Newsroom Archive
BC Minister for Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training tours UFV
Shirley Bond, B.C. Minister for Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, toured UFV on July 14, 2014, to talk about the new Skills for Jobs Blueprint the province rolled out a couple of months ago. During her visit, she explained that her government is gearing up to meet the demand for a highly skilled workforce. She…UFV artist’s painting inspired by tragic murder takes on life
Rodrigo Kelton, a Brazilian street child, was mercilessly shot and killed by drug traffickers while travelling to visit his home city of Fortaleza. On his 14th birthday, and within feet of his mother’s home, his bright future was instantly hijacked. A half a world away, his death would soon inspire a UFV visual arts student.…UFV Lens of Empowerment project returns with focus on women’s
The University of the Fraser Valley is once again offering students the opportunity to learn more about Stó:lō territory and culture through the Lens of Empowerment Project. This time around (the second offering of this project), the Lens Project will be comprised of a focused five-course learning experience that culminates with students producing their own…UFV’s Own to be featured at Literary Café at Harrison
UFV is going local — really local — with its selection of authors reading at the Literary Café at the Harrison Festival of the Arts this year. UFV’s Own is the theme for 2014. As the University of the Fraser Valley celebrates its 40th anniversary, organizer Cheryl Isaac of UFV Continuing Education has looked to…Three new administrators appointed
Three new administrators have been appointed at UFV. After serving in the role in an acting capacity for two years, Dr. Ken Brealey has been officially appointed the Associate Dean of Faculty in the College of Arts, replacing Madeleine Hardin. Dr. Alisa Webb is the new Associate Dean of Students in the College of Arts,…Dr. Ken Brealey is the new Associate Dean of Faculty
A message from Dr. Jacqueline Nolte, Dean, College of Arts: Dr. Ken Brealey has been appointed as the Associate Dean of Faculty of the College of Arts at UFV, effective May 2014. Ken joined the UFV Geography department in 2002, serving as department head from 2007 to 2011. Ken attained his PhD in human geography…Dr. Alisa Webb is the new Associate Dean of Students
A message from Dr. Jacqueline Nolte, Dean, College of Arts The College of Arts is pleased to welcome Dr. Alisa Webb into the position of Associate Dean of Students. Dr. Webb joined the UFV History department in 2004 having attained her PhD from Simon Fraser University. She is also an alumna of UFV, having earned…Images and Land Claims — a weekend of films, maps,
Images and Land Claims Hosted by the Stó:lō Nation and supported by the University of the Fraser Valley. Fri, July 11–Sun, July 13 The Resource Centre Stó:lō Nation Chilliwack, B.C. July 11 program begins at 6 pm, followed by a reception. From the Kalahari desert to the Fraser Valley, indigenous peoples fight for their lands,…UFV Theatre heads to Harrison Festival
The Harrison Festival of the Arts has been part of the Fraser Valley’s cultural landscape for thirty-six years, and the University of the Fraser Valley has been involved from the beginning. The popular annual summer festival is back this year from July 12 to 20, and UFV is contributing several productions from its highly successful…Internet’s a-buzz with UFV graduate’s beer bottle résumé
A different kind of beer buzz just hit UFV graduate Brennan Gleason. Well ahead of graduating with UFV’s first Graphic and Digital Design class earlier this month, Gleason sent out a very unique résumé: his own home-brewed beer beautifully packaged as Résum-Ale. Holding four handsome bottles of 6.9-percent-alcohol beer, the packaging reads: “Visually pleasing, smooth…Thousands graduate in 40th anniversary year at UFV Convocation
Convocation refers to a gathering together, and thousands did so on June 12 and 13 as the University of the Fraser Valley celebrated its graduates at three ceremonies at the Abbotsford Centre. Watch a video of our Convocation ceremonies here. More than 2,100 individuals graduated with more than 2,700 credentials this year, over the two…Kusum Soni named UFV’s 2014 Betty Urquhart community service award
It’s Kusum Soni’s inclusive embrace that earned her this year’s Betty Urquhart community service award from the University of the Fraser Valley. In 1995, UFV renamed its community service award in honour of Betty Urquhart, who passed away that year. One of UFV’s first employees, Urquhart was commitment to building a strong relationship between UFV…Dr. Michael Gaetz recognized for community-based health research excellence
2014 UFV Research Excellence award winner Healthy bodies make for healthy minds and healthy communities. There are many opportunities in Fraser Valley communities to do scientific research focused on keeping the population healthy, raising healthier kids, and helping the elderly stay healthy longer through well-planned physical activity. That’s what Dr. Michael Gaetz of Chilliwack has…Teaching Excellence winner Andrea Hughes makes learning memorable for psych
