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Connect with Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization. Register for one of her virtual chats, Tuesdays from 1–2 pm. – – https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 12/01/2020
Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV. Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with Reconciliation. Date(s): The first Wednesday of every month (1:00-2:30pm) https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 12/02/2020
Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Tues, Dec 1 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — TBA MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — Thurs, Dec 3 at 2 pm MicroCourse 4 — Discussion Forum — TBA MicroCourse 5 — Course Video — Thurs, Dec 3 at 11 am MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Zoom Workshop — Tues, Dec 1 (1-2 pm) … Read more
Expressions of interest continue to be sought from faculty and students to serve on the standing committees of Senate for the remainder of the 2020-21 academic year. Terms of office continue until July 31, 2022. Positions are being filled as applications are received, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Positions available include: – Graduate Studies Committee … Read more
Are you a parent who is also a student at UFV? UFV’s Child and Youth Care (CYC) program, in partnership with Student Services, is looking for student parents to participate in a survey. The purpose? To gather some information on the needs and challenges that parents face as they make their way through post-secondary education. … Read more
Creating a plan to manage money is a sound way to achieve goals like owning a home, travelling, getting an education, or retiring. The quote “Failing to plan is planning to fail” does apply to personal finances. This webinar will help participants plan for the future by providing tips on how to create a budget, … Read more
Topic to be covered during the 45-min session with a 15-minute Q&A session: 1. Retirement Planning • How much money do I need today and in the future? • How much to save over time? • Where are my retirement income coming from? i. Work Pension? ii. Government Pensions (CPP & OAS)? • How much … Read more
Learn more about your pension. Employees at UFV who are members of the College Pension Plan or the Municipal Pension Plan are invited to this workshop to learn more about their pension. The workshop will provide basic information on both pension plans, plan design, and options at retirement. Facilitator: Debbie Dyck Wed, Dec 9 12-1 … Read more
As of November 2020, all UFV faculty, staff, alumni and students can purchase personal computers and hardware at exclusive rates, through the new UFV Dell portal. As we continue to work and study remotely, IT Services is often asked for recommendations regarding personal purchases of computer hardware. To help with your purchase, UFV has partnered … Read more
UFV Risk & Safety will once again be hosting regular weekly Zoom sessions to answer questions on COVID-19 reporting and safety as well as any other risk and safety processes and protocols. Starting this Wednesday, and running every Wednesday until Dec 23, our team will host a Zoom call to share important information, update you … Read more
Do you have a question for the Provost and VP Academic? If so, please drop-in to an upcoming virtual Q&A session on Wed, Dec 2 (noon to 1 pm). Zoom: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/j/66576891850?pwd=c1VUbkNYc2tkMjN6UVZQcXRpdldNZz09 No RSVP needed. For more information, contact Nicole Hitchens at nicole.hitchens@ufv.ca 12/02/2020
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has created a calendar featuring our Cascades and their animals. Each month will have a different theme and feature a new animal. The calendar will cost $20 and the proceeds will all go to the SPCA. You can pre-order a calendar now and help change the lives of many animals. … Read more
The Honorary Degree selection committee is seeking honorary doctorate degree nominations. The honorary doctorate degree is the highest form of recognition offered by UFV. We have a wonderful legacy of distinguished recipients whose achievements we are honoured to profile and celebrate. These awards are an excellent way to bring publicity to your areas and to … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Tues, Dec 1 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — TBA MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — Thurs, Dec … Read more