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UFV encourages employees to give for United Way
UFV kicked off its United Way workplace giving campaign on Dec 1. Employees are encouraged to donate through a one-time commitment or set up ongoing giving through payroll deductions. United Way utilizes donations to create positive change with a focus on children and youth, community, and food security. The organization serves over four million people,…UFV making strides towards Ashoka Changemaker Campus designation
The University of the Fraser Valley took a significant step towards becoming an Ashoka Changemaker Campus this Fall, when a cohort of UFV staff and faculty presented their efforts to embed social innovation at the core of the institution’s values and practices. The event showcased the purpose of their work and the comprehensive plan to…UFV students gain valuable experience through two federally funded work-integrated
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education is celebrating the completion of a community engagement project offering work-integrated learning opportunities to more than 250 UFV students. Some of the projects will be showcased in a CityStudio Hubbub showcase event focused on Accessible Tourism in Abbotsford. You can view the projects at the Hubbub showcase on…UFV honours 2023 retirees
Congratulations to the UFV retirees of 2023, who gathered to celebrate decades of service at UFV's retiree dinner on November 21 at the Clarion Hotel in Abbotsford. 2023 Retirees Include: Adele Phillips Bev Binder Carol Abbott Carol Ambridge Cathy Brooks Eddie Campbell Eric Davis Gilmour Jope Greg Davis Jacqueline Nolte Jane Webb JoAnne Nelmes Kate…New ILOs presented Thurs, Nov 30
Starting July 1, 2024, UFV students will graduate as better leaders, communicators, and advocates thanks to a new set of Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) developed by Dr. Awneet Sivia, AVP Teaching and Learning -- who will present the new work Thursday, Nov 30 at 12 noon via Teams. All employees are encouraged to join this…Student presents pickleball research at Aging Better Together symposium
UFV faculty and students made waves at the inaugural Aging Better Together symposium, which was held Nov. 19-20 at the University of British Columbia. The event gathered researchers, trainees, and stakeholders for two days of reflection, discussion, and community engagement on the biological, social, cultural, and environmental determinants of healthy aging. They talked about strategies…UFV alumnus Adam Currie offers keys to career success
Three Takeaways From a Business Recruitment Expert As an active alumnus, Adam Currie knows it pays to stay connected to the UFV campus and community; as a firm believer in the power of mentorship and the importance of networking, he is always ready to share his knowledge of human resources and recruitment strategies with current…UFV-Student Union Society Food Bank the focus of Giving Tuesday
The UFV-Student Union Society Food Bank is struggling to keep up with unprecedented demand, and it is the focus of this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign Nov 28. On that day, monetary donations to the food bank will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. Giving Tuesday couldn’t come at a better time. Robbyn Bennett, UFV’s director…Award-winning author of Five Little Indians speaks at UFV Nov
"…the most important thing in terms of reconciliation is the ability of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to speak to each other with mutual respect..." Those are the words of Award-winning Cree author Michelle Good from a CBC interview this past June. Good, a member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in Saskatchewan is also a…Compassion and core values in times of conflict
Hate speech and violence are on the rise across Canada and on post-secondary campuses as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. The devastating loss of life and those directly and indirectly impacted by the effects of this war has had a far-reaching impact on humanity all around the world. At times like these, it’s…Coast Capital Savings steps up for UFV trades students
Funding from Coast Capital Savings is making life easier for UFV’s Trades students. The credit union stepped up with $75,000 that is being used in creative ways. Part of the funding was earmarked to hire Emilie Biela as Trades Navigator Student Support and Engagement. She came on board in the spring, and a big…Chilliwack library display celebrates 50 years of UFV history
UFV will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024 and planning is well underway. One of the first signs of the celebration to come appeared this week at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. The library in building A has a new display put together by Maecyn Klassen and Korina Gratton. They call it ’50…UFV’s Kim Nickel recognized for contributions to community
UFV’s Kim Nickel was nominated for an ‘Emerging Community Builder’ award by Archway Community Services. The awards banquet was held Thursday, Nov 2 at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, recognizing individuals and organizations who’ve demonstrated a long-term commitment to making the community a better place in which to live, work and play. The award Nickel was…Torres joins Science Café discussion about diabetes
A third speaker has been added to the UFV Library’s upcoming Science Café. Sherri Leon Torres joins Janelle Stzuhar and Iris Lesser at the Chilliwack campus library on Thursday, Nov 9 from noon to 1:30 pm for a discussion about living well with diabetes and how diet and exercise can impact diabetes management. Torres is…Adapted first aid training empowers EAL learners
