He’s young, he’s queer, he’s biracial, he grew up poor, and he has struggled with depression and an eating disorder. If there was ever a voice for those who might feel marginalized by society, it’s Benjamin O’Keefe. O’Keefe survived bullying and recovered from a suicide attempt. He forced major corporations in America to make big…

The United Way Fraser Valley is hostinga  free pancake breakfasts at UFV to kick off the 2016 campaign. Abbotsford Tues, Sept 13 7-8:30 am Abby Campus, Parking Lot 10 across from the UFV Bookstore Rain or shine! Donations are welcome. Please help spread the word. Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun will be on hand, along with President…

Think about about those little Russian dolls. The smallest doll is surrounded by a larger one, which is in turn enveloped by an even bigger one, which is finally held safely by the largest doll of all. A healthy community is sort of like these dolls. The youngest and most vulnerable are cared for by…

To an event planner, an empty room is as full of dread as a blank canvas to an artist. When she planned her first Art Battle at the Hampton Inn in Chilliwack in January 2015, UFV Hospitality and Event Planning graduate and Mōda Events owner Zoë Howarth wrestled with empty room anxiety. “I rented a…

For some UFV students, "back to school" means heading off to another country this September. UFV students earned four of the 27 scholarships awarded through the Premier’s International Scholarships this summer. The students have been awarded between $6,000 and $10,000 each in by the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society for study abroad during…

Reluctant Rebellions: New and Selected Non-fiction, to be launched at UFV on Sept 29. The author is available for other BC and Alberta engagements. The University of the Fraser Valley’s long association with writer Shauna Singh Baldwin will be strengthened this fall when the university’s Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies publishes Baldwin’s first work of non-fiction.…

Abbotsford CPA John Pankratz is the new chair of the Board of Governors at the University of the Fraser Valley. He succeeds Barry Delaney, whose term expired this summer. Pankratz will be the 13th chair of the UFV Board, and the first who is an alumnus of UFV. He attended what was then Fraser Valley…

At 12,000 feet above fertile Fraser Valley farmland, quality control reached new heights ahead of this weekend’s Abbotsford International Airshow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLyqKoubA7I&feature=youtu.be A proud sponsor of the famous airshow, the University of the Fraser Valley once again opens the hatch for public tours of its enormous Boeing 727 used to train Aircraft Structure Technicians. And what…

David Johnston is heading back to B.C. to become UFV’s new University Registrar. An avid cyclist and certified volleyball referee, Johnston joins the University of the Fraser Valley after moving from Alberta, where he was most recently a higher education consultant while supporting Mount Royal University in a legislation compliance project. Previously, he held various…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and Chinook Helicopters Limited (Chinook) are joining forces and collaborating on the development of a helicopter pilot training stream within the UFV Aviation Diploma program. Based in Abbotsford BC, Chinook is Canada’s premier helicopter training organization with a 25% market share of all helicopter training in Canada. UFV…

For University of the Fraser Valley kinesiology student Jordan Broatch, the BC Summer Games represented a unique opportunity. Broatch was the head coach of the Fraser River (Zone 4) baseball team at the Games, which were held July 21-24 in Abbotsford. The 28-year-old White Rock product is no stranger to standing on the top step…

After a comprehensive selection process, Ancillary Services and the Procurement Office are pleased to announce a new Food Services provider. Effective Aug 2, Dana Hospitality will be responsible for Food Services at UFV. Dana Hospitality will be transitioning as the new Food Services provider over the next month to be fully operational for the beginning…