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Set sail with UFV Theatre’s Argonautica
Experience the magic and power of one of the world’s greatest stories in this stunning stage adaptation of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. Full of energy and humour, Argonautika by Mary Zimmerman runs through Nov 29 at the University of the Fraser Valley performance theatre. “Argonautika…Unique student centre at UFV backed by Coast Capital Savings
Coast Capital Savings and UFV are continuing their collaborative partnership by creating the Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource and Leadership Centre. Student leadership and peer-to-peer student assistance will continue to thrive at UFV thanks to a $50,000 contribution from Coast Capital Savings, Canada’s second largest credit union. Located in the Student Union Building on the…Air quality forum to examine pollution and the air we
Breathing. It's something we do thousands of times a day. We take it for granted, until we start having trouble. But the quality of air we breathe has a great impact on our overall health. Air pollution also impacts visibility and the environment. UFV has teamed up with several community partners for an air quality…Wierks named CIS Top Eight Academic All-Canadian
Sarah Wierks of the University of the Fraser Valley women’s basketball program has been selected to receive Canadian Interuniversity Sport’s most prestigious academic award. Wierks, a Chilliwack, B.C. product, is a member of the CIS Top Eight Academic All-Canadian team for the 2014-15 season. She is the first-ever UFV Cascades athlete to achieve the distinction.…UFV to host community forum on refugee crisis — Oct
We’ve all seen the images. Refugees fleeing their homes with only what they can carry, crossing the ocean on crowded vessels, and walking urban highways looking for a safe haven. Children and old people struggling to keep up, and in some tragic cases, falling by the wayside. The current plight of Syrian refugees has gripped…Kinesiology Day showcases student engagement and healthy living
From health-related physical activity to exercise physiology — biomechanics and beyond — the field of kinesiology is full of opportunities to explore. On Oct 19, the Kinesiology Student Association organized the second annual Kinesiology Day (aka Kin Day) bringing together students, faculty, and staff to explore various aspects of the field of kinesiology. “This event…Cascade men’s golf team rallies for national bronze
The University of the Fraser Valley men’s golf team staged a massive final-round rally on Friday at the PING CCAA Golf National Championships to earn the bronze medal. Playing at their home course, Chilliwack Golf Club, the Cascades men came into the day in seventh place, 17 strokes back of the front-running Niagara College Knights…UFV earth scientist researches ice age oasis on Haida Gwaii
For Dr. Olav Lian and his team of student researchers it’s all about the details. Teeny, tiny, miniscule details — grains of sand in this case — that lead to big discoveries. Lian is an earth scientist in UFV’s Geography and the Environment department, and he and his student researchers have helped make a giant…Sports psychologist Friesen leads alumni panel discussion on living a
Passion is the energy that comes from the core of who we are as defined by our unique set of gifts. That’s the theme of a panel discussion to be led by sports psychologist Roger Friesen at the University of the Fraser Valley on October 15. Friesen and guest panelists — several of whom are…UFV Queen Elizabeth Scholars share stories from Africa at forum
This past September, the United Nations ratified 17 global sustainable development goals that will provide a framework for the world’s development through 2030. Six UFV students had the opportunity to contribute to the development of these goals during their internship in Tanzania this past summer. On Tuesday, October 13, they will share some of their…UDistrict consultation sessions set for Oct 15
Using your feedback and working together, the City of Abbotsford and UFV have come up with options to guide the future growth of the UDistrict neighbourhood and campus. They need your continued input on how to make UDistrict great! UDistrict Neighbourhood and campus plans CHOICES + DIRECTIONS Thurs, Oct 15 11 am-2 pm (UFV Abbotsford…Turning grief into action: honorary doctorate recipient Ginny Dennehy returns
Ginny Dennehy chose to turn grief into action and to live with hope after losing both of her children at a young age. Dennehy, who received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Fraser Valley, returns to campus October 14 to speak as part of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series. Dennehy will speak at…Would you know what to do? UFV Alert test coming
At 10:15 on Thursday, October 15 UFV will test UFV Alert: the emergency notification system designed to keep you and the UFV community connected with key information during an emergency or severe weather closure. During the test, you will receive a message on your phone or device if you have registered with UFV Alert. Please…Multidisciplinary UFV Art Marathon invades The Reach
It was a big dose of all things artistic. The University of the Fraser Valley was an enthusiastic participant in the first creatiValley festival running through Oct 4. UFV’s big day was Friday, October 2 at The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford. The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) presented a 12-Hour Multidisciplinary Art…New agreement bridges local schools and UFV
