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Twice a year, UFV students involved in the CityStudio Abbotsford partnership bring their projects to City Hall for Hubbub, a combination show-and-tell and Survivor-style competition. Groups from participating classes show off a semester’s worth of work on a project designed to address a real, practical challenge presented to them by the City of Abbotsford. There’s … Read more
In addition to the health concerns associated with the COVID-19 virus, the stress and uncertainty at this time can feel heavy and overwhelming. Many of us are practising social distancing or isolation, making it more important than ever to maintain a sense of community in creative ways. In order to provide some support to our … Read more
These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: Achieve learning objectives Promote student engagement Collaborate among peers and instructors Creative easy-to-navigate course design Assess student learning Offer support to students Create an online … Read more
The TLC Learning Designers have scheduled workshops to help you move your course materials online. Please join or contact asktlc@ufv.ca if you need more time, a different time, or have other requests. SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS: Wed, Mar 18 – Online Classes with Collaborate, in G124 (10-11am) Wed, Mar 18 – The Basics of myClass (Blackboard), in … Read more
It’s that time of year again for us all to gather together for a good, old-fashioned employee fun-filled day of golf, food, and laughs. This year marks our 40th anniversary of the tournament so it’s going to be our best one yet! $40 per person which includes golf, lunch, prizes and more. Registration opens on … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering training and resources to assist faculty in their design and delivery of learning material and activities in myClass (Blackboard). If you would like to increase your comfort or proficiency with designing, developing, and/or delivering your course(s)online in myClass (Blackboard), please begin with some of the following resources. The … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, April 17, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Apr 7. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 04/17/2020
8th Annual School of Business Student Research Day. Everyone is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Tues, April 7 11:30 am-2 pm B101 (Theatre) For more information, contact David Dobson at david.dobson@ufv.ca 04/08/2020
In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Details: Panel on Race, Caste, and Ethnicity Wed, March 11, 2:30 to … Read more
Join the FDW. The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the ISW at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections … Read more
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be part of a hi-tech startup? How do you test ideas, prototype the technology, get buy-in, and start a company? What resources and support systems are available for hi-tech startup companies operating in the Fraser Valley? The Startup Hackathon is the place to not just learn, … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley School of Creative Arts is proud to present the Visual Arts diploma show. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening reception on Friday, March 20, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery, Abbotsford, UFV. Visual Arts diploma students are excited to invite their friends, family, … Read more
This event is for those interested in learning about Global Development. Come learn first-hand from individuals working in Kenya and South Sudan. This event is open to the public for the expressed purpose of educating the community on these global issues as well as their effects on the local community. Guests from Kenya and South … Read more
Come learn what it means to be a QES scholar! These fully funded international internship opportunities are available to third and fourth year College of Arts students. *Destinations include: Tanzania, Kenya and India. For more information, visit: https://ufveastafricainternships.com/ If you have any questions, please contact: Elise.Goertz@ufv.ca Wed, March 11 4-6 pm Abby B132 For more … Read more
In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. From Hollywood, to Hockey, to Universities: Moving Beyond Patterns of Racism Keynote … Read more