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Love for Japan continues to flow at UFV
The UFV Japanese Student Club marked the first anniversary of the great Japan earthquake and tsunami by organizing a Love for Japan fundraising dinner on April 11, 2012. Learn more
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UFV volunteers sell daffodils to help people with cancer
From March 28 to 30, 2012, the UFV community helped kick off the annual Canadian Cancer Society’s April fundraiser with daffodil sales at several locations on the Abbotsford campus. View the video
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UFV students receive more $100,000 in scholarships to study abroad
This fall, 28 UFV students have received more than $100,000 worth of scholarships to go study abroad in seven different countries. Learn more
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UFV volunteers bring smiles to children’s faces
On Saturday, November 12, 32 UFV Volunteer to Work students gathered at the Abbotsford Recreation Center to help run the sixth annual International Children’s Festival, hosted by the Abbotsford Early Childhood Committee. Learn more
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Donate to help Turkish earthquake victims
UFV students have organized a fundraiser, in collaboration with the Red Cross, to help victims of the recent Turkey earthquake, who are facing harsh weather condtions, including snow and freezing temperatures. Learn more.
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International partnerships set the stage for student success
Eight Chinese students from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and the City Institute of Dalian University of Technology (CIDUT) met with UFV president, Dr. Mark Evered. Learn more.
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Festival of Lights brightens up UFV Abbotsford campus
On October 20, 2011, the South Asian Peer Networking Association (SAPNA) hosted a Diwali celebration for the UFV community. The event drew a large crowd. Learn more.
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Tea Time resumes at Baker House
For the second year in a row, Tea Time, an informal drop-in for students who want to connect and make friends, will run every Friday at Baker House from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m, starting on September 16, 2011. Learn more.
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Trip to China strengthens ties and yields fruitful new collaborations
UFV President Dr. Mark Evered and his wife Maureen recently returned from an extensive tour of five Chinese cities, where they had the opportunity to meet with key partner universities. Learn more.
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International students help promote local history at Trethewey House
On June 3, 2011, International students who volunteered to translate Trethewey House's display information binders visited the heritage home, near Mill Lake in Abbotsford, to learn more about its history. Learn more.
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Fraser Valley tour brings diverse group of educators to UFV campus
On May 30, 2011, 44 guests from 20 countries participated in a Fraser Valley tour organized by UFV International as part of the NAFSA conference for international educators held in Vancouver from May 29 to June 3, 2011. Learn more.
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UFV visit to China planned to strengthen ties with Chinese partner universities
UFV president Mark Evered, will tour five Chinese cities in May to meet with partner universities. UFV Agriculture department head Tom Baumann and UFV China liaison officer Betty Wang will accompany Dr. Evered on the tour. Learn more
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Community support boosts student-led fundraising for Japan
With the support of the Abbotsford and UFV communities, Japanese students have raised a grand total of $8,188 as a donation to the Red Cross to help with earthquake relief in Japan. Learn more
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Daffodils brighten up UFV campus with hope
Daffodil sales in support of the Canadian Cancer Society reached an all-time high on the UFV campus in 2011. Learn more
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UFV Japanese students show solidarity
In the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011, UFV Japanese students joined together to pray and raise money for their homeland. Learn more
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UFV's Master of Arts in Criminal Justice finds favour in India
A new agreement between UFV and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College (SGTKC) of Delhi University makes provision for Indian students to pursue a Masters of Criminal Justice at UFV. Learn more
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$5,000 scholarship powers up Study Abroad
Five University of the Fraser Valley students will be leaving soon to study in Europe on a $5,000 scholarship, thanks to a unique partnership that links UFV and York University in Toronto with the University of Münster in Germany and Northampton University in the UK. Learn more
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Tea Time helps cheer up starving students
November 26, 2010 — Every Friday at U House, students can meet at Tea Time to connect and share ideas over tea and cookies. And, once a month, the group gathers to cook and eat together . Learn more
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UFV International Christmas party features dancing and prizes
November 18, 2010 — The annual UFV International student Christmas party is scheduled for November 26, 2010 at Rancho catering at Delair Rd, Abbotsford, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will feature food, dancing, prizes, and a visit from Santa. Learn more
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UFV International Director replaces VP External Relations who goes on four-month leave
October 01, 2010 — Karola Stinson, UFV International Director, steps up to act as VP External Relations. She fills in for Robert Buchan, who is taking a four-month leave from his current duties. Learn more
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World fashion hits the catwalk
September 08, 2010 — The UFV student-led Multicultural Fashion Show promises to be the highlight for the third year in a row at ABBYFEST, Abbotsford Multicultural Festival, held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at the Exhibition Center. Learn more
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UFV visit paves the way for expanded international partnership with the University of Delhi's colleges in India
September 02, 2010 — After a visit to UFV, representatives of SGBT, the governing body of Delhi University's Khalsa College, returned to India to explore the possibility of developing an automotive program. Learn more
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