Artona on the UFV campuses – Mar 4-14 and Mar 17-18

Artona will be on the UFV Abbotsford campus offering portrait sessions between March 4-14, and the Chilliwack campus Mar 17-18. Casual photos and grad photos are available with an appointment. There is no cost to book an appointment, but there is a debit/credit card required to secure the time. Students are not charged until the … Read more

2025/26 Budget Town Hall — Mar 6

Please join us for a virtual UFV Town Hall on Thursday, Mar 6 from 11 am to noon to learn about UFV’s 2025/26 consolidated budget recommendation and investment priorities. A Q&A period will follow the presentation, where panelists will be available to answer your budget questions. Click here to register and submit a question, and … Read more

Academic Success Centre workshop: Integrating sources in your writing — Feb 5

A critical skill for academic writing is incorporating content from research articles into your own essay. At an online workshop on Wednesday, Feb 5 from 11 to 11:45 am, learn techniques for effectively integrating sources and avoiding unintentional plagiarism. For more information, visit https://www.ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/. Wed, Feb 5, 2025 11 – 11:45 am Online via Zoom … Read more

Academic Success Centre workshop: Study Smarts — Feb 4

Have you ever wondered if there might be a better way to study? Join this online workshop on Tuesday, Feb 4 from noon to 12:45 pm to learn how to maximize your study time by using strategies backed by the science of learning. For more info, visit https://www.ufv.ca/academic-success-centre/workshops/. Tue, Feb 4, 2025 12 – 12:45 … Read more

Sad news — Vicki Grieve has passed away

Vicki Grieve, a longtime faculty member in the Upgrading department at UFV until her retirement in 2018, passed away on January 23, 2025. In addition to her teaching duties, Vicki served one term as president of the UFV Faculty and Staff Association, from 2013 to 2015. She also served as chief negotiator from 2012 to … Read more

The M-Factor (menopause documentary) screening at UFV Chilliwack — Feb 11

The M Factor menopause documentary screening is a must-see event happening Tuesday, Feb 11 on the UFV Chilliwack campus. Doors open at 6:15 pm, and the screening starts at 6:30 pm. This documentary sheds light on the often overlooked topic of menopause. Learn about the challenges and triumphs women face during this stage of life. … Read more

Pruning workshop — Feb 8

Get ready for spring! Learn about essential pruning techniques and skills that are applicable to a wide variety of plant material at the upcoming pruning workshop with instructor Jennifer Ryan. This takes place on Saturday, Feb 8 from 10 am to 4 pm on the Abbotsford campus. Ryan will show you how to work with … Read more

Provost Lunch and Learn Series: The Schedule of Classes, 2025 and Beyond — Feb 6

You’re invited to the next Provost Lunch and Learn, taking place online via Teams on Thursday, Feb 6, from noon to 1 pm. The topic is ‘The Schedule of Classes: 2025 and Beyond.’ For login details, please email provost@ufv.ca. This gathering is presented by David Johnston, University Registrar and AVP enrolment Management, and Shannon Wilson, … Read more

ConnectED 2025: Call for Proposals

UFV Teaching & Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2025 on Wednesday, May 7, from 8:30 am to 4 pm on the Abbotsford campus. ConnectEd is a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education, one conversation, idea, and action at a time. The theme for this … Read more

Chat-S: Fresh starts and new growth — Feb 26

Let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Upcoming Chat-S sessions led by Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) take place online via Zoom, typically on the last Wednesday of the month, with a topic to guide our discussion. Our topic for Feb 26 (noon to 1 pm) is ‘Fresh … Read more

Craft & Commiserate — Feb 11

Join Victoria Surtees on Tuesday, Feb 11, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus (room G124) for crafts, snacks, and conversation. This is a chance to connect with colleagues, debrief the year, and decompress. Bring a crafting project and/or your lunch, use our supplies, or just drop in for the conversation. Your … Read more