UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub was recently invited to British Columbia’s capital by Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission and BC’s Minister of Agriculture and Food, to recognize their important work in fostering student-centred and community engaged research. Joined by CHASI director Dr. Martha Dow and UFV’s Vice-President of Community Engagement Susan Mide…

The University of the Fraser Valley celebrated its connection to community on September 14 with a special event at Abbotsford’s EcoFarm that welcomed more than 250 friends and partners of the university. Showcasing community-engaged UFV initiatives and partnerships, St’elt’elawtexw: a Celebration of Community also launched UFV’s immersive St’elt’elawtexw: UFV Community Report, highlighting many projects and…

Sometimes it takes one defining moment to change life’s trajectory. For Dr. Judith Soon, it was in Grade 12 when she and four other classmates toured the inner workings of a pharmacy building.  From this experience, Soon knew she wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy and so far, it has been extremely rewarding for…

UFV Giving Day was a resounding success. Held Tuesday, April 4, UFV Giving Day welcomed $69,150 in generous gifts, celebrating the power of collective giving, and enriching the lives of students in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Donors were able to support one or more of their preferred causes: Student Awards; Student Emergency Funds; or…

Amy Mykes (she/her) has been named as the new Director of Community Programming and Experience at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). She joins UFV after several years at the University of Calgary (UCalgary), most recently with their Alumni Engagement Team. Mykes started with UCalgary in January 2016, joining the Government and Community Engagement…

The University of the Fraser Valley welcomed community supporters to its Abbotsford campus on November 10 for the sixth annual Town & Gown, a celebration demonstrating the transformational power of a UFV education.   The event was the first in-person Town & Gown since 2019 and raised $210,690 in support of students. This more than doubled…

November 14, 2022, marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the extraordinary two-day rainstorm that pushed the Nooksack River through its banks and caused flooding across the Fraser Valley. Over 3,300 people were evacuated from their homes during the disaster. Farms, businesses, and infrastructure were heavily damaged or destroyed completely.    In the immediate…

For too many decades, forces of colonization actively worked to deny young Indigenous people access to their own language. And language is critical to culture.  Reconciliation with Stó:lō people is a significant priority for UFV, and a diverse group of donors have played a role in funding the preservation of Halq’eméylem language, and supporting Indigenization…

Near the top of each on-air interview, Victoria Surtees, the host and creator of the new UFV Ekta podcast series, asks each guest the same two-part question: “What is one time you have felt powerful and one time you have felt powerless?”  For the UFV students on the other end of those questions, it has…

Four weeks before Creativity Lab for Climate Resilience events were set to begin at UFV in May, organizers received an email from the UFV Office of Sustainability. Attached was an Excel spreadsheet with a self-reporting checklist listing more than 50 line items with several different categories to abide by — from Event Materials to Waste…

  Susan Mide Kiss has been named Vice-President, Community Engagement at the University of the Fraser Valley. She replaces VP External, Craig Toews, who retired July 31. Mide Kiss brings a wealth of community and post-secondary experience to UFV. Originally from Maple Ridge, she spent the last 15 years working with the University of Calgary,…

CityStudio Abbotsford and CityStudio Chilliwack wrapped up a successful semester with the first in-person Hubbub events since 2019. Five UFV courses in Communications, Geography, Statistics, and Graphic Design tackled eleven important civic challenges provided by both municipalities. These included topics such as the future of water conservation, sustainable fashion, application of the UN sustainability goals…

The University of the Fraser Valley is creating a program to support students affected by international conflict. Led by UFV International, the International Emergency Fund (IEF) will support at least two international students affected by crisis or catastrophe for up to two years. Associate Vice-President of International David McGuire says the IEF initiative will cover…

When the pandemic struck in March 2020, UFV moved learning online. This model continues for fall.  The classroom is virtual and studying occurs at home for nearly all UFV students. Professors adapted courses for the virtual environment. Many faculty made use of resources from UFV’s IT Services department, which ensured the right technology for optimum…

Abbotsford’s Dr. Malwinder S. Dhami just can’t help himself – he is a self-professed giving addict who likes to help students to further their education. Dhami, a local dentist, just established his eighth endowed leadership award at the University of the Fraser Valley, this time in support of students in Agriculture. Maan Farms of Abbotsford…