Newsroom Archive
Sheryl MacMath is UFV’s top teaching prof for 2012
If you think “MacMath” is a fitting name for a teacher, you’d be right. Dr. Sheryl MacMath is a faculty member of the Teacher Education program at UFV, and she is also the 2012 recipient of UFV’s Teaching Excellence award. This annual award recognizes not only the classroom aspect of teaching, but the behind-the-scenes work…Graduates: start your engines! Convocation 2012 this Thurs and Fri
It's the time of year to celebrate at UFV. More than 2,100 students will be graduating from a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs this Thursday and Friday, June 14 and 15, with more than 1,000 of them expected to attend the ceremonies and cross the stage. All convocation ceremonies will be at the…Sheldon Kennedy to receive honorary degree from UFV
Fourteen years ago, Sheldon Kennedy stood up to a bully and abuser on behalf of himself and all victims of childhood sexual abuse. The former pro hockey player was the first to accuse Graham James of abusing junior hockey players, which led to a conviction and, eventually, further charges. It was a very brave thing…Red Robinson to receive honorary degree from UFV
Red Robinson is living museum of popular music and culture. Elvis Presley? Red Robinson met him. The Beatles? He emcee’d their show at Empire Stadium in 1964 and John Lennon cursed him off the stage. Buddy Holly and Louis Armstrong? Met them when they were launching their careers. John F. Kennedy? Met him during the…Ray Silver Sr. to receive honorary degree for his leadership
Although he didn’t attend school past the age of 12, Ray Silver Sr. has accumulated a lifetime’s worth of knowledge and wisdom that he has shared with younger generations. For his service and leadership in his community, the University of the Fraser Valley is recognizing Silver with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at…UFV Chilliwack campus moves continue; some temporary office closures for
The move from the UFV Chilliwack campus on Yale Road to the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park (on Caen Avenue off Keith Wilson Road) continues. If you are a student who will be taking UFV courses in Chilliwack in September, they will most likely be located at the Chilliwack campus at the Canada Education…UFV students and program reach new heights in Antigua
Building relationships, gaining confidence, and being humbled are just a few of the experiences had by a group of UFV students on a recent trip to Antigua with the Champions for Health Promoting Schools program. In its seventh year, the project also reached new heights — from being commended by the Antiguan minister of education,…Bike legend Paul Brodie steals the spotlight at the North
Once you’ve engineered a bike that changed the face of mountain biking in Canada, managed a successful bike manufacturing company, and been inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, what’s left to do? Plenty, if you’re Paul Brodie. As founder of Brodie Bikes and innovator of the first ‘sloping-top tube-frame’ mountain bike, the guy…UFV student wins silver medal at national competition
A UFV student has proved himself as one of the country’s top electrical apprentices in training. Gordon Kearns recently won the silver medal at the Skills Canada national competition in Edmonton. The 21-year-old Chilliwack resident, who grew up in Boston Bar, placed second in the category of post-secondary electrical installations. Competing against the top students…UFV ARTS 100 offering combines three courses into opportunity for
Starting this fall, UFV will be offering first-year Bachelor of Arts students a new way to dive into university studies. The ARTS 100 course will provide students with a focused and interdisciplinary way to get some of the lower-level requirements of the BA program under their belts. This new 9-credit course will also introduce students…Langley Kinsmen donate $52,000 to UFV for bursary
Staying true to its motto of “serving the community’s greatest needs”, the Langley Kinsmen Club has donated $52,000 to the University of the Fraser Valley to establish an award in its name. The Kinsmen Club of Langley Endowment Bursary will be available to students who have completed their highest level of education within the Langley…UFV students host sports day with a twist in Antigua
Following an early morning tropical rainstorm over the Caribbean island of Antigua, the sun eventually came out on Friday afternoon, helping a group of UFV students host a successful Unity Games. The event is described as a Canadian sports day with a twist, by UFV Kinesiology instructor Joanna Sheppard. This is Sheppard's seventh year hosting…UFV opens new building at Canada Education Park in Chilliwack
The University of the Fraser Valley celebrated the latest phase in its development at the Canada Education Park in Chilliwack on Friday, May 11, by opening a new building. The building, a combination of new construction and extreme renovation, will house most of the programs and services previously located at the Chilliwack Yale Road campus. …Young mathematicians compete at UFV math contest