For a teacher committed to studying seniors, psychology instructor Dr. Andrea Hughes sure has a way with today’s youth. As the 2014 recipient of the Teaching Excellence award at the University of the Fraser Valley, Hughes’ success is a product of her interminable fascination with studying memory, especially in older generations. “I think students feed…Governor General’s gold medal winner Torhjelm finds reconnecting with learning
Like most students enrolled in master’s level programming at the University of the Fraser Valley, Shannon Torhjelm had to balance the demands of a professional career with the busy life of a graduate student. By day, Torhjelm is social work practice leader for Abbotsford and Mission hospitals, supervising the clinical practice of social workers in…Retirees honoured at special dinner
UFV's retirees of 2015 were honoured as they entered the next stage of life at a special dinner on Dec 7. They were joined by their colleagues, family members, and retirees from years past, who always enjoy coming out to welcome the new retirees to the ranks. This year UFV honoured Alan Stokes, Susan Milner,…Terror-phobia and Counter-terrorism: the Dilemma of the West vs. the
UFV will host a forum on Terror-phobia and Counter-terrorism: the Dilemma of the West vs. the Rest on Thurs, Dec 17 at noon. Join faculty and students from Communications, Political Science, Geography, Global Development Studies, Indo-Canadian Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Media Studies, and Social Work and Human Services in a lively debate on this…Community approach creates vibrant learning environment at UFV Hope Centre
President Mark Evered recently attended the UFV Hope Centre and enjoyed a morning with faculty, staff, and students at a Christmas cookie social organized by centre coordinator Michelle Vandepol. Evered chatted with students, asking about their courses and goals and came away with a real sense of the tightly-knit community the centre has become. As…UFV efforts support Syrian refugee Canadian settlement
UFV students, faculty, and staff are pitching in to support the settlement of Syrian refugees in Canada. The UFV Arab Club in partnership with other UFV clubs, staged a donation drive benefitting Syrian refugees arriving in Surrey over the next few months. The club's efforts stemmed from a desire to take concrete action to…Partnerships with biggest and best in China yield opportunities and
During International Education week, the University of the Fraser Valley expanded and deepened connections with China through several landmark initiatives. These partnerships will provide students opportunities in the fields of aviation, agriculture, criminology, social work, kinesiology, psychology, continuing education, and more. “With the increasing globalization of work, study, and economies,” said Mark Evered, president of…UFV expresses gratitude to funders with Thank You event
UFV invited donors, government representatives, and other funding partners to the Abbotsford campus on November 26 to express appreciation for those investing in education. While student tuition fees are an important funding source for the university, they cover just 30 percent of the cost of a university education. The balance of funding comes from government…Sam Waddington goes back to nature at UFV Chilliwack
When Sam Waddington is feeling the pressures brought by the competing demands of being a business owner, city councillor, and active community member, he knows where he wants to go: outside. He shared his passion for wilderness experiences in a presentation in the atrium at UFV’s Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park on Monday, Nov.…Carin Bondar to speak on The Nature of Sex on
What can we learn from the sexual habits of the animal kingdom? The Fraser Valley’s own “biologist with a twist” will be sharing her insights on this topic at UFV on Thurs, Nov 26. Dr. Carin Bondar will speak on The Nature of Sex at noon in the Abbotsford campus lecture theatre (B101) as part…UFV launches centre to turn business ideas into reality
Budding entrepreneurs looking to turn their brainstorms into reality are invited to access a new resource at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). The School of Business at UFV has launched the Entrepreneurship and Process Innovation and Incubation Centre, or EPIIC for short. UFV has partnered with the Discovery Foundation to provide funding and…Inaugural Town and Gown event raises $40,000 for UFV students
Community and academia joined forces at “Town and Gown”, the University of the Fraser Valley’s inaugural fundraising dinner and silent auction held on Nov 12 in the Great Hall of UFV’s new Student Union Building. More than 230 people attended the gala. The evening raised $40,000 in support of scholarships for UFV students. UFV President…Mentorship at UFV led to scientific success for Distinguished Alumni
When Dr. Mike Hildebrand says he’s working in his lab at Carleton University, he’s speaking literally. The lab is named after him and it’s symbolic of his long journey and the path he has taken from UFV and the Fraser Valley farm where he grew up, to the chronic pain research he now leads. This…Passion fuels success for UFV’s 2015 Young Distinguished Alumni Award
Alex Reimer is wired for success. To a teenager who loved installing car stereos, the life of an electrician sounded pitch perfect. But the road of life can swerve suddenly, and several years and one serious brain injury later, Reimer finds himself soaring through the ranks of the oil and gas industry, and earning the…