Update: Nov. 16, 8pm – All classes cancelled Nov. 17-19. Buildings open.

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UFV recognizes the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the flooding in the Fraser Valley and the continuing impact on our communities as a result of this natural disaster.

All classes – face-to-face and virtual – are cancelled for the remainder of this week (Wed. Nov. 17, Thurs. Nov. 18, and Fri. Nov. 19).  All activities and events scheduled for these days are cancelled. Exams scheduled over these dates are postponed and will be rescheduled.

Buildings open:

UFV campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission are safe and buildings remain open to faculty, staff, and students with very limited in-person services on campus including:

  • Libraries at the Chilliwack and Abbotsford campuses – open 8:3oam to 6pm
  • Office of the Registrar front counter, Abbotsford and Chilliwack – open 9am to 4pm

Until further notice, building hours in Abbotsford and Chilliwack are from 7 am to 6 pm. Mission hours remain 8 am to 4 pm.

Food services will not be available.

All other campus services will continue to be offered online.

Faculty – Faculty are not asked to pivot course materials online at this time, but are welcome to make materials and content available to students, as appropriate. Please communicate with students regarding your plans for making up missed content and rescheduling exams, presentations, assignments, etc.

Staff and Academic Support Faculty – Work resumes for all employees on Wednesday, November 17. Please connect with your supervisor to determine whether you will work on campus or remotely. If you are unable to work due to the state of emergency caused by flooding, paid leave is available.

For staff and faculty members impacted by the flood, you may use special paid leave. Please contact your supervisor or Human Resources for more information on this leave.

Please check UFV.ca for updates.

6 thoughts on “Update: Nov. 16, 8pm – All classes cancelled Nov. 17-19. Buildings open.”

  1. Hey Dave,

    Just want to say that many of us appreciate how you’ve been handling the situation. I understand people can get frustrated and are worried with this unprecedented event.

    I, personally, don’t have any classes on-campus for the rest of the semester but appreciate how quickly this decision was made and know that it’s not an easy one to come to.

    Thank you all for everything you’re doing.

    • Hi Jason,

      Thanks for your message. All classes, events, and activities are canceled. Buildings are open for staff if they cannot work from home, and if they can safely come to work, or for students who CHOOSE to come to UFV. To be clear, no students have to come to UFV.

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