Turning knowledge into action
CHASI has the privilege of speaking with UFV student Adam Nelson about his powerful art installation, which is currently on display at UFV. His work touched our team and provides a window into why work supporting people with addictions is so critically needed. The current exhibition at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery might catch your eyes, or … Read more
COVID-19 had more impacts on Canadian’s health than just the effects of the disease: during the early years of the pandemic, restrictions radically changed the way we socialized, learned, and engaged with medical professionals. In particular, technology enabled new, safer alternatives, but they were not a perfect solution. The Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) … Read more
On April 1, join CHASI, Sustainable UFV, the Faculty and Staff Association, and more for a celebration of inclusion at UFV! This tailgate-style party will feature a DJ and dancing, food and drinks, and a positive chance to connect with new and old friends in a safe, joyful, and vibrant atmosphere. This is a free … Read more
CHASI lead researcher Chelsea Klassen joined Sustainable UFV’s Jennifer Martel and Karima Cherifi for a virtual presentation about UFV’s new pollinator garden at the University of Bergen Day Zero Sustainable Development Goals conference. Originally presented February 5, 2025, the presentation discussed how the Office of Sustainability at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, … Read more
CHASI Faculty Associate Dr. Iris Lesser and UFV student research assistant Megan Filiatrault have released a new report sharing their findings from an initial series of workshops aimed at engaging new mothers in physical activity and presenting a realistic look at what their return to movement may look like. The report, titled Postpartum Physical Activity … Read more
In our first CHASIcast of the year we welcome back Dr. Iris Lesser, who is joined by her Kinesiology colleague Amber Johnston, MSc, to discuss their unique course — KIN499: Women’s Health and Physical Activity. Through this course and their teaching, they aim to fill crucial gaps in understandings of women’s health, particularly around menopause … Read more
Swiftie Scholar, an academic conference hosted at UFV on December 5, applied an academic lens to the impact and influence of the mega-star Taylor Swift on the day before her three-night visit to Vancouver. With support from CHASI, the event brought speakers from around the world to share analysis of Swift’s cultural impact with UFV … Read more
This special episode of the CHASIcast to close out National Career Month features guest host Dr. Linda Pardy from CHASI’s Career and Learning for Life Consortium, better known as CALL. Dr. Pardy is joined by students Mayu Ochi and Ava Hedblom to discuss careermapping.ca, a new tool launched by CALL’s team to help future, current, … Read more
As part of CHASI’s celebration of National Career Month, we asked practicum student Ava Hedblom to share her experiences with Career Mapping, a new tool launched by our research cluster CALL, the Career and Learning for Life Consortium. Check back throughout November to see more Career Month posts! It is as simple as this: studying … Read more
On Monday, October 28, join CHASI at 4:00 PM to celebrate Dr. Shahana Alibhai’s new book Feel Better, a roadmap to understanding emotions, their impacts on day-to-day life, and turning that knowledge in action for a better emotional state. All are welcome and refreshments will be served! You can learn more about Feel Better and … Read more