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It’s that time of year again to consider nominations for UFV honorary doctorates for 2025. The honorary doctorate degree is the highest form of recognition offered by UFV. We have a wonderful legacy of distinguished recipients whose achievements we are honoured to profile and celebrate. These awards are an excellent way to bring publicity to … Read more
This lecture on Oct 23 from 4 – 6 pm (room A225 on the Abbotsford campus) will shed light on Canadian Armed Forces participation in the Combined Maritime Force 150. This is the largest maritime security partnership comprised of 46 nations that operate in Middle Eastern waters. Learn from Lieutenant-Commander Diane Larose about strategic communications … Read more
All employees are invited to the UFV/FSA Halloween Party on October 31 at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses (Room A225/A227 in Abbotsford, room A2209 in Chilliwack). There will be pizza, pop, dessert, and prizes for most creative costumes! No RSVP required this year – just pop on in! NOTE: Protecting and upholding the dignities of … Read more
UFV’s Presidential Search Committee has been formed to select a successor following Dr. Joanne MacLean’s retirement on June 30, 2025. The committee includes members of UFV’s Board of Governors, faculty, students, staff, and senior administrators. The committee will work with Leaders International – a leading Canadian firm with extensive experience recruiting Presidents, including many in B.C. … Read more
In This Together hosts our third Bad Romance Movie Night at UFV Abbotsford on Wednesday, Oct 30. From 5:30 to 8 pm in room S1111, we will be eating popcorn, watching Ghostbusters (1984) and discussing how it does (or does not) represent consent. We will also be playing Bad Romance Bingo and giving out prizes … Read more
Join us at our first pop-up Makerspace on Monday, Oct 21 from 10 to 11 am at the UFV Abbotsford library. Design, create, play, and learn. Sign up to sew, weave, machine embroider, and 3D print. Bring an idea, a project, something to be repaired or mended, or just yourself and we’ll work with you. … Read more
The Portals into Nature group exhibition runs Oct 16 to Nov 8 at UFV’s S’ELIYEMETAXWTEXW Art Gallery, located in Building B, room B136. The show is curated by Megan Ali and Yukun Lin, and the gallery is open noon to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Liz Wurzinger at liz.wurzinger@ufv.ca. Oct 16 … Read more
The Last one Standing PUBG tournament takes place on Thursday, Oct 17 from 2 to 3 pm in the UFV Abbotsford Student Lounge (room S1111). Winners will get UFV Cascades cash gift cards. Bring your own device. https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html For more information, contact Rohit Dhawan at rohit.dhawan@ufv.ca. Thu, Oct 17, 2024 2-3 pm UFV Abbotsford, room … Read more
Join Elections BC for advance voting at the UFV Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses on October 15 and 16 from 8 am to 8 pm. At the Abbotsford campus, go to room S1114 (Evered Hall). At the Chilliwack campus, visit room A1355. For more information on voting in the 2024 Provincial General Election, please visit https://elections.bc.ca/.
UFV’s Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce’s Company of Young Professionals (CYPE) co-host an event taking place Monday, Oct 21, from 4 to 6 pm in Building K on the Abbotsford campus. In recognition of National Mentoring Day (Oct 27), Meet the Mentors is for students and … Read more
On Friday, Nov 1 from noon to 1 pm, UFV employees are invited to Spaces of Belonging: 2SLGBTQ+ Perspectives on University Environments, a hybrid lecture by Dr. Robert Mizzi. Dr. Mizzi is a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba and Canada Research Chair in Queer, Community, and Diversity Education. His … Read more
Join us on Thursday, Oct 24 from 2:30 to 4 pm at the UFV Abbotsford upper library rotunda for a thought-provoking event that explores the connections between human, agriculture and environmental health. This event will bring together experts from both local and international backgrounds to discuss innovative solutions for building sustainable communities. Don’t miss this … Read more
You are invited to the 2024 retirement dinner on Tuesday, Nov 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Clarion Hotel in Abbotsford. If you’d like to celebrate with 28 of your colleagues who retired from UFV in 2024, please stop in to Human Resources to purchase your ticket to the event by Nov 15. … Read more
This message is sent on behalf of UFV’s Office of the Registrar Dear Colleagues, This is your invitation to be a part of UFV’s third-annual Open House – showcasing all that UFV has to offer future students and their supporters. Open House takes place on the Abbotsford campus Saturday, Oct 26 from 10 am – 2 pm at the UFV Athletic Centre and Evered Hall (Buildings … Read more
On Oct 31, share your UFV spirit at the Cascades basketball home opening games versus UBC. Join us before the games for pizza, mocktails, face paint, music, prizes, and more. Make sure you wear UFV gear, green, or a costume. Registration is required. For more information, contact Ava Kauppi at ava.kauppi@ufv.ca. Thu, Oct 31, 2024 … Read more