UFV recognizes Canada’s National Day of Mourning — Apr 28

Canada’s National Day of Mourning takes place on Monday, April 28 and marks remembrance of workers who have been injured or killed in workplace accidents or from occupational disease. University flags will be flown at half-staff this day. Abbotsford City Hall is hosting a ceremony on April 28 at 10:30 am. Accidents and deaths continue … Read more

Call for expressions of interest on Senate standing committees — May 13 deadline

Expressions of interests are currently being accepted from faculty, staff and students to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2025. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please follow this link and hit the Apply button at the bottom of the page. If you know others who would … Read more

Sweet Moments: Mother’s Day baking workshop — May 10

Celebrate the special women in your life with a baking experience to cherish! Join Red Seal baker Shoshawna Blair on Saturday, May 10 from 9:30 am to 3 pm at the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre for a one-day immersive baking workshop at UFV’s state-of-the-art kitchen, equipped with top-tier commercial-grade appliances. Whether you are a … Read more

College of Arts year-end showcase — Apr 25

The College of Arts invites you to our first year-end showcase on Friday, April 25 from 2-4 pm in D Building (third floor) on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Selected students from a variety of programs and courses will present their final projects, community initiatives, and hands-on learning experiences that reflect their passion and dedication. This … Read more

UFV launches new web portal for prospective students

UFV is pleased to announce the launch of a new web portal designed to enhance the application experience for prospective students. This user-friendly platform streamlines the application process, allowing users to easily track their admission status, submit required documents, and accept an Offer of Admission. With improved navigation and personalized features, the portal reflects UFV’s … Read more

Sabbatical workshop — May 13

Are you a UFV faculty member interested in applying for a sabbatical leave in 2026-27? Join us online via Teams on Tuesday, May 13 from 1-2 pm for an overview of the application components, timeline, and how to write a successful application. Ask any questions about the sabbatical process. The presentation will be recorded and … Read more

ConnectED 2025 with keynote speaker Dr. Carrie Nolan — May 7

ConnectEd 2025 takes place Wednesday, May 7 on the UFV Abbotsford campus with the theme of ‘Teach, Learn, Transform — Building Experiential and Innovative Pedagogies of C.A.R.E.’ We chose this theme for the way it situates teaching and learning innovation in the nexus between care, agency, and community. In the context of current geopolitical, social, … Read more

Visiting Scholar Talk with Dr. Jonathan Anuik — May 15

Dr. Jonathan Anuik drops by UFV Abbotsford on Thursday, May 15 for a Visiting Scholar Talk. Anuik is an associate professor of educational policy studies at the University of Alberta. From 1-2:30 pm in Building K, room K190, Anuik will discuss historians recognizing the need to teach about the history and contemporary impacts of residential … Read more

Connected by kindness: A tremendous show of support on UFV Giving Day

On April 11, the University of the Fraser Valley community came together with heart and purpose for UFV Giving Day — a day devoted to student success through generosity, connection, and collective action. This day marked a fitting close to UFV’s 50th anniversary celebrations and highlighted the many threads that connect us across campuses, disciplines, … Read more

UFV Chilliwack Prayer-Space is moving — Apr 16-17

The Prayer-Space at the UFV Chilliwack campus, currently located in Building A, room A3404, is moving down the hall to room A3444. The anticipated date of the move is Wednesday, April 16. The Prayer-Space will be unavailable that day, with planned re-opening on Thursday April 17. For more information, contact Kyle Baillie at kyle.baillie@ufv.ca 05/02/2025

The Devised Theatre Showcase presents Pages of Time — Apr 24 and 25

UFV Theatre presents Pages of Time, a new theatre performance created for the 2025 Devised Theatre Showcase. The Devised Theatre Showcase is the final project presented by UFV Theatre’s fourth year Devised Theatre class. Led by instructor, Parjad Sharifi, it is a chance for students to apply everything they have learned during their time at … Read more