S’olh Shxwlèlí (“Our Place”) — the Indigenous Student Centre

The ISC space visible from outside

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

Art/design challenge: communicating the principles of changemaking

A UFV graphic design student hand draws using a tablet and stylus

UFV has recently announced its commitment to changemaking work, striving towards a future of engaged, empowered citizens. This work is guided by four principles: inclusive empowerment, decolonization and Indigenization, sustainable futures, and reciprocity. We invite current UFV students to participate in this work and be catalysts for change by submitting an original set of icons … Read more

TLC launches fund for changemaking in the classroom

A group of UFV faculty gather around a conference table at the Teaching and Learning Centre

To celebrate UFV’s 50 years of making change, the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) is excited to announce the changemaking-focused Teaching Inquiries for Pedagogical Practices (TIPP) fund. Funding is now available for UFV educators Are you interested in exploring changemaking in your teaching practice? Curious about the impact of an innovation you are trying in … Read more

UFV names Changemaking leadership

Dr. Anna Griffiths with Dr. Martha Dow

Changemaking at UFV is a collaborative effort that we can all be a part of. However, this expansive, wide-reaching approach to problem-solving needs coordination to make sure ideas turn into action. To support this, we are proud to announce that two established faculty members with proven track records at UFV are taking on newly created … Read more