Submitted by Ian Affleck, Mathematics and Statistics department. On Friday, May 4, the University of the Fraser Valley's Mathematics and Statistics department hosted its 15th annual final round of the BC Secondary Schools Math Contest. With 108 students from 19 schools participating in 2012, UFV's final round continues to be the most well attended in…Nominations sought for UFV’s Teaching Excellence and Research Excellence awards
UFV is once again looking to recognize excellence in teaching and research among its faculty members. The nomination deadline for both the Teaching Excellence and the Research Excellence awards — presented annually at UFV Convocation — is Fri, Feb. 7. Teaching Excellence: Nominations are encouraged from faculty, students, alumni, and staff to recognize excellent UFV…UFV’s Shupe studies streams alongside citizen scientists thanks to Earthwatch
Backed by a legion of citizen scientists, UFV geography instructor Scott Shupe is diving into the creeks and streams of Greater Vancouver thanks to a four-year, $42,000 grant from the Earthwatch Institute via HSBC Water Programme’s FreshWater Watch. The $100 million HSBC Water Programme is a partnership with three NGOs – WWF, WaterAid, and Earthwatch…Exciting additions and proven performers highlight UFV’s latest Continuing Studies
From conversational Japanese to cutting-edge computer programs, UFV’s latest Continuing Studies term is chock-full of new opportunities while still featuring scores of proven programs and courses. The Winter/Spring 2014 CS booklet features nearly 30 new offerings, ranging from GIS Essentials to Blogging 101 to The Formation of the Mennonite Brethren Church. The booklets were distributed…UFV & City of Abbotsford cut parking rates for Heat
UFV and the City of Abbotsford are working together to make it more affordable to attend events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC), Mayor Bruce Banman announced on Tuesday. Effective immediately, UFV and the City will cut the price of parking in lots adjacent to the AESC on event days. Parking for AESC…Lenore Newman to speak on Wed, Feb 5 on impact
What would the Lower Mainland look like today if it wasn’t for the Agricultural Land Reserve? As the provincial Agricultural Land Commission marks its 40th anniversary this year, it’s a question worth considering. The ALC, an independent provincial agency with a mandate of identifying and protecting agricultural land by acting as a steward of the…UFV biology student making connections and a future through co-op
Students at UFV ‘make’ many things, from dresses to buildings to gourmet concoctions, in programs such as fashion design, carpentry, and culinary arts. But students who enroll in the co-operative education option, including biology major Brandon Wood, also make money and important career connections. As his co-op tenure with the BC Ministry of Agriculture…Evered on a whirlwind tour of China to meet partners
UFV president Mark Evered, and Yajing Betty Wang, UFV’s Manager of International Marketing, are touring China from January 12 to 22 to visit with community leaders, business executives, and officials from partner institutions. “We have a long history of fruitful partnerships and joint educational initiatives with leading Chinese universities,” says Evered. “We host more than…UFV welcomes Mother Heart of God author Trudy Beyak
Long-time Abbotsford News reporter Trudy Beyak will offer a unique look at the maternal side of religion while speaking about her new book, The Mother Heart of God, Unveiling the Mystery of the Father’s Maternal Love, at UFV on Monday, Jan. 20. After a near-death experience, Beyak, an award-winning journalist, pursued a spiritual investigation. With…Evered’s term as UFV president extended to 2017
The University of the Fraser Valley’s Board of Governors has renewed Dr. Mark Evered’s term as president and vice-chancellor through to June 30, 2017. “The Board was unanimous in its decision to extend the president’s contract,” says Barry Delaney, chair of the UFV Board of Governors. “A survey of students, employees and community members reflected…UFV and NVIT combine to offer “capstone” degree to addictions
The University of the Fraser Valley has teamed up with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology to enable participants in an NVIT diploma program to earn a Bachelor of General Studies degree. NVIT is a British Columbia public post-secondary institution governed by the Aboriginal community and serving primarily Aboriginal students. Graduates of the three-year Chemical…UFV and Chilliwack Chiefs sign agreement
The University of the Fraser Valley and the Chilliwack Chiefs Hockey Club have announced the creation of a new, mutually beneficial partnership that will see the two organizations work together on a series of initiatives. The partnership was formalized with an on-ice signing of a memorandum of agreement by UFV president Mark Evered and Chiefs…B.C.’s future is growing at UFV’s new Agriculture Centre of
The following is a news release from the Province of British Columbia: British Columbia's newest centre of excellence is dedicated to agriculture, with construction progressing at the University of the Fraser Valley on a brand-new barn and greenhouses after an investment of $1 million by government. "We are planting the seeds of success for students…