UFV’s Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies (ATS) is hosting an in-person open house from 2:30 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 29, at the Trades and Technology Centre in Chilliwack. What better way to spend Leap Year 2024 than by jumping into an exploration of the programs offered by ATS, including trades, technologies, and physics. “A…

UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub was recently invited to British Columbia’s capital by Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission and BC’s Minister of Agriculture and Food, to recognize their important work in fostering student-centred and community engaged research. Joined by CHASI director Dr. Martha Dow and UFV’s Vice-President of Community Engagement Susan Mide…

Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students…

An outstanding group of panelists visits UFV’s Abbotsford campus on Friday, March 8 for International Women’s Day. Appearing as part of the 2024 President’s Leadership Lecture Series, BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will be joined by Dr. Shahana Alibhai, Eryn Braley, and Ray Kelly. UFV’s Dr. Alisa Webb, Vice President, Students, will facilitate…

In effort to spread kindness, create inclusion and honour diversity, Student Wellness invites the UFV community to participate in Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 28. "Participating in Pink Shirt Day is more than just wearing a colour – it's showing appreciation, kindness and acceptance of each other," says Sanjit Bhalru, manager of Student Wellness.…

When Luisa Giles speaks at the upcoming Science Café taking place Tuesday, Feb 27, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the UFV Chilliwack library, she’ll have a simple message. Chronic pain is often invisible, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Giles, an assistant professor of Kinesiology at UFV, has endured chronic pain since taking…

Students in UFV’s Construction Electrician certificate program got their hands on new tech last week as BC Hydro donated 20 smart Itron energy meters to the university. The donation was coordinated by Joel Feenstra, associate professor in electrical, and the new meters were delivered to the Trades and Technology Centre at the Chilliwack campus on…

Twelve elite basketball teams hit the court at the UFV Athletic Centre Feb 21-25 for the Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship. It’s the biggest sporting event the university has ever held, and UFV Athletic Director Steve Tuckwood says it’s a great opportunity to show off the Fraser Valley basketball community. “We know the history of…

The University of the Fraser Valley has once again been named one of BC’s Top Employers, marking its tenth consecutive year of recognition. This achievement is particularly exciting as UFV approaches its 50th anniversary. B.C.’s Top Employers is a competition that recognizes employers in BC that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.…

The stars of Canada West women’s basketball will shine bright when UFV hosts the 2024 Canada West Basketball Championships Feb 21-25, and so will the lights at the UFV Athletic Centre. Recent upgrades have replaced fluorescent and metal halide lighting with LED (light emitting diode) technology. This upgrade results in brighter illumination and 46 per…

A great idea can start with a sticky note. A year and a half ago, UFV peer tutor Phillip Retief jotted down the words “accessibility lab” as part of a brainstorming activity during a staff training day. Today, he hosts the real thing twice a week at the Academic Success Centre, bringing an array of…

Ground has officially broken on a new 398-bed Student Housing building on UFV’s Abbotsford Campus. UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean was joined by student leaders, senior administration, and construction and design partners for the Feb 6 event. Slated for completion in summer, 2025, the six-storey building will feature a variety of living arrangements, with accessible…