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50 Remarkable Alumni: Matt Loewen brings his lifelong passion for
What a difference a decade can make. 10 short years ago, Matt Loewen was in Botswana, Africa with an organization called Kings Active Foundation, a group that leverages sports to enrich the lives of young people, while at the same time helping them to find and fulfill their potential. Today, Loewen, who was named one…Dr. Martha Dow receives Distinguished Contribution award in San Diego
Dr. Martha Dow, director of UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI), received a prestigious award from the Pacific Sociological Association (PSA) during a recent trip to San Diego. Dow and a team from CHASI travelled to California in late March for the PSA Conference, where Dow was recognized with the Distinguished Contribution to…Lessons learned in UFV waste audit
The 2024 Waste Audit produced valuable results for UFV’s Office of Sustainability and will serve as another step to UFV becoming a net-zero campus. The event was held March 21 as part of UFV's March for Sustainability, a series of events throughout the month of March focused on increasing community engagement on topics such as…Exploring Equity Speaker Series returns with hockey talk April 25
As the NHL playoffs get going, UFV's Dr. Brett Pardy speaks about hockey and Canadianess at the Exploring Equity Speaker Series, taking place Thursday, April 25, from 6:30 to 9 pm on UFV’s Abbotsford campus. For decades, hockey has been presented as intrinsic to Canadian identity. But what does the current state of a game…50 Remarkable Alumni: Jackie Rea helped forge a path for
Of the 50,000 alumni who have graduated from a UFV program since 1974, 17,000 of those have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree. But if it weren’t for a determined group of students and community members who advocated for degree-granting status in 1991, UFV might still be a two-year college. Jackie Rea was one of the students…UFV student loves breaking down barriers for women in trades
First-year UFV student Julia Nunes is a competitive person, and when the opportunity arose to prove her mettle in a provincial trades competition, she jumped at the chance. Nunes will test her skills in autobody repair at the Skills Canada BC 30th Annual Provincial Trades and Technology Competition, taking place April 17 at the Abbotsford…UFV kicks off 50th Anniversary across all four campuses
The University of the Fraser Valley began celebrating 50 years of engaging learners, transforming lives and building community with simultaneous programming across the Fraser Valley on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Students, employees, alumni and community partners gathered in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope (see photos here) exactly 50 years after Fraser Valley College was proclaimed…Students dress for success at the Career Closet
For the third year in a row, the Career Closet is clothing student job-hunters while battling prejudice in the workplace. Hillary Rowe, a Student Transition and Engagement Coordinator with UFV’s Student Experience Office, created and directs the project. The Career Closet is part of March for Sustainability, an annual event series addressing topics like climate…50 Remarkable Alumni: Decades of authentic community connections for Stacey
Stacey Irwin was a leader on day one. And she hasn’t stopped since. Irwin (BBA ’97) co-founded the UCFV Alumni Association and sat as its first chair -- a position she held until 2008 -- but her contributions didn’t end there, thanks to an incredible commitment to community, driven by three principles of success: be…Student-led podcast celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ community at UFV
Fourth-year UFV Digital & Graphic Design student Bethany Zimmerman is shining a light on student voices. Her podcast, Let Me Be Perfectly Queer, celebrates and educates by sharing the stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in the Fraser Valley. “I think storytelling is really important for building empathy and understanding, especially with all of the anti-queer…Dr. Jo-ann Archibald named UFV Chancellor
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald has been announced as the University of the Fraser Valley’s fourth Chancellor. Also known as Q’um Q’um Xiiem, OC, Dr. Archibald is an esteemed scholar, member of the Soowahlie First Nation, Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies at UBC, and a recipient of an Honorary Degree from UFV (2022). In 2018, she was…UFV researchers study trauma in the classroom
Two UFV faculty members are researching the impacts of trauma in the classroom, hoping to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for university students. Dr. Amea Wilbur, assistant professor in Adult Education, and Dr. Brianna Strumm, assistant professor in the School of Social Work and Human Services, are connecting with faculty at post-secondary institutions throughout…Inclusive communities and events on campus
Those looking for community at UFV don't need to look far. There’s a variety of fun, welcoming groups on campus with exciting events for those that identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and allies to enjoy. The UFV Pride Collective The UFV Pride Collective is a student-led organization that strives to make the university a safer and more…Referral rebrand at the Student Support Centre
