UFV stands in solidarity against racism

Looking beyond the pandemic

The University of the Fraser Valley strongly condemns the racism and violence unfolding in the United States and we stand with those communities supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and those who peacefully demand justice and equality for racialized members of society. Xenophobia, hatred, and exclusion will not be tolerated at UFV. When we see … Read more

Looking beyond the pandemic

Looking beyond the pandemic

I am a firm believer that times of great challenge inherently hold even greater potential for learning, growth and transformation. The current COVID-19 pandemic has made us look at the way we do things and ask ourselves if there is another, better, way to do it. We have had to be innovative and make difficult … Read more

Now is a great time to learn

Looking beyond the pandemic

Dear Students: These are unusual times. For many, these are very challenging times. Being an optimist, I feel that challenges often bring opportunities for us to explore and experience. So, if you are struggling with the uncertainty of this moment and questioning whether pursuing higher education in a time like this is worth it, I’m … Read more

Guest Post: Lisa Almos, Catherine Smith, Corina Rochon, UFV Nursing

From campus to frontline: Nurses Week 2020 — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) — or  “COVID-19” — has caused global disarray. The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest challenge of the 21st century. The nursing profession plays an active role in all facets of healthcare including supporting public health emergencies such as a pandemic. Corina … Read more

Fall plan for UFV: a message from President MacLean

Looking beyond the pandemic

Dear Students, This has been an extremely challenging time for students and I know you have many questions about what your university experience will look like this Fall. Although I don’t yet have the answers to all your questions, I’m pleased to be able to share with you how we plan to approach the Fall … Read more

Guest Post: Dr. Eric Davis, Special Advisor to the President

Dr. Eric Davis

Expertise, bureaucrats, and civic commitment: why universities matter more than ever — Last weekend, while reading something about the anti-science and anti-reason pronouncements and actions of American conservatives, I mused aloud, “remember Allan Bloom?” Thirty years ago, his best-selling and controversial book, The Closing of the American Mind (1987), was at the centre of conservative … Read more

Thank you educators!

Joanne MacLean Thank a Teacher Day

Hi everyone, it’s Joanne MacLean, president of UFV. It’s Tuesday, May 5, which is Thank a Teacher Day in some countries. I like to take every opportunity I can to thank our educators, especially during this challenging time. Many of us have been shaped in important ways by the teachers in our lives and I’m … Read more

Drafting a road map to UFV’s new normal

President's Blog

This week marks a month since UFV suspended face-to-face classroom instruction and started preparing to move instruction online. In a single month, our learning, our work, our routines have been transformed – so much so that we now refer to this state as the “new normal.” And I’m inspired by the collective efforts of UFV … Read more