(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…

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…

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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(Mission) Feb. 7 – The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) community gathered at UFV’s newly renovated Mission campus on Feb. 5 to honour the life and legacy of Justice Murray Sinclair (Mazina Giizhik) — a leader whose work shaped the way we understand truth, reconciliation, and the centering of Indigenous voices.  The evening began…

(Chilliwack) Jan 31 – Before Jordon Fernandez enrolled in the University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV) Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program last year, he says he didn’t know enough about Indigenous peoples in the Fraser Valley.  “On a scale of one to 10, I’d say I was at a one,” he admits. “I knew there was…

(Abbotsford) Jan 30 – In the age of EVs, wind turbines, solar panels, and rechargeable batteries for just about every device we use, lithium and other critical minerals have become valuable commodities. Funding recently acquired by UFV’s Luminescence Dating Laboratory may help identify locations in Canada to mine for these minerals. Dr. Olav Lian, director…