News and Events
Are you a new or returning science student? If so, this event is for you! We are excited to be hosting our 16th Annual Science Social. Come on out and visit with fellow science students, science faculty and staff while getting information on the Science Clubs and Associations on campus. Of course there will be … Read more
Kluane Drilling is an exploration drilling company and work for junior exploration companies as well as mining companies in the Yukon. Our operations require an experienced driller and a driller helper on each drill. The drills run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the shifts for the helpers are 12 hours each. … Read more
Dr. Afia Raja, Assistant Professor from the School of Land Use and Environmental Change was recently interviewed on the CTV Vancouver News on the topic of the environmental impact of abandoned homeless camps on the Chilliwack River. “It’s different kinds of minerals as well that are toxic to the fishes and to the whole aquatic … Read more
Our Chemistry elves have been at it again! Charlie Brown and his crew of familiar faces are back! Be sure to stop by their winter display located across from Room A388. Don’t miss the flasks crocheted by the talented lab technician, Riley Brown, while gathering around with Snoopy, Charlie Brown … Lucy and Linus … … Read more
On the tail of the announcement of the new $70-million student housing project announced for UFV, the provincial government has now awarded UFV with $90,000 in scholarship funding! The announced was made on May 24 as part of $3.75 million being divided among 10 post-secondary institutions across the province. These scholarships are merit-based and research-focused … Read more
Chilliwack Bowls of Hope opens community garden with communal and private plots: Garden important for food sovereignty and for people to have access to grow own food, says Cindy Waters Article written by JENNA HAUCK, Chilliwack Progress May. 27, 2022 A new community garden project in Chilliwack will help feed hungry families and give folks … Read more
We are excited to welcome the Department of Agriculture Technology to the Faculty of Science as of May 1, 2022. Even though physically, Agriculture is located at our Chilliwack campus, we have no doubt that a close bond will be formed within the Faculty of Science where new and continuing collaborations will blossom! The Department … Read more
UFV’s March for Sustainability kicked off on Wednesday, March 2 with Pollinator Garden Education. Biology Professors, Alan Reid and Sandra Gillespie, presented at the Abbotsford Campus and Renee Prasad and Jennifer Ryan, Agriculture Professors, presented at the Chilliwack campus where they highlighted the various plants within the garden at CEP and their care and maintenance. … Read more
March for Sustainability is a series of five FREE events taking place throughout the month of March. These events are designed to help us better connect with each other on various environmental issues. Now is the time to get involved! [Download Poster] MARCH 2 – Pollinator Garden Education & Installation 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Campus … Read more
In partnership with the UFV Alumni Association, Artona’s mobile grad studio will be parked on the Abbotsford campus February 28 – March 18, 2022 Bookings are open to all graduating students, including those from previous years who may have been left out due to Covid. To view availability of sessions and to book an appointment, … Read more