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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,…First Day Feels blends nostalgia and honest emotion for returning
On a near perfect early fall morning on the Abbotsford campus, signs of normalcy -- or at least the new normalcy -- were evident. Droves of students, staff and faculty -- all masked up -- roamed around the outdoor walkways and inside the halls. Some people congregated on the grass together. Some sat at tables…Welcome back! Here’s what’s new around your U…
While the majority of employees and students shifted to remote work and learning over the past 18 months, plans and projects continued moving forward across UFV. As we welcome students, staff, and faculty back for the fall semester, here’s a brief look at some of the improvements made around campus (some projects might have updated…New tech upgrades in classrooms will transform teaching and learning
Earlier in the year, as parking lots around campus remained empty and foot traffic was sparse due to the global pandemic, a small group of technicians from UFV’s audio visual (AV) team moved purposely from classroom to classroom making significant AV technology upgrades. Decade-old projectors were replaced by digital laser ones; touch screens with smart…Tetsuomi Anzai appointed Associate Dean of College of the Arts
By Mitch Huttema Tetsuomi Anzai has been selected as the Associate Dean of Faculty within the College of Arts. His five-year term begins Sept. 1, 2021. Tetsuomi joined UFV as a sessional instructor shortly after completing his Master of Fine Arts in photography at Concordia University in 2005 and became permanent faculty in 2007. He…COVID-19 testing ends on campus — vaccinations up next
By Mitch Huttema UFV’s support in the fight against COVID-19 is transitioning from testing to vaccination. The Fraser Health outdoor testing facility on the Abbotsford campus closed in August — coinciding with UFV’s return to campus plans. Established in May 2020 near parking lot 10 beside UFV’s Envision Athletics Centre and Student Union Building, the…Makeover at main entrance to UFV’s Abbotsford campus aimed at
Starting in late fall 2021, students, employees, and visitors will be welcomed to a new lush green space with multiple seating areas at the main entrance to Buildings A and B. The well-lit stairwells, ramps, and extensive landscaping – including groves of new shrubs, perennials, and trees – will be visible from University Way. Project…General Studies program creating flexible educational pathway for international students
Maybe you weren’t able to tell from June’s online convocation, but one of UFV’s oldest programs had a dominating presence. A record 486 students earned a General Studies diploma in 2021 — the largest representation out of all UFV departments and programs. That’s no fluke...it’s a growing trend. The program had 211 graduates in 2020…UFV and Amity University sign agreement to create new international
By Jesse Kaufman Students and faculty can look forward to increased opportunities in South Asia as the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has signed a new partnership with one of India's highest-ranked universities. “I’m pleased for UFV to have a formalized partnership with Amity University,” says Dr. Joanne MacLean, President and Vice-Chancellor of UFV.…Enactus UFV encourages young entrepreneurs to put people before profits
Becoming a successful entrepreneur used to entail a simple formula. Find a hole in the market. Fill it. Market the heck out of it. Be profitable. That’s Business 101. But in today’s progressive climate, there are many more factors that entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs are encorporating into their business plan from sustainability to social responsibility…UFV alumna Cindy Schultz new Associate Dean, Faculty of Health
By Gerald Narciso During a career spanning nearly 30 years as an RN and educator, Cindy Schultz has dedicated herself to improving her profession and advocating for a trauma-informed approach to patient care. In recognition of her experience and leadership, Schultz has been named Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences. As Associate Dean,…UFV’s Kinesiology and Continuing Education collaborate to make exercising safer
The devastating wildfire that destroyed much of Lytton last month was just one of many. More than 300 fires are currently burning in B.C. -- all recent examples of a prevalent summer trend sweeping the province over the past half-decade. On top of the destruction to land and homes, the small particles and toxic gasses…UFV statement on 751 unmarked graves identified in Saskatchewan
Trigger Warning: //past trauma, death, residential school experience// The magnitude of Canada’s genocide against Indigenous peoples has been tragically revealed once again with today’s announcement of 751 unmarked graves on the former residential school grounds of the Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan. This ongoing dark legacy of abuse and multi-generational trauma continues to heavily impact…UFV Building Renewal Phase 1 now “98% complete”
The new year ushered in a new look on UFV’s Abbotsford campus. With a dramatically improved exterior, vastly improved insulation, and extensive tech and cosmetic upgrades, Phase 1 of UFV’s Building Renewal Project is now “98-per-cent complete,” according to Nicolle Bourget, Building Renewal Project Manager. A few finishing touches, including landscaping, will finish the Building…Fast, flexible university-level learning with UFV’s new micro-credentials
A new approach is making applicable, accessible university-level credits available through an innovative micro-credential initiative. Currently enjoying a successful pilot stage, UFV’s micro-credential programs are set to expand in the upcoming spring and fall semesters. Covering Digital Marketing fundamentals such as web writing, collaborative and team working tools, graphic design, content promotion and WordPress, the…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,…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,…First Day Feels blends nostalgia and honest emotion for returning
On a near perfect early fall morning on the Abbotsford campus, signs of normalcy -- or at least the new normalcy -- were evident. Droves of students, staff and faculty -- all masked up -- roamed around the outdoor walkways and inside the halls. Some people congregated on the grass together. Some sat at tables…Welcome back! Here’s what’s new around your U…
While the majority of employees and students shifted to remote work and learning over the past 18 months, plans and projects continued moving forward across UFV. As we welcome students, staff, and faculty back for the fall semester, here’s a brief look at some of the improvements made around campus (some projects might have updated…New tech upgrades in classrooms will transform teaching and learning
Earlier in the year, as parking lots around campus remained empty and foot traffic was sparse due to the global pandemic, a small group of technicians from UFV’s audio visual (AV) team moved purposely from classroom to classroom making significant AV technology upgrades. Decade-old projectors were replaced by digital laser ones; touch screens with smart…Tetsuomi Anzai appointed Associate Dean of College of the Arts
By Mitch Huttema Tetsuomi Anzai has been selected as the Associate Dean of Faculty within the College of Arts. His five-year term begins Sept. 1, 2021. Tetsuomi joined UFV as a sessional instructor shortly after completing his Master of Fine Arts in photography at Concordia University in 2005 and became permanent faculty in 2007. He…COVID-19 testing ends on campus — vaccinations up next
By Mitch Huttema UFV’s support in the fight against COVID-19 is transitioning from testing to vaccination. The Fraser Health outdoor testing facility on the Abbotsford campus closed in August — coinciding with UFV’s return to campus plans. Established in May 2020 near parking lot 10 beside UFV’s Envision Athletics Centre and Student Union Building, the…