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UFV Theatre department announces new season
The University of the Fraser Valley Theatre department has announced the lineup for its 2013/2014 Season of Theatre. Three exceptional plays have been chosen to inspire and entertain local audiences. All productions will be held in the performance theatre on the Chilliwack Yale Road location, at the corner of Yale and Airport in Chilliwack. The…UFV daffodil sales raise $1,700 for the Canadian Cancer Society
For the seventh year in a row, UFV students sold daffodils on the Abbotsford campus to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s iconic April campaign. From March 26 to 28, daffodil sales raised $1,700 to fund patient care, research, and prevention in British Columbia. “We are thankful that the UFV community is so generous in support…UFV planning Indigenous Maps, Films, Rights and Land Claims program
The University of the Fraser Valley will once again be offering a team-taught, four-week, intensive certificate program on Indigenous Maps, Films, Rights and Land Claims program in Chilliwack this summer. This intensive four-week, three-course, 12-credit certificate offers students the opportunity to learn a range of conceptual and practical skills that are of direct relevance to…A rock and roll evening with Red Robinson at the
Red Robinson is returning to the University of the Fraser Valley in April, this time in Mission. UFV president Mark Evered, partnering with the Mission Chamber of Commerce, welcomes the legendary Robinson to the Clarke Theatre adjacent to UFV’s Mission campus at Heritage Park Centre, on Tuesday, April 9, at 7 pm. Admission is free…U House Weekend Kickoff showcases student initiatives
Every Friday at U House, UFV students gather to relax, socialize and kick off the weekend with tea, cookies, games, and dancing. And on occasion, guests are treated to a special celebration or activity. “Last Friday, Indian students banded together to showcase their culture at Weekend Kickoff,” says Adaly Molina, Student Support Coordinator at UFV…Car in a day makeover — the video!
Nick Penner likes to put smiles on people’s faces, give back to his community, and provide his students with challenges. The instructor for UFV’s Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program was able to do all three recently with a car giveaway that came together very quickly thanks to some community partners. “When I was…UFV celebrates student research with poster day, microlectures, and awards
If you wandered past Room B121 on the UFV Abbotsford campus on March 20, you would have seen the normally dark room transformed into a hubbub of chatter and enthusiasm. The event was Student Research Day, and UFV celebrated the hard work of both students and professors by hosting a series of micro-lectures in the…Wendy Holm to speak at UFV on Food, Farming, and
Local food is a trendy phrase and concept, but without Canadian farmers to provide food to our cities, food security is off the table. We “get” this as Canadians, but do we really understand what it means? Award-winning agrologist Wendy Holm will speak on this topic at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus…UFV to host human trafficking and slavery awareness event
Slavery, indentured servitude, trafficking in human organs, and involuntary prostitution don’t sound like activities condoned in a free and democratic society, but these social ills exist in Canada today, according to human rights organizations. The University of the Fraser Valley is hosting FREE ME, a day-long symposium on these issues on Saturday, April 6. FREE…UFV teams up with community partners to fix up a
Nick Penner likes to put smiles on people’s faces, give back to his community, and provide his students with challenges. The instructor for UFV’s Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program was able to do all three recently with a car giveaway that came together very quickly thanks to some community partners. “When I was working…Saint Mary’s Huskies defeat UFV Cascades (Canada West), 62-57, at
The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s basketball team fell to the Saint Mary’s Huskies (of Halifax), 62-57, in the CIS Final 8 quarterfinal at the University of Regina. The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades will now face the Quebec Champion McGill Martlets Saturday in the second CIS Final 8 consolation game at…UFV to give honorary degree to Canadian rocker Bif Naked
Canadian punk rocker and motivational speaker (no, that is not an oxymoron) Bif Naked spoke to an enthusiastic crowd on International Women's Day about the struggles women are faced with, and the power of friendships to help them through tough times. At the end of her presentation, UFV president Mark Evered announced that Naked will…New UFV daffodil beds sprout to kick off Cancer Society’s
For the seventh year in a row, Daffodil Days are coming to UFV from March 26 to 28, 2013. Over the years, UFV student volunteers have raised more than $8,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society by selling fresh cut daffodils on campus in March. But this year, the UFV campaign comes with a twist. Last…UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team are national champions!
