Newsroom Archive
UFV Alumni Association seeks Distinguished Alumni nominations
UFV alumni can be found making a difference around the corner and across the world. And the UFV Alumni Association wants to celebrate them. There are more than 30,000 alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley working in a variety of industries and sectors and making a significant impact on our economy and our…UFV hires new energy manager
Blair McFarlane has joined UFV as Energy Manager. Blair comes to the university following energy management roles with the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District and Fraser Health Authority. He holds a Geography degree from the University of Lethbridge and a Sustainable Energy Management certificate from BCIT. "We're very pleased Blair is joining our group," said Mark Goudsblom,…Luigi Aquilini, Halldor Bjarnason, Linda Frimer, and George Peary to
Four Canadians who exemplify leadership and excellence will receive honorary doctorates from the University of the Fraser Valley this spring. Business titan Luigi Aquilini, lawyer and Paralympian Halldor Bjarnason, artist and activist Linda Frimer, and educator and community leader George Peary will each be honoured at one of UFV’s four convocation ceremonies on June 2…Presidential search committee welcomes feedback on draft candidate profile
The search committee for UFV’s new President & Vice Chancellor invites your comments on the draft candidate profile. Comments will be open until 9 am, on Monday, May 9. Please visit UFV Presidential Search for more information.Additional electrical trades funding provided
CHILLIWACK: – An additional 32 seats are being added to the electrical program at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) as part of the provincial strategy to align training with in-demand occupations that support the provincial economy. “We are pleased that government recognizes the high-quality training delivered by the faculty in our electrical program…Margo Kane returns to UFV for performance May 1
Movement and expression have defined Margo Kane for more than 40 years during an accomplished professional performance career. You can’t categorize her, and you can’t keep her still. A seemingly endless well of perpetual energy helps this dynamo tell her own story, express herself as an artist, and facilitate the sharing of many stories reflective…Employees celebrated for years of dedication
If you added up the years worked by UFV employees honoured at the service dinner on April 21, you'd get more than millennium! More than 100 UFV employees were recognized for either 10, 15, 20, or 25 years of service recently, and many of them celebrated at a special event at the Ramada Inn. Congratulations…Tell us what you think — UFV presidential search
Please fill out the UFV Presidential Search survey, if you haven’t already, and let the search committee know what you think they should look for in potential presidential candidates. Everyone is welcome to participate. http://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=255009Presidential The survey will remain open until 4 pm on Wed, Apr 20, 2016. For up-to-date information about the presidential search,…Home Sweet Home event invites you to make yourself at
First-year Graphic + Digital Design students want to invite you to their home away from home. They will be showcasing their graphic and digital design projects, experiential learning initiatives, and community partnerships on Thursday, April 21, from 2 to 7 pm in their studios at the UFV Mission campus at 33700 Prentis Avenue. With a…Fashion alumna named one of BC Business magazine’s 30 Under
Adelle Renaud has a lot to be excited about these days. The Vancouver fashion designer is riding the wave of fame and momentum gained for her “fashion for tomboys” line and was recently named one BC Business magazine’s Top 30 Under 30. “I am extremely honoured to have received this recognition,” Renaud said. “I was…High-tech BioPods provide skills training, shorter food chains, and agri-tech
The City of Surrey, the John Volken Academy (JVA), the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), and educational partners have unveiled twin high-tech greenhouses known as BioPods. The BioPods are a City of Surrey vision and a signature made-in-BC agricultural initiative designed as a catalyst for agricultural research and innovation in British Columbia. As the…UFV Theatre presents Emerging Directors’ Showcase: four days, 16 plays,
The end-of-the-year theatre festival at UFV has undergone a bit of a makeover, and is making its debut in a new format. UFV Theatre presents its very first Emerging Directors’ Showcase from April 28–May 1. The multi-show event will take place at the UFV performance theatre on the Chilliwack North campus at 45635 Yale Road…Grandpa’s photos turned to art grace UFV alumni wine labels
The winner of the annual UFV Alumni commemorative wine label design contest took an unusual approach to creating the art that has been chosen to grace the labels of this year’s wine. “These two works resulted as a solution to damage done to photographs taken by my grandfather during his time in India during the…Eight new donor-funded student awards established
