“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
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
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
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
