UFV alumnus reinvents the strip mall
A UFV alumnus has a vision for Abbotsford’s downtown core that reimagines it with some new and sustainable design concepts. Scott Varga (BA '11) has entered a contest called Strip Appeal, put on by the University of Alberta, which asks participants to re-invent the standard North-American strip mall. While the winners are being selected…UFV Cascades teams to play again in 2012/13
The University of the Fraser Valley has renewed its commitment to five of its athletic teams for the 2012/13 year. The men’s and women’s volleyball teams , the men’s and women’s rowing teams, and the men’s golf team will all receive some funding from the university for the next academic and athletic year, which…UFV’s Heavy Duty Mechanics field trip
UFV's Heavy Duty Mechanics program recently took a field trip to Spectra Energy to learn about natural gas, inquire about potential job opportunities and gain some experience in the field. The students rode to Hope in their newly refurbished bus, which was donated by Translink.UFV students receive $100,000 to study abroad
UFV students will have the opportunity to study in France, Ireland, Australia and Korea this year thanks to a combination of recently awarded scholarships. This fall, 28 students will be studying in seven different countries. Their international experiences are being made possible by a group of organizations that have provided more than $100,000 in scholarships.…Pay parking coming to the TTC, Chilliwack
UFV’s pay parking program will soon be expanded to our Chilliwack South campus. Pay parking has been in effect at two of our main campuses – Abbotsford and Chilliwack North since 1995. Providing fair and equitable parking space for our employees and students is a factor of the pay parking program. Pay parking allows UFV…UFV’s 2011 Year in review
What a year! In 2011, the University of the Fraser Valley continued to make significant contributions to the educational, cultural, and economic landscape of our region. This year, UFV: Once again celebrated earning top marks in the Globe and Mail’s Canadian University Report, maintaining our lead as the top public university in British Columbia, and…UFV Chandigarh celebrates sixth anniversary and students
UFV Chandigarh recently celebrated its sixth anniversary with a special dinner to recognize the success of the school and its students. The university, located in northern India, hosted close to 300 students, parents, industry associates and community supporters on Friday, Nov. 18. During the annual dinner, $5,000 in scholarships was awarded to students. The Consul…UFV Cascades collect donations for Abbotsford Food Bank
The UFV Cascades went walking through Abbotsford on Saturday, Dec 17 and Sunday, Dec 18, knocking on doors for donations of non-perishable items for the Abbotsford Food Bank. Filling 21 boxes with food, the project was deemed a success. The walk and knock was headed by Alexa McCarthy, a third year Kinesiology major from…John English new UFV Dean of Trades and Technology
John English has been hired as the new Dean of Trades and Technology at the University of the Fraser Valley. He replaces Harv McCullough, who is the only person to have held the post previously and who will now serve as a special consultant to President Mark Evered. John comes to UFV from the BC…UFV marketing class donates to Abbotsford Food Bank
A UFV marketing class taught by Business Administration instructor Cindy Stewart, recently presented the Abbotsford Food Bank with a $1,500 donation. The Business 223 class raised the funds as part of its bonus challenge.Mission launched: UFV and the District of Mission team up
Under a special memorandum of understanding signed recently, the District of Mission will secure $500,000 in seed funding to establish the UFV Mission campus as the primary site for the delivery of the UFV Graphic and Digital Design diploma program. “The District of Mission is very committed to forging partnerships with the University of the…Stars come out to shine in support of UFV golf
Golf tournaments and fundraising: the two go hand in hand. So when UFV golf coach Chris Bertram was looking for a way to boost funding for the UFV Cascades golf team, going the golf tourney route was an easy decision. He even had the framework for a successful event in place. Former PGA player Ray…