Community Engagement Archive
Jada McIntyre: Student advocate, compassionate leader, and UFV’s 2024 Outstanding
Jada McIntyre’s passion for inclusion and advocacy emerged in the early days of her Bachelor of Social Work studies at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). Surrounded by the community of her Social Work cohort, Jada’s experiences at UFV were marked by a focus on supporting her peers, fostering inclusive environments, and leading by…Community comes together for UFV’s St’elt’elawtexw Celebration
Under a canopy of twinkling lights on September 26, the Fraser Valley community came together to celebrate leaders who make the world a little brighter. The University of the Fraser Valley’s picturesque Chilliwack campus hosted St’elt’elawtexw: a Celebration of Community. More than 250 friends and partners gathered round for an evening of food, fun and…Keenan Beavis: Avid entrepreneur, Indigenous mentor, and UFV’s 2024 Young
Walking into Longhouse Branding and Marketing, the values instilled by founder Keenan Beavis are immediately evident. The office buzzes with a team of nearly 15 people, working collaboratively in one large open space – reflecting the long-standing traditions of the Stó:lō People, who have done so for generations in their longhouses. Keenan is an up-and-coming…2024 Betty Urquhart Award: Free Store Chilliwack feeds community spirit
At the University of the Fraser Valley, community is a part of who we are. When it was founded 50 years ago, Betty Urquhart was among the very first staff members who made this school what it is today. She was an avid volunteer with a strong belief in giving back – after her passing…UFV Chilliwack hosting Agriculture Alumni Pop-up Farmer’s Market
There are few things Renee Prasad loves more than re-connecting with UFV’s agriculture alumni. So many students have graduated from the university and gone on to do wonderful things in the ag sector, and she’ll see some of them on Saturday, Oct 5 when UFV Chilliwack hosts the Agriculture Alumni Pop-Up Farmer’s Market. “My favourite…Newman views One Health as a recipe for survival
Dr. Lenore Newman views food security as an existential crisis for humanity, and she believes climate change is pushing the world in a dangerous direction. “As long as we can keep the world’s food systems working, no matter what else happens, we will be okay,” she says. “But if we lose the food, chaos erupts…Bringing the records of Haida Gwaii’s children home
In March 2024, a hard drive representing the culmination of a year’s worth of archival research returned to its rightful home. For most of the 20th century, Canada’s Indian Residential School system uprooted hundreds of young children from their community on Haida Gwaii. The forced separation of families left deep scars on the island’s…UFV’s renovated School of Education launches in Mission
The University of the Fraser Valley is welcoming students to its newly renovated campus in Mission. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, Sept. 6 which included UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean, MLA Pam Alexis, and Mission Mayor Paul Horn. Celebrations continue this Saturday, Sept. 14 with the Mission launch of UFV’s Community Report from…UFV’s Amea Wilbur co-edits emotional book featuring stories from migrants
Amea Wilbur believes everyone who comes to Canada from another country has an amazing story to tell. Some are sad, and some are joyful. Hearing them helps us understand and appreciate the courage it takes to uproot everything in search of a better life. That’s why Amea, an associate professor in Adult Education at UFV,…Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains receiving King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains would be the first to say that none of the work at UFV's South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) is done with awards and recognition in mind. But, it's nice when it happens. Satwinder has been the director of SASI for more than a decade, pursing her passion for telling the real…Janet Antonio joins UFV as Director, Relationship and Fund Development
Janet Antonio will be the new Director, Relationship and Fund Development at the University of the Fraser Valley starting August 6. Janet joins UFV from the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation and CTS Youth Society, where she served as executive director. She brings over 20 years of broad-based fundraising experience, including major gifts and…Giacomazzi/Alary family learns about student success during visit to UFV
A local family with a long history of generous support for UFV has come forward once again with financial contributions for student researchers in the Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI). Bruna Giacomazzi, her husband Bob Burnett, joined by her sister Gina Alary, and several other family members recently visited UFV’s Abbotsford campus to learn more…Learn about UFV Trishaw Rides program at World Bicycle Day
UFV celebrates World Bike Day on Monday, June 3 with a special event from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on the Chilliwack campus. Staff and students from UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) will join the Yarrow chapter of Cycling with Age, along with community cyclists and walkers in a journey along…Mayor Siemens and President MacLean host the first Mayor’s Luncheon
