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CECE secures $340k in funding to focus on UFV’s 50th
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) recently received more than $340,000 through Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) to support two overarching community engagement projects under the umbrella of work-integrated learning. The first project — conducted in close collaboration with Tourism Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association — aims to contribute to…Amy Mykes named UFV’s new Director of Community Programming and
Amy Mykes (she/her) has been named as the new Director of Community Programming and Experience at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). She joins UFV after several years at the University of Calgary (UCalgary), most recently with their Alumni Engagement Team. Mykes started with UCalgary in January 2016, joining the Government and Community Engagement…UFV and RBC launch RBC On Campus
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) are deepening their long-standing partnership by launching RBC On Campus. This initiative expands financial literacy opportunities and engages students with practical, relevant content and advice through a dedicated on-campus presence and a variety of initiatives and channels. RBC On Campus is…Tina Kerton named UFV’s Director of Safety and Security
Former RCMP officer and teacher Tina Kerton has joined UFV in the position of Director, Safety and Security. She started on Sept. 19, overseeing security, emergency management, environmental health and safety, and enterprise risk management. An English major with an interest in Indigenous studies, Kerton earned her Bachelor of Education degree from UBC in 2000,…ShakeOut BC drill runs Thurs Oct 20 @ 10:20am
UFV is encouraging all students, staff, and faculty to participate in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, October 20 at 10:20 am. During ShakeOut, UFV also tests the UFV Alert emergency notification system. You will only receive a message from UFV Alert on your phone or device provided you are already registered with the system.…Transform your mind, change the world: UFV Open House —
For any future student, choosing when and where to continue their academic journey is a significant life decision. On Oct 22, UFV aims to make the choice easier with its first-ever Open House as a university — bringing institution-wide programs together in Abbotsford to showcase unique and innovative opportunities for the next generation of UFV’s…UFV is BC’s first institution to achieve Age-Friendly University status
On October 5, UFV celebrates its designation as B.C's only institution to achieve Age-Friendly University status with a gathering on the K Building patio at 4pm. The achievement is no surprise to Bachelor of Arts bookworm Kathleen (Brown) Paddington. Earn a degree and become a teacher. That was always Paddington's goal as a student at…Susan Mide Kiss named UFV’s Vice-President, Community Engagement
Susan Mide Kiss has been named Vice-President, Community Engagement at the University of the Fraser Valley. She replaces VP External, Craig Toews, who retired July 31. Mide Kiss brings a wealth of community and post-secondary experience to UFV. Originally from Maple Ridge, she spent the last 15 years working with the University of Calgary,…Vision & values lead to new Campus Card with Indigenous
Receiving and using an employee card is generally a standard, non-glamorous formality for new hires in any company or organization. The card’s functions are transactional, typically used to access buildings, take out library books, and perform other routine tasks. But for many, an employee card can also represent a sense of identity, belonging, and a…Inclusive, accessible renovations inside UFV Athletic Centre
New and more inclusive changerooms, washrooms, and shower areas are coming to the UFV Athletic Centre (Building E). In line with UFV’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion goals, the project creates space that is gender neutral and universally accessible. A central change area with private stalls will be flanked by self-contained team rooms bookended by washrooms…Dr. Awneet Sivia recognized with inaugural West Coast Teaching Excellence
Dr. Awneet Sivia has received a West Coast Teaching Excellence Award as one of the province's top teaching professors. Dr. Sivia is an associate professor in the Teacher Education department at UFV and program chair of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Mentorship degree. The British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council (BCTLC) selected…UFV establishes emergency international student support fund
The University of the Fraser Valley is creating a program to support students affected by international conflict. Led by UFV International, the International Emergency Fund (IEF) will support at least two international students affected by crisis or catastrophe for up to two years. Associate Vice-President of International David McGuire says the IEF initiative will cover…Smith named new Director of International at UFV
Dr. Daryl Smith has been named the new Director of UFV International. Smith joined UFV on Nov 15, following more than 15 years with snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College -- where he served 10 years as a faculty member in the Biology department, three years in the Teaching and Curriculum Development Centre as Intercultural Initiatives…Schinckus named UFV’s Dean of Professional Studies
