March for Sustainability Open Mic Night/Queeraoke — Mar 27

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From climate change to social injustice, we invite people to share their thoughts and feelings at this March for Sustainability gathering on Thursday, March 27. This event takes place from 5 to 9 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Student Union Building second floor lounge. We carry the excitement into the evening with Queeraoke. Get on … Read more

March for Sustainability film screening: This Changes Everything — Mar 27

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March for Sustainability brings you a film screening of This Changes Everything on Thursday, Mar 27, from 1 to 3 pm on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room B140). Inspired by Naomi Klein’s international bestseller, this film presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines of the climate crisis, from Montana’s Powder River Basin … Read more

March for Sustainability Agroecology Share Fair — Mar 25

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At this March for Sustainability event on Tuesday, March 25, see hands-on demonstrations and presentations from agroecology students, complete with samples or take-home goodies. The Agroecology Share Fair takes place on the UFV Chilliwack campus at the Agriculture Centre of Excellence from 1:30 to 3 pm. For a full list of March for Sustainability events, … Read more

Under Pressure: Land use in the Fraser Valley — Science Cafe on Apr 2

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Chilliwack City Councillor Jason Lum and UFV’s Dr. Lenore Newman are the featured speakers at the next Science Café, taking place Wednesday, April 2 from 10:30 am to noon in the library on the UFV Chilliwack campus. They’ll be discussing land use in the Fraser Valley as housing, agriculture industry, commercial, and other uses place … Read more

Alumni Shawun Gauba recognized as BC Business 30 under 30

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Shawn Gauba (BBA ’21) has been recognized by BC Business as one of their 30 under 30 this year. In February, Gauba’s company, Kelowna-based Connects Wireless, was set to acquire its 10th location. It’s the largest Bell dealer in B.C., with outposts in Kelowna, Langley, Maple Ridge, Salmon Arm, Williams Lake, Castlegar, Nelson, Squamish and … Read more

UFV Board of Governors & Senate election results

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The election results for the UFV Board of Governors for 2025 are: Board faculty member – Andrea Hughes Board staff member – Larissa Horne Board student members: Angelina Joseph and Daria Tysnda The election results for Senate for 2025 are: Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies faculty member – Joel Feenstra Senate student members: Angelina … Read more

UFV 50 Alumni & Friends Weekend — Apr 4-5

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Join us for the University of the Fraser Valley’s Alumni Weekend on April 4-5, 2025, the culminating celebration of UFV’s 50th anniversary. Friday, April 4 features the 50 Remarkable Alumni Reception, while Saturday, April 5 offers talks, workshops, exhibits, tours, and family activities. The weekend concludes with UFV Night at the Abby Canucks. Wear your … Read more

Panel discussion – The Unhoused in Public Spaces: Policy & Practice — Apr 8

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On Tuesday, April 8, a collaborative panel event hosted by the Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research (CPSCJR) and John Howard Society will discuss ‘The Unhoused in Public Spaces: Policy & Practice.’ This takes place from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus (Building K, room K180). Panelists: Mark Kersten – Assistant … Read more

From Ground Zero – A documentary film screening — Mar 21

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A screening of the documentary film From Ground Zero takes place from 6:30 to 9 pm on Friday, March 21 in Evered Hall (S Building) on the Abbotsford campus. This film project sought to provide internally displaced artists — survivors of Israel’s long assault, which has resulted in apocalyptic humanitarian conditions, destruction, mass killing, starvation, … Read more