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Convocation June 14 and 15 — Classes cancelled, parking free!
June 14 and 15 are no ordinary weekdays at UFV this year. They are the days of our Convocation ceremonies, during which we celebrate the achievements of approximately 2,100 UFV graduates. The ceremonies will be held at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, adjacent to our Abbotsford campus. As per UFV's established practice, all day-time…Olav Lian winner of the inaugural UFV Research Excellence award
In a way, Dr. Olav Lian is just a grown-up version of the proverbial little boy who likes to pick up rocks at the seashore to see what’s under them. But along the way, he has collected a bachelor’s degree in physics, a master’s in physical geography, and a doctorate in geology; built state-of-the-art luminescence…Sheryl MacMath is UFV’s top teaching prof for 2012
If you think “MacMath” is a fitting name for a teacher, you’d be right. Dr. Sheryl MacMath is a faculty member of the Teacher Education program at UFV, and she is also the 2012 recipient of UFV’s Teaching Excellence award. This annual award recognizes not only the classroom aspect of teaching, but the behind-the-scenes work…Graduates: start your engines! Convocation 2012 this Thurs and Fri
It's the time of year to celebrate at UFV. More than 2,100 students will be graduating from a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs this Thursday and Friday, June 14 and 15, with more than 1,000 of them expected to attend the ceremonies and cross the stage. All convocation ceremonies will be at the…Sheldon Kennedy to receive honorary degree from UFV
Fourteen years ago, Sheldon Kennedy stood up to a bully and abuser on behalf of himself and all victims of childhood sexual abuse. The former pro hockey player was the first to accuse Graham James of abusing junior hockey players, which led to a conviction and, eventually, further charges. It was a very brave thing…Ray Silver Sr. to receive honorary degree for his leadership
Although he didn’t attend school past the age of 12, Ray Silver Sr. has accumulated a lifetime’s worth of knowledge and wisdom that he has shared with younger generations. For his service and leadership in his community, the University of the Fraser Valley is recognizing Silver with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at…UFV offers parent orientations for the families of new students
Stepping into university for the first time can be scary, and not just for the students. To make the experience a little less stressful for all parties involved, UFV is offering two orientations designed especially for the parents and families of new students. “As students transition to university they often experience challenges that may overwhelm…UFV Chilliwack campus moves continue; some temporary office closures for
The move from the UFV Chilliwack campus on Yale Road to the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park (on Caen Avenue off Keith Wilson Road) continues. If you are a student who will be taking UFV courses in Chilliwack in September, they will most likely be located at the Chilliwack campus at the Canada Education…UFV students and program reach new heights in Antigua
Building relationships, gaining confidence, and being humbled are just a few of the experiences had by a group of UFV students on a recent trip to Antigua with the Champions for Health Promoting Schools program. In its seventh year, the project also reached new heights — from being commended by the Antiguan minister of education,…Bike legend Paul Brodie steals the spotlight at the North
Once you’ve engineered a bike that changed the face of mountain biking in Canada, managed a successful bike manufacturing company, and been inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, what’s left to do? Plenty, if you’re Paul Brodie. As founder of Brodie Bikes and innovator of the first ‘sloping-top tube-frame’ mountain bike, the guy…UFV student wins silver medal at national competition
A UFV student has proved himself as one of the country’s top electrical apprentices in training. Gordon Kearns recently won the silver medal at the Skills Canada national competition in Edmonton. The 21-year-old Chilliwack resident, who grew up in Boston Bar, placed second in the category of post-secondary electrical installations. Competing against the top students…UFV ARTS 100 offering combines three courses into opportunity for
Starting this fall, UFV will be offering first-year Bachelor of Arts students a new way to dive into university studies. The ARTS 100 course will provide students with a focused and interdisciplinary way to get some of the lower-level requirements of the BA program under their belts. This new 9-credit course will also introduce students…Langley Kinsmen donate $52,000 to UFV for bursary
Staying true to its motto of “serving the community’s greatest needs”, the Langley Kinsmen Club has donated $52,000 to the University of the Fraser Valley to establish an award in its name. The Kinsmen Club of Langley Endowment Bursary will be available to students who have completed their highest level of education within the Langley…UFV students host sports day with a twist in Antigua
