Great War Day: Local Experiences and Legacies — Oct 3

On the centenary of the first Canadian military expedition to the battlefields of Europe, UFV’s Great War Day: Local Experiences and Legacies provides an exceptional opportunity to learn about the Fraser Valley’s connections to the First World War through the display of memorabilia, historical artifacts, military or civilian representations, local memories and commemorative projects (whether … Read more

Submit proposal to Symposium on Scholarly Inquiry into Teaching and Learning Practice

Proposals are being accepted for the first provincial Symposium on Scholarly Inquiry into Teaching and Learning Practice to be held on Nov 14 at SFU Vancouver. Deadline for proposals is Sept 21, and we hope that UFV will be well represented! This day includes a variety of keynote speakers (UFV’s Dr. Linda Pardy and UBC’s … Read more

Co-Curricular validation

Co-Curricular Record [CCR] Validaion The Co-Curricular Record [CCR] is the official UFV document which recognizes students’ experiential learning and on-campus contributions outside of the classroom. The record provides an opportunity for our UFV students to enhance their resume and career or academic portfolio by getting involved. Sept 1-15 – Validation period If you have an … Read more

Security & Emergency Management — changes

UFV’s Security & Emergency Management department would like to make the UFV community aware of the following changes: Security & Emergency Management offices have moved effective August 1: Brian Leonard Office: B122b Mike Twolan Office: B122a Laura Kerek Office B122d Chris Humphries/Justin Cole Office B122e Key requests — Abbotsford campus: Effective August 1, key requests … Read more

Stay connected with eduroam wireless

Eduroam is a collaborative network that provides current students, faculty, and staff with easy, secure, and reliable access to wireless services on UFV campuses, as well as at participating institutions across Canada and in nearly 70 countries worldwide. Log in once, connect everywhere. Configure your device once at UFV with your existing credentials and reconnect … Read more

Abby Library Building Entrance 1-Day Closure

Access to the Abbotsford Library Building G main entrance will be closed all-day on Wed July 16th from 8am to 4pm as Facilities Services is coordinating the repair and installation of new sliding doors. Access to the library, research office areas, ETS, Writing & Math centres, as well as Tim Hortons, will be re-directed to … Read more

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