Fraser Valley (Anne Russell/ Gerry Eggert) UFV are thrilled to celebrate the UFV Class of 2023 in the Alumni Celebration Plaza, made possible by @UFVAlumni and @TD_Insurance Thank you for your generous donations and for giving back to our community.
The University of the Fraser Valley welcomed grads and their families over six ceremonies from June 13 to 15 as Convocation came “home” to the athletic centre gymnasium on the Abbotsford campus after more than a decade off campus. The official tally for 2023 graduates is approximately 2,349, but not all were able to attend a ceremony.
UFV achieved a very significant milestone over the course of the Convocation ceremonies. The university now has more than 50,000 alumni, just in time for its 50th anniversary, coming up in 2024.
Acting President James Mandigo welcomed visitors to UFV, noting that for time immemorial the Stó:lō people have been the stewards of the land on which the university is located.
He congratulated the grads on their achievement, but noted that graduating is only the beginning of their journey.
“Education is not about the acquisition of the piece of paper that you will receive on stage today. It is about all the potential that piece of paper represents for you, your family, your community, and to our planet,” he said.
Mandigo noted that all graduates have mastered skills and knowledge specific to their craft, but also other essential skills such as active listening, public speaking, critical thinking, and decision making.
“Today we not only celebrate your achievements with you, but we also wait in anticipation of the great potential you will bring to being changemakers in the world.”