The UFV women Cascades women's volleyball team are national champs for 2013. The UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team are national collegiate champions! They defeated the host Lakeland Rustlers 3-0 to capture the 2013 CCAA national championship in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The title is the school’s first in the program’s history. The set scores in Saturday’s final…UFV awards $2,500 to local high schools through Chatterhigh competition
Three schools in the Fraser Valley are celebrating big wins in the University of the Fraser Valley’s first-ever ChatterHigh competition. The students of Rick Hansen Secondary, Hope Secondary, and Chilliwack Senior Secondary have earned their school not only bragging rights, but prize money as well. Rick Hansen students took home first place and a cheque…UFV hosts AbbyFest 2015
AbbyFest 2015 will be held on the Green at UFV’s Abbotsford campus on Saturday, September 26 from 2 pm until 8 pm. This will be the first time UFV hosts Abbotsford’s multicultural festival -- now entering its eighth season. In previous years the event has been held in the Ag-Rec Building in Abbotsford Exhibition Park.…UFV partners with SUS for revamped Campus Card
New building, new Campus Card, same great services. A revamped Campus Card is unlocking a wide array of goods, services, and opportunities for UFV students this semester. A joint venture between the university and the UFV Student Union Society, the redesigned Campus Card is an extension of services celebrating UFV’s recently unveiled Student Union Building.…Steven Schroeder named UFV Peace and Conflict Studies Teaching Chair
From local crime wars to the civil conflict in Syria and the related refugee crisis, violence is prevalent in our world. This abundance of conflict means the establishment of the University of the Fraser Valley’s new Peace and Conflict Studies Teaching Chair is relevant and timely. Dr. Steven Schroeder, a faculty member in the UFV…Agriculture partners with Fraser Valley food producers for “locavore’s” lunch
What better way to celebrate a new school year than to share a meal together? This year, students from the Agriculture programs at UFV made a key change, dropping the usual pizza and pop in favour of locally grown and produced food at their annual welcome back lunch. Agriculture Student Association representative Terisha Mitchell decided…New Student Union Building opens on UFV Abbotsford campus
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and the UFV Student Union Society (SUS) officially opened the university’s first Student Union Building (SUB) on Sept 8. The leading edge $17.3 million, 46,700 square foot SUB represents the culmination of a collaborative design and construction effort that began in 2008. The SUB incorporates LEED Gold principles…Garry Fehr named Director of new Agriculture Centre of Excellence
Dr. Garry Fehr has been named Director of the Agriculture Centre of Excellence (ACE) at the University of the Fraser Valley. Fehr is a faculty member of the Geography and the Environment department and will work with internal and external advisory committees while reporting to Dr. Adrienne Chan, Associate Vice President of Research, Engagement, and…UFV Top 40 alumni: Evan Wiens — Exhibiting altruism through
Dentist, husband, father, volunteer, globetrotter, Distinguished Young Alumni. And now, UFV Top 40 Alumni. It’s little wonder Dr. Evan Wiens is always smiling. UFV’s 2013 Distinguished Young Alumni award winner — reserved for a high achiever under the age of 35 — has been making an impact at every stage of his education and career.…UDistrict Townhall forum features guest speaker with extensive campus planning
Want to know more and help shape UFV’s and the City of Abbotsford’s plans for a university district in the vicinity of our Abbotsford campus? UFV’s Office of Campus Planning is hosting a UDistrict Townhall forum on Wed, Sept 2 from 3 to 4:30 pm in Abby B101. The forum features guest speakers from…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Mary Anne Waterhouse — Film producer
Mary Anne Waterhouse is a two-time Gemini award-winning producer, with a resume that includes over 50 film and television productions. Her most recent film projects include Lawrence & Holloman, and That Burning Feeling, and The Steps. She is head of production for the Blue Ice Group in Toronto and in that capacity just finished production…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Tracey Vanderaegen Jones — Nurse educator
An unsuccessful start to nursing school at a large urban university may have been a blessing in disguise for Tracey. Tracey, winner of the 2010 Distinguished Alumni award and one of the UFV Top 40 alumni, knew from a young age that she wanted to be a nurse. After high school, she went directly to…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Andy Thompson — Would-be engineer found
Playwright, producer, filmmaker, actor, and director Andy Thompson was almost an engineer. Andy, the artistic director of The Virtual Stage, a leader in the Vancouver theatre scene, and one of UFV’s Top 40 alumni, started as a science student with an academic scholarship heading towards an engineering degree. “My mother said I should take some…UFV takes flight with this weekend’s Abbotsford International Airshow
UFV is playing a big part in this weekend’s Abbotsford International Airshow. In addition to being a gold sponsor, UFV will proudly display the UFV Aerospace Centre’s recently acquired Boeing 727 jet aircraft. The large, loud donation touched down at the Abbotsford International Airport on July 15. Donated by KF Aerospace, the 727 will be…