Following an early morning tropical rainstorm over the Caribbean island of Antigua, the sun eventually came out on Friday afternoon, helping a group of UFV students host a successful Unity Games. The event is described as a Canadian sports day with a twist, by UFV Kinesiology instructor Joanna Sheppard. This is Sheppard's seventh year hosting…UFV students’ social media campaign hopes to fill food bank
Reproduced courtesy of Black Press. To read the full Abbotsford News/Chilliwack Progress story on this interesting project, written by Jennifer Feinberg and Alex Butler, go to: http://www.abbynews.com/news/284176091.html People enjoy posting pics of their food on social media. What if a community campaign to fight hunger made it even more meaningful? UFV Global Development students Cydney…New Public Relations certificate program starting at UFV Five Corners
The University of the Fraser Valley’s new Public Relations certificate program will offer people a unique opportunity to improve existing skills that benefit any business or organization, or transition into an entirely new field. Starting in February and based out of UFV Five Corners in Chilliwack’s historic downtown, courses for the four-month program can be…Several UFV connections among successful municipal candidates
As the votes were being counted in municipal elections throughout the Fraser Valley Nov. 15, there were more than a few candidates with UFV connections holding their breath waiting for results. Congratulations to the following successful candidates with UFV connections: Abbotsford: UFV alumna Kelly Chahal (named one of UFV’s Top 40 Alumni recently) was elected…Lenore Newman named to inaugural cohort of Royal Society’s College
Dr. Lenore Newman of the University of the Fraser Valley is in good company these days. She has been chosen to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars. A total of 91 members have been selected as part of this first cohort. They will be inducted…UFV student’s Poppy Project maps link Chilliwack past and present
To read the full Chilliwack Progress story on this interesting project, written by Jennifer Feinberg, go to: http://www.theprogress.com/news/282075581.html This is an excerpt from the Chilliwack Progress story: Soldiers from Chilliwack who laid down their lives in the Great War and Second World War can now be searched online with interactive maps. Welcome to the Poppy…UFV Life in Agriburbia research project on exhibit at The
As suburban development expands into rural areas, the urban/rural divide gets blurred. A new “agriburbia” is emerging, where food producers and suburban development converge, creating new and complex challenges. The University of the Fraser Valley, located in “agriburban” communities such as Abbotsford and Chilliwack, is well situated to examine this geographical phenomenon. Life in Agriburbia, led…Canada’s International Trade Minister Ed Fast visits UFV India campus
On October 17, University of the Fraser Valley President Mark Evered welcomed Canada's Minister of International Trade and MP for Abbotsford Ed Fast to UFV's campus in Chandigarh, India. Fast, along with Canada's Minister of National Revenue Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Canada's Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Bob Dechert, Consul General of Canada in Chandigarh, Dr. Rajani…Carolan recognized for special Cascadia-focused issue of writing journal
UFV English professor Trevor Carolan has been recognized for his work on a special Cascadia-focused issue of Manoa: A Pacific Journal of International writing. Cascadia: The Life and Breath of the World (issue 25:1 of Manoa), edited by Prof. Frank Stewart (University of Hawaii) and Dr. Trevor Carolan (University of the Fraser Valley, Canada), has…Spartans edge Cascades in Canada West final — next up:
Langley, B.C. – The University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer team was denied in its bid for a Canada West gold medal on Saturday evening, falling 2-1 to the host Trinity Western Spartans in the conference title game. Goals by Jennifer Castillo, in the 24th minute, and Jessica King, in the 61st, staked the…Nationals bound! Beck’s goal lifts UFV past Alberta in Canada
Shelby Beck’s goal in the 71st minute on Friday evening simultaneously lifted the University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer team past the Alberta Pandas into the Canada West final, and into the CIS national championship tournament. Playing in the Canada West semis on a foggy Halloween night at Trinity Western University’s Rogers Field, Carley…UFV chooses Top 40 alumni as part of 40th anniversary
The list is out! In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the University of the Fraser Valley and the UFV Alumni Association have chosen UFV’s Top 40 Alumni. It wasn’t easy to select only 40 outstanding alumni. UFV has welcomed many students into its classrooms and labs over the past 40 years. Thousands of them have…David Leis new Director of Advancement at UFV
David Leis is the new Director of Advancement at the University of the Fraser Valley, leading fundraising for university initiatives, programs, and scholarships. He started his position on Oct 20. Advancement is part of the UFV University Relations department, headed by Executive Director Leslie Courchesne. “I am very pleased to welcome David Leis to UFV,”…