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As project manager for UFV, Jorge Candia keeps a low profile while planning and working behind the scenes on construction projects for the university. But lately, the limelight has crept his way. Jorge’s grandson, Jacob Tremblay, is a big-screen sensation and on Sunday, February 28, the nine year old took centre stage as a presenter … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Mon, Mar 7, 7:30 pm – Joan Jett Concert Sat, Mar 26, 7 pm – Legends of Nashville Concert Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in … Read more
We are seeking nominations for Student Speakers for our June 2 and 3 Convocation ceremonies. Selection as a student speaker is considered an honour for a graduate. Those selected receive an honorary certificate acknowledging they were a student speaker at Convocation, and will be profiled in Convocation publicity. We also make space available for their … Read more
UFV is a-buzz with activity. Just before reading break, the UFV Library and Indigenous Affairs office hosted an Aboriginal storytelling day at the Chilliwack campus. See photos here.The School of Business hosted a popular finance networking breakfast recently. See photos here. UFV students from Africa ran a Celebrating African Culture event in honour of Black … Read more
The Festival of Learning (http://festival.bccampus.ca) is a celebration of teaching and learning in post-secondary education. It is an unprecedented collaboration of existing groups and annual events hosted together during an exciting four-day festival experience. Educators, leaders and professional staff involved in teaching and learning in BC higher education will find a variety of opportunities to … Read more
If you have a Blackboard course, you may have noticed a new module in your course list – Digital Learning. This online learning module is designed to address the benefits and challenges of hybrid and online learning and provide strategies and best practices for digital learning. Created by Carleton University, this online module was made … Read more
The Board of Governors has started the process for selection of the next President & Vice Chancellor of UFV to succeed Dr. Mark Evered upon his planned retirement, June 30, 2017. As set out in the University Act, the Board will lead the search for a new President & Vice Chancellor with procedures approved by … Read more
As a security best practice, we are reminding everyone to exercise the utmost of caution, particularly when it comes to unsolicited messages and attachments. If you are in receipt of one of these messages, please delete them immediately. Malware authors are increasingly using specially crafted PDF and Word attachments to infect computers with ransomware. This … Read more
4th Biannual pARTicipate Poster Competition Call for Entries Theme: Homelessness Submission deadline: noon, Mon, Mar 21. Eligibility: Open to all current students at UFV Organizers: The UFV Visual Arts, and Graphic + Digital Design departments Background: The pARTicipate Poster Competition has been running biannually since 2009 with its aim to foster visual/design and promote social … Read more
February 19, 2016 Colleagues, I am writing to describe some temporary and permanent changes to take place in the office of the University Secretary & Registrar. As many of you know, our colleague Al Wiseman has been ill and it appears that he may be off work for a while longer. Our thoughts are with … Read more
UFV Rowing is back at and invites all Faculty, Staff, significant others, and friends to take up this fun challenge! Join us in this tradition of excellence by participating in the community rowing challenge. All levels of experience welcome. Row with your colleagues twice a week through April and May. This is a great team-building opportunity. Learn and … Read more
UFV is working with several community stakeholders regarding the sale of a portion of its Chilliwack North property. UFV has been marketing its Chilliwack North campus over the past number of years with an active program to find a buyer for the 27-acre property. The sale of this property is a key funding source for … Read more
Please join us to celebrate the life of our long-time colleague and friend, Tim Segger, on Mon, Feb 15 at 3 pm in the Student Union Building Great Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Light refreshments will be served while we share stories and reminisce about Tim and the many lives he touched at UFV. You … Read more
Two properties on the UFV website have undergone a facelift recently: Future Students and UFV International now feature a mobile-responsive design that will adapt to fit smaller phone and tablet screens. These sites join the Academic Calendar, Events Calendar, Alumni and Giving portals that have been updated for mobile viewing. The number of visitors who view … Read more
What you might not know about Joanna Sheppard of the Kinesiology department: She dresses as Harry Potter and teaches her students about Quidditch as part of KPE/KIN 221. She was recently appointed to a provincial Physical Literacy Advisory Group She has taken more than 140 students to Antigua to teach life skills to elementary students … Read more