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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 2d

UFV Cascades lead in the classroom and the community. Whether it’s basketball, golf, soccer, or volleyball, Cascades work hard to win on the court, field, and course.

On Oct 29, help them climb higher by making a gift that truly makes a difference.

Share this post. 💚

#WeClimbWeConquer

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 4d

Are you ready to help the Cascades win from the sidelines?

You can become a Cascades Giving Day Ambassador, and help spread the word to your friends and family.

🔗 Sign up today and receive all the tools you need to share about Cascades Giving Day: https://ow.ly/UAhP50XfQFC

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 5d

Don't miss UFV's Agriculture Info Session happening on October 23!

Learn about programs, co-op and research opportunities, and where a career in agriculture can take you.

📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
💻 Attend in person or online from 6–7 pm
🔗 Register at https://ow.ly/v65V50Xf481

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 7d

Today is UFV Open House day! 😆

Get ready to start your university journey. Discover info sessions, housing and campus tours, and get application assistance at our Application Station.

For directions, parking, and check-in info, visit https://ow.ly/mvAe50X6pLQ

UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 8d

Tomorrow is UFV Open House! Join us anytime between 10am to 2pm! Enjoy free parking all day across the campus; we recommend Lot 10.

Check-in location: Student Union Building (Building S).

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/BwBR50X8FHK

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 8d

Our Cascades Giving Day has challenges you can help us unlock! Whether you’re an alum, a friend, or part of the community, your gift on Oct 29 can multiply with bonus matches and prizes.

Every gift moves us closer to helping Cascades athletes succeed.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ns4v50XegFk

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 9d

Excited or nervous about UFV Open House this Saturday? You don’t need to have it all figured out.

Here’s what student Paulina says:

“Just come explore, ask questions, grab some freebies, and maybe get a little lost on the tour — it’s part of the fun!”

Read more: https://ow.ly/KElR50XcPqs

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 10d

Do you bleed green? 💚

The countdown is on! On Oct 29, join us in the climb to support UFV students on Cascades Giving Day. From varsity sports to campus rec programs, your gift could transform their journey.

Are you ready to climb? Share and tag your fellow Cascades!

#WeClimbWeConquer

Two female athletes in green Cascades jerseys form heart shapes with their hands under the slogan 'We Bleed Green' supporting UFV athletics.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 11d

In 2019, she partnered with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce to launch the Company of Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs — a groundbreaking network designed to connect and uplift emerging leaders across Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley.

🔗Read more: ow.ly/tXYr50XbrGW

UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 11d

Sam Varing, the recipient of UFV’s 2025 Young Distinguished Alumni Award, is a trailblazer in the legal and business communities with a powerful commitment to equity and youth empowerment.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 12d

UFV is closed today for Thanksgiving. We hope the extra day gives you the chance to rest, recharge, or spend time in whatever way matters most to you. See you back on campus tomorrow.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 15d

A reminder that all UFV campuses will be closed on Monday, October 13, with no classes in session. 🍂

We'll see you back on campus on Tuesday, October 14.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 15d

Join UFV’s Engineering Info Session to meet faculty, chat with students, and learn about the Engineering Common Core Certificate & Engineering Physics Diploma in Mechatronics.

📅 Nov 14, 2024
🕖 7:00 pm
📍 Evered Hall, Abbotsford Campus

Register: https://ow.ly/bIzt50X8OFC

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 18d

Chilliwack lawyer Cristen Gleeson has been elected as the Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of the Fraser Valley. She succeeds John Pankratz, who has wrapped up his second term as Chair but will stay on as a board member.

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/ZQag50X5eOb

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 21d

It's officially October and our Open House is just a few weeks away! Visit us anytime between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday, October 18. And bring a supporter with you (family member or friend).

📌RSVP here, https://ow.ly/OfM350X6pfC

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 24d

Mark your calendar!

Join UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) on Oct 3 for CERA Day 2025, celebrating the International Day of Older Persons at our Chilliwack campus.

CERA Day is full, but we are accepting waitlist requests at [email protected]

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 26d

On Tuesday, September 30, UFV joins communities across Canada in honouring Survivors of Residential Schools, their families, and the children who never returned home, as we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

In observance of this day, all UFV campuses will be closed.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · 28d

“The community allows me to meet loads of students every semester and get to know people from all over the world, alongside the positive of living with your friends and constantly be in the proximity of them.” — Yazan, UFV Housing resident
📌Apply to live on the new UFV residence here buff.ly/NpaO7LL

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Be the first to move into UFV's brand-new housing building, built with your needs at the centre.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · Sep 24

🔗 Read more about UFV’s Changemaker designation at ow.ly/qAXY50X1EIs

UFV named Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, earning global recognition for local leadership in social innovation

Mission, BC, Sep 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has been designated an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, joining a global network of institutions that are reimaginin...

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · Sep 24

This designation reflects what so many of you already know: changemaking is alive across UFV — in classrooms, research labs, student groups, and community partnerships. It belongs to all of us who are reimagining how education can lead to meaningful impact.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · Sep 24

🎉 Big news from UFV!

We’re proud to share that the University of the Fraser Valley has been officially named a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U — joining a global network of institutions committed to systems change, social innovation, and community-rooted learning.

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CHASI @ufvchasihub.bsky.social · Sep 24

We are incredibly excited to share this news — CHASI has been proud to help lead UFV in the process to earn this prestigious recognition.

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Screenshot of an article headline. It reads "UFV named Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, earning global recognition for local leadership in social innovation." A photo below shows people gathered and sitting together, and is captioned "Dr. Martha Dow leads a group discussion during a changemaking session at the Gathering Place on the UFV Chilliwack campus."

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · Sep 23

📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025
🕒 2:45–5:45 pm
📍 UFV Abbotsford campus, Building B, Room B101
✨ RSVP here: ow.ly/G1G950WZJoW

UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · Sep 23

Join us for a timely conversation with 2025 CBC Massey Lecturer Alex Neve and UFV’s own Mark Kersten. Together, they’ll explore critical questions about our responsibilities as individuals, communities, and nations — and the difference we can make when we act.

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UFV - University of the Fraser Valley @goufv.bsky.social · Sep 23

Where do we — our community, our country, and our world — stand on the project of human rights? How can we ensure that the aspiration of a universal human rights system is realized?

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