Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies Archive
UFV students fix race car for Agassiz Secondary
Students in UFV’s automotive collision repair and refinishing program recently fixed up a car for a local high school drag racing program. The car will be used by Agassiz Secondary School for the high school drag racing program, which sees local high school students compete at Mission Race Park. After dropping the car off in…UFV Rivers Dining Room offers 6 pm sitting
This week, the UFV Rivers Dining Room is closing its doors. It will re-open next week with 6 p.m. sittings on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7. The dining room offers an outstanding gourmet prix fixe dinner prepared by UFV’s renowned Culinary Arts chefs-in-training. The seating is at 6 pm, both evenings.…Opening night at Rivers a scrumptious experience
It was a full house for both sittings on opening night at Rivers Dining Room at UFV's Trades and Technical Centre on Valentine's eve. A few opening night jitters and technical glitches kept the waiters (cooking students by day) hopping, but the food was delicious and beautifully plated. The Shrimp Florentine was an innovative and…UFV Culinary Arts students round out their repertoire with Rivers
UFV Culinary Arts students are broadening their cooking repertoire with a new initiative at UFV. They’ve already mastered lunch-time fare; now they’re looking to hone their fine dining skills. Next week, Rivers Dining Room will be opening its doors to the public for dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday nights through to May. Located at UFV’s…Celebrating the career of Harv McCullough
After years of service to the University of the Fraser Valley, Harv McCullough has retired from his position as dean of Trades and Technology. During his 33 years at the university, Harv has held many position titles. Starting at UFV in 1978 as a carpentry instructor, he became the Trades’ co-coordinator in 1985. From 1988…Bursary for UFV Aerospace student means continued education
Another B.C. Aviation Council award has been granted to a UFV student. Jeffrey McMurrer, who completed the UFV Aerospace training program in Nov. 2010, won the Barry and Jim Aviation Maintenance Graduate Bursary late last year. Since 2007, five students have won a BCAC award. McMurrer was named the winner at the Silver Wings Banquet…UFV’s Heavy Duty Mechanics field trip
UFV's Heavy Duty Mechanics program recently took a field trip to Spectra Energy to learn about natural gas, inquire about potential job opportunities and gain some experience in the field. The students rode to Hope in their newly refurbished bus, which was donated by Translink.John English new UFV Dean of Trades and Technology
John English has been hired as the new Dean of Trades and Technology at the University of the Fraser Valley. He replaces Harv McCullough, who is the only person to have held the post previously and who will now serve as a special consultant to President Mark Evered. John comes to UFV from the BC…A taste of healthy eating
UFV is currently partnering with the University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health and the Canadian Cancer Society in the Be Well at Work project. Many employees are helping gather data by participating in Be Well at Work questionnaires. The project held a fall food tasting event at the University of the…UFV students explore excellent customer service
Holt Renfrew, Mac Cosmetics, Fairmont Hotels and McDonald’s were all represented at the UFV Trades and Technology Centre in Chilliwack this week. The Hospitality Event Planning program hosted its annual trade show on customer service strategy on Thursday morning, called Go to School on a Winner. The event saw pairs of students present a booth…UFV announces Pacific Berry Resource Centre partnership
A “centre for excellence” is in the works at the University of the Fraser Valley, one that will not only encourage research and learning, but will strengthen the Fraser Valley’s leading reputation in berry production. On Nov. 3, representatives of UFV’s Agriculture and Technology department signed a memorandum of understanding with a number of partners…Dr. Lenore Newman appointed Canada Research Chair at UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley has a new federally funded researcher on campus. Dr. Lenore Newman was recently appointed Canada Research Chair in Food Security and Environment and joins the Geography department at UFV. She will also be working closely with the UFV Agriculture department. The Canada Research Chair program was established…UFV in the news: McCullough to take on advising role
Longtime Dean of Trades and Technology Harv McCullough will step down from that role in a few months, and take on the part-time role of advising President Mark Evered on community and industry partnerships. Read the full story as reported in the Chilliwack Progress (link below). UFV looks to strengthen partnerships Chilliwack Progress - September…Fitting memorial for Keith Newport unveiled at UFV’s TTC
A crowd of 50 family and friends gathered outside UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre recently for a fitting celebration of beloved former employee Keith Newport, who passed away suddenly on June 30 at the age of 55. Trades and Technology director Rolf Arnold — together with Corry, Keith’s wife of 35 years— unveiled a stainless…CropLife B.C. pledges $10,000 for new B.C. Agriculture Centre of
Community partnerships are playing a key role in the development of the new B.C. Agriculture Centre of Excellence at the University of the Fraser Valley, and CropLife B.C. is one of the first organizations to step forward to offer support. CropLife B.C. has pledged $10,000 to build a new pesticide storage facility for the…Hergott’s welding sparks silver medal
UFV-trained Johnathon Hergott torched past the competition, winning a silver medal at the Skills Canada national competition recently at BC Place. The competition featured more than 40 different assigned projects in major skilled trade and technology categories. Hergott, a Sardis Secondary student, earned his stripes in the School District #33 welding program under instructor Grant…Obituary: UFV loses beloved employee and volunteer Keith Newport
Gregarious UFV employee Keith Newport passed away suddenly on June 30. He was 55. An active and enthusiastic volunteer, Keith joined UFV on Sept. 29, 2008 as a program technician for the transport trades at UFV’s Trades & Technology Centre in Chilliwack. He lived in Yarrow (or ‘South Sardis’ as he liked to say) and…UFV, partners, and donors team up to fund BC School
UFV has committed $750,000 toward the construction of the first stage of the new BC School of Agriculture on its Chilliwack campus at the Canada Education Park. Representatives from UFV, the provincial government, the City of Chilliwack, and Envision Financial gathered for a sod-turning event at the site of the new UFV agricultural facilities, including…New tests prove UFV’s a sound choice for future plumbers
As far as working relationships go, you could say UFV’s connection to Ipex is as solid as a cast iron pipe. Or better yet, XFR. Don’t worry if you don’t know the latter, it’s still new in the plumbing world — but it could be coming into walls and floors around you following a study…UFV students driving carpool campaign
Who wouldn’t want more money to spend in restaurants, bars and hotels? That’s the question asked by a group of students behind www.carpoolufv.com, a new database helping UFV students from across the region click, connect, and car pool — potentially saving millions of dollars, litres and CO2 emissions each year. “It’s a resource to find…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…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 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…UFV presents Trades and Technology open house on March 14
There’s more to university in the Fraser Valley than English, biology, and business studies. As a regional comprehensive university, UFV also offers an array of trades programming. You are invited to find out more about trades programs at UFV at the Trades and Technology open house on Thursday, March 14. From 4–7 pm the Trades…Province funds new skills equipment for UFV
The government of B.C. is investing $621,701 in new skills training at the University of the Fraser Valley. The funding is part of a $17-million province-wide Skills and Training Plan investment to support public post-secondary institutions to upgrade equipment and put the latest tools in the hands of B.C. students. Equipment purchases and replacements at…