Eryn Braley is thankful to have chosen a career in Indigenous public health that allows her to connect with her Indigenous identity. “I am so appreciative of the Indigenous mentors and peers who have guided me in my career and personal journey. Through teachings, connection, and ceremonies, I am connecting with who I am as…

Keenan Beavis was already going places as an entrepreneur before he hit elementary school. But the Bachelor of Business Administration alumnus (BBA '18) gives credit to his UFV experience for helping him along the way. Five years out of university, Beavis has been named one of BC Business magazine’s 30 Under 30, a list that…

For Danielle Deschamps (Cert ABT ’15), painting with watercolours is an escape into paradise. “I’ll put on some music, maybe have a glass of wine, and paint. It’s a great way to escape from all my worries for a while,” she notes. Although not formally trained as an artist, Danielle has honed her craft under…

Rohan Sagar was shopping for groceries when he learned he won the Governor General’s Bronze Medal at UFV, awarded to the student with the highest grades graduating from a two-year program. He was in Walmart when he got the phone call, shopping bags in both hands while he scrunched his shoulder to precariously keep his…

Ravneet Sohal is excited about her future, but she’s also reveling in her recent past. Her experience in the UFV Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program was so positive that she will carry warm memories and valuable knowledge gained through her career journey. Sohal is off to medical school at the University of BC Okanagan site…

Well known for leading our province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in her position as Provincial Health Officer of BC, Dr. Bonnie Henry has had a long and varied career in public health, serving on the frontlines of several serious disease outbreaks. In recognition of her contribution to public health by leading British Columbia’s response…

When Celina ten-Bohmer decided to pursue her master’s degree at UFV, she wasn’t sure how she would fit in, coming from an independent school teaching background. But she found a welcoming environment where she felt safe opening herself up to new knowledge and experiences and sharing her perspectives. And as she graduated from the Master…

From sleeping in a bed dug from Peruvian sand to educating along the plank sidewalks of Barkerville, Mike Retasket’s long and diverse commitment to learning and sharing complex Indigenous history is unparalleled. For this and more, he will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of the Fraser Valley this June. A…

More than 20 student researchers were honoured May 30 at the annual Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards, held at the Clarion Inn. JJ Janzen (Psychology) and Gurneesh Purba (Kinesiology) addressed the audience on behalf of students. Congratulations to all the recipients.   Award Recipients  Community Service Research   Carter Johannes & Saba Berenjforooshazar  -- School of Land…

A student would have to be really outstanding to be the first-ever winner of the UFV Alumni Association’s Outstanding Student Leader award.  Manjot Benning fits the bill, and then some!  She’s graduating this June with top marks in her Bachelor of Science degree program, with sights set on medical school applications in the future. She’s…

UFV will present honorary degrees to four leaders who have had a significant impact on society and their communities at its Convocation ceremonies in June. They include Dr. Bonnie Henry, who led British Columbia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; Naxaxalhts’i Sonny McHalsie, one of the most distinguished interpreters of the Stó:lō cultural tradition and history;…

Do you know an unsung hero? You know the type: they work hard making our community a better place through their volunteerism, with little or no recognition. And they’re not expecting any. But wouldn’t it be nice to give them some? Consider nominating them for the UFV Betty Urquhart Community Service award. Every year, the…

Congratulations to the following recently retired long-term faculty members, each of whom received professor emeritus status. They were honoured at the service excellence dinner along with employees marking service milestones and the employee excellence award winners. UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the…

Employees who have been around for a decade or more -- including Cameron Roy, who hit the 35-year mark -- were celebrated in person on May 11 at a dinner event at the Clarion Inn. For the first time, sessional instructors were included in the celebration. More than 50 sessional instructors who have taught at…

  As she reflects on 27 years of teaching at the University of the Fraser Valley, Dr. Christine Slavik sees more than just a number: she sees a body of work that aligns with her core values.   Whether it is leading her team through a pandemic with mindfulness, creating safe digital spaces to discuss concerns,…