Support from donors has enabled UFV to create eight new student awards since last summer. Thanks to our caring donors and friends, UFV has established these awards, scholarships and bursaries -- totaling over $137,250, which will mean an additional $8,500 for awards annually for UFV students. Awards make a big difference in the lives of…Champions for Health program is life-changing for UFV students and
It’s four life-changing weeks in a Caribbean nation, but it’s no vacation. Each year, UFV students from the bachelor’s degree programs in Kinesiology and Education head to the tiny island country of Antigua to volunteer as physical education leaders in elementary schools. It’s a win-win-win situation for the UFV students, the children they interact with,…Reconciliation ambassador Robert Joseph to speak at UFV Oct 25
A hereditary chief and residential school survivor who serves as ambassador for Reconciliation Canada will share his story at UFV on Wed, October 25 at 6 pm. Chief Dr. Robert Joseph will speak as part of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series at UFV, which this fall is aligned with the Witness Blanket exhibit currently on…UFV Future of Food event features visiting African scholars
An international roster of experts will serve up serious food for thought at UFV on October 25. Billed as a global food systems and food security conversation, the Future of Food event features UFV Canada Research Chair Lenore Newman and Agriculture Centre of Excellence director Garry Fehr along with Dr. Alex Awiti (Aga Khan University…New bin system makes reducing and recycling easier
You’ve finished eating your lunch and are staring at the remnants: a plate and cutlery from the cafeteria, a pop can, and a banana peel. Old you: toss it into one garbage container. New you: approach the waste and recycle station in the hallway and figure out what goes where. That plate and cutlery from…Reunited adoptee Cecelia Reekie to speak on intergenerational legacy of
A woman who has “walked in two worlds” will share her insight as part of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series at UFV on October 11. Cecelia Reekie will speak at the Abbotsford campus on Wed, Oct 11 at 6 pm in the Student Union Building. Cecelia Reekie of Langley is a proud member of the…Shelagh Rogers to speak at UFV on being a witness
Like many Canadians, Shelagh Rogers lived much of her life largely unaware of the Indian Residential School system and the suffering of those subjected to it. While hosting a CBC series called Our Home and Native Land, Rogers interviewed people from several generations of an Indigenous family from Nanaimo, and subsequently befriended them. Through getting…Gabor Maté to speak at UFV on addictions and healing
When it comes to counselling people with addictions, Dr. Gabor Maté speaks from experience. For 12 years he worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by hard-core drug addiction, mental illness and HIV, including at Vancouver’s Supervised Injection Site. He brought his unique perspective on addictions and trauma to the University of the Fraser…Online graduate certificate in Program Evaluation set to launch at
Are you a public sector professional looking for a change of pace and wanting to make a difference? According to sociology professor Katherine Watson, you may want to add a program evaluation specialization to your area of practice. “Program evaluators are needed to assess the relevance, sustainability, impact, and effectiveness of government programs,” says Watson.…Opportunities for self-improvement and skill development abound with UFV Continuing
Going back to school isn’t just for kids. UFV Continuing Education offers many opportunities for adults to learn new skills and improve their effectiveness on the job and in life in general. Check out the Fall 2017 Continuing Education course offerings here. Continuing Education manager Susan Francis recommends keeping an open mind when looking into…Empowering communities to address health risks goal of new UFV
UFV’s newest Canada Research Chair believes strongly in the power of communication. Especially when it comes to spreading the word about risk. Dr. Cindy Jardine took a circuitous educational and career journey to her new post as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health and Community at UFV. Most recently a professor in the…UFV Theatre In-Transit season marks move to Abbotsford
UFV Theatre has revealed In-Transit, its 2017-18 season, marking its move to its newly renovated performance space at the Abbotsford campus. This season offers a diverse selection of original, classic, and contemporary plays, featuring characters in the midst of transitions. The Bear: A Farce in One Act by Anton Chekhov Directed by Noel Funk Nov…Satwinder Bains appointed Principal of UFV India
Satwinder Bains has been appointed to the position of Principal, UFV India, effective September 1, 2017.Bains will provide oversight of UFV India academic operations and leadership for the faculty and academic staff team at the UFV campus in Chandigarh. She will work collaboratively with deans, directors and department heads responsible for academic programming delivered at…The Witness Blanket, a monument to the legacy of residential
When is a blanket not a blanket? When it is a large-scale art installation, inspired by a woven Aboriginal blanket and designed to tell the story of the painful legacy of Canada’s residential school system. The Witness Blanket, created by master carver and Kwagiulth artist Carey Newman (Ha-yalth-kingeme), is coming to the University of the…