Newsroom Archive
Nearly 5,000 guests celebrate UFV’s graduating class of 2024
The largest-ever graduating class to be honoured on UFV’s Abbotsford campus was celebrated over six ceremonies between June 11-13, 2024. More than 2,800 students graduated this year, with 1,399 crossing the stage at Convocation — cheered on by nearly 5,000 of their closest friends and family. This was the second consecutive Convocation back on UFV’s…2024 Honorary Degree recipient Nick Taylor: A national champion who
Nick Taylor is a star in the world of professional golf. In 2023 he won his fourth PGA Tour event – the RBC Canadian Open, the first Canadian to do so since 1954 – and he’s currently the No. 32 ranked golfer on the planet. But he’s never forgotten his hometown of Abbotsford and…Lieutenant Governor’s Medal: Frankie Fowle believes storytelling creates discussion
UFV student Frankie Fowle believes misunderstanding springs from not being aware, and storytelling is a powerful way to foster understanding. That’s the philosophy which carried her through four years of university and it’s the reason she’s the 2024 winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s medal. The award goes annually to a student in a certificate, diploma,…2024 UFV Honorary Degree recipient Michelle Good: “A believer in
Michelle Good is a Cree woman, an activist, lawyer, storyteller, mentor – and now a 2024 Honorary Degree recipient from the University of the Fraser Valley. Through her writing and activism, she has confronted the genocidal nature of Canada’s laws and policies regarding Indigenous people, in particular, the pervasive removal of children through the Residential…Governor General’s Gold Medal 2024: Marlae Vermeer writes a new
This year’s Governor General’s Gold Medal has been awarded to Master of Social Work graduate Marlae Vermeer with a GPA of 4.275. Granted to those with the highest academic standing in a graduate degree program, it is one of UFV’s most prestigious awards. When Vermeer learned of the achievement, she was shocked. Right away, receiving…Governor General’s Bronze Medal 2024: Pandora Siganakis finds a new
Pandora Siganakis hopes the skills she’s learned during her educational journey have set her up to help future students at UFV. The winner of this year’s Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Medal for 2024, Siganakis has achieved the highest academic standing of any student in a diploma program. She completed the Library and Information Technology program…2024 Honorary Degree recipient Marion Keys: “Community service is the
Even if the change you make is small, it matters Like all difference makers, Marion Keys has an origin story. To explain why she’s dedicated decades of her life to community service, she looks back to her youth growing up in a “difficult” home environment, making it through with tremendous support from friends, and teachers. …Governor General’s Silver Medal 2024: Amrit Singh “wanted to win
When Amrit Singh sets his mind on an academic goal, he usually achieves it. So, when he zeroed in on winning the Governor General’s Silver Medal for 2024, odds were good he’d win it. It took a ton of work to achieve the highest standing in an undergraduate degree program, but Singh did what he…2024 UFV Honorary Degree recipient Eddie Gardner: Harmony in action
Eddie Gardner was drawn to drumming and singing at an early age, from learning songs from Indigenous people back east where he grew up, to having Stó:lō songs come to him upon returning to his territorial and cultural roots. “Songs help connect us with our ancestors and bring harmony and joy to the work we…Sisters blaze the trail in UFV’s Heavy Mechanical program
Two sisters from Agassiz have proven that women can excel in a program traditionally dominated by men. Through hard work, meticulous preparation, and natural skill, Melodie and Tanya Rempel are graduating with Heavy Mechanical Foundations program certificates – and the respect of their instructors and classmates. “Melodie and Tanya earned the respect of their classmates…UFV’s 2024 Honorary Degree recipients include T’ít’elem Spáth Eddie Gardner,
The University of the Fraser Valley will present honorary degrees to four exceptional people at next week’s Convocation ceremonies. They include T’ít’elem Spáth Eddie Gardner, a lifelong champion of Indigenous rights and environmental sustainability; Marion Keys, a passionate advocate for social justice and community collaboration; Michelle Frances Good, a tireless proponent for meaningful decolonization and…Dr. Amir Shabani talks AI at Exploring Equity Speaker Series
UFV's Dr. Amir Shabani takes the stage at the Exploring Equity Speaker Series, talking about AI on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus. Working in UFV's Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub, Shabani and his team are developing social companion robots and assistive technology for Alzheimer's patients. In a presentation…Learn about UFV Trishaw Rides program at World Bicycle Day
UFV celebrates World Bike Day on Monday, June 3 with a special event from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on the Chilliwack campus. Staff and students from UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) will join the Yarrow chapter of Cycling with Age, along with community cyclists and walkers in a journey along…Leaders gather at UFV for Fraser Valley Economic Summit
