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Nik Venema new board chair of UFV Alumni Association

June 18, 2015, 8:12 pm
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Nik Venema is the new board chair of the University of the Fraser Valley Alumni Association. He joined the voluntary board in 2012, serving as member-at-large, treasurer, and most recently as vice-chair. He is replacing Justin P. Goodrich, who nearly completed his two-year term as chair, stepping down three months early to join the UFV Board of […]
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UFV Board of Governors passes six motions on Academic Success Centre

July 6, 2015, 11:07 am
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At its meeting on June 19 in Harrison, the UFV Board of Governors passed six motions following discussion and recommendations from the UFV Senate report on the Writing Centre and Academic Success Centre. The six motions are: That the UFV Board of Governors receive the report of Senate on the Writing Centre and Academic Success […]
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UFV Fraser Valley locations CLOSED Sat, Jan 21, 2012

January 20, 2012, 5:10 pm
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Due to continuing severe winter weather conditions, all UFV Fraser Valley locations are closed on Saturday, January 21. All classes are cancelled. Please check ufv.ca on Sunday at approximately 6 a.m. for the status of UFV’s Abbotsford campus Library hours for the day. Looking for information about Theatre performances? Visit www.ufv.ca/theatre/Theatre_Season.htm#cellphone  For more information on […]
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UFV’s Abbotsford campus to re-open Sunday, other locations remain closed

January 21, 2012, 12:37 pm
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UFV’s Abbotsford campus will re-open Sunday, January 22, with normal operating hours for Building G (Library) and Building E (Envision Athletic Centre). All other UFV Fraser Valley locations are closed as normal on Sunday. UFV Theatre’s matinee show scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday is CANCELLED due to icy conditions at the Chilliwack Yale Road campus. […]
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All UFV locations open Mon, Jan 23, 2012

January 23, 2012, 5:30 am
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After nearly a week of severe weather closures, all UFV Fraser Valley locations are open on Monday, January 23. We sincerely thank all students and staff for their cooperation and patience during this past week. The safety of UFV students, staff and visitors to our campuses is our primary concern when making a decision to close […]
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UFV Easter 2012 weekend hours

April 5, 2012, 2:42 pm
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The Abbotsford campus will be closed on Friday, Sunday, and Monday except for Building G and Library hours as follows: Friday, April 6:  noon–6 pm Saturday, April 7:  10 am–6 pm Sunday, April 8:  noon–6 pm Monday, April 9:  noon–6 pm. The Chilliwack Yale Road campus will also be closed on Friday, Sunday, and Monday. […]
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Changes in the UFV Development office

April 30, 2012, 2:13 pm
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After nearly six years as director of development for UFV, Lindsay Follett will step down from her role as of April 30. Lindsay is the mother of two young boys, and made the decision in March to spend more time with them. “This was a very hard decision to make,” says Lindsay. “UFV has been […]
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Karola Stinson set to hand reins to Harv McCullough in the Vice-President, External office

May 2, 2012, 1:08 pm
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After 22 years with UFV, Karola Stinson is retiring on May 31, 2012. Karola has served as vice-president, External since October 2010. Prior to that, she was UFV’s director of international since 1990. “From a temporary summer job to acting VP External, my 22 years at UFV have been an incredible journey,” says Karola.  “UFV […]
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UFV hosts its first Teacher Education Roundtable

May 9, 2012, 5:40 pm
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Submitted by Barbara Salingré, educational advisor, Teacher Education program.   The Teacher Education department together with the Dean of Professional Studies, Dr. Rosetta Khalideen hosted a Teacher Education Roundtable at the Abbotsford campus on May 3 and 4, 2012. This was the first time UFV was the host to members of faculties of education from […]
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Young mathematicians compete at UFV math contest

