Chat-R (Chat Reconciliation) with Lorna Andrews

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

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — Nov 30-Dec 17

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

UFV Pension Basics — Dec 9

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

Ask Risk & Safety about COVID-19 and other topics — to Dec 16

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 16, our team will host a Zoom call to share important information, update you … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — Nov 26-Dec 3

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

Tech Tools for Teaching — Nov 24-Dec 4

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: PeerScholar Workshop — Tues, Nov 24 (10-11 am) … Read more

Caste, Diaspora and the Future: SASI Symposium — Dec 2

CASTE, DIASPORA AND THE FUTURE SASI Third Symposium The issue of caste has resurfaced as a determining marker of identity among the diasporic Indian community. It had always existed, albeit in obscure forms. However, in the recent decades it has taken a robust turn through cultural artefacts and rehashing of a caste pride in a … Read more

Adult Education minor info session — Nov 30

  Come explore the benefits of an Adult Education minor. Discover how an ADED minor will complement your major and your career goals. This session will cover: • Course requirements • Steps to take to declare • Other credentials in addition to the minor • Career options. Contact adulted@ufv.ca for your Zoom invitation or any … Read more

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Times of Uncertainty — Nov 25

Though we are experiencing high levels of economic and technological uncertainty due to Covid-19, unique opportunities arise in periods of rapid change. Join Enactus UFV and the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) for a free public talk on Wed, Nov 25 (11 am) as Dr. Jon Thomas shares insights on the entrepreneurial … Read more