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Many at UFV will be saddened to hear of the passing of George Peary, a longtime Abbotsford politician and educator who died on September 29. George received an honorary degree from UFV in 2016 in recognition of his leadership, advocacy, and community involvement. He had many connections to UFV. As a secondary school administrator, Peary … Read more
Purchase your tickets now to attend the 2025 Employee Retirement Dinner on Tuesday, November 25. They can be purchased in Human Resources for $25 each. Come out to join 17 of your colleagues and friends to celebrate, congratulate them on their service to UFV and wish them well as they head into retirement. Retirees being … Read more
Please join us for a UFV Town Hall to learn about UFV’s 2025/26 budget update. A Q&A period will follow the presentation, where panelists will be available to answer your questions. Presenter: Dr. James Mandigo, President and Vice Chancellor Facilitator: Al Wiseman, University Secretariat Panelists: Jackie Hogan, VP Administration; Nicole Adams, CFO; Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass, Provost … Read more
The UFV Ecochallenge is back! Our fifth annual Ecochallenge will run from Oct 1-31, and is open to all UFV employees and students. The goal of this challenge is to inspire and amplify our collective efforts towards a more sustainable future by engaging in sustainable and positive actions within the UFV community. As if that … Read more
Your UFV Cascades men’s soccer squad is at home for two games this weekend. The men host the UVic Vikes on Friday, Oct 3 at 7 pm, and welcome the UBC Thunderbirds on Sunday, Oct 5 at 1 pm. Both matches are at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford, and UFV students get in free to all … Read more
On Thursday, Oct 9 from 9:30 to 11 am on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room B101), students will have a unique opportunity to hear from leading voices in human rights and peacebuilding. No registration is required. This panel discussion features: Alex Neve – 2025 Massey Lecturer and former Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada. Adam … Read more
The welcoming reception for Where is Home? – A Group Exhibition takes place Wednesday, Oct 15 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the UFV Abbotsford S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery (room B136). All are welcome to attend, and admission is free. On display from Oct 10 through Nov 7, Where is Home? brings together emerging artists … Read more
Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Tuesday, Sept 30 in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, Sept 25. Please note that access will only be granted with … Read more
On the heels of UFV being named an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, UFV Student Change Makers (UFVSCM) are thrilled to invite students, faculty, and staff to the first ever Changemaking Week. From October 6–9, a series of free events will align with our four guiding principles of changemaking at UFV: inclusive empowerment, decolonization and Indigenization, … Read more
Start your morning the best way possible — with a warm stack of pancakes, good company, and plenty of campus spirit. Pancakes with the President takes place Tuesday, Oct 7 from 11 am to 1 pm outside room B101 on the Abbotsford campus. Come prepared with questions or suggestions that excite you about the future … Read more
The Changemaker Café is a space for us to connect, celebrate, encourage, share ideas and approaches, and learn from one another. It is also a place for critical dialogue and challenging questions. On Monday, Oct 6 from 11:30 am to 12:50 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room B140), please join Dr. Anna Griffith (Changemaker, … Read more
Join UFV Student Change Makers Club (UFVSCM) and UFV’s Student Experience Office at this event facilitated by UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC). It takes place from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus, in room A225. Journey through key moments in Stó:lō history, including life before first contact, colonialism in the Fraser … Read more
UFV is excited to announce the launch of Project Explorance Blue, a new platform for student feedback on teaching surveys that will replace Blackboard and integrate seamlessly with Brightspace, our new learning management system. Key benefits include: • A centralized, user-friendly evaluation platform • Robust analytics to support evidence-based decision-making • Integration with Brightspace and … Read more
Our brand-new on-campus housing option is opening soon, and applications are still being accepted for January move-in. All units feature private bedrooms, plus access to lounges, study spaces, social kitchens, and our vibrant campus living programming. Students can choose from: * Single rooms with private study space * Studios with private bathroom and kitchenette … Read more
Three upcoming connection groups offer the opportunity to speak with wellness peers and fellow students on different topics, and maybe even make new connections while you’re at it. Tea, coffee and good chats available. You can stay the entire time, or drop-in when it works for you. RSVP is not required, but it helps us … Read more