Convocation Archive
Cree artist George Littlechild to receive honorary degree from UFV
Prolific and colourful. Vibrant artworks infused with Aboriginal influence but with his own contemporary twist. When you see George Littlechild’s work you won’t soon forget it. The Cree artist, originally from Alberta but now living in British Columbia, has built both a strong reputation and a huge catalog of work over the 25 years he’s…UFV to grant honorary doctorate to Canadian rocker Bif Naked
Dr. Mark Evered had a surprise for Canadian rocker and motivational speaker Bif Naked when she visited the University of the Fraser Valley on International Women’s Day on March 8. Naked, who was there to speak at a union-sponsored event, met with UFV president Evered before her talk and he asked her if she would…Come to UFV’s Grad Fair Wed, March 6
Wed, March 6 11:30 am–2:30 pm In Alumni Hall and the Cascade Café (Building B) at the Abbotsford campus Stop by the UFV Grad Fair to learn more about your Convocation ceremony, program, and Alumni Assocation services: • Apply to graduate (application deadline: April 2) • Book your photo session with Artona, UFV’s official…Art student turned UFV science major honoured with Canadian award
An art student who turned science major following the discovery that she had a rare disease was recently honoured as one of the top students in Canada. Twenty-seven-year-old Jenna Peters from Abbotsford was awarded the Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship for her genetic research done at UFV. The award, valued at $17,500, is a…Video: UFV Convocation 2012 – backstage pass
University of the Fraser Valley students proudly walked across the stage to receive their certificates, diplomas, degrees, and awards at the 2012 convocation. Taking place at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, there were three ceremonies between Thursday, June 14 and Friday, June 15.More than 2,000 graduate from UFV at Convocation 2012
There were Van Meers and Dhaliwals, Malloways and Froeses, and Kims and MacDonalds in the spotlight on June 14 and 15 as more than a thousand new graduates of the University of the Fraser Valley crossed the stage at three convocation ceremonies at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre adjacent to the Abbotsord campus. Approximately…Convocation June 14 and 15 — Classes cancelled, parking free!
June 14 and 15 are no ordinary weekdays at UFV this year. They are the days of our Convocation ceremonies, during which we celebrate the achievements of approximately 2,100 UFV graduates. The ceremonies will be held at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, adjacent to our Abbotsford campus. As per UFV's established practice, all day-time…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…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…