May 10, 2012, 9:59 am
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Submitted by Ian Affleck, Mathematics and Statistics department. On Friday, May 4, the University of the Fraser Valley’s Mathematics and Statistics department hosted its 15th annual final round of the BC Secondary Schools Math Contest.  With 108 students from 19 schools participating in 2012, UFV’s final round continues to be the most well attended in […]
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Ora Steyn to lead UFV International, Ian McAskill steps in as acting dean, Faculty of Science

May 10, 2012, 11:50 am
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After two years in leadership roles with the Faculty of Science, Ora Steyn has accepted a one-year interim appointment as executive director of UFV International, beginning May 10, 2012. A search for a new dean for the Faculty of Science is underway. In the interim, Ian McAskill, advisor to the provost, Integrated Planning, has agreed […]
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UFV adult literacy community partnership programs receive provincial funding

November 29, 2012, 11:42 am
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On Monday, BC’s Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology John Yap chose Abbotsford Community Services as the location to announce $2.4 million to support 68 projects across the province in 2012-13, under the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). One of the projects is a partnership between the University of the Fraser Valley and Abbotsford […]
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UFV students to vote on Abbotsford-Chilliwack campus shuttle proposal

January 31, 2013, 11:50 am
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Getting from A to B (or in this case, C) may become a whole lot easier in the near future. The UFV Student Union Society is holding a referendum on the question: Do you support an up to $6.75 per semester Chilliwack-to-Abbotsford transit fee to secure mass transit between Chilliwack and Abbotsford for our students? […]
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Vlada Dvoracek to head Institutional Research and Integrated Planning

February 28, 2013, 9:18 pm
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Dr. Vladimir Dvoracek is UFV’s new Associate Vice President, Institutional Research and Integrated Planning. The role combines two previously separate portfolios into one. “I look forward to working with administration, faculty, and staff to use data analysis to move the university forward,” said Vlada. “It’s about providing context, not just the numbers. We must never […]
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UFV wins Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Award for reflective workforce

June 6, 2013, 1:45 pm
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The University of the Fraser Valley was proud to receive the 2013 Reflective Workforce Award at Abbotsford Community Services’ Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards in March. The event featured guest speaker The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and recognized five award-winners in different categories. Diane Griffiths, associate vice-president of human resources, accepted […]
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Student spaces still available at UFV for Fall 2013 semester

July 18, 2013, 4:49 pm
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If you’re considering going to UFV this Fall, but haven’t applied yet, you should do so now. Most programs are accepting applications until July 26 to begin your studies this September. And if the program you want is full, you can still apply now for the January 2014 semester, or the program’s next available start […]
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Show us your pearly whites! Watch the UFV dental assistant program video

July 23, 2013, 5:46 pm
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Become a dental assistant, and develop freakishly good skills at understanding patients who talk with a mouth full of suction and fluoride. That’s right! UFV student recruiter Holly demonstrates in this video that is sure to give you a toothy grin. Watch it here. For more information about UFV’s dental assistant program at the Chilliwack […]
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UFV celebrates Chandigarh campus 10th anniversary at awards ceremony

March 19, 2016, 6:45 pm
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The University of the Fraser Valley celebrated 10 years in India over the weekend. Students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and distinguished guests formed an audience of 700 for the annual awards ceremony, which has special significance in this milestone year. UFV opened its location at the 16.5-acre campus of Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College […]
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UFV partners with Canadian Federation of University Women

November 8, 2016, 3:23 pm
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  As a married man who raised three daughters, UFV President Mark Evered has plenty of experience being the only male in the room. And that indeed was the case on Monday evening, when he joined more than 60 members of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), Abbotsford chapter, to sign a partnership agreement. “The CFUW […]
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UFV to appoint interim President

February 14, 2017, 10:36 am
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The University of the Fraser Valley Board of Governors will appoint an interim president when Dr. Mark Evered – the university’s current president – retires at the end of June. The Board launched the search for UFV’s next president and vice-chancellor one year ago. The process engaged stakeholders on campus and throughout the Fraser Valley. […]
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