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All FSA members are invited to join in celebrating the beginning of the summer season with music and summer fun on the Patio! Mocktails and snacks are free, and drinks with alcohol are $5. RSVP is not required but is appreciated to help us plan for how much food to buy. RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/Hrc5ezDth5 If … Read more
Looking to take the next step in your education or career? Determine your English level with a free Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) screening for newcomers/immigrants to identify language levels for programs, jobs, or immigration. Working toward your Dogwood diploma? Meet with an assessment advisor to learn about the Accuplacer test and book your session for … Read more
Please join us in celebration of Sandra Smith as we wish her farewell. Thurs, June 26 1–3 pm Abby A225 Light refreshments will be included. For more information, contact Erica Jennings at erica.jennings@ufv.ca 06/27/2025
On June 24, the UFV Library’s main Find It search and other EBSCO database interfaces will be updated. UFV Library vendor EBSCO is updating the user interface. EBSCO states “We are redesigning the EBSCOhost experience and user interface to meet ever-evolving user expectations for accessing, searching, choosing and using the library’s resources. We are introducing … Read more
Here are a few helpful reminders to keep your UFV laptop running smoothly and make sure it stays in good shape throughout its lifecycle. Keep it safe: Try not to leave your laptop unattended, especially in vehicles. Most thefts happen when laptops are left in cars, even for a short time. No stickers: While it … Read more
Career coaching drop-in sessions for Summer 2025 (to June 26) Available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure to bring a digital or printed copy of your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the job posting you are interested in (if applicable). Until June 26. UFV Abbotsford campus https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/career-services/ For more information, contact Meghan … Read more
Support people of all identities by wearing a bright outfit in any colour of the rainbow! Join us for a group picture outside the breezeway between Building A and B in Abbotsford and show your love for our 2SLGBTQAI+ community. Wed, June 25 12-12:30 pm Breezeway between buildings A and B on the Abbotsford campus … Read more
Researchers in the School of Kinesiology are seeking perimenopausal women to participate in a study on physical activity guidance. Eligible participants will wear a fitness watch to measure daily heart rate variability and use their own data to guide their physical activity engagement. To be eligible to participate women must be in perimenopause and engage … Read more
Join us for a night of friends, food, drinks, dancing, and musical bingo led by none other than Colin Alda Monsters! Wed, June 25 4:30-7:30pm K Building South Patio This is a 19+ event. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ufv-drag-musical-bingo-tea-dance-tickets-1393094576379?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl For more information, contact Alec Zinman at alec.zinman@ufv.ca 06/25/2025
🍓 Strawberry Picking at Maan Farms! 🍓 Join the UFV Global Engagement Team for a fun day of strawberry picking, learning about local farming, and soaking up the sunshine. Plus, you get to take home your own container of fresh strawberries! 🍓🚜 📅 Friday, June 20 🕥 Meet us at OREG (Building B) at 10:15 … Read more
The Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility assessment takes place June 6, with the team from Kuno Architecture visiting both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. They will be taking photos of workstations and public areas. For more information, contact Ashley Hunter at ashley.hunter@ufv.ca. 06/07/2025
UFV Research office wishes to extend a huge congratulations to all 2025 Undergraduate Research Excellence award recipients and their faculty supervisors. Community Service Research Kinesiology — Megan Filiatrault Indigenous Research School of Education — Bryanna Hill College of Arts Communications — Nichaela Jacob Criminology & Criminal Justice — Amneet Sran Economics — Mayu Ochi English … Read more
UFV’s online employee directory has been refreshed with a new look and enhanced functionality to help you connect with colleagues more easily. Check out the updated directory here: www.ufv.ca/directory. The updated directory makes it easier to find contact information across the university. You can search by name, campus location, or department, making it more intuitive … Read more
The Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) is the second level of training within the Instructional Skills Workshop program. Building on ISW experiences around teaching effectiveness, the FDW offers participants the opportunity to build facilitation skills within the ISW context. Participants deliver mini-lessons and receive peer-feedback but also manage the feedback process. This experiential learning approach provides … Read more
Opening reception of an interdisciplinary exhibition exploring spiritual identity in 21st-century Western culture through the layering of abstract paintings, sculptures, carpentry, and found objects. Drawing on the Apostle Paul’s biblical encounter with an “altar to the unknown god”, the works reflect a contemporary yearning for the sacred in a secular age. Each piece becomes a … Read more