Abbotsford community members converged at UFV’s Evered Hall on May 23 for the inaugural Mayor’s Luncheon with Mayor Ross Siemens. He shared anecdotes from his education and professional experience and illuminated his upcoming plans and priorities for Abbotsford, before sitting down for a question-and-answer period hosted by UFV president Joanne MacLean. See photos of the…Jeboah M. Godron named new Director of Communications at UFV
Jeboah M. Godron is the new Director of Communications at the University of the Fraser Valley. Originally from Victoria, Godron joins UFV from Toronto, where she worked as the Communications Manager for the Métis Nation of Ontario. Previous positions held include Marketing & Communications Consultant, Associate Manager of Brand Management at Newell Brands, and Marketing…Jada McIntyre: Student advocate, compassionate leader, and UFV’s 2024 Outstanding
Jada McIntyre’s passion for inclusion and advocacy emerged in the early days of her Bachelor of Social Work studies at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). Surrounded by the community of her Social Work cohort, Jada’s experiences at UFV were marked by a focus on supporting her peers, fostering inclusive environments, and leading by…Community comes together for UFV’s St’elt’elawtexw Celebration
Under a canopy of twinkling lights on September 26, the Fraser Valley community came together to celebrate leaders who make the world a little brighter. The University of the Fraser Valley’s picturesque Chilliwack campus hosted St’elt’elawtexw: a Celebration of Community. More than 250 friends and partners gathered round for an evening of food, fun and…Keenan Beavis: Avid entrepreneur, Indigenous mentor, and UFV’s 2024 Young
Walking into Longhouse Branding and Marketing, the values instilled by founder Keenan Beavis are immediately evident. The office buzzes with a team of nearly 15 people, working collaboratively in one large open space – reflecting the long-standing traditions of the Stó:lō People, who have done so for generations in their longhouses. Keenan is an up-and-coming…2024 Betty Urquhart Award: Free Store Chilliwack feeds community spirit
At the University of the Fraser Valley, community is a part of who we are. When it was founded 50 years ago, Betty Urquhart was among the very first staff members who made this school what it is today. She was an avid volunteer with a strong belief in giving back – after her passing…UFV Chilliwack hosting Agriculture Alumni Pop-up Farmer’s Market
There are few things Renee Prasad loves more than re-connecting with UFV’s agriculture alumni. So many students have graduated from the university and gone on to do wonderful things in the ag sector, and she’ll see some of them on Saturday, Oct 5 when UFV Chilliwack hosts the Agriculture Alumni Pop-Up Farmer’s Market. “My favourite…Newman views One Health as a recipe for survival
Dr. Lenore Newman views food security as an existential crisis for humanity, and she believes climate change is pushing the world in a dangerous direction. “As long as we can keep the world’s food systems working, no matter what else happens, we will be okay,” she says. “But if we lose the food, chaos erupts…Bringing the records of Haida Gwaii’s children home
In March 2024, a hard drive representing the culmination of a year’s worth of archival research returned to its rightful home. For most of the 20th century, Canada’s Indian Residential School system uprooted hundreds of young children from their community on Haida Gwaii. The forced separation of families left deep scars on the island’s…UFV’s renovated School of Education launches in Mission
The University of the Fraser Valley is welcoming students to its newly renovated campus in Mission. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, Sept. 6 which included UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean, MLA Pam Alexis, and Mission Mayor Paul Horn. Celebrations continue this Saturday, Sept. 14 with the Mission launch of UFV’s Community Report from…UFV’s Amea Wilbur co-edits emotional book featuring stories from migrants
Amea Wilbur believes everyone who comes to Canada from another country has an amazing story to tell. Some are sad, and some are joyful. Hearing them helps us understand and appreciate the courage it takes to uproot everything in search of a better life. That’s why Amea, an associate professor in Adult Education at UFV,…Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains receiving King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains would be the first to say that none of the work at UFV's South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) is done with awards and recognition in mind. But, it's nice when it happens. Satwinder has been the director of SASI for more than a decade, pursing her passion for telling the real…Janet Antonio joins UFV as Director, Relationship and Fund Development
Janet Antonio will be the new Director, Relationship and Fund Development at the University of the Fraser Valley starting August 6. Janet joins UFV from the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation and CTS Youth Society, where she served as executive director. She brings over 20 years of broad-based fundraising experience, including major gifts and…Giacomazzi/Alary family learns about student success during visit to UFV
A local family with a long history of generous support for UFV has come forward once again with financial contributions for student researchers in the Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI). Bruna Giacomazzi, her husband Bob Burnett, joined by her sister Gina Alary, and several other family members recently visited UFV’s Abbotsford campus to learn more…