Fraser Cascade secondary students can enjoy an early start to trades careers thanks to a new agreement between School District #78 and the University of the Fraser Valley. In a memorandum of understanding signed Sept. 24, SD #78 and UFV agreed to provide preferred access for students into designated UFV Trades and Technology programs on…Newman to speak on Cod Tongues Tuesday
Join us in the Abbotsford campus library on Tuesday, April 4 from 2-3 for a lively discussion about the dynamic nature of Canadian cuisine with Dr Lenore Newman. Lenore will be featuring her research and adventures from her new book, Speaking in Cod Tongues: Canada's Culinary Landscape. Learn how Canada's multicultural society expresses itself through…Grand Theft Terra Firma — a “devised performance” — next
UFV Theatre is proud to present Grand Theft Terra Firma, a presentation devised by theatre students and community members in partnership with The Reach Gallery and Stó:lō Nation — Stó:lō Research and Resource Management Centre. Grand Theft Terra Firma explores how S’ólh Téméxw — the traditional and unceded territories of the Stó:lō people—was colonized in…UFV and province announce $6.5 million for additional trades training
NEWS RELEASE CHILLIWACK - Students at the University of the Fraser Valley will soon have access to 24,000-square-feet of teaching and shop space for heavy-mechanical and farm-technology programs to meet the growing demands for trades in the community. The $6.5-million project will accommodate students in the heavy-mechanical foundation and apprentice programs at the Canada Education…Jonathan Goldstein, author and radio personality, visits UFV
Jonathan Goldstein wraps up CIVL 101.7 FM's mini-school lecture series with a presentation followed by a question and answer session. He'll reflect on his career, the practice of making radio and podcasts, and his new show Heavyweight, Goldstein's writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, The Believer and GQ. He’s a…Health Fair & Overdose Crisis presentation — March 27
Ranging from stress and lifestyle management to healthy sleep patterns and sexual health, UFV's longstanding Health Fair offers a wide variety of topics for the general public 9am-5:30pm Monday, March 27 inside Building A's atrium at UFV's campus at Canada Education Park. The event also features a special Dean's Speaker Series presentation at noon entitled…Coding program offers hands-on experience in tech sector
Want to gain industry experience and improve your coding skills? UFV has teamed up with the Ministry of Advanced Education to offer short-term training to prepare recent graduates for jobs requiring coding-related skills. The one-month program begins May 1 and will be offered at UFV Five Corners in downtown Chilliwack. Thanks to special one-time government…UFV honoured at FV Cultural Diversity AND United Way of
UFV was recognized for its efforts in creating an inclusive environment at the recent Fraser Valley Diversity Awards. The university received the inclusive environment award in the medium to large organization category. UFV’s commitment to fostering a holistically inclusive environment encompasses workplace practices and policies, academic programming, and initiatives. See Province social columnist Fred Lee's…Human Library comes to life March 15 at UFV
UFV’s Human Library will come to life on Wed, March 15 at the Chilliwack campus atrium. Staff members at the UFV Chilliwack campus library have been busy collecting "human books" and they will be on hand to interact with students and the public in a speed-dating format from 10 am to 1 pm. "Our mission…Artist Linda Frimer returns to UFV for President’s Leadership Lecture
West coast artist and 2017 UFV honorary degree recipient Linda Frimer returns to UFV on Monday, March 13 for the President’s Leadership Lecture Series. Her presentation will take place at 4:30 pm in the Abbotsford campus lecture theatre (B101). This lecture is co-sponsored by the UFV Alumni Association and UFV. The public is welcome to this free…UFV one of BC’s Top Employers for third year in
The University of the Fraser Valley has completed a hat-trick as a leading employer in BC. For the third year running, UFV has been named one of BC’s Top Employers. UFV was selected because it offers employees: • competitive salaries • an excellent benefits package • generous vacations • professional development support • a commitment…Jackie Hogan appointed Interim President of UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley Board of Governors unanimously appoints Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President Administration Jackie Hogan as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, effective July 1. Hogan will succeed Dr. Mark Evered upon his planned retirement, while the search for UFV’s next president continues. “UFV has an admirable leadership team, and I am absolutely…UFV part of BCTECH Summit — March 14 & 15
UFV is going to be part of BC’s largest tech conference. On March 14 and 15, the #BCTECH Summit will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre. This is an opportunity not only to bring together BC’s vibrant and innovative tech community but also the convergence of traditional industries, business leaders, government and academia that are…