members sharing innovative teaching approaches through a series of short, 10-minute presentations. Each talk will highlight practical … Read more