Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies Archive
Skills Canada competition returns to UFV after COVID hiatus
Skills Canada provides a showcase of talent and training for skilled trades and technology throughout the country with Regional, Provincial, National and World Championship events. Skills Canada together with UFV Trades has a vision to see today’s youth become the skilled trades and technology leaders of the future. Their mission is to act as “the…Sharing stories to help with post-flood trauma
Sharing stories can be a way of healing, and a creative project offered by the UFV Food and Agriculture Institute is giving people affected by the devastating floods of November 2021 a way to share their experiences. Dr. Michelle Superle, who is an assistant professor of English at UFV, a published writer, a research associate…March for Sustainability series aims to educate and engage with
Practise what you preach. That’s the approach UFV has continuously taken after making sustainability a top priority by aligning with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and forming partnerships and initiatives with students and different departments. Whether it is dropping plastic bags or implementing solar panels, UFV is actively seeking and implementing new ways of…As the pandemic stalled hands-on learning, the Shepit brothers took
Mop some floors, scrub some toilets. Cleaning work is sometimes dismissed as menial. The Shepit brothers, Dean and Darin, are used to the misconceptions. Together, they have a combined 45 years of experience in the cleaning business — both on the sales and the education sides. Through the Building Services Worker program at UFV, they…Get to Know podcast featuring UFV experts launched. Episode 1:
The UFV Communications team has created a 30-minute podcast called Get to Know, where you can get to know (see what we did there?) some of UFV's most interesting minds through candid discussions -- exploring their areas of expertise and gaining a glimpse of who they are when they're not at UFV. Our first guest…After escaping flood, agriculture student works long days to save
Monica Allemeersch is used to ferrying her kids around to after-school activities, but on November 15 they went for the commute of a lifetime, fleeing from the flood zone in her truck. Along for the ride was Monica’s mother-in-law, who was scheduled for hip surgery the next day. All of them were escaping from rising…UFV horticulture student experiences both loss and hope in the
Gagan Khakh traveled by tractor the first time he returned to his family’s farm on the Sumas Prairie after being evacuated 48 hours earlier. A truck wouldn’t have cut it. Catastrophic flooding had not only forced road closures in all directions, but had also displaced hundreds of farmers and residents in the area. When Gagan,…Trades alum uses opportunity provided by hardship to transition into
The thought of change has never made Ryan Morris of Chilliwack waver. He started off as a wedding DJ in his early 20s before transitioning to cabinet installation then ultimately landing at UFV, where he spent five years studying on and off to become an electrician. Upon earning a certificate and completing an electrical apprenticeship…Honorary degreee 2021: Cathy Press’s success proves the sky’s no
Some kids spend their days on the playgrounds or sports fields, but Cathy Press grew up in the skies. Her childhood memories in the Lower Mainland consist of her being in a floatplane, side by side with her father, a retired commercial pilot. Together, they would take impromptu expeditions to remote places like Garibaldi Lake…CityAge — The Future of Food 2.0 — June 3
The next edition in CityAge’s Future of Food series will look at how leading regions are driving strategies to foster and attract talent and build amazing companies. And how to give our entrepreneurs the skills that can build global market share. Event Themes: Case studies in how regions are accelerating the growth of food startups…Floral Design program collaborates with Trades partners for innovative solution
Here’s a riddle for you: what is the correlation between bridal bouquets, metal welding, and car repairs? In a normal work setting or school day at UFV, very little, other than that programs involved with them all fall under the broad trades training category. But recently, UFV’s Floral Design, Welding and Auto Collision Repair and…Kelley named Associate Dean of Applied and Technical Studies
Randy Kelley has been named Associate Dean of Faculty in the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies at UFV. He begins a five-year term on March 1, 2021. Kelley brings extensive experience to the role, having begun his career at what was then UCFV as an electronics instructor in the early 1990s. He was one…Shelby Klassen earns 2020 Governor General’s Bronze Medal with 4.24
Growing up on a small Yarrow farm planted the seed. Unwavering commitment bore the fruit. Now with her incredible 4.24 GPA, Shelby Klassen has earned UFV’s 2020 Governor General’s Bronze Medal as the highest-achieving student graduating from a diploma program — in this case, Agriculture Technology. “I’ve always been passionate about growing food, knowing where…Inspirational Leadership award: Leadership comes naturally to Leah Whitehouse
