Community Engagement Perspectives, by Susan Mide Kiss, Vice-President, UFV Community Engagement Over the past several weeks, I have had the opportunity to participate in a number of conversations across British Columbia, including UFV's Grounded Innovation 3.0 Summit, the RBC Community Partner Event in Vancouver, and the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade's Education for…

Former University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) president Dr. Joanne MacLean has received the Austin-Matthews Award from U SPORTS, recognizing her outstanding leadership and lifelong contributions to Canadian university sport. The award was presented during the 2026 U SPORTS Honours Awards luncheon held June 3 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. MacLean’s career in university athletics and…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is introducing a new revenue-neutral fee structure for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across its campuses. The change is designed to support the long-term operation and maintenance of campus charging infrastructure while continuing to encourage sustainable transportation choices among students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  As the number of users continues to…

The University of the Fraser Valley is supporting sustainable commuting for staff, students, and faculty with the creation of an active transportation hub on the Abbotsford campus.  The hub is located in Building F (the former home of University House), nestled between the library (Building G) and parking lot 10, near the new student housing…

The University of the Fraser Valley marked an exciting milestone on March 17, welcoming students, community members, and government partners to its Abbotsford campus for the official opening of new student housing and a revitalized dining hall. The celebration included a ribbon cutting for Lá:léms Ye EverGreen, a six-storey student housing building that adds nearly…

As Nathan Speedie, UFV’s new director of student housing, looks up at Lá:léms Ye EverGreen, the brand-new six-storey, 398-bed building on UFV’s Abbotsford campus, he’s struck by the notion that he has returned to a university that has grown and changed in many ways since he was a student in 2003. And he’s changed too. …

Imagine a future for UFV that includes liveable communities nestled beside the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses: developments that would enliven the campus environment and help the university by funding institutional priorities. That’s the long-term goal of the UFV Properties Trust, also known as Campus Communities: to develop land on our campuses in order to generate…

In his first year at UFV, student Hayden Koppes just wanted an easier way to meet people. Today, the program he built to solve that problem is bringing an entire building together and gaining recognition across Western Canada.  Baker Battles has surpassed Hayden’s expectations, uniting students in the Lá:lem te Baker residence on the Abbotsford campus. Recently, it earned him individual recognition at the annual LEAD…

Quick actions by two members of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Safety and Security team may have saved the life of a man at the Abbotsford campus last summer. Their efforts earned them recognition from the Canadian Security Lifesaver Association (CSLA).  CSLA created an award to recognize exceptional people working in frontline security…

Through a partnership with BC Hydro, the University of the Fraser Valley has increased electric vehicle (EV) charging options at its Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses.  The Chilliwack campus has added two direct current fast chargers (four charge points) near to Building A, which can add up to 180 kilometers of driving to an average EV…

UFV encourages students, staff, and faculty to participate in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct 16 at 10:16 am.  During ShakeOut, UFV also tests the UFV Alert emergency notification system.  You will only receive a message from UFV Alert on your phone or device if you are already registered with the system. Please ensure your…

Christine Jones would be the first to tell you that she would rather you admire the gardens she tends to rather than focus on her, but it’s her turn to be in the spotlight as an outstanding University of the Fraser Valley employee.   As the woman behind the scenery, Christine has spent 24 years…