Giving Tuesday in support of the UFV-SUS Food Bank — Nov 28

Giving Tuesday is  approaching on Nov 28 in support of the UFV-SUS Food Bank. The food bank is a dedicated space where students in need can access a range of items, including non-perishable foods, toiletries, and personal hygiene products. Since the beginning of the academic year, the UFV-SUS Food Bank has seen an estimated 500 … Read more

Consultation on the revision of the Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Policy (No. 236)

The University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Policy (No. 236), previously named Prevention, Education and Response to Sexualized Violence. The information can be found online at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by 4 pm on Friday, Jan 4, 2024. For … Read more

World Children’s Day Celebration — Nov 20

The UFV Centre for Philosophy for Children (CP4C) in cooperation with the Centre for Justice, Equity, and Sustainable Action (JESA) will be hosting a celebration of World Children’s Day on Mon, Nov 20, 2023. The one-day event at UFV Abbotsford will include an interdisciplinary panel discussion with a focus on children’s rights in both local … Read more

UFV Theatre Presents Climate Change Theatre Action — Nov 21 to Dec 2

Climate Change Theatre Action (CCTA) is a worldwide production of short plays about climate change, presented biennially to coincide with the United Nations’ Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings. In this globally distributed theatre festival, 50 professional playwrights are commissioned to write original works, and people around the world present these five-minute plays to raise … Read more

Metis day gathering — Thurs, Nov 16

Join us in the Student Experience Office lounge to honour and appreciate Metis culture for Louis Riel Day on Thursday, November 16, from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Enjoy tea, light refreshments, and a distinctly Metis music playlist. Resources are available to help us learn more about Metis culture and history. Members of the UFV … Read more

Beyond Reductionism: Trans-Atlantic Perspectives on the Israel-Hamas War 2023

This event is co-hosted by the UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (Prof. Keith Carlson) and Utrecht University’s Conflict Studies and Human Rights Programme (Dr. Mario Fumerton) A balanced, respectful, and impartial dialogue presents a contextualized, evidence-based analysis of the historical, political, and legal dimensions of the current Israel-Hamas conflict. The conversation features diverse scholars from … Read more

UFV-FSA Holiday Dinner and Dance — Dec 2

It’s holiday fun for everyone at the 2023 UFV-FSA Holiday Dinner and Dance. Embrace the enchantment as you step into character for a winter masquerade in our very own Evered Hall. Enjoy cocktails and mocktails, a holiday buffet dinner, and the company of UFV friends old and new. Whether you prefer to sit and sip … Read more