Book launch for Geographies of the Heart — Sept 27

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The book launch for Geographies of the Heart takes place Friday, September 27 from 4 to 5:30 pm at UFV Abbotsford. The book, co-edited by UFV associate professor Amea Wilbur, offers 18 emotional stories from migrants. A settlement worker recalls being a child soldier in Sudan. The child of undocumented migrants finds love in a … Read more

Research Mixer — Sept 17

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RAC Mixer WHEN: September 17, 2024 TIME: 12 to 2pm LOCATION: K170, Abbotsford campus Faculty members are invited to the Research Mixer for an engaging and interactive afternoon of networking and discovery. This event offers a lively chance to connect with colleagues, explore exciting research projects, and participate in fun games. With prizes up for … Read more

UFV Presidential search process

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The Board of Governors is starting the process to select the next President and Vice-Chancellor of UFV to succeed Dr. Joanne MacLean upon her planned retirement on June 30, 2025. This process follows the Presidential Search Policy (247) approved by the Board and Senate. Currently, the Board is seeking to fill the search committee. For … Read more

One Health UFV + Kenya: Bridging Local and International Perspectives in Agriculture and Health — Oct 24

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Come engage with researchers on the interconnected challenges and opportunities that support a holistic approach to health resilience and sustainability. On Thursday, October 24 at UFV Abbotsford, experts from UFV, the Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK), and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) will be on a panel discussion sharing their insights on One Health. … Read more

Mehfil — South Asian Folk Music event — Sept 19

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Mehfil — South Asian Folk Music & Poetry event The South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) invites you to come and join Mehfil, a South Asian Folk Music event, with poetry, singing, and music. The first event of this kind at UFV! SASI has been recording, translating, and transcribing cultural treasures of South Asian music and … Read more

Labour Day holiday closure — Sept. 2

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Please be advised that all UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labour Day. If you require access to a specific area on this day, kindly submit a room/building access request no later than Thursday, July 29. Please note that access will only be granted with a pre-authorized access request. … Read more

Celebrating Connection and Community: Highlights from the 2024 Annual Employee Fall BBQ

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Welcome to the new academic year, UFV faculty and staff members! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by the Relationship and Fund Development booth (formerly Advancement) at the Employee Fall BBQ on August 21. Despite the clouds, the energy remained bright. This year, we introduced the Donor Dollars Cornhole Toss. In our version … Read more

Fire device testing on UFV campuses August 12-16

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This message sent on behalf of Campus Planning and Facilities Management Please be advised that Johnson Control,  Elite Fire Protection and Kone Elevator will visit UFV’s Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses Aug 12-16 for fire device testing on emergency lights, sound bells and flashing lights, strobes, fire extinguishers, kitchen systems, elevator shafts, and smoke detectors. Fire … Read more

UFV walk-out in support of Afghan women — Aug 15

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On Thursday, August 15th at noon, we will gather to commemorate three years since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. This event takes place on the UFV  Abbotsford campus, in the walkway between the Student Union Building (Building S) and the UFV Athletic Centre (Building E). Afghan women have been banned from attending university since December … Read more