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The Student Life department is now the Student Experience office. Visit our office, or just hang out in the lounge Room 1111 in the Student Union Building, Abbotsford campus. We support students in making the most of their university experience and encourage students to connect with what’s happening on campus. The following are some ways … Read more
SUS and UFV International will host an outdoor movie night featuring Top Gun: Maverick. Snacks and pop will be provided, but make sure to secure your ticket! Fri, Sept 8 7-10:30 pm Abbotsford campus green https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/backyard-flix-tickets-694924356457 For more information, contact Gabriella Wertheimer Cinque at vpstudents@ufvsus.ca 09/08/2023
Please join us in lending support and building solidarity for anti-casteism at UFV by attending an event in collaboration with the UFV Library on September 19 in the UFV Library Rotunda at 11am. On this day, we will install a painting of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (the architect of the Indian constitution and a visionary … Read more
Please note that UFV buildings may have limited access or be closed during long weekends and holidays. If you require access to a specific area during these times, please submit a Room/Building Access request at least seven days prior to when the access is needed. Please be aware that this service is only monitored during … Read more
UFV’s Safety & Security department is hosting its first annual Safety & Security Week from September 11-14. This week is designed to give students and employees the opportunity to: Connect with team members Learn about the services that are offered by Safety & Security Learn about tools and information that will help to keep you … Read more
What do I need to know? Significant power and IT outages are scheduled for this Saturday, August 19. Where and when? Power outage: Electricity will be shut down to Abbotsford Buildings G and H (Lá:lem te Baker) between 8 am and 12 noon Sat, Aug 19. IT outage: IT services will be suspended on all … Read more
Let’s send off the summer together with good music, food, and drinks at the second UFV Tea Dance & Queeraoke party. Practice your favourite karaoke song and join us on Thursday, August 31st for one final celebration of the summer. This public event is open to all who are aged 19 and older and will … Read more
Expressions of interest continue to be sought from non-senator faculty, staff and students to serve on Senate’s standing committees, for the available positions listed on the Standing Committee Vacancies web page. Positions are available on the Academic Planning and Prioriities, Awards and Honours, Faculty Standards, Indigenization, and Research Committees. Terms of office are two years, … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is looking for the perfect candidate to nominate as its next Alumni Representative on UFV’s Senate, to serve a 1-year term. The deadline is August 31. To learn more about the nomination process and the responsibilities of the Alumni Representative, please visit our webpage: alumni.ufv.ca/news/alumni-rep-on-ufv-senate-call-for-nominations/ The nomination package includes all the … Read more
Fire drills will be conducted on the Abbotsford campus on Tuesday, September 26 and on the Chilliwack campus on Wednesday, September 27. When the alarm rings, please evacuate the building using the closest exit. Security and Floor Wardens will assist with evacuation. Please move away from the building and proceed to the nearest Emergency Assembly … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is looking for the perfect candidate to nominate as its next alumni representative on UFV’s Senate, to serve a one-year term. To learn more about the nomination process and the responsibilities of the Alumni Representative, please visit our webpage: https://alumni.ufv.ca/news/alumni-rep-on-ufv-senate-call-for-nominations/ The nomination package includes all the necessary information about the position, … Read more
Come on out for garden care and mint tea! Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle, as well as gloves and garden tools if you have them. We have extras if you don’t. Wed, Aug 2 10 am-12 pm Shakespeare Reconciliatio Garden between Kinesiology and the Gathering Place (A building, east side) … Read more
Come out and watch your UFV Cascades men’s basketball team as they take on NCAA Division 1 competition in Abbotsford. The Boise State Broncos visit the UFV Athletic Centre for an early preseason test with tip-off scheduled for 7 pm on Tues, August 1. It’s sure to be a game that basketball fans at UFV … Read more
Culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) is an approach that challenges deficit perspectives and draws on students’ strengths to foster success. Join a community of staff and faculty interested in exploring CRP-informed topics, theories, and activities related to this approach. Facilitated by Teaching and Learning Specialist, Victoria Surtees, the community is a space to share practices and … Read more
The UFV room bookings portal website is now available to use off campus and on mobile devices. The site also moved to single sign-on with your UFV email: providing a more secure, convenient, and cohesive login experience. For more information, see the ITS blog post below: https://blogs.ufv.ca/itservices/2023/07/room-bookings-portal-public-access-and-log-on-change-as-of-july-20-2023/ 08/02/2023