News and Events
On July 16th dozens gathered for the unveiling of UFV’s new Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden. This garden revives and reimagines UFV’s former Shakespeare Garden that was located at the Chilliwack North Campus. It was shut down in 2012 following the completion of the new campus on the south side of Chilliwack. Interdisciplinary Studies 300 (IDS 300) … Read more
Worker Bee Honey, the largest beekeeping operation in BC, is setting up an analytical lab to analyze honey samples collected around North America. Currently, a Bruker 400 MHz NMR Food Screener is on site with plans for also setting up quantitative PCR pollen analysis. In addition, collaborations with groups using Raman spectrometry and mass spectrometry … Read more
Eryn graduated with distinction from UFV with a BSc in Biology in 2019. Her research paper from her Biology 409 directed studies with Dr. James Bedard, in collaboration with the BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer Program, was recently published in the Familial Cancer Journal. Braley, E.F., Bedard, A.C., Nuk, J. et al. Patient ethnicity and cascade genetic testing: … Read more
Please join us for an unveiling of the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden on: Friday 16th July, 2021 at 10:00 am at UFV’s CEP Campus. The installation of this garden revives and reimagines UFV’s former Shakespeare Garden at the previous Chilliwack North Campus. The garden aims to create a space of beauty, healing, and contemplation–a space for … Read more
On Tuesday, June 8 the Provost and Vice President Academic, James Mandigo, hosted an event celebrating great online learning here at UFV. This past year has been a study in overcoming challenges including faculty pivoting to online learning. UFV faculty rolled up their sleeves and got to work creating exemplary online activities, resources, and components … Read more
Each year, the UFV Research Office presents Undergraduate Research Excellence (URE) Awards to students who have conducted high-calibre research as part of the UFV Work Study program, as research assistants, or for an outstanding project as part of a course such as CityStudio. We are pleased to announce the following students from the Faculty of … Read more
Article from UFV Today by Anne Russell, June 18, 2021 It was a Convocation for our COVID-19 times, held virtually and watched from around the world. The University of the Fraser Valley celebrated grads from the classes of 2020 and 2021 on June 18 with an online ceremony featuring insights from student speakers and honorary … Read more
Veronica Kobes will be providing the student address for the Faculty of Science at this year’s Virtual Convocation Celebration to be held on Friday, June 18 at 7:00 PM. WATCH IT LIVE! You might call her well rounded, but that doesn’t do her justice. She’s not just good at a variety of things: she excels … Read more
It is with great pleasure to announce that BSc Graduate, Anmol Sharma, has received the Faculty of Science Dean’s Medal for 2021. Dr. Lucy Lee, Dean of the Faculty of Science, presented him with his medal earlier this month. Anmol exceeded the criteria for the Dean’s medal with a GPA of 4.13, graduating from the … Read more
Congratulations to BSc Graduate, Isabelle St-Martin, recipient of the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies Dean’s Medal for 2021. Dr. Peter Geller, Interim Dean, presented her with the medal earlier this month. Isabelle graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree with a dual major in honours biology and physics, a mathematics minor, as well as … Read more