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UFV kicks off 50th Anniversary across all four campuses
The University of the Fraser Valley began celebrating 50 years of engaging learners, transforming lives and building community with simultaneous programming across the Fraser Valley on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Students, employees, alumni and community partners gathered in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope (see photos here) exactly 50 years after Fraser Valley College was proclaimed…50 Remarkable Alumni: Decades of authentic community connections for Stacey
Stacey Irwin was a leader on day one. And she hasn’t stopped since. Irwin (BBA ’97) co-founded the UCFV Alumni Association and sat as its first chair -- a position she held until 2008 -- but her contributions didn’t end there, thanks to an incredible commitment to community, driven by three principles of success: be…Dr. Jo-ann Archibald named UFV Chancellor
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald has been announced as the University of the Fraser Valley’s fourth Chancellor. Also known as Q’um Q’um Xiiem, OC, Dr. Archibald is an esteemed scholar, member of the Soowahlie First Nation, Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies at UBC, and a recipient of an Honorary Degree from UFV (2022). In 2018, she was…CHASI recognized by Members of the Legislative Assembly in Victoria
UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub was recently invited to British Columbia’s capital by Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission and BC’s Minister of Agriculture and Food, to recognize their important work in fostering student-centred and community engaged research. Joined by CHASI director Dr. Martha Dow and UFV’s Vice-President of Community Engagement Susan Mide…Groundbreaking marks new milestone for UFV’s Student Housing project
Ground has officially broken on a new 398-bed Student Housing building on UFV’s Abbotsford Campus. UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean was joined by student leaders, senior administration, and construction and design partners for the Feb 6 event. Slated for completion in summer, 2025, the six-storey building will feature a variety of living arrangements, with accessible…Sustainable food & agriculture pathways at the heart of new
A new partnership has launched between two of Canada’s leading agri-food research universities – the University of the Fraser Valley and the University of Guelph. Together, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing new pathways for sustainable innovation within Canada’s $140 billion food and agriculture industry. The agreement names long-time collaborators Dr.…Parking and food services affected by student housing and dining
Changes to parking and food services are coming to UFV’s Abbotsford campus as construction begins on the university’s new Student Housing and Dining Hall. Both buildings are expected to open in Fall, 2025. Beginning in mid/late December 2023, a significant portion of the northeast section of Lot 10 will be unavailable for parking to accommodate…Compassion and core values in times of conflict
Hate speech and violence are on the rise across Canada and on post-secondary campuses as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. The devastating loss of life and those directly and indirectly impacted by the effects of this war has had a far-reaching impact on humanity all around the world. At times like these, it’s…Condolences and support for the Stó:lō people and all Indigenous
Trigger Warning//past trauma, death, residential school experience// The following post includes description of the fate of Indigenous children in British Columbia. This content may be disturbing and you may wish to avoid reading further if this will be upsetting. Access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line:…Dr. Michael Hitch joins UFV as Dean of the Faculty
Dr. Michael Hitch joins UFV as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective Sept. 1, 2023. He will also hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Geoscience. A senior leader with more than 38 years of academic and industry experience, Dr. Hitch brings a strong history of sound management and a combined track…Annual UFV Sustainability Report released
As institutional and community demand for sustainability has increased, UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) has become a central resource for pursuing the best practices of economic, social, and environmental management and advancement at UFV, and in the wider community. Guided by the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), UFV’s OoS is leading the advancement…Dr. Lara Duke named new UFV Dean of Health Sciences
Dr. Lara Duke has been selected as UFV’s new Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Duke joins UFV on Sept. 1 after serving four years as Capilano University’s Dean of Global and Community Studies -- which includes the schools of Kinesiology, Outdoor Recreation Management, Tourism Management, and Public Administration. She holds an EdD from Western University…National Indigenous Peoples Day
éy swáyel Each year, National Indigenous Peoples Day is recognized on June 21. It is a time to reflect and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. Across Stó:lō Téméxw, there is much to honour. Since time immemorial, the Stó:lō people have been the stewards of the…Repurposed UFV building takes flight
