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UFV teams up with community partners to fix up a
Nick Penner likes to put smiles on people’s faces, give back to his community, and provide his students with challenges. The instructor for UFV’s Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing program was able to do all three recently with a car giveaway that came together very quickly thanks to some community partners. “When I was working…UFV presents Trades and Technology open house on March 14
There’s more to university in the Fraser Valley than English, biology, and business studies. As a regional comprehensive university, UFV also offers an array of trades programming. You are invited to find out more about trades programs at UFV at the Trades and Technology open house on Thursday, March 14. From 4–7 pm the Trades…UFV to give honorary degree to Canadian rocker Bif Naked
Canadian punk rocker and motivational speaker (no, that is not an oxymoron) Bif Naked spoke to an enthusiastic crowd on International Women's Day about the struggles women are faced with, and the power of friendships to help them through tough times. At the end of her presentation, UFV president Mark Evered announced that Naked will…New UFV daffodil beds sprout to kick off Cancer Society’s
For the seventh year in a row, Daffodil Days are coming to UFV from March 26 to 28, 2013. Over the years, UFV student volunteers have raised more than $8,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society by selling fresh cut daffodils on campus in March. But this year, the UFV campaign comes with a twist. Last…UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team are national champions!
The UFV women Cascades women's volleyball team are national champs for 2013. The UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team are national collegiate champions! They defeated the host Lakeland Rustlers 3-0 to capture the 2013 CCAA national championship in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The title is the school’s first in the program’s history. The set scores in Saturday’s final…Merchant of Venice is this year’s Shakespeare at UFV
The third main stage production of the University of the Fraser Valley Theatre's 2012/13 season is The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. This will be the second production by the department of this often controversial work, the first being during March, 1991. The play features three of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters: Shylock, Portia, and…Cascade women’s volleyball and basketball teams off to the nationals
UFV will have two teams competing at national championships in the next two weeks. The women’s volleyball team competes for the first time at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association national championship tournament, to be held at Lakeland College, in Lloydminster, Alberta, March 7–9. The Cascades will face the ACAA champions (Maritimes) Mount Saint Vincent University…Vlada Dvoracek to head Institutional Research and Integrated Planning
Dr. Vladimir Dvoracek is UFV’s new Associate Vice President, Institutional Research and Integrated Planning. The role combines two previously separate portfolios into one. “I look forward to working with administration, faculty, and staff to use data analysis to move the university forward,” said Vlada. “It’s about providing context, not just the numbers. We must never…Sunday Cascades playoff update
UFV Cascades women’s volleyball team win first PACWEST championship The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s volleyball team captured the 2013 PACWEST championship in Cranbrook, BC defeating crosstown rivals the CBC Bearcats, 3-0. The Cascades will advance to the 2013 CCAA national championship tournament to be held the weekend of March 7-9, in Lloydminster,…UFV launching Centre for Safe Schools and Communities
Two centres at UFV are launching a new chapter as one new entity. Together, the BC Centre for Safe Schools and Communities and BC Centre for Social Responsibility are marking nearly a decade of leadership in specialized areas of school and community safety, addictions, and strategies to promote the wellbeing of British Columbians. Having begun…Kaitlyn McDonald commits to UFV Cascades women’s basketball program
The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s basketball program has signed Kaitlyn McDonald of G.W. Graham Secondary School, Chilliwack, BC, to the women’s basketball program. McDonald will join one of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) top women’s basketball programs. The Cascades are currently ranked third in the CIS top ten poll, they have not…National Sweater Day at UFV — energy conservation in action
National Sweater Day, a nationwide initiative led by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to turn down the heat and wear a sweater for the day, was held on Thurs, Feb 7. UFV showed its commitment to energy conservation by turning down temperatures in many areas, and sporting some great looking sweaters! See photo. Thanks to…Meet the team at University Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Since taking the helm to lead the former Development and Alumni Relations offices, Madeleine Hardin has initiated a number of changes to the two departments. Now under one leader, employees from both areas are enjoying a new name, new roles, and the numerous benefits of a larger team. The amalgamation of the two areas has…Weyler settles in as writer-in-residence
