Jael Penner is a problem solver. Give her a computer and a challenge to overcome and watch her go. With a smile on her face and her fingers dancing across the keyboard, she’ll have a solution worked out in no time at all.  “It’s super rewarding and I kind of get a rush of adrenaline…

Eleanor Deacon is always looking for the next step, determined to keep learning and developing. In 2023, her quest for knowledge brought her to the University of the Fraser Valley, where she enrolled in the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Mentorship program.  A teacher at a Chilliwack school, Eleanor graduates from the UFV…

  How do you make an unremarkable space interesting? How do you bring life to something people pass by every day without thought?  Those are questions Jesse Reimer posed to UFV’s Architectural Drafting Technician students when he presented Activating Spaces, a concept created by Jesse and his fellow instructor Wes Macaulay. The competition challenged students…

Before students even pick up a pen or crack open a textbook at the University of the Fraser Valley, their academic journey starts with enrolment. The staff from UFV’s Enrolment Services team offer a warm welcome to newcomers, setting the perfect tone for the exciting times to come.  They provide valuable frontline support, actively guiding…

“Since I was little, I was always fascinated about animals and the natural world,” says Aysha McConkey, UFV’s Co-op Student of the Year. “I grew up watching wildlife documentaries and conservation advocates like Steve Irwin and the Kratt Brothers, wishing I could be like them.” Now a Bachelor of Environmental Studies student, Aysha has brought…

The Student Union Society (SUS) is taking a bite out of food insecurity with a bi-weekly breakfast buffet. As Vice President External and Vice President Internal (and UFV students themselves), Roxy Granikovas and Harmanjot Singh are all about addressing student needs. They noticed that along with immediate demands like hunger, there was a need for…

With the highly anticipated directorial return of Emeritus Associate Professor Bruce Kirkley, UFV Theatre brings Macbeth to the stage on March 20 - 29. This will be the second production of their 2024-2025 season. In addition to its run at UFV Abbotsford's Blackbox Theatre, it will also be performed in Chilliwack at the Chilliwack Cultural…

The UFV Career Fair returns on March 13 to Evered Hall, bringing another opportunity for students to explore career paths, connect with industry professionals, and take meaningful steps toward their futures. Open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the event offers a chance for the entire university community to engage with employers and build valuable…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is full of people who are passionate about sustainability, and that makes March an exciting month. Each year, UFV’s Office of Sustainability, with the help of over 20 other departments and groups, co-organizes March for Sustainability, offering a slate of events that touch on everything from the environment…

Construction is well underway for a new housing facility on the Abbotsford campus, set to open in January 2026. This fall, living in Lá:lem te Baker comes with an exciting addition: a brand-new dining hall! All new housing students will be required to purchase a meal plan, giving them access to the dining hall opening…

  Gerry Eggert is defying age stereotypes and inspiring students of all generations with his persistent pursuit of education at the age of 82. With five or six semesters left before he earns his degree, Gerry is proving that it is never too late to chase your dreams and inspire others along the way. While…

In early March, Daria Tsynda stood at the border of Ukraine and Romania without a plan and with a single bag in tow. A future that looked so certain and promising only weeks before, one that involved attending university in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv to study business after her upcoming high school graduation, was…