A new certificate program at the University of the Fraser Valley is preparing students from all disciplines to become innovative changemakers. Created by associate professors Anna Griffith, Linda Pardy, and Martha Dow, the Social Innovation certificate empowers learners with the skills to tackle complex challenges in any field.   On the heels of UFV’s designation as…

Sometimes when conducting research, scientists make unexpected discoveries that change how we understand the world.  In Dr. Harley Gordon’s case, the unexpected discovery came while he was studying how salicylic acid is synthesized in plants. Harley, an assistant professor in biology at the University of the Fraser Valley, was part of a team that recently…

Maecyn Klassen only has vague memories of UFV from when she was growing up. She recalls her mother taking her to a theatre production on the old Chilliwack campus as a child, but not much more than that. These days Maecyn is a UFV alumna (with a BA in history and a Library and Information…

Chilliwack lawyer Cristen Gleeson has been elected as the Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of the Fraser Valley. She succeeds John Pankratz, who has wrapped up his second term as Chair but will stay on as a board member. Cristen is the 15th Chair of the UFV Board, and third woman…

When Alison Reeves tuned her TV to the England-Samoa game in the Women’s Rugby World Cup on August 30, she was more invested than the average Canadian. And when #17 for England entered the pitch shortly after the second half started, Alison’s excitement soared. It was her daughter, Mackenzie Carson, 27, representing the country where…

For the past two decades, one name has been associated more than any other with the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. When you think of SASI, the institute’s founding director, Dr. Satwinder Bains, comes to mind pretty quickly. That changed on August 15 when Satwinder formally retired. She is…

Dr. Jatinder Mann has joined the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) as Director of the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI), succeeding Dr. Satwinder Bains, who retires this month. Jatinder comes to UFV from the United Kingdom (UK). He holds several degrees and credentials, including a PhD from the University of Sydney in Australia and,…

On the surface, TYCROP is a manufacturing company located on the outskirts of Chilliwack in the small farming community of Rosedale. But in the eyes of founder Gary Teichrob, one of UFV’s 2025 honorary degree recipients, it’s so much more. “We’re passionate innovators, designers, engineers, and creators, but we pride ourselves in being more than…

Gwen Point had a thirst for learning from an early age. But like many Indigenous children, she faced barriers that made it difficult for her to thrive in the education system. She persevered, never giving up on her dream. Success followed, but not without struggle. She earned her bachelor’s degree. And her master’s degree. And…

More than 100 employees who have been at UFV for a decade or more  were recognized and celebrated on May 20 at the Service Recognition Dinner at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre. In addition, six recently retired faculty members received the professor emeritus designation. President Joanne MacLean congratulated the long-service award recipients and said…

For the first time, one individual is receiving both the Teaching Excellence and Inspirational Leadership awards at the University of the Fraser Valley’s annual employee excellence event.  In many ways, it’s fitting that Christine Nehring is the one being doubly honoured.    As a colleague and committee leader, she has many admirers for her leadership skills.…

Christine Jones would be the first to tell you that she would rather you admire the gardens she tends to rather than focus on her, but it’s her turn to be in the spotlight as an outstanding University of the Fraser Valley employee.   As the woman behind the scenery, Christine has spent 24 years…