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

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

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

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

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