UFV Provost

Provost’s Lunch and Learn – “Stó:lō Principles/Teachings” – Sept 29

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Xwexwílmexwawt and the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) are inviting you to celebrate with us the launch of the Stó:lō totí:lt (learning) principles poster. There will be a Reconili-Action Luncheon hosted by members of TLC following the launch event. Date(s): Tuesday, September 29 Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Location: : Evered Hall, Student Union Building Event schedule 10am-12pm: Stó:lō tot:ilt framework launch and celebration Organized by TLC … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — “One Health, one valley: Breaking boundaries and doing university differently at the UFV” — Jan 15

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The proposed One Health hub at UFV presents an opportunity to break barriers between academic disciplines and between our community, industry, and government. One health addresses problems holistically, bringing together teams of stakeholders and scholars to address local challenges with a “made in the region” approach. This talk outlines some potential visions for what we … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — “Building Pathways Between Programs” — Nov 27

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This Provost Lunch and Learn provides an early report and energetic discussion on the work of The Strategic Initiative Funds (SIF) Building Pathways Between Programs (BP)2 project. The (BP)2 project team has been working on recommendations for how UFV can expand learning pathways for students who have earned vocational and non-credit credentials at UFV. Over … Read more

Dr. Allyson Jule joins UFV as inaugural Dean of Education, Community, and Human Development

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Dr. Allyson Jule, a leader in education and champion for social justice, joins UFV as the inaugural Dean of the Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development (FECHD). The vision of the new faculty, announced in late 2021, is to create an inclusive and collaborative learning environment dedicated to educating others, and assisting families and … Read more

Dr. Awneet Sivia to be UFV’s next Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning

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A message from Dr. James Mandigo, Provost and VP Academic: Dr. Awneet Sivia has been selected as UFV’s next Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning. Dr. Sivia is currently an associate professor in the UFV Teacher Education department and program chair of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Mentorship degree. She has worked at … Read more

UFV receives membership in United Nations Academic Impact Initiative

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UFV’s commitment to principles that align with United Nations goals and mandates has earned the university membership in the United Nations Academic Impact Initiative (UNAI). UFV joins approximately 1,500 institutions in 147 countries who are working with the United Nations to promote global priorities, including peace, human rights, and sustainable development. As a UNAI member, … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Redefining food: The boundaries of agricultural policy and technology — May 24

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Emerging agricultural technologies such as vertical agriculture and cellular agriculture are redefining what it means to be a farmer and challenging the boundaries of the definition of food itself. In this talk, Dr. Lenore Newman will introduce technologies that are challenging long-standing conventions and then discuss their interaction with the policy landscape. The future of … Read more

You’re invited to participate in a SEM planning workshop — March 29, 30, or 31

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UFV is developing a new strategic enrolment management plan that will shape the future of how we recruit, admit, enroll, and deliver a UFV education to our students. Please join us for one of three opportunities to share your thoughts. Register for one of the following sessions at https://forms.office.com/r/w0E5KwwpE4 Tues, March 29, 9-11 am — … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Learn more about exciting projects from UFV Marketing — March 30

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With the adoption of the integrated strategic plan last year, UFV Marketing has kicked off some significant new projects that will have broad impact across UFV. Join UFV Marketing Director Laura Authier to learn more about the projects to revitalize UFV’s website and brand, and why the developing Strategic Enrolment Management plan is vital to … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Making Sense of Indigenization, Decolonization, and Reconciliation

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Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Making Sense of Indigenization, Decolonization, and Reconciliation Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation can be very complex. Using a Venn Diagram, an overview of the differences and overlaps between decolonization, Indigenization, and reconciliation will be demonstrated and discussed. Our roles and responsibilities for each component will also be reviewed. Please join Lorna … Read more