Media Release Archive
UFV hosts Spring Health Fair on Chilliwack campus
(Chilliwack) April 8, 2025 -- Looking for some guidance on how to stay healthy? Come check out the Spring Health Fair at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Chilliwack campus on Thursday, April 10, from 10 am to 2 pm. Students from UFV’s Nursing, Dental Assistant, and Kinesiology program will be on hand in the campus…UFV students showcase community research at CityStudio Hubbubs
(Chilliwack) April 2, 2025 -- Former UFV student Amanda Minchau with a tactile book about clouds that she created in class, and presented to the community at a CityStudio Hubbub. Sometimes a school assignment is just an assignment, something you do for a grade before quickly moving on to something else. But sometimes, it’s so…UFV celebrates community as 50th anniversary events come to a
(Chilliwack) April 8, 2025 -- Since opening in 1974, more than 50,000 students have graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). They’ve collectively gone on to become leaders in B.C., Canada, and far beyond, and many of them returned to UFV on April 4 and 5 for the Alumni & Friends Weekend, reconnecting…UFV Library releases five short videos celebrating community connections and inclusivity
(Abbotsford) Mar 28 – The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Library celebrated inclusivity, Indigenous art, and the launch of its archive at a special event on March 27. At the gathering, held at the UFV Abbotsford library, five digital profiles filmed and produced by renowned Indigenous documentarian Gordon Loverin were screened. These profiles…UFV’s Dr. Madison Pesowski investigates how young children think about
Humans like to own things. As individuals, we strive for houses and cars, RVs and big-screen TVs. Nations seek to own resources, staking their claim to resources like oil and critical minerals. But when does the awareness of ownership begin? When do we first conceive of the idea that something is ours, or an object…St. George’s University announces new admissions partnership with the University
TRUE BLUE, GRENADA, and ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (Feb. 14, 2025) -- St. George's University (SGU) has launched a new admissions partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) that will grant qualified UFV students fast-track admission into the St. George's University School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine. "St. George's University is delighted to offer this new opportunity for aspiring doctors and…UFV honours South Asian Canadian history by preserving photographer’s legacy
(Abbotsford) March 4 – Dr. Satwinder Bains, Director of the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), has partnered with the Royal BC Museum and the BC Archives to sort, preserve and digitize more than three million historical photos. Prolific BC photojournalist Chandravadan “Chandra” Bodalia passed away in 2017, leaving his life’s work…UFV Science Cafe focuses on air quality and health
(Abbotsford) March 12 -- As the climate continues to warm, extreme wildfires will likely increase. The public is invited to a University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Science Café on Tuesday, March 18 from noon to 1:30 pm at the Chilliwack campus library. The event will focus on the impacts of wildfire smoke on health…UFV celebrates International Women’s Day with a powerful panel
(Abbotsford) March 7 -- On March 7, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) commemorated International Women’s Day with a panel presentation. At Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus, UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean was joined by panelists Dr. Abimbola Eke, Dr. Cathy Press, and Christine Seymour for a powerful discussion with community leaders who…Career mapping tool helps UFV students find their footing
(Chilliwack) Mar 17 – There’s a common misconception that people with liberal arts degrees end up serving coffee because the knowledge gained has no practical use. But a project led by Dr. Linda Pardy in partnership with UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub is serving up something different. “Everyone says that, and it’s…Another year of excellence: UFV is one of BC’s Top
(Abbotsford) Feb. 13 – For the eleventh year in a row, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers. This award is given to industry-leading employers with outstanding workplaces, as part of the annual Canada’s Top Employer competition. As UFV celebrates its 50th anniversary, this honour sets…Build your Future at Chilliwack Open House
(Chilliwack) Feb. 25 – Explore exciting, career-focused opportunities in trades and technology, health sciences, and agriculture at UFV’s Building Your Future open house. This event takes place Thursday, Feb 27 from 4 to 7 pm at the UFV Chilliwack campus, offering visitors the chance to tour state-of-the-art facilities, meet expert faculty and staff, attend live…