More than 200 business, community, university and government leaders packed into Evered Hall on UFV’s Abbotsford campus Tuesday, May 21, for the inaugural Fraser Valley Economic Summit (FVES). B.C. Premier David Eby was a featured speaker at the event, which focused on key pieces of the regional economy, including transportation, housing, food security, and climate…50 Remarkable Alumni: Darren Penner finds passion in helping others
Studying at University of the Fraser Valley helped Darren Penner prepare for a career as lawyer. It also helped shape the kind of lawyer he would be: one who puts compassion ahead of compensation. Like many students, Darren planned to complete only two years at what was then University College of the Fraser Valley before…Apply now: Final UFV 50 Program Fund deadline is June
The deadline for UFV 50 Program Funds is quickly approaching at midnight on June 24. This is the second and final round of applications for the $50,000 fund, designed to mark UFV’s 50th anniversary milestone in meaningful ways. Any university department, unit, or officially recognized student organization is eligible to apply for grants of $500…5 ways to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day on June 21
Indigenous People’s Day falls around the time of the summer solstice, which has been marked for centuries by many Indigenous groups as a time to come together and celebrate the beginning of a new season. It was first recognized as National Aboriginal Day by the Canadian Governor General in 1996. Every June 21, communities gather…BMO contributing to UFV’s community research Collaboratorium
An exciting partnership between BMO and the University of the Fraser Valley’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) is set to benefit the Collaboratorium — providing UFV students with research training and practical experience in a way that benefits the communities around them. At a celebration on Tuesday, June 25, on the UFV Chilliwack campus, BMO…Nearly 5,000 guests celebrate UFV’s graduating class of 2024
The largest-ever graduating class to be honoured on UFV’s Abbotsford campus was celebrated over six ceremonies between June 11-13, 2024. More than 2,800 students graduated this year, with 1,399 crossing the stage at Convocation — cheered on by nearly 5,000 of their closest friends and family. This was the second consecutive Convocation back on UFV’s…2024 Honorary Degree recipient Nick Taylor: A national champion who
Nick Taylor is a star in the world of professional golf. In 2023 he won his fourth PGA Tour event – the RBC Canadian Open, the first Canadian to do so since 1954 – and he’s currently the No. 32 ranked golfer on the planet. But he’s never forgotten his hometown of Abbotsford and…Lieutenant Governor’s Medal: Frankie Fowle believes storytelling creates discussion
UFV student Frankie Fowle believes misunderstanding springs from not being aware, and storytelling is a powerful way to foster understanding. That’s the philosophy which carried her through four years of university and it’s the reason she’s the 2024 winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s medal. The award goes annually to a student in a certificate, diploma,…2024 UFV Honorary Degree recipient Michelle Good: “A believer in
Michelle Good is a Cree woman, an activist, lawyer, storyteller, mentor – and now a 2024 Honorary Degree recipient from the University of the Fraser Valley. Through her writing and activism, she has confronted the genocidal nature of Canada’s laws and policies regarding Indigenous people, in particular, the pervasive removal of children through the Residential…Governor General’s Gold Medal 2024: Marlae Vermeer writes a new
This year’s Governor General’s Gold Medal has been awarded to Master of Social Work graduate Marlae Vermeer with a GPA of 4.275. Granted to those with the highest academic standing in a graduate degree program, it is one of UFV’s most prestigious awards. When Vermeer learned of the achievement, she was shocked. Right away, receiving…Governor General’s Bronze Medal 2024: Pandora Siganakis finds a new
Pandora Siganakis hopes the skills she’s learned during her educational journey have set her up to help future students at UFV. The winner of this year’s Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Medal for 2024, Siganakis has achieved the highest academic standing of any student in a diploma program. She completed the Library and Information Technology program…2024 Honorary Degree recipient Marion Keys: “Community service is the
Even if the change you make is small, it matters Like all difference makers, Marion Keys has an origin story. To explain why she’s dedicated decades of her life to community service, she looks back to her youth growing up in a “difficult” home environment, making it through with tremendous support from friends, and teachers. …Governor General’s Silver Medal 2024: Amrit Singh “wanted to win
When Amrit Singh sets his mind on an academic goal, he usually achieves it. So, when he zeroed in on winning the Governor General’s Silver Medal for 2024, odds were good he’d win it. It took a ton of work to achieve the highest standing in an undergraduate degree program, but Singh did what he…2024 UFV Honorary Degree recipient Eddie Gardner: Harmony in action
Eddie Gardner was drawn to drumming and singing at an early age, from learning songs from Indigenous people back east where he grew up, to having Stó:lō songs come to him upon returning to his territorial and cultural roots. “Songs help connect us with our ancestors and bring harmony and joy to the work we…