Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies Archive
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…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…Sisters blaze the trail in UFV’s Heavy Mechanical program
Two sisters from Agassiz have proven that women can excel in a program traditionally dominated by men. Through hard work, meticulous preparation, and natural skill, Melodie and Tanya Rempel are graduating with Heavy Mechanical Foundations program certificates – and the respect of their instructors and classmates. “Melodie and Tanya earned the respect of their classmates…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…Sustainable food & agriculture pathways at the heart of new
A new partnership has launched between two of Canada’s leading agri-food research universities – the University of the Fraser Valley and the University of Guelph. Together, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing new pathways for sustainable innovation within Canada’s $140 billion food and agriculture industry. The agreement names long-time collaborators Dr.…Stopping stigma by sharing supper: ROAR and ATS collaborate to
Abbotsford’s ROAR (Reducing Overdose, Abbotsford Response) community, in collaboration with the Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies (ATS), is hosting a free dinner at UFV’s Rivers Dining Room to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on workers in trades. Held at UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre in Chilliwack on Tuesday, Dec 5, the event…UFV Distinguished Alumni 2023: Blue skies ahead for Eric Gerbrandt
Dedicated to creating and caring for a better berry, Dr. Eric Gerbrandt’s research takes him from the fields of his Yarrow farm to labs and conferences around the world. For this and more, Eric has been named UFV’s Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2023. Eric has been leading the BC berry research portfolio as Research…Dr. Teresa Kisilevich to join UFV as Dean of Applied
Dr. Teresa Kisilevich will be the next Dean for the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley, effective August 1, 2023. Kisilevich was most recently the Associate Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship at Okanagan College, where she served in several instructional and administrative roles since 1999. She brings with…Repurposed UFV building takes flight
It can be a grinding chore: tackling a space that needs a cathartic clean-out. Confronting a garage or storage room containing keepsakes no longer meeting changing needs can be a daunting task. The purge may be required -- too many things in too small a space -- but often the will fails when items are…UFV students shine at the 2023 Skills Canada national competition
UFV Trades students Carla Vergara, Wyatt Rempel, and Gabriella Neufeld put their knowledge to the test at this year's Skills Canada national competition in Winnipeg. Carla Vergara led a strong UFV contingent, earning a bronze medal at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg. Held May 25-26, the event featured more than 550 students…Women of Steel: Forging Forward program comes to UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is excited to announce that they will be one of 14 hosts across Canada for CWB Welding Foundation’s initiative: The Women of Steel™: Forging Forward program. The program provides learning opportunities that foster education, personal growth, confidence, and experiential learning for women interested in exploring welding and other…Chef’s Table gives culinary students chance to shine
The Professional Cook 2 culinary students have reached a significant milestone in their culinary education as they recently concluded their Capstone project — the Chef's Table. Each chef was tasked with designing a three-course tasting menu that authentically represented their culinary passions, experiences, new skills, and personal favorites, providing guests with a glimpse of their…Bar-q-terie collaboration brings out the best in culinary and carpentry
What do you get when you bring carpenters and cooks together? Bar-q-terie! The second annual Bar-q-terie was a meaty collaboration between UFV culinary students, who planned and prepared the menu, and carpentry students, who designed custom 'bar-q-terie' boards based on the cook's menu plan. Bar-q-terie is a term used to describe a charcuterie-like board utilizing…UFV welders forge strong anti-war symbol
The war being waged by Russia against Ukraine hits a little too close to home for Maciej Kaczor, a program technician in the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley, who is originally from Poland. “The whole thing weighs heavily on me. I have friends from Ukraine, and…Flood Stories project provides writing-for-healing opportunities
People in the Fraser Valley and much of B.C. endured an extremely stressful collective experience last November and early December when multiple floods occurred. Now a special project based at the University of the Fraser Valley is inviting those affected to share their experiences. The Flood Stories expressive arts contest offers an outlet for people…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…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…Sisters blaze the trail in UFV’s Heavy Mechanical program
Two sisters from Agassiz have proven that women can excel in a program traditionally dominated by men. Through hard work, meticulous preparation, and natural skill, Melodie and Tanya Rempel are graduating with Heavy Mechanical Foundations program certificates – and the respect of their instructors and classmates. “Melodie and Tanya earned the respect of their classmates…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…Sustainable food & agriculture pathways at the heart of new
A new partnership has launched between two of Canada’s leading agri-food research universities – the University of the Fraser Valley and the University of Guelph. Together, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing new pathways for sustainable innovation within Canada’s $140 billion food and agriculture industry. The agreement names long-time collaborators Dr.…Stopping stigma by sharing supper: ROAR and ATS collaborate to
Abbotsford’s ROAR (Reducing Overdose, Abbotsford Response) community, in collaboration with the Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies (ATS), is hosting a free dinner at UFV’s Rivers Dining Room to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on workers in trades. Held at UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre in Chilliwack on Tuesday, Dec 5, the event…UFV Distinguished Alumni 2023: Blue skies ahead for Eric Gerbrandt
Dedicated to creating and caring for a better berry, Dr. Eric Gerbrandt’s research takes him from the fields of his Yarrow farm to labs and conferences around the world. For this and more, Eric has been named UFV’s Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2023. Eric has been leading the BC berry research portfolio as Research…Dr. Teresa Kisilevich to join UFV as Dean of Applied
Dr. Teresa Kisilevich will be the next Dean for the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley, effective August 1, 2023. Kisilevich was most recently the Associate Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship at Okanagan College, where she served in several instructional and administrative roles since 1999. She brings with…Repurposed UFV building takes flight
It can be a grinding chore: tackling a space that needs a cathartic clean-out. Confronting a garage or storage room containing keepsakes no longer meeting changing needs can be a daunting task. The purge may be required -- too many things in too small a space -- but often the will fails when items are…UFV students shine at the 2023 Skills Canada national competition
UFV Trades students Carla Vergara, Wyatt Rempel, and Gabriella Neufeld put their knowledge to the test at this year's Skills Canada national competition in Winnipeg. Carla Vergara led a strong UFV contingent, earning a bronze medal at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg. Held May 25-26, the event featured more than 550 students…Women of Steel: Forging Forward program comes to UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is excited to announce that they will be one of 14 hosts across Canada for CWB Welding Foundation’s initiative: The Women of Steel™: Forging Forward program. The program provides learning opportunities that foster education, personal growth, confidence, and experiential learning for women interested in exploring welding and other…Chef’s Table gives culinary students chance to shine
The Professional Cook 2 culinary students have reached a significant milestone in their culinary education as they recently concluded their Capstone project — the Chef's Table. Each chef was tasked with designing a three-course tasting menu that authentically represented their culinary passions, experiences, new skills, and personal favorites, providing guests with a glimpse of their…