It can be a grinding chore: tackling a space that needs a cathartic clean-out. Confronting a garage or storage room containing keepsakes no longer meeting changing needs can be a daunting task. The purge may be required -- too many things in too small a space -- but often the will fails when items are…Meet Gerry Eggert: an 82-year-old undergraduate pursuing his dream
Gerry Eggert is defying age stereotypes and inspiring students of all generations with his persistent pursuit of education at the age of 82. With five or six semesters left before he earns his degree, Gerry is proving that it is never too late to chase your dreams and inspire others along the way. While…UFV kicks off 50th Anniversary across all four campuses
The University of the Fraser Valley began celebrating 50 years of engaging learners, transforming lives and building community with simultaneous programming across the Fraser Valley on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Students, employees, alumni and community partners gathered in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope (see photos here) exactly 50 years after Fraser Valley College was proclaimed…50 Remarkable Alumni: Decades of authentic community connections for Stacey
Stacey Irwin was a leader on day one. And she hasn’t stopped since. Irwin (BBA ’97) co-founded the UCFV Alumni Association and sat as its first chair -- a position she held until 2008 -- but her contributions didn’t end there, thanks to an incredible commitment to community, driven by three principles of success: be…Dr. Jo-ann Archibald named UFV Chancellor
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald has been announced as the University of the Fraser Valley’s fourth Chancellor. Also known as Q’um Q’um Xiiem, OC, Dr. Archibald is an esteemed scholar, member of the Soowahlie First Nation, Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies at UBC, and a recipient of an Honorary Degree from UFV (2022). In 2018, she was…CHASI recognized by Members of the Legislative Assembly in Victoria
UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub was recently invited to British Columbia’s capital by Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission and BC’s Minister of Agriculture and Food, to recognize their important work in fostering student-centred and community engaged research. Joined by CHASI director Dr. Martha Dow and UFV’s Vice-President of Community Engagement Susan Mide…Groundbreaking marks new milestone for UFV’s Student Housing project
Ground has officially broken on a new 398-bed Student Housing building on UFV’s Abbotsford Campus. UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean was joined by student leaders, senior administration, and construction and design partners for the Feb 6 event. Slated for completion in summer, 2025, the six-storey building will feature a variety of living arrangements, with accessible…Sustainable food & agriculture pathways at the heart of new
A new partnership has launched between two of Canada’s leading agri-food research universities – the University of the Fraser Valley and the University of Guelph. Together, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing new pathways for sustainable innovation within Canada’s $140 billion food and agriculture industry. The agreement names long-time collaborators Dr.…Parking and food services affected by student housing and dining
Changes to parking and food services are coming to UFV’s Abbotsford campus as construction begins on the university’s new Student Housing and Dining Hall. Both buildings are expected to open in Fall, 2025. Beginning in mid/late December 2023, a significant portion of the northeast section of Lot 10 will be unavailable for parking to accommodate…Compassion and core values in times of conflict
Hate speech and violence are on the rise across Canada and on post-secondary campuses as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. The devastating loss of life and those directly and indirectly impacted by the effects of this war has had a far-reaching impact on humanity all around the world. At times like these, it’s…Condolences and support for the Stó:lō people and all Indigenous
Trigger Warning//past trauma, death, residential school experience// The following post includes description of the fate of Indigenous children in British Columbia. This content may be disturbing and you may wish to avoid reading further if this will be upsetting. Access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line:…Dr. Michael Hitch joins UFV as Dean of the Faculty
Dr. Michael Hitch joins UFV as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective Sept. 1, 2023. He will also hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Geoscience. A senior leader with more than 38 years of academic and industry experience, Dr. Hitch brings a strong history of sound management and a combined track…Annual UFV Sustainability Report released
As institutional and community demand for sustainability has increased, UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) has become a central resource for pursuing the best practices of economic, social, and environmental management and advancement at UFV, and in the wider community. Guided by the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), UFV’s OoS is leading the advancement…Dr. Lara Duke named new UFV Dean of Health Sciences
Dr. Lara Duke has been selected as UFV’s new Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Duke joins UFV on Sept. 1 after serving four years as Capilano University’s Dean of Global and Community Studies -- which includes the schools of Kinesiology, Outdoor Recreation Management, Tourism Management, and Public Administration. She holds an EdD from Western University…