UFV is contributing to culturally sensitive and trauma-informed first aid training through a newly launched English for First Aid program. UFV’s Continuing Education faculty has partnered with the Teaching and Learning Centre, and Archway Community Services, producing new curriculum that better reflects the diversity of learners. Continuing Education delivers first aid training to people inside…UFV Nursing introduces new peer-to-peer project
A new Near-Peer Mentor program was piloted this semester to help UFV nursing students hone their skills in flexible, accessible ways. Designed to smooth the transition into clinical practice throughout the greater community, the initiative was created by fourth-year BSN student Chantal Glowacka and Experiential Learning Coordinator Lee-Anne Stephen. The student-centred approach gives nursing students…New exhibit highlights work from the Flood Stories project
The UFV Abbotsford Library has a new exhibit running through Jan 30, 2024. A Flood of Stories presents expressive artwork created by people who were affected by the atmospheric river flooding of 2021. Dr. Michelle Superle, associate professor, and research associate in UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute, teamed with student assistant Sydney Marchand to launch…Gillis lane closure & tree removal mark the start of
Site preparation work is about to begin for UFV’s new Student Housing building in Abbotsford. Effective immediately (Monday, Dec 18), one lane is closed on Gillis Ave in front of Building H — Lá:lem te Baker and the Bookstore — and will remain closed for the duration of construction for UFV’s new Student Housing project.…2023: A year of collaborative community growth
There was a lot to celebrate at UFV in 2023, including the launch of St’elt’elawtexw: Celebration of Community. In September the university welcomed more than 250 friends and partners to a special gathering at Abbotsford’s EcoFarm. The St’elt’elawtexw event featured the launch of UFV’s immersive St’elt’elawtexw: UFV Community Report, which highlighted many projects, programs, and…Apple tree project gets students thinking about UFV history
A UFV agriculture class just finished working hard to save decades-old apple trees that are dying on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park -- and a UFV communications class has documented the achievement. Throughout November, the collaboration between students from AGRI 323 (Fruit Crop Production: Science and Practice) and students from CMNS 340 (Storytelling…UFV teacher alumna recognized for mentorship and advocacy
UFV alumna Danielle Rowand has been recognized by UFV’s Teacher Education department as an outstanding mentor for her work with UFV Bachelor of Education students. Rowand is a teacher at Abbotsford Secondary School who works with teacher candidates, introducing them to the life of a professional teacher. She guides them in skill development and helps…BC ministers learn about CHASI projects in UFV visit
UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI) welcomed two provincial government ministers to the Abbotsford campus Nov 14. Mike Farnworth is BC’s deputy premier, solicitor general and minister of public safety. Pam Alexis is minister of agriculture and food. They visited CHASI to hear about the team's work on projects associated with public safety…UFV community members open their hearts on Giving Tuesday
The UFV community responded in a huge way on Giving Tuesday, raising more than $36,000 for the UFV-Student Union Society Food Bank. On Nov 28, 2023, hundreds of non-perishable items were collected through the “Build a Hamper” project across campuses, highlighting the enormous generosity of UFV faculty and staff. Susan Mide Kiss, UFV Vice-President,…Parking and food services affected by student housing and dining
Changes to parking and food services are coming to UFV’s Abbotsford campus as construction begins on the university’s new Student Housing and Dining Hall. Both buildings are expected to open in Fall, 2025. Beginning in mid/late December 2023, a significant portion of the northeast section of Lot 10 will be unavailable for parking to accommodate…UFV encourages employees to give for United Way
UFV kicked off its United Way workplace giving campaign on Dec 1. Employees are encouraged to donate through a one-time commitment or set up ongoing giving through payroll deductions. United Way utilizes donations to create positive change with a focus on children and youth, community, and food security. The organization serves over four million people,…UFV making strides towards Ashoka Changemaker Campus designation
The University of the Fraser Valley took a significant step towards becoming an Ashoka Changemaker Campus this Fall, when a cohort of UFV staff and faculty presented their efforts to embed social innovation at the core of the institution’s values and practices. The event showcased the purpose of their work and the comprehensive plan to…UFV students gain valuable experience through two federally funded work-integrated
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education is celebrating the completion of a community engagement project offering work-integrated learning opportunities to more than 250 UFV students. Some of the projects will be showcased in a CityStudio Hubbub showcase event focused on Accessible Tourism in Abbotsford. You can view the projects at the Hubbub showcase on…