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Honorary degree 2025: For Susannah Pierce, finding passion in career
Susannah Pierce didn’t plan to go into the energy industry. But her path took her that way and she thrived, both professionally and as a leader passionate about mentorship and social causes. In recognition of her accomplishments in the business world and her dedication to empowering the next generation, particularly young women, Susannah will receive…Honorary degree 2025: John Anderson’s journey combines strengths and passions
As a young man, John Anderson dreamed of flying. To finance that dream, he took a detour into the food services industry, where he soared with success. Now the University of the Fraser Valley is recognizing that success with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. John will be honored at UFV’s morning convocation ceremony on…Honorary degree 2025 — Jane Buxton paved the way for
Finding your direction at the start of your career is challenging. You might know what field interests you, but it can take time to find your true niche. It was during her medical residency training in Vancouver that Dr. Jane Buxton she discovered her passion for public health. And that opportunity proved to be a…Honorary degree 2025 — Kat Pennier has spent a lifetime
Hi:olemtel Clarence Pennier, known to most people as Kat, has devoted his life to fighting for equity for Indigenous people in general, and the Stó:lō people in particular. Land rights, Aboriginal rights, education, and reconciliation are among the causes he has advocated for through a long list of formal roles, jobs, and projects. As he…Honorary degree 2025 — Gary Teichrob built TYCROP into leading
On the surface, TYCROP is a manufacturing company located on the outskirts of Chilliwack in the small farming community of Rosedale. But in the eyes of founder Gary Teichrob, one of UFV’s 2025 honorary degree recipients, it’s so much more. “We’re passionate innovators, designers, engineers, and creators, but we pride ourselves in being more than…Honorary degree 2025: Gwen Point’s love of learning inspired her
Gwen Point had a thirst for learning from an early age. But like many Indigenous children, she faced barriers that made it difficult for her to thrive in the education system. She persevered, never giving up on her dream. Success followed, but not without struggle. She earned her bachelor’s degree. And her master’s degree. And…Six remarkable leaders to be honoured by UFV this year
Six leaders from a variety of backgrounds who have excelled as leaders in their field will be recognized by the University of the Fraser Valley with honorary degrees at its Convocation ceremonies this June. Indigenous leader Hi:olemtel Clarence (Kat) Pennier, Indigenous educator and former UFV Chancellor Shoyshqwelwhet Gwen Point, business leaders John Anderson, Susannah Pierce,…Long-service 2025: UFV shines a spotlight on decades of dedication
More than 100 employees who have been at UFV for a decade or more were recognized and celebrated on May 20 at the Service Recognition Dinner at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre. In addition, six recently retired faculty members received the professor emeritus designation. President Joanne MacLean congratulated the long-service award recipients and said…Drafting students dream up possibilities to liven up campus bus
How do you make an unremarkable space interesting? How do you bring life to something people pass by every day without thought? Those are questions Jesse Reimer posed to UFV’s Architectural Drafting Technician students when he presented Activating Spaces, a concept created by Jesse and his fellow instructor Wes Macaulay. The competition challenged students…Teaching Excellence and Inspirational Leadership: Christine Nehring’s commitment to uplifting
For the first time, one individual is receiving both the Teaching Excellence and Inspirational Leadership awards at the University of the Fraser Valley’s annual employee excellence event. In many ways, it’s fitting that Christine Nehring is the one being doubly honoured. As a colleague and committee leader, she has many admirers for her leadership skills.…Grounds for celebration: Christine Jones receives 2025 Staff Excellence Award
Christine Jones would be the first to tell you that she would rather you admire the gardens she tends to rather than focus on her, but it’s her turn to be in the spotlight as an outstanding University of the Fraser Valley employee. As the woman behind the scenery, Christine has spent 24 years…Indigenization and Reconciliation Award 2025: A decade of learning brings
A decade-long journey of transformative education has made all the difference for one group of UFV faculty members — now, they’re using what they learned to help prepare the next generation of teachers. With several Calls to Action in 2015’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report directly linked to education, many UFV instructors are rising to…