Friday, November 29, 2024

President’s Leadership Lecture Series

We welcome back to UFV our 2015 honorary doctorate recipient Dr. Catherine Hickson Dr. Catherine Hickson’s life began in Alberta — a far cry from towering peaks, floating icebergs, and exploding volcanoes. If you asked, she would be the first to admit her life has evolved far differently than she envisioned. In fact, she didn’t […]

Equity Diversity Inclusion 101

3-Part Series – 1 set of series in Chilliwack and 1 set of series in AbbotsfordDates: Chilliwack Campus: January 31, February 7, February 14, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Chilliwack, CEPA 1426 Facilitator: Sundeep Hans, Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Procrastination Awareness Week

Online Via Zoom

As we enter the end of semester crunch, over 20 academic institutions from across Canada are partnering to offer comprehensive procrastination awareness support for students. March 4-8, students are invited to attend remote workshops to learn strategies related to focus and concentration, motivation, time management, writing, studying, and exam preparation.

Code Green: Computing for a Sustainable Tomorrow

This event will feature a talk by Dr. Omer Waqar, titled “Green Signals: Innovating Wireless Networks for a Sustainable Future”. With a focus on exploring innovative strategies to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of wireless networks, this presentation will shed light on how advanced technologies can be effectively utilized to create a more […]

Language Exchange: Learn Maltese

The event is open to any UFV student, staff, or faculty who are interested in learning the Maltese language. The event is all about promoting awareness by teaching some basic Maltese to showcase this beautiful, unique, and underrated language.

Community of Practice: Holistic Assessmen

Facilitated by Lorna Andrews and Claire Hay from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice for Holistic Assessment will provide a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. We will provide space to consider how these principles apply to our teaching practice.

Procrastination Awareness Week

Join the Academic Success Centre for Procrastination Awareness Week activities, March 4-8, 2024 As we enter the end of semester crunch, over 20 academic institutions from across Canada are partnering to offer comprehensive procrastination awareness support for students. March 4-8, students are invited to attend remote workshops to learn strategies related to focus and concentration, […]

Dawn Rising Urban Medicine Circle

In 2019, a small group of Métis and First Nations women met and began a weekly inclusive singing and hand drumming circle. Instructor Wenonah Justin member of Cook’s Ferry of the Nlaka’pamux nation with Cree ancestry is a traditional singer, Knowledge Sharer and Drum Carrier. She shares the traditional Salish teachings she learned from Salish […]

Traditional Plant Walk

Carol Peters is a Stó:l? and Chawathil knowledge keeper and has a deep understanding of the plants belonging to Stó:l? temexw. In this Traditional Plant Walk, we will learn the Halq’eméylem names, the relationships, and the gifts of these plants. This event will help guide us towards appreciating the wealth of knowledge within each plant.

2024 Career Fair

Expand your opportunities at the 2024 Career Fair! Don’t miss the incredible opportunity to connect with employers, expand your professional network, and discover exciting career opportunities. Plus, score big with prizes (including a UFV credit course for a current student) and snag a free LinkedIn headshot! Remember to register and sign in at the event […]

Language Exchange: Learn Maltese

The event is open to any UFV student, staff, or faculty who are interested in learning the Maltese language. The event is all about promoting awareness by teaching some basic Maltese to showcase this beautiful, unique, and underrated language.

ASC Workshop: Thesis Statements

Learn the ins and outs of creating a powerful and effective thesis statement. For more information, please visit our website

Science Café: Plants, Pests, and Pollinators

Join UFV profs Renee Prasad and Sandra Gillespie, as well as UFV’s Dean of the Faculty of Science, Dr. Michael Hitch, for a lively discussion about plants, pests, and pollinators at UFV Library’s Science Café. Learn about the little predators that stalk your garden and how to mount a successful defense against them. Learn about […]

ASC Workshop: APA Basics

Learn the key method to cite sources, create intext citations and develop a reference page following APA format.

Panel: Overcoming Environmental Racism and Injustice

In honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, this panel will discuss environmental racism in relation to Indigenous displacements and struggles as well as positive actions towards healing. This event is hosted by the School of Social Justice and Global Stewardship.

Language Exchange: Learn Maltese

Date: Every Thursday from February 8th – April 4th Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pm Location: UFV International Global Lounge, B223. The event is open to any UFV student, staff, or faculty who are interested in learning the Maltese language. The event is all about promoting awareness by teaching some basic Maltese to showcase this beautiful, unique, […]