Nobody appointed Leah Whitehouse to a leadership role at the University of the Fraser Valley. She just came to it naturally. And for the leadership and initiative she has shown in creating community at UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre, she is a recipient of the UFV Leadership award for 2020. Leah’s official job is cashier…Make Mother’s Day special with Chef Sian’s menu
If you are lucky enough to have your mother in your bubble during this pandemic-era Mother's Day, we have some brunch tips for you, courtesy of Chef Sian Hurley of the UFV Culinary Arts program. And even if you can't be with your mom in person, you could make the scones and drop them off…Inaugural UFV Research Centres, Labs, and Institutes showcase — Sept
This is what research looks like at UFV: pairing children with the elderly as dance partners, exploring cellular agriculture and indoor farming, collecting and preserving South Asian settlers' stories, and an innovative hub that fuels out-of-the-box thinking about health and social issues. Research here is different. It is impactful. It is curious and creative. It…Two medals for UFV students at Skills Canada National Competition
UFV was well represented at the Skills Canada National Competition, held in Vancouver from May 25-28. Two students competed and both won medals. Electrical apprenticeship student Taylor Smith took silver in a competition to determine placements on Team Canada for the WorldSkills competition, to be held later this fall. The gold winner qualified for the…Enactus Fraser Valley AgroConnect project gives new tools to local
The heartbeat of the Fraser Valley can be found in the farmlands that encircle the region and through the farmers who grow some of the world’s best vegetables, berries, dairy products, and meats. While the art of producing food has been perfected by many of these farmers, there are admitted knowledge gaps in the way…Skills Canada competition returns to UFV after COVID hiatus
Skills Canada provides a showcase of talent and training for skilled trades and technology throughout the country with Regional, Provincial, National and World Championship events. Skills Canada together with UFV Trades has a vision to see today’s youth become the skilled trades and technology leaders of the future. Their mission is to act as “the…Sharing stories to help with post-flood trauma
Sharing stories can be a way of healing, and a creative project offered by the UFV Food and Agriculture Institute is giving people affected by the devastating floods of November 2021 a way to share their experiences. Dr. Michelle Superle, who is an assistant professor of English at UFV, a published writer, a research associate…March for Sustainability series aims to educate and engage with
Practise what you preach. That’s the approach UFV has continuously taken after making sustainability a top priority by aligning with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and forming partnerships and initiatives with students and different departments. Whether it is dropping plastic bags or implementing solar panels, UFV is actively seeking and implementing new ways of…As the pandemic stalled hands-on learning, the Shepit brothers took
Mop some floors, scrub some toilets. Cleaning work is sometimes dismissed as menial. The Shepit brothers, Dean and Darin, are used to the misconceptions. Together, they have a combined 45 years of experience in the cleaning business — both on the sales and the education sides. Through the Building Services Worker program at UFV, they…Get to Know podcast featuring UFV experts launched. Episode 1:
The UFV Communications team has created a 30-minute podcast called Get to Know, where you can get to know (see what we did there?) some of UFV's most interesting minds through candid discussions -- exploring their areas of expertise and gaining a glimpse of who they are when they're not at UFV. Our first guest…After escaping flood, agriculture student works long days to save
Monica Allemeersch is used to ferrying her kids around to after-school activities, but on November 15 they went for the commute of a lifetime, fleeing from the flood zone in her truck. Along for the ride was Monica’s mother-in-law, who was scheduled for hip surgery the next day. All of them were escaping from rising…UFV horticulture student experiences both loss and hope in the
Gagan Khakh traveled by tractor the first time he returned to his family’s farm on the Sumas Prairie after being evacuated 48 hours earlier. A truck wouldn’t have cut it. Catastrophic flooding had not only forced road closures in all directions, but had also displaced hundreds of farmers and residents in the area. When Gagan,…Trades alum uses opportunity provided by hardship to transition into
The thought of change has never made Ryan Morris of Chilliwack waver. He started off as a wedding DJ in his early 20s before transitioning to cabinet installation then ultimately landing at UFV, where he spent five years studying on and off to become an electrician. Upon earning a certificate and completing an electrical apprenticeship…Honorary degreee 2021: Cathy Press’s success proves the sky’s no
Some kids spend their days on the playgrounds or sports fields, but Cathy Press grew up in the skies. Her childhood memories in the Lower Mainland consist of her being in a floatplane, side by side with her father, a retired commercial pilot. Together, they would take impromptu expeditions to remote places like Garibaldi Lake…