Events Archive
All UFV locations open Mon, Jan 23, 2012
After nearly a week of severe weather closures, all UFV Fraser Valley locations are open on Monday, January 23. We sincerely thank all students and staff for their cooperation and patience during this past week. The safety of UFV students, staff and visitors to our campuses is our primary concern when making a decision to close…UFV’s Abbotsford campus to re-open Sunday, other locations remain closed
UFV's Abbotsford campus will re-open Sunday, January 22, with normal operating hours for Building G (Library) and Building E (Envision Athletic Centre). All other UFV Fraser Valley locations are closed as normal on Sunday. UFV Theatre's matinee show scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday is CANCELLED due to icy conditions at the Chilliwack Yale Road campus.…UFV Fraser Valley locations CLOSED Sat, Jan 21, 2012
Due to continuing severe winter weather conditions, all UFV Fraser Valley locations are closed on Saturday, January 21. All classes are cancelled. Please check ufv.ca on Sunday at approximately 6 a.m. for the status of UFV's Abbotsford campus Library hours for the day. Looking for information about Theatre performances? Visit www.ufv.ca/theatre/Theatre_Season.htm#cellphone For more information on…University of the Fraser Valley locations CLOSED Fri, Jan 20,
All UFV Fraser Valley campuses and locations are CLOSED today, Friday, Janaury 20, due to severe weather conditions. All day and evening classes, and all events are cancelled. For more information about our procedures, visit our severe weather page at www.ufv.ca/About_UFV/severe_weather.htm.Class cancellations for Fri, Jan 20.
As of 8 pm Thursday, it has not been determined whether UFV will be open on Friday, Jan 20. Check back at 6:15 am Friday. However, we do know of some class cancellations: Chantelle Marlor -- Soc/Anth/MACS 356 CUFV Fraser Valley locations CLOSED Thurs, Jan 19, 2012
6:00 a.m. UPDATE: Due to severe weather conditions, all UFV Fraser Valley locations are CLOSED on Thursday, January 19, 2012. All classes and events are cancelled. For more information on our procedures, visit our severe weather page.UFV CLOSING all locations at 1 pm, Jan 18, 2012
10:30 a.m. UPDATE: Due to deteriorating weather conditions, UFV is CLOSING all of its Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission locations at 1 p.m. today. All classes with start times of 11:30 a.m. or later are cancelled. Hope centre remains closed. All offices and classrooms must be vacated so buildings can be secured and safely closed. Gathering…Class cancellations for Jan 18
10:30 a.m. UPDATE: UFV is closing all locations as of 1 p.m. All classes with a start time of 11:30 a.m. or later are cancelled.UFV Fraser Valley locations CLOSED Jan 17, 2012
All UFV Fraser Valley campuses and locations are CLOSED today, Tuesday, Janaury 17, due to heavy snowfall and wind. All day and evening classes, and all events are cancelled. For more information about our procedures, visit our severe weather page at www.ufv.ca/About_UFV/severe_weather.htm.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…Synapses were snapping at UFV microlectures
It was another intellectually stimulating lunch hour at UFV as the university presented the annual faculty microlectures. More than a dozen faculty presented their field of expertise in two-minute morsels, leaving the audience curious for more. Erik Talvila, Math and Statistics: Distributional integrals Fiona McQuarrie, Business Admin: Colleges and universities: How do we tell them…Retirees feted at a night all their own
It was like old home week at the Ramada Inn on Thursday, Nov 24, as 19 retirees (10 of whom were present) were celebrated at the annual retirement celebration, which moved to a dinner format this year. As is the UFV custom, retirees from past years were invited to welcome their fellow retirees to this…UFV international students showcase their cultures
As part of International Week from Nov 14– 18, UFV International students hosted four events at U House to showcase their culture and celebrate diversity on campus. The week kicked off with A Taste of India on Monday. Guests were treated to samosas and chai tea. The Bhangra Club provided entertainment for the evening, first…Attend university for an hour with UFV microlectures
