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In November 2023, representatives from Fraser Valley school districts and UFV came together for an Education Leadership Summit exploring how we can work together to improve student success. You are invited to attend five Micro Learning Exchange webinars that continue that work, taking place Feb 13 and 27, Mar 12, Apr 9 and 23. The … Read more
As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, UFV’s Accessible British Columbia Act Steering Committee invites you to participate in an anonymous Survey on Accessibility and Disability at UFV. The goal of the survey is to inform the development of an Accessibility education campaign focused … Read more
You are invited to the next Provost Lunch and Learn session from noon to 1 pm on Thursday, Jan 29, which will focus on human rights and equity, diversity, and inclusion at UFV. This is presented by Sundeep Han, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Mike Joko, Advisor, Human Rights. This session is about … Read more
Student Research Day is returning March 28. The event kicks off at 10 am with student microlectures, followed by a research poster competition. Students can sign up to present a microlecture, a research poster, or both, by visiting https://www.ufv.ca/research/students/student-research-day/. The deadline is March 11, and prizes will be up for grabs! Faculty, we need you … Read more
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award Program (USRA) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students in the natural sciences and engineering areas to engage in 16 weeks of research over the 2024 summer semester (May to August). These are competitive national-level awards. Students must be available to work … Read more
Be part of governance at UFV The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for student positions on the Senate and the Board of Governors, for a one-year term running from Aug 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025. The Senate is the senior academic governing body at UFV. Its main roles are to set policies and … Read more
Be part of governance at UFV. The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for faculty and staff positions on Senate and the Board of Governors, for a three-year term running from Aug 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027. Senate is the senior academic governing body at UFV. Its main roles are to set policies and … Read more
We are looking for an amazing group of UFV students with a passion for health and wellness on UFV campuses. We are looking for volunteers that can: – Be available Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Abbotsford Campus and/or – Be available to volunteer at the Chilliwack (Canada Education Park) campus We are currently accepting online … Read more
Students from UFV’s Culinary Arts program have cooked up a delicious capstone project. The public is invited to savour their skills as Professional Cook 1 students host three ‘pop up dinners’ in late January/early February. Held at the Trades and Technology Centre (TTC) on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, the dinners will offer … Read more
UFV Trades and Technology is hosting a “Leap into Trades” day at the UFV Chilliwack Trades and Technology Centre on Thursday, Feb 29. This will be an exciting day filled with hands on career exploration and competition. The Skills Canada BC Regional (secondary) competition starts at 8 am and carries on to 4 pm, featuring … Read more
Join the Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas and UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub for conversations around advancing equity in our community. For this special event on Monday, Jan 22, we’re honoured to welcome global health expert Salome Bukachi for an informative presentation on Community Resilience in Pandemic Prevention followed by a panel … Read more
Apply for a UFV 50 Program Fund Grant! The UFV 50 Program Fund — a cornerstone of UFV’s anniversary plan — encourages grant applications, ranging from $500 to $5,000, to support vibrant and diverse anniversary projects. The fund welcomes applications from university departments, units, and officially recognized student organizations for programs or projects that take … Read more
Registration is now open for tier one 2024 Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program. The Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program offers the opportunity for participants to developed a deeper understanding of what it means to be an ally and how to embrace the goal of being in a constant state of learning … Read more
Join us at this hybrid event on Feb 7 at UFV Abbotsford or online via Zoom, and hear from speakers from humanitarian organizations that are responding to conflicts in war-torn regions of the world. This event aims to raise awareness and foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of conflicts, the dire need for action, … Read more
UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by the Board of Governors to a retired faculty member who has served a minimum of 15 years as a full-time faculty member or … Read more