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A section of Gillis Avenue on the UFV Abbotsford campus will be closed on Friday, August 9th, from 6 am to 3 pm, as construction work continues on new student housing. The section is in front of Lá:lem te Baker and the UFV Bookstore, and signs will be placed at locations along Gillis Avenue to … Read more
Come on out the our annual Employee Fall BBQ on August 21 on the UFV Chilliwack campus green. Enjoy a fun-filled day of great food, music, games and plain old summer fun as we welcome in the new academic year. The UFV Campus Shuttle is available between campuses and for those that choose to drive, … Read more
What do I need to know? All UFV buildings will be closed Monday, August 5, 2024. Why? In observance of British Columbia Day. What if I need access on Monday? Please submit a Room/Building Access request by end of day Wednesday, July 31 by clicking here. Please note that access will only be granted with … Read more
This in-person workshop on Monday, Aug 26 on the UFV Abbotsford campus (room G124) provides you with hands-on experience and resources that will bring together Indigenous and Western worldviews based on your subject area. We will explore experiential activities to weave cultural safety/humility, Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and Indigenous worldviews into your course(s)/practice. … Read more
Join Lorna Andrews and Leanne Joe in this in-person ‘Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation’ workshop where we will discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom and our education practice. During this two-day workshop in room G124 on the UFV Abbotsford, we will explore strategies for creating a culturally safe learning environment and Indigenizing through … Read more
Beginning Monday, July 22, the UFV Chilliwack IT Service Desk will welcome students and employees at a new location on the main level of building A, beside the security office (A1108). The increased presence of the IT Service Desk location makes receiving technology support faster, easier, and more accessible, enhancing both the student and employee … Read more
July 16, 2024 The UFV Now e-newsletter will run biweekly for summer, resuming weekly schedule on Tues, Aug 13. Schedule: Tues, July 30. Submit items by 12 pm, Fri, July 26. Tues, Aug 13. Submit items by 12 pm, Fri, Aug 9.
The campus shuttle is available to employees wishing to catch a ride from Abbotsford to UFV Chilliwack for the annual Employee Fall BBQ being held on Wednesday, August 21. Please note, while this is a quieter time on campus, priority seating does go to students. If the shuttle is full, staff may need to wait … Read more
UFV’s new expense management system (EMS), Chrome River, is officially live as of July 15. The new system will streamline the processing of expense claims, while ensuring greater transparency and compliance with university policies and procedures. Starting July 15, employees can access Chrome River and begin entering and submitting expense claims, including Development & Training … Read more
Join us on Wednesday, July 24 from 6:30 to 9 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Student Union Building restaurant for an interactive cocktail-making event hosted by two fabulous drag queens who not only serve iconic looks but also create delicious cocktails. Shake, shimmy, and stir. Unleash your inner bartender while SISI and Mina guide you … Read more
At its June 20 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following bylaw and policy revisions: Board Bylaw 110.01 Board of Governor’s Roles and Responsibilities Board Policy 205.01 – Board Policy on Tuition and Other Fees 110.07 Board Composition, Appointment, Election and Succession At the same meeting, the policies listed below were approved. Prevention, Education … Read more
Disability Empowerment month is set out to celebrate the achievements, experiences, and history of individuals with disabilities. Join Student Wellness on Monday, July 22 in the UFV Abbotsford Student Lounge (S1111) from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm for conversation, learning, games, fun, and more! Don’t forget to check out our scavenger hunt for a chance … Read more
As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, the first Annual Accessibility Report is now available on the AccessibleUFV webpage. The report highlights the progress made on the priority areas identified for UFV’s Phase 1: Accessibility Plan from September 2023 … Read more
Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that Gary Williams, a resident Elder with UFV’s Indigenous Student Centre, passed away on June 30, 2024. Shirley Hardman, Associate Vice-President, Xwexwílmexwawt, prepared this statement: “It is with a deep sense of loss that we inform our university community of the passing of long-time resident Elder Gary … Read more
Many will be saddened to hear that Theresa Neel has passed away. Theresa worked for many years in roles supporting Indigenous education at UFV (in its FVC and UCFV days). The following story is based on an interview conducted with Theresa in 2009. Theresa played a key role in the development of strong relationships between … Read more