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New wheels, new connections for UFV Trishaw Rides
Marilyn Hornell and Dianna Stubling are rock stars. On an overcast Monday morning, they are cruising up and down the Rotary Trail, seated snugly in the University of the Fraser Valley’s brand-new trishaw. They’re waving like princesses, saying hello to everyone they meet,…
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Re-cycling: abandoned bikes get a second life with students
Bicycles left behind by former student residents at the University of the Fraser Valley are finding new homes, providing other students with an affordable way to get around while keeping usable bikes out of the landfill. Through an initiative led by UFV’s Office of…
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Little by little, Bryan Daniel makes a big impact supporting UFV student-athletes
Bryan Daniel has been a sports fan all his life. And a UFV employee for three decades. He combines the two by following the UFV Cascades athletic teams, and by supporting them financially through small, consistent payroll contributions. Each payday, Bryan makes five donations…
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UFV professor receives Governor General’s award for work combating violence against women
Dr. Amanda McCormick has dedicated her career to improving how Canada’s justice system responds to women who have experienced intimate partner violence. Her research and leadership have now been recognized with a Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, a…
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Making connections: UFV researcher takes wireless innovation to London
Wireless technology is all around us. From smartphones that help us navigate to smartwatches that track our activity and devices that control our homes, wireless technology has become indispensable. Omer Waqar, an assistant professor in the University of the Fraser Valley’s…
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UFV partnership opens new paths to inclusion through adaptive cycling
The University of the Fraser Valley is partnering with Tourism Chilliwack, the City of Chilliwack, and Indigenous partners Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and Stó:lō Research and Resource Management on a project that will help people with diverse physical abilities enjoy the natural beauty…
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Is housing a human right? Global advocate Leilani Farha to bring the conversation to UFV
For university students in the Fraser Valley and across Canada who face rising housing costs, the prospect of owning a home may feel increasingly out of reach. Even finding an affordable place to rent can be difficult. But what if housing was a fundamental human right rather…
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Award-winning investigative journalist Rick Westhead to visit UFV
Canada’s preeminent investigative sports journalist will visit the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus on October 22. As part of the President’s Leadership Lecture Series and Purple Lights Nights, Rick Westhead will connect storytelling and changemaking with a…
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Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation program returns — some spaces still available
The UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre’s Xwelítem Siyáya: Allyship and Reconciliation Building program is returning this fall with a renewed structure designed to support ongoing learning and relationship-building. Developed in partnership with Stó:lō organizations and…
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Fraser Valley Writers Festival returns for 2026
The Fraser Valley Writers Festival will host 10 Canadian authors for a celebration of Canadian literature on November 5, 6, and 7. This marks the festival’s 19th year of bringing authors and book lovers together for an array of free events. On Friday, November 6, the festival…
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Betty Urquhart Community Service Award winner Pavi Toor supports a strong community
A good volunteer strengthens his or her community, and Pavi Toor is no exception. His dedication to youth mentorship through the Young Guns Weightlifting Club has earned him the Betty Urquhart Community Service Award, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of an…
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The Great British Columbia ShakeOut is back Oct 15
UFV encourages students, staff, and faculty to participate in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct 15 at 10:15 am. During the ShakeOut drill participants should: Drop to the ground. Cover under a table or desk. Hold on for 60 seconds. If you have…
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New speaker series invites Abbotsford to explore what makes communities thrive
Inaugural event brings education, community services and local business together through public dialogue ABBOTSFORD, B.C., Oct. 5, 2026 — The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), in partnership with Archway Community Services and the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association,…
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From misty mornings to glowing skies: UFV alumna Jessie Somers’ paintings featured on 2026 alumni wine labels
For artist Jessie Somers, creativity has never been just about making art — it is about helping others discover they can make it too. The University of the Fraser Valley alumna has been selected as the 2026 featured artist for the alumni wine program, with two of her paintings —…
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Building a place to belong: Angelina Joseph receives UFV Outstanding Student Leader Award
Growing up as an only child, Angelina Joseph loved school — not just for the learning, but because it was where her social battery came to recharge. “I’ve always loved school,” she says. “I hated when the last bell rang because it meant I had to leave my friends. School was my…
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UFV Young Distinguished Alumni recipient Ethan Wiens believes in giving back
Dentistry and giving back to the community are two things that run deep with the Wiens brothers, Evan and Ethan. In 2013, Dr. Evan Wiens received the University of the Fraser Valley’s Young Distinguished Alumni Award, and Dr. Ethan Wiens is this year’s recipient, recognized for…
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UFV Distinguished Alumni Award: Service goes beyond the badge for Dean Duthie
Every morning while putting on his uniform, Dean Duthie of the Saanich Police Department pauses with his badge in his hand. He looks at the “Chief Constable” title engraved on it and engraves those words in his mind. “I look at it every day to remind myself of my purpose,” Chief…
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UFV welcomes partners to campus for St’elt’elawtexw community celebration
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) welcomed guests to its Abbotsford campus on September 23 for St’elt’elawtexw: a Celebration of Community. The annual event highlights community connections, many of which are featured in UFV’s community report, which was distributed at…