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Save this exciting event in your calendars! The Actor as Generator! with Arturo Luís Soria *Via Zoom January 31st, 4-6 pm Email jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca for a Zoom link. Mon, Jan 31, 4-6 pm, on zoom Join us in a workshop with Arturo Luís Soria! A shot of espresso for the actor-writer, this workshop is geared to … Read more
Objectives: To learn about three types of change and how they impact your world. To recognize our own place on the change continuum. To develop a strategy to enhance your own response to change. Develop techniques to handle your fear of failure and rejection. Mon, Feb 28 Noon–1 pm Zoom Facilitator: Kim White Register here: … Read more
Save this exciting event in your calendars! The Art of the Interview: Capturing an Oral History with Tetsuro Shigematsu *Via Zoom Mon, Jan 24 4-6 pm Email jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca for a Zoom link. Join Tetsuro as he guides you step-by-step on how to capture the story of a lifetime. From selecting the least expensive and most … Read more
The Fraser Valley experienced historic flooding in November 2021. As part of its Politalk Roundtable series, the Political Science department will host a virtual panel to address this historic flood, the ways that governments have contributed to environmental crisis, and what people can do to affect environmental policy. Speakers: Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science … Read more
Come join Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Internationalization, for a casual time of dialogue around cultures, inclusive approaches to teaching, working with international & multilingual learners, or any other topics on internationalizing your curriculum, teaching, and assessment. Chat date: Tues, Jan 25 (1-2pm) In this chat session, I will welcome UFV International Alumni … Read more
The UFV Open Education Working Group is newly formed and looking for interested faculty and students to help grow awareness and develop strategies for promoting open education on campus. Please join us at our next meeting to see how you can contribute. For more information and to obtain the Zoom meeting link, please contact Claire … Read more
Interested in gaining career-related work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op info session to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity … Read more
This two-hour workshop will provide an overview of the social media landscape and an in-depth look at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for both individuals and brands. Learn how to build a following, engage with your audience and, above all, why content is king. Learn about how social media fits into UFV’s strategic marketing and … Read more
The Canadian International Development Agency (now Global Affairs Canada) has recognized and planned events for International Development Week (IDW) annually in February since 1990. To mark IDW 2022, the UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) and several academic programs (Global Development Studies, Criminology, and Environmental Studies) will host a virtual panel event focusing on climate … Read more
Today Graphic Designers are visual and critical thinkers, collaborators and agents of change. They create value for businesses, bring empathy to social issues, and make the complex clear through smart visual solutions. UFV’s Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) programs respond to the fast-paced creative industry with current and flexible curriculum that provides a foundation in … Read more
CityStudio is keeping the experiential learning alive and testing out new methods of collaboration by moving HUBBUB, its end-of-term project showcase, online. This semester HUBBUB includes CityStudio program challenges, highlights a project inspired by CityStudio, and welcomes CityStudio Chilliwack to Hubbub! The winners of the HUBBUB are listed on the website, which will remain “live” … Read more
This workshop is a friendly introduction to internationalization. What is internationalization? Well, it is about much more than recruiting and supporting international students. It’s about creating spaces that are culturally and linguistically inclusive. That means confronting key myths about speakers of English as an additional language, understanding the experiences of international and racialized students, and … Read more
Diversity is part of all workplaces and is something to be respected, celebrated, and encouraged. In fact, workplaces thrive when there are strong diversity and inclusion practices. But it’s not enough to just have a diverse workplace. We need to ensure that everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. During this one-hour wellness session participants will: … Read more
Three-part series: February 9, 16, 23 Noon–1 pm Room A225 (Feb 9 and 23); A203B (Feb 16) Facilitator: Sundeep Hans, Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unconscious-bias-in-the-selection-process-tickets-218051577137 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 02/08/2022
This diversity training course discusses the benefits of diversity in the workplace, provides guidelines to interact with different personalities and cultures, and coaches staff on how to approach diverse people with inclusion and respect. Wed, March 9 9–11 am Zoom Facilitator: Monica Affleck Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-and-inclusion-how-to-engage-a-diverse-workforce-tickets-230983326347 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 03/08/2022