Convocation 2017 Archive
Convocation 2017: Friends and families celebrate as thousands graduate from
Families and friends from throughout the Fraser Valley and beyond cheered as graduates crossed the stage at UFV’s Convocation ceremonies on June 6 and 7 at the Abbotsford Centre. More than 2,300 students earned 2,700 credentials during the 2016/17 academic year, including the first graduate of UFV’s new Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program, Alicia…
Quest for lifelong learning earns Governor General’s bronze medal for
Deanna Harrison loves the challenge of learning something new. She already holds bachelor’s degrees in arts and science, and has been in the workforce for more than 25 years, most recently in the health and safety field. But she loves learning and wanted to continue her education. “I was looking at taking courses of interest…
Lieutenant Governor’s Medal — Jacqlyn Marvin: She flew the friendly
For almost eight years, Jacqlyn Marvin’s future was literally up in the air. Steering her interests toward UFV Agriculture changed that in a hurry. A successful flight attendant based out of Seattle’s Sea-Tac International Airport, Marvin travelled the world, but couldn’t shake a nagging tug to her roots high atop Chilliwack’s eastern hillsides — where…
Transit Police Chief LePard goes back to school and earns
Chief Doug LePard didn’t need a master’s degree. But he wanted one. The Chief of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police force decided it was “now or never” two years ago and joined the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program at the University of the Fraser Valley. On June 6, he will cross the UFV…Governor General’s Silver Medal: Darryl Wilson beat the odds to
At age 16, Darryl Wilson was preparing to live on his own. Now 26, he’s one of UFV’s top students. Imagine what’s next. A decade ago Wilson found himself on a Youth Agreement, a provincial government program for kids that otherwise don’t make it into foster care and live on their own while regularly meeting…
Barrier-breaking Indigenous MD Nadine Caron to receive honorary degree from
She’s a physician and surgeon, leader, professor, researcher, athlete, role model, mentor, coach, and advocate, but when Dr. Nadine Caron started university in 1988, she wasn’t sure where it would take her. She did, however, know it was a path worth following. Caron will be recognized for her outstanding achievements with an honorary Doctor of…Andy Sidhu receives honorary degree from UFV for community building
The son of a hardworking Malaysian bus driver, Andy Sidhu knows the value of timely connections. Now, after 43 years as a champion of inclusivity in the Fraser Valley, he’s receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University if the Fraser Valley. “Any immigrant moving to any country has teething problems when you…UFV recognizes Tamara Taggart’s advocacy work with honorary degree
Tamara Taggart had thousands of conversations in living rooms across British Columbia, but it took just two to change her life forever. It started with a phone call five days after the birth of son Beckett. Tests confirmed the first child for Taggart and husband Dave Genn had Down syndrome. "The doctor said 'I’m…Kirsten Brazier earns honorary degree for inspiring females in aviation,
Kirsten Brazier loves working in aviation. And her enthusiasm for sharing this career path, and other STEM-based fields, with females of all ages, has earned her an honorary doctorate from the University of the Fraser Valley. Brazier will receive her honorary Doctor of Technology degree at UFV’s morning convocation ceremony on Tues, June 6 at…Kirsten Brazier, Nadine Caron, Andy Sidhu, and Tamara Taggart to
Four exemplary citizens will receive honorary doctorates at the University of the Fraser Valley Convocation ceremonies, to be held June 6 and 7 at the Abbotsford Centre. They include Kirsten Brazier, an aviation professional and mentor of young women in science and technology; Dr. Nadine Caron, Canada’s first female indigenous surgeon and an advocate for…Convocation 2017: Friends and families celebrate as thousands graduate from
Families and friends from throughout the Fraser Valley and beyond cheered as graduates crossed the stage at UFV’s Convocation ceremonies on June 6 and 7 at the Abbotsford Centre. More than 2,300 students earned 2,700 credentials during the 2016/17 academic year, including the first graduate of UFV’s new Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program, Alicia…Quest for lifelong learning earns Governor General’s bronze medal for
Deanna Harrison loves the challenge of learning something new. She already holds bachelor’s degrees in arts and science, and has been in the workforce for more than 25 years, most recently in the health and safety field. But she loves learning and wanted to continue her education. “I was looking at taking courses of interest…Lieutenant Governor’s Medal — Jacqlyn Marvin: She flew the friendly
For almost eight years, Jacqlyn Marvin’s future was literally up in the air. Steering her interests toward UFV Agriculture changed that in a hurry. A successful flight attendant based out of Seattle’s Sea-Tac International Airport, Marvin travelled the world, but couldn’t shake a nagging tug to her roots high atop Chilliwack’s eastern hillsides — where…Transit Police Chief LePard goes back to school and earns
Chief Doug LePard didn’t need a master’s degree. But he wanted one. The Chief of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police force decided it was “now or never” two years ago and joined the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program at the University of the Fraser Valley. On June 6, he will cross the UFV…Governor General’s Silver Medal: Darryl Wilson beat the odds to
At age 16, Darryl Wilson was preparing to live on his own. Now 26, he’s one of UFV’s top students. Imagine what’s next. A decade ago Wilson found himself on a Youth Agreement, a provincial government program for kids that otherwise don’t make it into foster care and live on their own while regularly meeting…Barrier-breaking Indigenous MD Nadine Caron to receive honorary degree from
She’s a physician and surgeon, leader, professor, researcher, athlete, role model, mentor, coach, and advocate, but when Dr. Nadine Caron started university in 1988, she wasn’t sure where it would take her. She did, however, know it was a path worth following. Caron will be recognized for her outstanding achievements with an honorary Doctor of…Andy Sidhu receives honorary degree from UFV for community building
The son of a hardworking Malaysian bus driver, Andy Sidhu knows the value of timely connections. Now, after 43 years as a champion of inclusivity in the Fraser Valley, he’s receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University if the Fraser Valley. “Any immigrant moving to any country has teething problems when you…UFV recognizes Tamara Taggart’s advocacy work with honorary degree
Tamara Taggart had thousands of conversations in living rooms across British Columbia, but it took just two to change her life forever. It started with a phone call five days after the birth of son Beckett. Tests confirmed the first child for Taggart and husband Dave Genn had Down syndrome. "The doctor said 'I’m…Kirsten Brazier earns honorary degree for inspiring females in aviation,
Kirsten Brazier loves working in aviation. And her enthusiasm for sharing this career path, and other STEM-based fields, with females of all ages, has earned her an honorary doctorate from the University of the Fraser Valley. Brazier will receive her honorary Doctor of Technology degree at UFV’s morning convocation ceremony on Tues, June 6 at…Kirsten Brazier, Nadine Caron, Andy Sidhu, and Tamara Taggart to
Four exemplary citizens will receive honorary doctorates at the University of the Fraser Valley Convocation ceremonies, to be held June 6 and 7 at the Abbotsford Centre. They include Kirsten Brazier, an aviation professional and mentor of young women in science and technology; Dr. Nadine Caron, Canada’s first female indigenous surgeon and an advocate for…
