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Chat-S: Fresh starts and new growth — Feb 26
Let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Upcoming Chat-S sessions led by Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) take place online via Zoom, typically on the last Wednesday of the month, with a topic to guide our discussion. Our topic for Feb 26 (noon to 1 pm) is ‘Fresh … Read more
Craft & Commiserate — Feb 11
Join Victoria Surtees on Tuesday, Feb 11, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus (room G124) for crafts, snacks, and conversation. This is a chance to connect with colleagues, debrief the year, and decompress. Bring a crafting project and/or your lunch, use our supplies, or just drop in for the conversation. Your … Read more
Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment
Facilitated by Leanne Joe and Claire Hay from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment provides a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. We will consider how these principles apply to our teaching practice. Sessions take place online via Zoom from 9 to 10:30 … Read more
Halq’eméylem language learning and sharing — Feb 6
Leanne Joe is offering beginner language sessions for greetings and territorial place names. Do you want to learn how to introduce yourself in Halq’eméylem, practice pronouncing the names of the local First Nations, and learn some of the history of Halq’eméylem and our sister dialects? If you are staff or faculty at UFV and said … Read more
Academic Success Centre workshop: Plan, Don’t Cram! — Jan 23
Making time for all your priorities as a student can be tricky. In this online workshop on Thursday, Jan 23, we’ll help you find balance in your schedule, explore new strategies for planning out your semester, and learn effective time management techniques. Starting strong can help you finish strong! View upcoming workshops and find out … Read more
Chat-I: Using plain language to support student success — Feb 26
Are you finding that students aren’t really reading or understanding your written instructions? Applying plain language principles is one way to make texts more accessible and attractive to students. Join Victoria Surtees with special guest Kim Norman for Chat-I (Internationalization) as they go over the key principles of plain language writing and give you an opportunity to … Read more
Applications open for EFCIE innovation grants
Innovation Grants from UFV’s Esposito Family Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship bring faculty mentors and students together to expand on initial student or faculty work, either by developing a working prototype or by assessing the viability of a proposed solution in a rigorous manner. Term: 1 year (May 1 – April 30) General stream: These … Read more
New feature in myUFV: UFV Events and Cascades Calendar
Stay up to date with all UFV and Cascades events using the new calendar feature in myUFV. Employees and students can now easily view events happening on any given day, with just a click to access event details such as time, location, and ticket information. Log in to myUFV.ca today and start exploring this convenient … Read more
Gathering to remember the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair — Feb 5
Join us Wednesday, Feb 5 from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Clarke Theatre in Mission for a powerful evening of reflection and dialogue as we honour the legacy of Justice Murray Sinclair (Mazina Giizhik), whose pivotal contributions to truth, reconciliation, and justice continue to inspire and guide meaningful change. This event is hosted by … Read more
Restaurant Wars night 1 featuring The Velvet Spoon — Jan 31
Join UFV Culinary Arts on Friday, Jan 31 at the Rivers Dining Room in the UFV Chilliwack Trades and Technology Centre for night one of our 2025 pop-up restaurant series, Restaurant Wars. Two teams, two restaurants, two nights. This means war. The menu for this pop-up dinner is created by UFV Professional Cook 1 students, … Read more
Restaurant Wars night 2 featuring Al Dente — Feb 7
Join UFV Culinary Arts on Friday, Feb 7 at the Rivers Dining Room in the UFV Chilliwack Trades and Technology Centre for night two of our 2025 pop-up restaurant series, Restaurant Wars. Two teams, two restaurants, two nights. This means war. The menu for this pop-up dinner is created by UFV Professional Cook 1 students, … Read more
Canadian Leaders at Sea — Jan 27
The Royal Canadian Navy’s Maritime Forces Pacific invited seven Canadians from across Canada to participate in its Canadian Leaders at Sea (ClaS) Program aboard HMCS Regina from Dec 9-11, 2024. On Monday, Jan 27, from noon to 1 pm, join five graduates of the CLaS Program in an online conversation as they share their experiences, … Read more
Call for nominations to serve on the UFV Senate and Board of Governors
Be part of governance at UFV. The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for seven faculty positions on the Senate, and one faculty and one staff position on the Board of Governors, for a three-year term running from Aug 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028. The Board of Governors oversees management, administration, and control of … Read more
Call for student members to serve on UFV Senate and Board
Be part of governance at UFV. The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for student positions on the Senate and Board of Governors, for a one-year term running from Aug 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. Four Senate positions are open. The Senate is the senior academic governing body at UFV, setting policies and procedures … Read more
Politalk: Trump 2.0 and the New World Order — Jan 23
The inauguration of United States President Donald Trump for a second term of office has already engendered debate and uncertainty. Join Politalk on Thursday, Jan 23 from 4 to 6 pm in room A225 on the Abbotsford campus for an interdisciplinary roundtable discussion on the second Trump presidency and its implications for global peace, security, … Read more