Wifi update: Eduroam now available at UFV

Eduroam is now available at UFV, and will eventually phase out existing UFV wifi networks. Log in once and have Wifi access recognized automatically by your device. Eduroam is a collaborative network that permits current students, faculty, and staff access to wireless services on UFV campuses, as well as at participating institutions. The same log-on … Read more

Obituary: Catherine Marcellus has passed away

UFV honorary degree recipient (in 2010) and longtime UFV supporter Catherine Marcellus of Mission has passed away at the age of 91. Catherine was a lifelong learner and supporter of education in the Fraser Valley, and instrumental in the campaign to build the Heritage Park Centre, which houses UFV’s Mission campus along with a secondary … Read more

Senior administration changes

Dear members of our UFV community: I am writing to inform you of some changes in senior administration at UFV.  I have been reviewing the roles and responsibilities of the members of our leadership team as part of our internal review of the way we allocate our limited resources.  The challenge we all share is … Read more

Shelter-in-place emergency exercise at UFV — May 28

UFV is conducting an emergency exercise at 10 am on Wed, May 28. The drill will involve everyone in Building G: all students, staff, faculty, and visitors will be directed to shelter in place. Wed, May 28 10 am Abbotsford campus, Building G only Instructions on how to shelter in place will be provided to … Read more

Coming soon — BFA Grad Show 2014!

Every year people from University of the Fraser Valley and its surrounding community come together to support one of the most exciting and culturally enriching events in the Visual Arts department: the BFA Grad Show. This year the exhibit will feature the largest graduating class to date. Everyone is invited to the opening reception on … Read more

UFV in photos

Photographers from Marketing and Communication and University Advancement have been busy capturing several events and programs on our campuses recently. Here are links to a few of the images. UFV 40th anniversary celebrations in Mission and Hope President Mark Evered visited the Mission campus and Hope centre yesterday to celebrate UFV’s 40th anniversary Bif Naked … Read more

Participate in research and earn a $5 Tim Hortons gift card

You are invited to participate in a research project in the School of Business about your experiences working in customer service. Who is invited to participate? Anyone who is currently working in a part-time or full-time customer service job in any organization. What is required? You will participate in a 30- to 60-minute interview at … Read more

Happy anniversary to UFV — Founding Day marked April 4 (and 2)

UFV is turning 40, and our anniversary is approaching soon! Fraser Valley College was proclaimed into existence by provincial education minister Eileen Dailly on April 4, 1974. From a college without walls to a university college, to a modern multi-campus university, we have grown with the Fraser Valley for four decades. As we recognize our … Read more

Participate in academic research and earn a $5 Tim Hortons gift card

Please pass on this information to students or anyone who might be interested in participating. You are invited to participate in a research project in the School of Business about your experiences working in customer service. Who is invited to participate? Anyone who is currently working in a part-time or full-time customer service job in … Read more

Applying to graduate this semester? Book your photo session now!

Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on campus in March for your graduate portrait session ($15 sitting fee). March 1 – 14 Abbotsford Campus – Gravel Parking Lot 10b (url for hyperlink to map: http://connect.ufv.ca/document.doc?id=460 March 16 – 23 Chilliwack CEP Campus – Parking Lot 8 (url … Read more

2014 grads can book photo sessions now!

Please let your graduating students know professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack CEP campuses in March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). March 1–14 Artona Mobile Studio – Gravel parking lot 10b March 16–23 Artona Mobile Studio – Parking lot 8 … Read more

Summer 2014 texbook adoptions due Feb 15

Please note that textbook adoptions are due Sat. Feb 15, for the 2014 summer semester. Visit the online adoption site below to submit your orders. If you forgot your username and password or have not been supplied one, please email joanne.hutter@ufv.ca. The summer semester timetable is not complete yet but the ‘tentative’ summer 2014 courses … Read more

They’re Not Scary documentary at CEP — Feb 20

The documentary ‘They’re not Scary: An Intergenerational Dance Project’ will be screened at the CEP campus on Thurs, Feb. 20 at 6 pm in the black box theatre (A2106). The film looks at a research project conducted by faculty members Dr. Michael Gaetz of Kinesiology and Shelley Canning of Nursing where a group of Mission … Read more

New folks/moves and changes

Welcome to the following new employees and/or congratulations to those who have changed jobs. Monika Vondras ­­— Assistant to the Offices of Campus Planning and Legal Services moved from Administrative Assistant, Finance Jeremy Abbott — Program Technician, Faculty of Trades & Technology Maureen Wideman — Director, Teaching & Learning

Faculty of Science blog launched

Check out the new Faculty of Science blog at: http://blogs.ufv.ca/science Here’s a sample of what you can find on the blog: Chemistry Drop-In Sessions – Winter 2014 NEW THIS SEMESTER! CHEMISTRY DROP-IN SESSIONS First-Year (110, 113, 114) Organic (213, 214) Chemistry Classes Tuesday to Thursday in A252 and A254 Starts 2nd week of Winter 2014 … Read more