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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
Take a moment for yourself, unwind, and create a beaded bracelet for free. Want to make it a fun group activity? Bring your friends to the UFV Abbotsford Student Wellness and Experience Lounge (S1111) on Wednesday, Oct 11 from noon to 4 pm, and design matching bracelets together. Choose a chit, reflect on your emotions, … Read more
Sara Kishawi will speak about her experience as a student community organizer and how she mobilizes change on her campus and beyond–particularly related to the genocide in Gaza. This gathering takes place on Monday, Oct 6 from 4 to 5:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus (room B101), and all are welcome. Mon, Oct 6, 2025 … Read more
Get a full introduction to basic hand and power tools at a hobby woodworking session on Saturday, Oct 25. Running from 9 am to 2:30 pm at the UFV Chilliwack Trades & Technology Centre, this opportunity is perfect for those who are new to woodworking or hobbyists who would like to get back into working … Read more
Dr. Sherry Mumford, the first person to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award (in 2003) and one of UFV’s Remarkable 50 Alumni (in 2024), passed away on September 5. Sherry was a mature student and mother when she enrolled at UFV in the 1990s. After completing a BA in Criminology, she kept on going, earning another … Read more
Whisk, Gratitude & Pie A Thanksgiving Baking Celebration Celebrate the cozy season of thanks with a hands-on baking class that fills your kitchen with the scents of cinnamon, pumpkin, and love. Instructor: Shoshawna Blair, Red Seal Baker Chilliwack – Trades and Technology Centre Sat. Oct 11 9:30 am–3 pm | 1 session Cost: $150 | … Read more
Your UFV Cascades Women’s soccer team is at home Fri, Sept 26, to take on the UBC Okanagan Heat at Rotary Stadium! UFV students get in free to all UFV Cascades home games. Come out and support your Cascades and Rally for the Valley! https://gocascades.ca/calendar For more information, contact Jordie Arthur at jordie.arthur@ufv.ca 09/26/2025
The 2025 UFV Community Report is now live at ufv.ca/community Explore the stories that shape us — stories of resilience, transformation, and innovation, where communities come together through partnership, collaboration, and co-creation. 10/31/2025
This Fall, young adults affected by cancer are invited to participate in Yoga for Young Adults (YAY) — an evidence-based yoga program developed in partnership with Dr. Amanda Wurz of UFV Kinesiology and the team at InspireHealth. The program is open to young adults affected by cancer who want to participate in a supportive, community-based … Read more