Located in room S1111 of the Abbotsford Student Union Building, the Student Support Centre helps students navigate university policies and challenging circumstances while connecting them to resources. Though previously known as Priority Access to Student Support (PASS), they now provide the same care and assistance through a Student Support Referral instead of a PASS referral.…Upcoming Science Café great for gardeners
As part of UFV’s March for Sustainability, join associate professors Renee Prasad and Sandra Gillespie for a lively discussion about plants, pests, and pollinators at UFV Library’s Science Café from 4:30 to 6 pm, Wednesday, March 20, at the UFV Chilliwack library. Learn about the little predators that stalk your garden, how to mount a…50 Remarkable Alumni: Matt Loewen brings his lifelong passion for
What a difference a decade can make. 10 short years ago, Matt Loewen was in Botswana, Africa with an organization called Kings Active Foundation, a group that leverages sports to enrich the lives of young people, while at the same time helping them to find and fulfill their potential. Today, Loewen, who was named one…Dr. Martha Dow receives Distinguished Contribution award in San Diego
Dr. Martha Dow, director of UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI), received a prestigious award from the Pacific Sociological Association (PSA) during a recent trip to San Diego. Dow and a team from CHASI travelled to California in late March for the PSA Conference, where Dow was recognized with the Distinguished Contribution to…Lessons learned in UFV waste audit
The 2024 Waste Audit produced valuable results for UFV’s Office of Sustainability and will serve as another step to UFV becoming a net-zero campus. The event was held March 21 as part of UFV's March for Sustainability, a series of events throughout the month of March focused on increasing community engagement on topics such as…Exploring Equity Speaker Series returns with hockey talk April 25
As the NHL playoffs get going, UFV's Dr. Brett Pardy speaks about hockey and Canadianess at the Exploring Equity Speaker Series, taking place Thursday, April 25, from 6:30 to 9 pm on UFV’s Abbotsford campus. For decades, hockey has been presented as intrinsic to Canadian identity. But what does the current state of a game…50 Remarkable Alumni: Jackie Rea helped forge a path for
Of the 50,000 alumni who have graduated from a UFV program since 1974, 17,000 of those have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree. But if it weren’t for a determined group of students and community members who advocated for degree-granting status in 1991, UFV might still be a two-year college. Jackie Rea was one of the students…UFV student loves breaking down barriers for women in trades
First-year UFV student Julia Nunes is a competitive person, and when the opportunity arose to prove her mettle in a provincial trades competition, she jumped at the chance. Nunes will test her skills in autobody repair at the Skills Canada BC 30th Annual Provincial Trades and Technology Competition, taking place April 17 at the Abbotsford…UFV kicks off 50th Anniversary across all four campuses
The University of the Fraser Valley began celebrating 50 years of engaging learners, transforming lives and building community with simultaneous programming across the Fraser Valley on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Students, employees, alumni and community partners gathered in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope (see photos here) exactly 50 years after Fraser Valley College was proclaimed…Students dress for success at the Career Closet
For the third year in a row, the Career Closet is clothing student job-hunters while battling prejudice in the workplace. Hillary Rowe, a Student Transition and Engagement Coordinator with UFV’s Student Experience Office, created and directs the project. The Career Closet is part of March for Sustainability, an annual event series addressing topics like climate…50 Remarkable Alumni: Decades of authentic community connections for Stacey
Stacey Irwin was a leader on day one. And she hasn’t stopped since. Irwin (BBA ’97) co-founded the UCFV Alumni Association and sat as its first chair -- a position she held until 2008 -- but her contributions didn’t end there, thanks to an incredible commitment to community, driven by three principles of success: be…Student-led podcast celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ community at UFV
Fourth-year UFV Digital & Graphic Design student Bethany Zimmerman is shining a light on student voices. Her podcast, Let Me Be Perfectly Queer, celebrates and educates by sharing the stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in the Fraser Valley. “I think storytelling is really important for building empathy and understanding, especially with all of the anti-queer…Dr. Jo-ann Archibald named UFV Chancellor
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald has been announced as the University of the Fraser Valley’s fourth Chancellor. Also known as Q’um Q’um Xiiem, OC, Dr. Archibald is an esteemed scholar, member of the Soowahlie First Nation, Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies at UBC, and a recipient of an Honorary Degree from UFV (2022). In 2018, she was…UFV researchers study trauma in the classroom
Two UFV faculty members are researching the impacts of trauma in the classroom, hoping to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for university students. Dr. Amea Wilbur, assistant professor in Adult Education, and Dr. Brianna Strumm, assistant professor in the School of Social Work and Human Services, are connecting with faculty at post-secondary institutions throughout…