UFV invites community to College of Arts Showcase celebrating student learning and future pathways

UFV is opening its doors to students, families, and community members for the College of Arts Showcase, a two-day event highlighting student learning, creativity, and career pathways across the humanities and social sciences.

Taking place on Tuesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 2 from 9:30 am to 4 pm in Building K on UFV’s Abbotsford campus , the showcase offers a welcoming space for attendees to explore academic programs, connect with faculty, students, and alumni, and experience student work firsthand.

“This showcase is about helping students see what’s possible,” says Dr. Sylvie Murray, Dean of the College of Arts. “It brings together the energy of student learning with real-world pathways, so attendees can explore their interests and imagine where those interests might lead.”

When people hear arts, they often think of the creative arts. And while students in UFV’s School of Creative Arts do wonderful things, this showcase will demonstrate how much broader an arts degree can be.

The College of Arts is home to the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Social Sciences and includes 14 academic departments and schools serving over 3,000 students each year. The showcase features student panels, research presentations, practicum showcases, and career pathway conversations in areas such as psychology, social justice, criminology, integrated studies, English, history, sociology, and anthropology.

Guests have a chance to see how UFV students are advocating for social justice, engaging in meaningful discussions, and addressing topics that matter locally, including community well-being, public safety, cultural understanding, and civic engagement.

Visitors may arrive anytime and stay for any sessions, and light refreshments will be served. Registered guests receive an entry into a draw for a College of Arts swag backpack, with additional draws at individual sessions.

The event features a mix of interactive and informative experiences designed to support both current and prospective students:

March 31: Get inspired. Choose your path

Alumni mentor panel

Interactive, career-focused activities

Academic advising drop-in sessions.

March 31 and April 2: Discover what UFV Humanities and Social Sciences are doing

Student presentations and panel discussions

Practicum presentations and roundtables

Project showcases across disciplines including Psychology, Social Justice, Criminology, Arts and Integrated Studies, English, History, Sociology, and Anthropology.

Free and open to all, the showcase reflects UFV’s commitment to being a student-ready university by creating accessible opportunities for exploration, connection, and discovery.

Whether attendees are considering their next step, supporting a student, or simply curious about the work happening across the College of Arts, the event offers a chance to engage with ideas, people, and possibilities.

Event details:
College of Arts Showcase 2026
Tues and Thurs, March 31 and April 2 (no event April 1)
9:30 am–4 pm
UFV Abbotsford campus, Building K
Free and open to all

More information: https://blogs.ufv.ca/announce/2026/03/02/college-of-arts-showcase-2026-march-31-and-april-2/