Do you know an unsung hero? You know the type: they work hard making our community a better place through their volunteerism, with little or no recognition. And they’re not expecting any. But wouldn’t it be nice to give them some? Consider nominating them for the UFV Betty Urquhart Community Service Award. Every year, the…

“Since I was little, I was always fascinated about animals and the natural world,” says Aysha McConkey, UFV’s Co-op Student of the Year. “I grew up watching wildlife documentaries and conservation advocates like Steve Irwin and the Kratt Brothers, wishing I could be like them.” Now a Bachelor of Environmental Studies student, Aysha has brought…

A wave of plant-eating insects is slowly but steadily making its way north. With climate change lengthening their migration window, it’s not a matter of if, but when leafhoppers arrive. UFV’s BERRI (Berry Environmental Resilience Research & Innovation), led by Dr. Lauren Erland, is co-leading Project Leaf Hope, a national effort that aims to make…

Betty Peters loves the moments when she walks into the Gathering Place on UFV's Chilliwack campus and sees students at work. Whether they’re studying Halq'eméylem, filming a video project, or just enjoying a quiet moment, their presence makes her smile.   The Gathering Place was made for them.  “Whether they want to study, or practise something,…

The natural beauty that surrounds UFV’s campuses is spectacular and draws people into activities like hiking and river rafting. Sometimes though, that leads to serious trouble. People wander off marked trails and get lost in the wilderness or get stranded on the river. When that happens, brave women and men jump in to help.  Search…

Months of preparation paid off for 12 University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) students when they travelled to Edmonton for the Enactus Western Canada Regional Exposition on March 13-14.  Enactus UFV was named the regional champion in the Canadian Tire Corporation Environmental Sustainability Challenge, earning themselves a trip to the Enactus Canada National Exposition, taking place May 6-8 in…

As the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) wrapped up its 50th anniversary celebrations in early April, supporters who played key roles in building the institution over the decades were honoured with Legacy Awards by President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joanne MacLean.  The awards were presented at a special ceremony hosted by Joanne, recognizing individuals who…

As summer draws near, so does the opportunity for UFV students to dive into meaningful research through the BMO Collaboratorium.  Keith Carlson, Canada Research Chair and director of the Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC), has lined up several projects with community partners, and continues to look for more. The BMO Collaboratorium provides those partners with…

When Maddie Morton first joined the UFV Campus Recreation intramural volleyball league, she had little experience playing the sport. What started as a fun way to stay active with friends quickly evolved into something more meaningful. Now, after multiple semesters of dedication, she and her teammates have transformed from casual players into serious competitors in…

Thousands of kilometres away from her home in Brazil, Stefhane Brachmann is getting an accelerated introduction to research working at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Berry Environmental Resilience Research & Innovation Lab (BERRI) Lab.  Stefhane (pronounced Stephanie) was inspired to come to Chilliwack after finding the BERRI Lab website. The site lists many of…

Chris MacLean has joined the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) as the new director of enterprise risk.   Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a holistic approach to identifying, assessing, and addressing risks that may affect UFV’s ability to achieve its objectives. It integrates risk management across all aspects of the university, providing a unified framework…

The Student Union Society (SUS) is taking a bite out of food insecurity with a bi-weekly breakfast buffet. As Vice President External and Vice President Internal (and UFV students themselves), Roxy Granikovas and Harmanjot Singh are all about addressing student needs. They noticed that along with immediate demands like hunger, there was a need for…