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Did you know that UFV has a COIL training program and international partner matching program for faculty? In a COIL partnership, UFV faculty are matched with an international faculty member and they co-design a project to be completed jointly by their students via virtual collaboration. Join Victoria Surtees and Daryl Smith to learn the basics … Read more
Join Victoria Surtees for some crafts, snacks, and good conversation. Open to all faculty and staff. This year, we will commiserate about some of the Pearls of Wisdom from last year. We will draw a few Pearls from a hat and chat about how we see these showing up or not showing up in our … Read more
Gather and engage with others in the UFV community to reflect on what’s needed to navigate higher education in the complexity of society today. Particular attention will be given to application to our own areas of work at UFV. All are welcome. Book: Outgrowing Modernity: Navigating Complexity, Complicity, and Collapse with Accountability and Compassion (Author: … Read more
Relax, learn, and connect in one of the Teaching and Learning Centre’s spaces. Located on the Abbotsford campus, these rooms are managed by the Teaching and Learning Centre (G104). Feel free to drop in and explore new technologies, read a book, or chat with a staff member in Teaching and Learning. ThinkerSpace (G124) Capacity: seats … Read more
Faculty-Led Workshop Series: AI for Teaching, Learning, and Research. Dr. Sameena Karim Jamal, assistant professor in the Adult Education department, is offering a series of workshops on AI in higher education (open to UFV faculty and staff only). Session 2: Oct 24, 2025 Spark Your Imagination: AI for Creative Teaching Session 3: Jan 16, 2026 … Read more
Let a UFV faculty member or lab instructor know they’ve made a difference. Nominate an outstanding instructor in recognition of their excellence in teaching, research, or service. Nominations for any of the three faculty excellence awards may be made by students, alumni, staff, faculty, or university officers. Award recipients will receive a personalized plaque, a … Read more
The Luminescence Dating Laboratory (LDL) at the University of the Fraser Valley has doubled its research capacity with the installation of a second Riso TL/OSL reader, funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Installed in September 2025, the new instrument enhances the lab’s ability to analyze sediment samples and estimate their burial ages — … Read more
Come learn about the tradition of papel picado: colorful cut-paper banners that bring color, joy, and meaning to Día de los Muertos. Create your own design, take a moment to relax, and add your piece to our community banner or bring it home with you! This is a space to connect, create, and celebrate together. … Read more
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