UFV GDD Portfolio and Info Night — August 2023

Graphic designers are visual and critical thinkers, collaborators, and agents of change. They create value for businesses, bring empathy to social issues, and make the complex clear through smart visual solutions. UFV’s Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) programs respond to the fast-paced creative industry with a current and flexible curriculum that provides a foundation in … Read more

Volunteers needed for Team Convocation

Team Convocation needs your help. UFV Convocation ceremonies in 2023 will be celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday June 13, 14, and 15 at the UFV Cascades Athletic Centre on the Abbotsford Campus. Those who participate as members of Team Convocation will have their regular workday reassigned to convocation duties. Food and refreshments are provided. The … Read more

Senate Policy revisions — English Language Requirement and Course Repeat policies

As part of a five-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the revisions to the English Language Requirement (99) policy and the Course Repeat (86) policy , the link is below. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca … Read more

FSA Annual General Meeting — May 24

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is where members vote on the upcoming year’s budget, nominations and elections for executive positions occur, and other important voting items and updates are presented. As in other years, the voting will be held online in the week following the AGM. For the annual elections, both paper and electronic voting … Read more

Co-op information sessions — May 16 and 24

Looking for relevant work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op Info Session to discover how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity for Q&A … Read more

Accessibility Awareness Event — June 1

The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are inviting you to join an online event featuring keynote presenters, workshops, and other relevant sessions to showcase and learn about accessibility. This event is created to promote and raise awareness of the National AccessAbility Week, which takes place May 28–June 3, … Read more

Strategic Initiatives Fund — proposals invited — June 30 deadline

Dear Members of the UFV Community A new round of Strategic Initiatives Funding (SIF) will be made available to support UFV’s Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) plan. Academic areas (e.g., Dept, Schools, Faculties) are invited to submit proposals to support curricular revisions that enhance admission, retention, and/or graduation rates for students. Individual-led projects are not eligible … Read more

Event alert – May 18 at Abbotsford Centre

This is an update regarding an upcoming event hosted by the Abbotsford Centre. What do I need to know? Increased traffic, pedestrian volume, and parking congestion may occur due to Jordan Peterson speaking at the Abbotsford Centre. This event is not affiliated with UFV, but the Centre does utilize parking lots on UFV grounds. As … Read more