Each year the University of the Fraser Valley’s English department sets forth on a search for the next Writer in Residence. A writer-in-residence is a Canadian writer who is welcomed into the UFV community to inspire students, provide practical advice on publishing, and mentor aspiring writers, according to the English department’s website. This year Rex…Lost Alumni winner Natalie Karam reconnects with UFV, scores an
It’s been over a decade since Natalie Karam regularly strolled the halls of the University of the Fraser Valley, working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, which she earned in 2001. Since then she’s been busy building a career and starting a family, but she has always remembered her alma mater…Top 40 Alumni: Ken Hildebrandt — Kid who thought “theatre
Ken Hildebrandt enjoyed his theatre studies so much that he put them to good use before he even graduated. A protégé of Ian Fenwick and the rest of the UFV Theatre department, Hildebrandt thought it would be “cool to have my own theatre company.” While still attending UFV (then UCFV) he started Gallery 7 in…Have your say at UFV 2025 Visioning Forum
The world is changing dramatically and so are universities. The future of the University of the Fraser Valley depends on how we prepare for and position ourselves within this new world. This is your chance to help shape that future. UFV 2025 Visioning Forum Tues, April 28 (3:30 to 5 pm, Abby B140). The…UFV Top 40 Alumni: George Hemeon — Carver honoured for
Weaving a life that integrated the worlds of art and business led to George Hemeon’s UFV Distinguished Alumni award in 2012. Now, his tapestry is tailor-made for UFV’s Top 40 Alumni list. George accomplished a considerable amount this millennium. The former landscaper earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from UFV in 2004, majoring in criminal…UFV seeking Distinguished Alumni nominations
UFV alumni can be found making a difference around the corner and across the world. “More than 30,000 alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley work in a variety of industries and sectors and have a significant impact on our economy and our communities every day,” says Nancy Armitage, UFV Alumni Engagement manager. “We…UFV Top 40 alumni: Gus Hartl — Credit union CEO
It’s a good thing the Mounties didn’t get their man. Aldergrove’s Gus Hartl grew up the youngest of six boys, and all but the eldest followed their dad into the RCMP. Hartl considered doing so too, and was accepted into the force, but when he found himself 500th on the waiting list he decided to…UFV Theatre presents Directors’ Festival: 5 days, 25 plays, $5
UFV Theatre's 20th Annual Directors’ Theatre Festival runs April 22–26 at UFV’s performance theatre at 45635 Yale Road (at Airport Road) in Chilliwack. The festival begins on the Wednesday with a series of previews and matinees, followed by Thursday’s opening ceremony at 4:30 pm, and performances continue at various times Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,…UDistrict campus and neighbourhood planning project launched
ABBOTSFORD April 8, 2015 - The City of Abbotsford and the University of the Fraser Valley are undertaking a collaborative initiative to shape the future of the UDistrict, announced Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun and UFV President, Dr. Mark Evered today. In May of 2012, Abbotsford City Council officially endorsed a 30-year planning concept or…UFV to host informational event and forum on education options
The University of the Fraser Valley will host an informational event and forum on education options in the community of Hope on Thursday, April 16 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Some of the topics covered will include career transitions, student transitions, workshops, certificates, diplomas, developing content specific to Hope, community partners, co-curricular records, and university…UFV Top 40 alumni: Debbie Greene — resilience personified
Much has been written about Captain Trevor Greene’s experience and his long journey back from his comatose state after an Afghani youth buried an ax in his head. He has made a remarkable recovery to a state where he is conscious and aware, lives at home with Debbie and their two children, and works daily…School of Business brings home the gold
Four UFV School of Business students travelled to Kelowna with faculty advisor Kevin deWolde, to participate in the Western Canada Business Simulation Competition. The team won the gold and several top individual awards, including top VP HR award, top CEO award, and top VP Marketing award. The UFV team worked incredibly hard, establishing early on…Wierks, Pauls named athletes of the year at Cascades awards
Sarah Wierks and Aaron Pauls were named the University of the Fraser Valley’s athletes of the year on Tuesday evening, as the Cascades athletic department held its annual awards banquet at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre. Wierks, a 6’2” fifth-year centre with the women’s basketball team, was honoured for a historic season. The Chilliwack…Child and Youth Care projects focus on raising awareness and
More than 8,000 children are in foster care in British Columbia. At age 19, youth in foster care lose their social worker, their foster care funding, and often their home. Building Bridges Beyond 19, a community forum at the University of the Fraser Valley, will bring together front-line workers, former youth-in-care, foster parents, and other…