Are you the type of person who likes your education in bite-size pieces and on many topics in one sitting? Then be sure to take in the UFV Microlectures on Wed, Nov23, at the Road Runner lounge on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Starting at 11:30 am, faculty members from a variety of disciplines will each…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 to host human trafficking and slavery awareness event
Slavery, indentured servitude, trafficking in human organs, and involuntary prostitution don’t sound like activities condoned in a free and democratic society, but these social ills exist in Canada today, according to human rights organizations. The University of the Fraser Valley is hosting FREE ME, a day-long symposium on these issues on Saturday, April 6. FREE…Nursing students host health fair at Cottonwood Mall
Health education is an important part of the skill set of professional nurses, and UFV’s nurses-in-training get hands-on experience in this area by hosting health fairs for the public. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will be hosting a Health Fair at the Cottonwood Mall in Chillliwack on Fri, March 15, from…UFV to give honorary degree to Canadian rocker Bif Naked
Canadian punk rocker and motivational speaker (no, that is not an oxymoron) Bif Naked spoke to an enthusiastic crowd on International Women's Day about the struggles women are faced with, and the power of friendships to help them through tough times. At the end of her presentation, UFV president Mark Evered announced that Naked will…New UFV daffodil beds sprout to kick off Cancer Society’s
For the seventh year in a row, Daffodil Days are coming to UFV from March 26 to 28, 2013. Over the years, UFV student volunteers have raised more than $8,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society by selling fresh cut daffodils on campus in March. But this year, the UFV campaign comes with a twist. Last…UFV seeks nominations for Betty Urquhart award
Do you know an individual or a group who has made the Fraser Valley a better place to live? Those people who make everyday contributions to their community but may not be recognized? Consider nominating them for the Betty Urquhart annual community service award. Betty Urquhart was one of the first employees of Fraser Valley…UFV Cascades Kayla Bruce named CCAA Female Volleyball Player of
The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades Kayla Bruce has been named the CCAA Female Volleyball Athlete of the Year. The veteran led UFV and the conference in total offence with 393 points for a 4.57 average. Bruce was also first in blocks with 88 (1.02 average) and third in kills with 280 (a 3.26…Come to UFV’s Grad Fair Wed, March 6
Wed, March 6 11:30 am–2:30 pm In Alumni Hall and the Cascade Café (Building B) at the Abbotsford campus Stop by the UFV Grad Fair to learn more about your Convocation ceremony, program, and Alumni Assocation services: • Apply to graduate (application deadline: April 2) • Book your photo session with Artona, UFV’s official…Victor Chan speaks on Educating the Heart at UFV on
Not too many people are best known for being a close friend of the Dalai Lama, but Victor Chan can claim that distinction. The Vancouver-based author, visionary, and peace leader is a trustee and founding director of the Dalai Lama Centre for Peace and Education. Based in Vancouver, the centre “educates the heart and fosters…Visual Arts alum commissioned to do Lincoln print by Academy
A UFV Visual Arts alumnus has been commissioned to do a screen print based on an academy award best picture nomination. Jeff Boyes, who earned a Visual Arts diploma in 2003 and is based in Pitt Meadows, was commissioned to create a screen print representing the film Lincoln by The Academy of Motion Pictures and…Bif Naked coming to UFV on International Women’s Day
UFV's Faculty and Staff Association is bringing Bif Naked to UFV’s Abbotsford campus for International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8. The day starts at 3 pm with a free screening in room B101 of Miss Representation, a 90-minute documentary about body image and media that shows how mainstream media undermines and sexualizes women, skewing how…UFV launching Centre for Safe Schools and Communities
Two centres at UFV are launching a new chapter as one new entity. Together, the BC Centre for Safe Schools and Communities and BC Centre for Social Responsibility are marking nearly a decade of leadership in specialized areas of school and community safety, addictions, and strategies to promote the wellbeing of British Columbians. Having begun…