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Collaboratorium links student researchers with community partners
More than a dozen UFV students gained valuable experience this summer by participating in UFV's second Collaboratorium project. Run by UFV's Peace and Reconciliation Centre under the guidance of Professor Keith Carlson, the Collaboratorium is designed to provide community organizations with sophisticated research services at a fraction of the cost that would be associated with…Welcome back! Here’s some news from summer months
Welcome back to campus! As we gear up for a busy fall semester, here’s a look at some news and changes that happened over the summer months. UFV welcomed three new deans: Dr. Lara Duke, Dean of Health Sciences, Dr. Michael Hitch, Dean of Science; and Dr. Teresa Kisilevich, Dean of Applied and Technical Studies.…New UFV centre offers nationally unique research opportunities
UFV’s new Centre for High Pressure Research (CHPR) will open this fall thanks to $530,725 in targeted funding. The only one of its kind in Canada, the centre will be led by Dr. Jacob Spooner, a UFV assistant professor in chemistry, who recently received a $208,557 John R. Evans Leaders Fund grant through the Canada…Dr. Teresa Kisilevich to join UFV as Dean of Applied
Dr. Teresa Kisilevich will be the next Dean for the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley, effective August 1, 2023. Kisilevich was most recently the Associate Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship at Okanagan College, where she served in several instructional and administrative roles since 1999. She brings with…Dr. Michael Hitch joins UFV as Dean of the Faculty
Dr. Michael Hitch joins UFV as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective Sept. 1, 2023. He will also hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Geoscience. A senior leader with more than 38 years of academic and industry experience, Dr. Hitch brings a strong history of sound management and a combined track…Annual UFV Sustainability Report released
As institutional and community demand for sustainability has increased, UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) has become a central resource for pursuing the best practices of economic, social, and environmental management and advancement at UFV, and in the wider community. Guided by the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), UFV’s OoS is leading the advancement…Dr. Lara Duke named new UFV Dean of Health Sciences
Dr. Lara Duke has been selected as UFV’s new Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Duke joins UFV on Sept. 1 after serving four years as Capilano University’s Dean of Global and Community Studies -- which includes the schools of Kinesiology, Outdoor Recreation Management, Tourism Management, and Public Administration. She holds an EdD from Western University…Alumnus Keenan Beavis named to BC Business 30 Under 30
Keenan Beavis was already going places as an entrepreneur before he hit elementary school. But the Bachelor of Business Administration alumnus (BBA '18) gives credit to his UFV experience for helping him along the way. Five years out of university, Beavis has been named one of BC Business magazine’s 30 Under 30, a list that…More than 2,300 graduate from UFV as Convocation ceremonies come
UFV welcomed grads and their families over six ceremonies from June 13 to 15 as Convocation came “home” to the athletic centre gymnasium on the Abbotsford campus after more than a decade off campus. The official tally for 2023 graduates is approximately 2,349, but not all were able to attend a ceremony. UFV achieved a…Governor General’s Bronze Medal 2023: Rohan Sagar follows his passion
Rohan Sagar was shopping for groceries when he learned he won the Governor General’s Bronze Medal at UFV, awarded to the student with the highest grades graduating from a two-year program. He was in Walmart when he got the phone call, shopping bags in both hands while he scrunched his shoulder to precariously keep his…Governor General’s Silver Medal — Ravneet Sohal loved everything about
Ravneet Sohal is excited about her future, but she’s also reveling in her recent past. Her experience in the UFV Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program was so positive that she will carry warm memories and valuable knowledge gained through her career journey. Sohal is off to medical school at the University of BC Okanagan site…UFV awards honorary degree to Dr. Bonnie Henry
Well known for leading our province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in her position as Provincial Health Officer of BC, Dr. Bonnie Henry has had a long and varied career in public health, serving on the frontlines of several serious disease outbreaks. In recognition of her contribution to public health by leading British Columbia’s response…Governor-General’s Gold Medal: Celina ten-Bohmer embraced growth through leadership studies
When Celina ten-Bohmer decided to pursue her master’s degree at UFV, she wasn’t sure how she would fit in, coming from an independent school teaching background. But she found a welcoming environment where she felt safe opening herself up to new knowledge and experiences and sharing her perspectives. And as she graduated from the Master…Honorary degree 2023: Naxaxalhts’i ‘Sonny’ McHalsie shares Stó:lō culture and
