Be Well, Be Safe — Oct 18

The Abbotsford School District, Abbotsford Police Department and the BC RCMP invite parents and interested members of the community to attend the ‘Be Well, Be Safe’ event at the Abbotsford Arts Centre on Wednesday, Oct 18 at 7 pm. Cathy Peters, an anti human-trafficking educator, speaker, and advocate will address strategies to protect youth from … Read more

Limiting the spread of communicable disease on campus

As daylight hours grow shorter and respiratory season begins, UFV Safety and Security would like to remind our community about communicable disease prevention, as informed by the BC Centre for Disease Control’s updated public health guidance for post-secondary institutions. Health Awareness: People should stay home if they are sick. When taking this action, students should … Read more

Chilliwack Library’s Science Café — Oct 11

  Join us at UFV Chilliwack library’s second Science Café on Drought in the Fraser Valley, Wednesday, Oct 11, 10–11:30 am. We’re supposed to be living in a rain forest, but lately it feels more like a semi-arid desert. Where’s all the water? Our Science Café will feature Dr. Eric Gerbrandt, UFV’s 2023 distinguished alumni … Read more

Fraser Valley Writers Festival — Nov 4

The University of the Fraser Valley looks forward to welcoming 10 acclaimed authors from across the province for a one-day celebration of British Columbia’s literary brilliance. Headlining the Nov 4 event will be two Governor General’s Award winning authors: Lorna Crozier, poet and Officer of the Order of Canada, and Darrel J. McLeod, Cree novelist, … Read more

FECHD Coffee Social — Oct 19

The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development Dean’s Office is once again hosting a series of Coffee Socials for our Faculty. FECHD faculty, staff, and sessionals are invited to relax and chat with colleagues over their favourite beverage. Thurs, Oct 19 2-3:30 pm Chilliwack A2428 For more information, contact Angie Reid at angie.reid@ufv.ca 02/09/2024

Senate public meeting — Oct 20

The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Oct 20, 2023, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for agenda item submission is Tuesday, Oct 10 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Mrlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/20/2023

Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters: Weaving Social-Emotional Learning Through Books and Drama — Oct 6

The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development is pleased to announce a special presentation from Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters, an award-winning children’s author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Join us for an engaging workshop tailored to adults who work with preschool and primary-aged children. During this workshop, Dr. Winters shares insights from her extensive literacy/arts … Read more

2023 Retirement Dinner — Nov 21

We invite you to attend the 2023 retirement dinner to celebrate the careers of 19 employees as they retire from UFV. Carol Ambridge, Supriya Bhargavan, Cathy Brooks, Pamela Causton, Ron Dart, Eric Davis, Greg Davis, Susan Duncan, Robert Harding, Wayne Henry, Gilmour Jope, Randy Kelley, Lucy Lee, JoAnne Nelmes, Jacqueline Nolte, Adele Phillips, Terry Staff, … Read more

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Sept 30

Ey swáyel, As I reflect on last week’s announcement from the Xyólhmet ye Syéwiqwélh (Taking Care of Our Children) team regarding the atrocities committed at St. Mary’s Residential School, Coqualeetza Industrial Institute, All Hallows School, and Coqualeetza Indian Hospital, I am filled with sadness and anger as I continue to learn of the experiences of … Read more

Threats and Challenges in Global Politics — Oct 12

Join UFV political science faculty at this interactive event. Engage in critical and insightful analyses of a wide range of global developments including foreign interference in Canada, coup d’états in African states, humanitarian emergencies in Libya and Morrocco, rising food and energy prices, environmental crises, the Russia-Ukraine war, AI and democracy, press freedom and feminism … Read more

Weaving Social-Emotional Learning Through Books and Drama — Oct 6

The Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development is pleased to announce a special presentation from Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters, an award-winning children’s author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Join us for an engaging workshop tailored to adults who work with preschool and primary-aged children. During this workshop, Dr. Winters shares insights from her extensive literacy/arts … Read more