Together Empowered: Intersectionality and the UFV Student Experience

If you are a UFV student enrolled in the fall 2024 semester who would like to share your experiences of belonging at UFV, we invite you to complete our survey, ‘Together Empowered: Intersectionality and the UFV Student Experience.’ It takes approximately 10-12 minutes to complete, and results from this study may inform future resources and … Read more

Latin dance classes in Chilliwack starting Nov 18

Campus Recreation and Active Living invite you to join a beginner Latin dance class with Caroline from Blumorpho Concept. Classes take place Nov 18, 25 and Dec 2 (all Mondays)  from 5:45 to 6:30 pm in room V112 on the Chilliwack campus. With 10-plus years of teaching and two master’s degrees, Caroline blends her French, … Read more

Cascades Giving Day reaches new heights—Thank you for making it possible!

Cascades Giving Day was a great success, with an impact that will take UFV student-athletes to new heights. Thanks to the collective support of our community, a total of $86,927 was raised, with contributions from 219 generous supporters. The funds raised during Cascades Giving Day provide essential resources for the student-athlete journey, including training, scholarships, … Read more

Halloween costume contest winners

Thank you to everyone who attended our UFV-FSA Halloween party and participated in the costume contest by dressing up or voting. The winners of the contest are: • Scariest – Kevin Jeske as Lorcutus of Borg • Most Original – Jessica Levesque as The Empathizer Bunny • Funniest – Amber Johnson as Old Lady Amber … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Nov 20

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual event on Wednesday, Nov 20, featuring research from faculty and students in the College of Arts. This event will spotlight research from students and faculty in the Department of Psychology. Join us for an engaging exploration of contemporary research and thought-provoking cross-disciplinary discussions. For more … Read more

Policy Revisions

At the October 4 meeting of the UFV Board of Governors and the October 25 meeting of Senate, the policies listed below were revised and are now joint Board and Senate policies. These policies are currently under review and when ready, will be sent out to the UFV community for consultation. Instructional Responsibilities (46) Field … Read more

Remembrance Day campus closure — Nov 11

Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, Nov 11, in observance of Remembrance Day. If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, Nov 7. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more

Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess — Nov 29 to Dec 7

UFV Theatre presents Alissa Watson’s stage adaptation of The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. The first production of UFV Theatre’s 2024-25 season, directed by Randi Edmundson, will be performed from Nov 29 – Dec 7. Presented by the UFV School of Creative Arts acting and production classes, The Paper Bag Princess is a fun … Read more

A.I. in the workplace: A conversation with Longhouse Media — Nov 6

Kick off Career Month on Wednesday, Nov 6 at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus with an insider chat featuring experts Keenan Beavis of Longhouse Marketing and Tristan Taylor of the Canadian AI Advancement Institute. From 5 to 7 pm, explore profitable AI integration in the workplace, key recommendations for adapting to AI, and … Read more

Sustainable Action Pathway survey – open until Nov 8

UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input on the development of its Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP). UFV members are invited to fill out the survey, informing the OoS as we align the SAP with UFV’s commitments to sustainability. The survey, available at this link, will take approximately five minutes to complete and will be … Read more

in common Speakers’ Series: What do Baha’I and Anglicans think about Political Engagement? — Nov 21

The latest installment of the in Common Speakers’ Series is Thursday, Nov 21 at UFV Abbotsford with a discussion about what Baha’I and Anglicans think about political engagement. This gathering runs from 12:15 to 1:30 pm in room A305 and features Greg Duly from the Baha’I community, and Rev. Art Turnbull, retired Military Chaplain. The … Read more