UFV students lead community boccia club for physically-disabled athletes
UFV Kinesiology students are creating an opportunity for youth with physical disabilities to be active and social through the Chilliwack Junior Boccia Program. The club was launched three years ago by UFV faculty members Karen Natho and Alison Pritchard Orr. When Natho moved to the Fraser Valley in 2020, she wanted to continue the para…March for Sustainability returns with events for everyone
March for Sustainability returns in 2024 with more events than ever before. A series of collaborative events, March for Sustainability is co-hosted by various UFV departments and groups throughout the month of March. Events address sustainability topics such as climate change, biodiversity, EDI, and gender diversity. “There’s something for everyone across the Abbotsford and Chilliwack…Farmer’s Den debuts with UFV professor and student in the
A UFV professor and student played key roles in the launch of Farmer’s Den at the recent Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford. Lenore Newman, director of UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI) was a judge for the pitch show, inspired by television’s Dragon’s Den. Meanwhile, Mwenda Dyck, a student in UFV’s Agriculture Technology department, made…CHASI research assistant tackles social issues through comic book art
“I feel seen by your work.” That is the single greatest compliment Sharon Strauss has received for her work on Our Charmed Circle, one that warms her heart when she thinks about it. “It makes me feel validated,” Strauss says. “Like I did something good.” A research assistant with UFV’s Community Health and Social Innovation…Sustainable food & agriculture pathways at the heart of new
A new partnership has launched between two of Canada’s leading agri-food research universities – the University of the Fraser Valley and the University of Guelph. Together, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at advancing new pathways for sustainable innovation within Canada’s $140 billion food and agriculture industry. The agreement names long-time collaborators Dr.…UFV well represented at 26th Pacific Agriculture Show
UFV was front and centre at the 26th annual Pacific Agricultural Show, which was held last week at the TRADEX in Abbotsford. The trade show brought together people from every area of the agriculture industry, providing networking opportunities for UFV students and faculty. The university had a booth showcasing the work and educational offerings of…UFV gets the message, thanks to new digital signage initiative
There’s a new way to find out what’s happening at UFV. The Digital Signage Project is underway, connecting UFV campuses with a central form of communication. Twenty-seven linked TV displays are currently placed at key locations on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses to provide pertinent information at a glance. Ten more are coming in the…UFV Culinary Arts students cooking up delicious pop-up dinners
Students from UFV’s Culinary Arts program have cooked up a delicious capstone project. The public is invited to savour their skills as Professional Cook 1 students host three ‘pop up dinners’ in late January/early February. Held at the Trades and Technology Centre (TTC) on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, the dinners will offer…UFV researcher developing AI cure for loneliness
A UFV researcher is gaining national attention for his work with artificial intelligence (AI) and robots. Dr. Amir Shabani was recently highlighted in a MacLean’s article, talking about how robot companions with AI can be a potential cure for loneliness. “Think of a digital pet that knows you and your preferences and is connected to…UFV professor studying physical activity post-pregnancy
UFV Kinesiology professor Dr. Iris Lesser is launching a study to examine the benefits of exercise for women post-pregnancy, and she’s looking for participants. The study is open to women who have had an infant in the last 12 months and are not physically active. Right after waking up each morning during the first two…Launch of UFV 50 Program Fund supports anniversary projects
The University of the Fraser Valley is launching its 50th year with an exciting new UFV 50 Program Fund. The product of a bold community vision and a determined, decade-long effort to bring that vision to life, UFV was introduced to the world on April 4, 1974, by then-Minister of Education Eileen Dailly. It evolved…UFV works with Fortis to install energy efficient heat pumps
To reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, UFV is working with Fortis-BC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) as an early adopter in its Gas Absorption Heat Pump (GAHP) program. FortisBC will contribute approximately $570,000 to the design, purchase, installation, and commissioning of GAHP technology at UFV’s Trades and…