Student Senate by-election results
Congratulations to Jassu Singh Parmar who was elected to the student vacancy on Senate until July 31, 2024 For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/18/2023
World Children’s Day Celebration — Nov 20
The UFV Centre for Philosophy for Children (CP4C) in cooperation with the Centre for Justice, Equity, and Sustainable Action (JESA) will be hosting a celebration of World Children’s Day on Mon, Nov 20, 2023. The one-day event at UFV Abbotsford will include an interdisciplinary panel discussion with a focus on children’s rights in both local … Read more
Provost Lunch and Learn: New UFV ILOs — Nov 30
Did you know UFV has new Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)? Join us on MS Teams for the big reveal Nov 30 at the Provost’s Lunch and Learn session. You will discover how they were developed and what the next steps are in implementing the updated ILOs. Presented by Awneet Sivia, associate vice president, teaching and … Read more
UFV Theatre Presents Climate Change Theatre Action — Nov 21 to Dec 2
Climate Change Theatre Action (CCTA) is a worldwide production of short plays about climate change, presented biennially to coincide with the United Nations’ Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings. In this globally distributed theatre festival, 50 professional playwrights are commissioned to write original works, and people around the world present these five-minute plays to raise … Read more
Metis day gathering — Thurs, Nov 16
Join us in the Student Experience Office lounge to honour and appreciate Metis culture for Louis Riel Day on Thursday, November 16, from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Enjoy tea, light refreshments, and a distinctly Metis music playlist. Resources are available to help us learn more about Metis culture and history. Members of the UFV … Read more
Beyond Reductionism: Trans-Atlantic Perspectives on the Israel-Hamas War 2023
This event is co-hosted by the UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (Prof. Keith Carlson) and Utrecht University’s Conflict Studies and Human Rights Programme (Dr. Mario Fumerton) A balanced, respectful, and impartial dialogue presents a contextualized, evidence-based analysis of the historical, political, and legal dimensions of the current Israel-Hamas conflict. The conversation features diverse scholars from … Read more
Fueling bright futures: Donate on Giving Tuesday — Nov 28
This year, we are inviting you to participate in UFV’s Giving Tuesday campaign in support of the UFV-Student Union Society Food Bank. In the spirit of generosity and giving, Giving Tuesday has become a global movement that empowers people to make a positive impact on their communities. On Nov 28, UFV is joining with faculty, … Read more
DeStress Fest — Nov 20-24
Save the date and tell all students! The Academic Success Centre, Student Support Centre, Campus Rec, the Library and other areas of student support are collaborating to provide a healthy array of resources and services to help students through a traditionally difficult time of the semester. Just when they need a boost into the exam … Read more
Involve Symposium day two — Nov 22
The Involve Symposium is a program that supports and fosters the robust and innovative arts, the non-profit sector, and local sports organizations by providing relevant information and training to help build on the foundation of service that benefits the quality of life for all residents of Abbotsford. Join us on Wednesday, Nov 22 from 9 … Read more
Involve Symposium day one — Nov 21
The Involve Symposium is a program that supports and fosters the robust and innovative arts, the non-profit sector, and local sports organizations by providing relevant information and training to help build on the foundation of service that benefits the quality of life for all residents of Abbotsford. Join us on Tuesday, Nov 21 from 6-9 … Read more
UFV-FSA Holiday Dinner and Dance — Dec 2
It’s holiday fun for everyone at the 2023 UFV-FSA Holiday Dinner and Dance. Embrace the enchantment as you step into character for a winter masquerade in our very own Evered Hall. Enjoy cocktails and mocktails, a holiday buffet dinner, and the company of UFV friends old and new. Whether you prefer to sit and sip … Read more
UFV Holiday Market
Join us Nov 23 from noon to 6 pm to kickstart your holiday shopping while supporting local businesses and vendors. We recognize that the holidays are a stressful time for many and that big corporations offering same-day shipping are convenient options. However, we hope to provide a more sustainable shopping experience by showcasing local vendors … Read more
CPHR Information Session — Nov 23
Calling all students at the University of the Fraser Valley, UFV alumni, and community members. Are you interested in gaining more information about Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) BC & Yukon, or networking with HR professionals? If so, join us for our upcoming information session on Nov 23. Spots are limited for the event … Read more
Nature Walk with Alan Reid — Nov 11
Ever wanted to learn more about the plants and animals that live alongside us on the beautiful UFV Abbotsford campus? Join us as professor Alan Reid tells us all about it. Don’t forget to register on QPay! Sat, Nov 11, 2023 1-2 pm UFV Abbotsford Indigenous Garden https://clubs.getqpay.com/?s=7098&eventid=21967 For more information, contact Hallie Gilles at … Read more
How to Recruit Yourself — Nov 30
How to Recruit Yourself is an exploration of the Canadian labour market that provides a behind-the-scenes glance at management hiring practices, the impacts of emerging technology, and the hidden job market. We will uncover and explore a proven method to get yourself hired usually reserved for executives and accessed exclusively through highly paid consultants. This … Read more