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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

  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 Trades students Carla Vergara, Wyatt Rempel, and Gabriella Neufeld put their knowledge to the test at this year's Skills Canada national competition in Winnipeg. Carla Vergara led a strong UFV contingent, earning a bronze medal at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg. Held May 25-26, the event featured more than 550 students…

 The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is excited to announce that they will be one of 14 hosts across Canada for CWB Welding Foundation’s initiative: The Women of Steel™: Forging Forward program. The program provides learning opportunities that foster education, personal growth, confidence, and experiential learning for women interested in exploring welding and other…

UFV’s digital network, online security, and cloud integration have all vastly improved — and more upgrades are coming thanks to a multi-year effort to strengthen the university’s IT systems. Phase 1 of the Network Modernization Project — which began with an in-depth network analysis in April, 2020 — was completed Saturday, Feb 25 when more…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The University of Fraser Valley (UFV) has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord (the SDG Accord). Launched in 2017, the SDG Accord is a global initiative encouraging universities and other post-secondary institutions to pursue the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 17 interconnected goals addressing a range of economic, social, and…