At UFV, we believe in Ashoka’s “everyone a changemaker” mentality. As part of us embracing changemaking, we’re committed to highlighting the different ways that change can look on campus including pedagogy, projects, or research. We had the pleasure of speaking with three different faculty members in the College of Arts—Deb Silver (School of Creative Arts), … Read more
In celebrating UFV’s 50 years of being a positive agent of change in the community, the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) announced the 2024 Teaching Inquiries into Pedagogical Practices (TIPP) fund. Applicants were encouraged to submit projects that either directly applied changemaking practices, focused on relationality in terms of inclusion or Indigenization, worked towards sustainable … Read more
“There are various definitions of changemaking, all resonating with the idea of creating positive change in the world. While I support this idea, the term changemaking didn’t sit well with me. It felt like an all-encompassing concept that risked diluting or absorbing important nuances of specific socially engaged work—the paradigm shifts required for Indigenization … Read more
We’re thrilled to say Changemaking at UFV gained significant momentum in 2024. While changemaking has been behind the scenes at UFV for a while, it has made itself known this year in numerous ways, including various committees, conferences, and events. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from this year! In 2023, a … Read more
Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist in internationalization, recently hosted the latest installment of the Building Trust Across Cultures workshop. Like all things in life, changemaking relies on effective communication. The guiding principles of inclusive empowerment and reciprocity reflect the importance of mutual respect in all interactions, engaging in active listening, and fostering environments that … Read more
We are thrilled to share the Teaching and Learning Centre’s list of recipients of the 2024 Teaching Inquiries into Pedagogical Practices (TIPP) fund. This TIPP fund supports educators dedicated to incorporating changemaking practices into their teaching. The selection criteria called for projects that were action-oriented, decolonized, Indigenized and equity-focused, sustainability-minded, and/or addressed complex challenges through … Read more
The Graphic and Digital Design (GDD) department recently hosted the inaugural events for its public seminar series, Counterforms: Practices, Theories, and Methods. Counterforms, moderated by assistant professor Trevor Embury, is hosted on the Abbotsford campus. The first two speakers were Dr. Katherine Gillieson (September 25th) and Dr. Bonne Zabolotney (October 9th) of Emily Carr University. … Read more
On Thursday, September 26, UFV shared St’elt’elawtexw, the university’s annual community report, with members of the communities we serve. This event also served as the debut of the UFV’s Changemaking work— the formalization of our ongoing efforts to empower students and educators to contribute innovative, evidence-informed solutions to complex problems. Changemaking was supported by the … Read more
The Office of Sustainability at UFV aims to “[drive] meaningful partnerships that support a sustainable transformation towards the well-being of our communities and ecosystem.” Their team includes part-time and full-time staff, students, and interns that are dedicated to helping ensure actionable commitments to sustainability are happening on campus, as well as to be a resource … Read more
UFV’s Indigenous Student Centre (ISC), S’olh Shxwlèlí (“Our Place”), provides numerous services and resources to the nearly 5% of self-identified Indigenous students. There are locations at the Abbotsford (S1113) and Chilliwack (A1444) campuses. Betty Peters, Director of the ISC, says “Indigenous learners on their educational journey at UFV often seek supports from the ISC. We … Read more