Dr. Chris Schinckus has been appointed Dean of Professional Studies at UFV, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Schinckus most recently served as Director of the UFV School of Business. Previously, he worked as head of the School of Finance and Accounting at Taylor’s University in Malaysia, director of research at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Vietnam),…International alumni launch flood fundraiser from across the sea
Two former UFV International students hope to help flood victims in their “very special hometown” with a GoFundMe campaign launched 7,600 km away. Reina Inoue (Uchibori) and Naoshige (Shige) Fujimoto studied at UFV in the mid/late 2000s. Reina worked for UFV International, and volunteered to coordinate International student events with Leah Carr and Kathryn Garcia,…D3 renovation results in bright, innovative workspace
Significant renovations have led to a bright, collaborative space on the third floor of Abbotsford’s Building D (D3). With a modern design intended to maximize natural light and interpersonal connection (see photos here), D3 features a mix of private and shared areas divided into four sections — each servicing a strategic cluster of departments. The…Students benefit from resounding success of UFV Giving Day 2023
UFV Giving Day was a resounding success. Held Tuesday, April 4, UFV Giving Day welcomed $69,150 in generous gifts, celebrating the power of collective giving, and enriching the lives of students in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Donors were able to support one or more of their preferred causes: Student Awards; Student Emergency Funds; or…Sociology and nursing students work together to examine social determinants
When it comes to health issues, a person’s postal code can have as much or more influence than their genetic code. Inequities, including lack of access to resources, and discrimination based on race, gender, and economic status an all affect how a person interacts with the health-care system. A recent interdisciplinary project at UFV saw…CECE secures $340k in funding to focus on UFV’s 50th
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education (CECE) recently received more than $340,000 through Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) to support two overarching community engagement projects under the umbrella of work-integrated learning. The first project — conducted in close collaboration with Tourism Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association — aims to contribute to…Amy Mykes named UFV’s new Director of Community Programming and
Amy Mykes (she/her) has been named as the new Director of Community Programming and Experience at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). She joins UFV after several years at the University of Calgary (UCalgary), most recently with their Alumni Engagement Team. Mykes started with UCalgary in January 2016, joining the Government and Community Engagement…UFV and RBC launch RBC On Campus
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) are deepening their long-standing partnership by launching RBC On Campus. This initiative expands financial literacy opportunities and engages students with practical, relevant content and advice through a dedicated on-campus presence and a variety of initiatives and channels. RBC On Campus is…Tina Kerton named UFV’s Director of Safety and Security
Former RCMP officer and teacher Tina Kerton has joined UFV in the position of Director, Safety and Security. She started on Sept. 19, overseeing security, emergency management, environmental health and safety, and enterprise risk management. An English major with an interest in Indigenous studies, Kerton earned her Bachelor of Education degree from UBC in 2000,…ShakeOut BC drill runs Thurs Oct 20 @ 10:20am
UFV is encouraging all students, staff, and faculty to participate in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, October 20 at 10:20 am. During ShakeOut, UFV also tests the UFV Alert emergency notification system. You will only receive a message from UFV Alert on your phone or device provided you are already registered with the system.…Transform your mind, change the world: UFV Open House —
For any future student, choosing when and where to continue their academic journey is a significant life decision. On Oct 22, UFV aims to make the choice easier with its first-ever Open House as a university — bringing institution-wide programs together in Abbotsford to showcase unique and innovative opportunities for the next generation of UFV’s…UFV is BC’s first institution to achieve Age-Friendly University status
On October 5, UFV celebrates its designation as B.C's only institution to achieve Age-Friendly University status with a gathering on the K Building patio at 4pm. The achievement is no surprise to Bachelor of Arts bookworm Kathleen (Brown) Paddington. Earn a degree and become a teacher. That was always Paddington's goal as a student at…Susan Mide Kiss named UFV’s Vice-President, Community Engagement
Susan Mide Kiss has been named Vice-President, Community Engagement at the University of the Fraser Valley. She replaces VP External, Craig Toews, who retired July 31. Mide Kiss brings a wealth of community and post-secondary experience to UFV. Originally from Maple Ridge, she spent the last 15 years working with the University of Calgary,…Vision & values lead to new Campus Card with Indigenous
Receiving and using an employee card is generally a standard, non-glamorous formality for new hires in any company or organization. The card’s functions are transactional, typically used to access buildings, take out library books, and perform other routine tasks. But for many, an employee card can also represent a sense of identity, belonging, and a…