President's Blog

Dear Colleagues, As President of the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), I frequently hear from students, faculty, and staff who encourage me to take a stance on partisan political matters and current events. In recent times, these requests have intensified, reflecting the pressing discussions happening on university campuses across the globe. I would like … Read more

Dear Colleagues, This September 30, on Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge the painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. Many brave people have shared their experiences: what they saw, heard, and witnessed in residential schools for many decades and generations. This is a time to listen … Read more

Dear colleague, Welcome to the Fall term! It’s exciting to have you back on campus. Our halls and classrooms have seemed quiet over the summer months, but the buzz of energy is back as we prepare for the Fall semester. This year seems different already — in a good way! Please take a moment and … Read more

Dear UFV community member, As the crisis in Ukraine continues my thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, and the over 2.8 million of whom, as per the United Nations report, have fled the country since the Russian invasion. These refugees join the over 82.4 million forcibly displaced people across the world, further intensifying the … Read more

Dear UFV community member, Recent world events, including the current conflict in Ukraine, may leave you feeling anxious or unsettled. Our sense of world order and security, already challenged over the past two years by other global conflicts and the pandemic, is being challenged again and we need to be mindful of the impact on … Read more

University adds $720 million yearly to Fraser Valley economy Study shows that UFV’s presence supports 9,488 jobs in the region. When the founders of the University of the Fraser Valley first petitioned for a post-secondary institution in their region in the 1960s, they believed wholeheartedly in the advantages that it would bring to their community. … Read more

One of UFV’s strategic goals is to Build Community by collaborating and partnering on projects that enrich the lives of all people on our campuses, in our local communities, and beyond. A key performance indicator that we will be using to track our progress towards achieving this goal is the number of research and scholarly … Read more