51

Community Engagement

Communications

The Communications team at the 51 is responsible for media and public relations, publications, internal communications, issues management, and crisis communication.

 

What we do

  • 51 Today: We write and publish 51 news and stories.
  • 51 Now: We produce 51’s weekly employee newsletter.
  • Urgent communications: We coordinate urgent notices and university-wide emails.
  • Media relations: We respond to media inquiries and promote 51 stories.
  • Photography and video: We provide visual storytelling support for university initiatives.
  • 51 blogs: We help teams create and manage blogs. 

How can we help

Submit a story idea for 51 Today

Share story ideas that highlight UFV people, projects, achievements, research, initiatives, and community impact.

Submit news or events for 51 Now

Submit short announcements for 51 Now, the weekly employee newsletter delivered to faculty and staff every Tuesday morning.

Explore UFV publications

Browse 51 reports, magazines, calendars, viewbooks, and other publications featuring our community, achievements, and initiatives.

Request a photo or video shoot

Request photo or video support for 51 events, stories, announcements, and promotional needs.

Meet the Communications team

Stacy Kirpichova, MA

Acting Director, Communications

Chilliwack campus at CEP, A3409

Phone: 604-440-6044

email Stacy

Anne Russell

Manager, Communications and Media

Communications

Chilliwack campus at CEP, A3409

Phone: 604-795-2826

Toll Free: 1-888-504-7441

email Anne

Jordon Fernandez

Specialist, Communications

Communications

Phone: 236-622-1710

email Jordon

Mitch Huttema

Communications and Video Specialist

Communications

Abbotsford campus

email Mitch

Eric Welsh

Specialist, Communications and Writing

Communications

email Eric

Amara Gelaude

Specialist, Communications

Communications

email Amara

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