UFV 50
Fifty years ago, the community came together to create Fraser Valley College — a place and space for everyone to learn and grow.
In the years since, as FVC then University College of the Fraser Valley became the university we know today, a lot has changed. But much has remained constant: our values of inclusivity, integrity, excellence, and, of course, community.
Join us during this special anniversary year as we honour the past, celebrate our present, and co-create the future.
"As we look to the next 50 years, I invite each of you to join us, as we work together to create a legacy that future generations will be proud of.”
Dr. Joanne MacLean | UFV President & Vice Chancellor
Join the UFV-50 celebration
What's happening?
Featured programs
Event photo albums
Catch the highlights of our anniversary special events and celebrations.
Opening ceremony — April 4, 2024
UFV Night at the Abby Canucks — April 3, 2024
Health Sciences Gathering — UFV 50
Why we celebrate
The story of UFV
UFV's 50 Remarkable Alumni
More than 50,000 people have graduated from UFV since 1974. As part of UFV’s 50th anniversary celebrations, we're excited to honour 50 Remarkable Alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields, communities, and beyond.
Evan Wiens, 2006
For Evan Wiens, dentistry goes beyond perfecting smiles—it’s about giving back through mentorship and community service. A 2006 graduate of UFV’s Bachelor of Science program and recipient of the 2013 Young Distinguished Alumni Award, Evan balances his dentistry practice, leadership roles in dental organizations, and his family of four...
Bonnie Reilly Schmidt, 2004
Dr. Bonnie Reilly Schmidt has been a pioneer, not once, but twice. As part of the first generation of women to serve as members of the RCMP and later as a scholar documenting their experiences through her doctoral research, Bonnie first discovered her passions at University College of the Fraser Valley...
Bonnie Reilly Schmidt wrote the book on women’s experience in the RCMP »
Tracey Vanderaegen-Jones, 1994
Tracey Vanderaegen-Jones credits UFV with giving her the foundational skills for a successful 30-year nursing career. Now, she has taken the expertise she gained through her education and experience and uses it to save lives in organ recovery...
Tracey Vanderaegen-Jones went from nursing to saving lives in organ recovery »
Shirzad Ahmed, 1994
It’s a long journey from refugee to Federal Court judge, and UFV was an important step along the way for Justice Shirzad Ahmed. At the age of 18 Shirzad was a political exile from Kurdistan...
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