If things had turned out a little differently, Naxaxalhts’i Albert ‘Sonny’ McHalsie might have been one of B.C.’s top mechanics rather than a highly valued interpreter of Stó:lō people’s culture and traditions. And much vital knowledge about the culture and history of Indigenous Coast Salish history would have been lost. Because he chose a different…Judith Soon awarded honorary degree for promoting science education and
Sometimes it takes one defining moment to change life’s trajectory. For Dr. Judith Soon, it was in Grade 12 when she and four other classmates toured the inner workings of a pharmacy building. From this experience, Soon knew she wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy and so far, it has been extremely rewarding for…UFV celebrates community connections at St’elt’elawtexw: Celebration of Community
The University of the Fraser Valley celebrated its connection to community on September 14 with a special event at Abbotsford’s EcoFarm that welcomed more than 250 friends and partners of the university. Showcasing community-engaged UFV initiatives and partnerships, St’elt’elawtexw: a Celebration of Community also launched UFV’s immersive St’elt’elawtexw: UFV Community Report, highlighting many projects and…UFV Distinguished Alumni 2023: Blue skies ahead for Eric Gerbrandt
Dedicated to creating and caring for a better berry, Dr. Eric Gerbrandt’s research takes him from the fields of his Yarrow farm to labs and conferences around the world. For this and more, Eric has been named UFV’s Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2023. Eric has been leading the BC berry research portfolio as Research…Young Distinguished Alumni 2023: Eryn Braley advocates for Indigenous Peoples
Eryn Braley is thankful to have chosen a career in Indigenous public health that allows her to connect with her Indigenous identity. “I am so appreciative of the Indigenous mentors and peers who have guided me in my career and personal journey. Through teachings, connection, and ceremonies, I am connecting with who I am as…Collaboratorium links student researchers with community partners
More than a dozen UFV students gained valuable experience this summer by participating in UFV's second Collaboratorium project. Run by UFV's Peace and Reconciliation Centre under the guidance of Professor Keith Carlson, the Collaboratorium is designed to provide community organizations with sophisticated research services at a fraction of the cost that would be associated with…Welcome back! Here’s some news from summer months
Welcome back to campus! As we gear up for a busy fall semester, here’s a look at some news and changes that happened over the summer months. UFV welcomed three new deans: Dr. Lara Duke, Dean of Health Sciences, Dr. Michael Hitch, Dean of Science; and Dr. Teresa Kisilevich, Dean of Applied and Technical Studies.…New UFV centre offers nationally unique research opportunities
UFV’s new Centre for High Pressure Research (CHPR) will open this fall thanks to $530,725 in targeted funding. The only one of its kind in Canada, the centre will be led by Dr. Jacob Spooner, a UFV assistant professor in chemistry, who recently received a $208,557 John R. Evans Leaders Fund grant through the Canada…Dr. Teresa Kisilevich to join UFV as Dean of Applied
Dr. Teresa Kisilevich will be the next Dean for the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley, effective August 1, 2023. Kisilevich was most recently the Associate Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship at Okanagan College, where she served in several instructional and administrative roles since 1999. She brings with…Dr. Michael Hitch joins UFV as Dean of the Faculty
Dr. Michael Hitch joins UFV as the Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective Sept. 1, 2023. He will also hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Geoscience. A senior leader with more than 38 years of academic and industry experience, Dr. Hitch brings a strong history of sound management and a combined track…Annual UFV Sustainability Report released
As institutional and community demand for sustainability has increased, UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) has become a central resource for pursuing the best practices of economic, social, and environmental management and advancement at UFV, and in the wider community. Guided by the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), UFV’s OoS is leading the advancement…Dr. Lara Duke named new UFV Dean of Health Sciences
Dr. Lara Duke has been selected as UFV’s new Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Duke joins UFV on Sept. 1 after serving four years as Capilano University’s Dean of Global and Community Studies -- which includes the schools of Kinesiology, Outdoor Recreation Management, Tourism Management, and Public Administration. She holds an EdD from Western University…Alumnus Keenan Beavis named to BC Business 30 Under 30
Keenan Beavis was already going places as an entrepreneur before he hit elementary school. But the Bachelor of Business Administration alumnus (BBA '18) gives credit to his UFV experience for helping him along the way. Five years out of university, Beavis has been named one of BC Business magazine’s 30 Under 30, a list that…More than 2,300 graduate from UFV as Convocation ceremonies come
UFV welcomed grads and their families over six ceremonies from June 13 to 15 as Convocation came “home” to the athletic centre gymnasium on the Abbotsford campus after more than a decade off campus. The official tally for 2023 graduates is approximately 2,349, but not all were able to attend a ceremony. UFV achieved a…