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Is the goal of physical activity weight loss? There is a societal misconception that this is the case, but the evidence doesn’t back this up. We will explore the multitude of mental and physical health benefits associated with physical activity and why a lack of weight loss with physical activity shouldn’t be viewed as failure. … Read more
One of the hottest events at UFV is coming back!! Brought to you in partnership between the Peer Resource and Leadership Centre and Campus Rec. Glow Yoga is a high-energy yoga event featuring glowsticks, black lights, glow-in-the-dark body paint and a local live DJ! This event is suitable for all fitness levels. This event is … Read more
Developing a Professional Growth Plan We are surrounded by great teachers and engaged students at UFV. How engaged are you in your own learning? Do you feel that spark of excitement about your own professional learning? Having a professional growth plan provides focus and intention to your professional learning. How do we incorporate and ask … Read more
Be sure to get your campus card within the within the first two weeks of classes if you don’t already have one — it’s your university ID and so much more! On the Abbotsford campus, the card office is located in S1101, or if you are on the Chilliwack campus, visit the library prior to … Read more
Design Thinking Innovation In this interactive, hands-on workshop you will experience “innovation in action” as you learn the principles of design-thinking innovation and explore how this tool can be used to foster creative, collaborative culture in your areas. You will also learn about the conditions that create environments for you and your teams to nurture … Read more
Design-Thinking Innovation In this interactive, hands-on workshop you will experience “innovation in action” as you learn the principles of design-thinking innovation and explore how this tool can be used to foster creative, collaborative culture in your areas. You will also learn about the conditions that create environments for you and your teams to nurture and … Read more
WANTED! By Jan 10, 2020: Seeking students for a variety for practicum positions for (1) Stave Lake Interpretive Panel Project, (2) Abbotsford Youth Commission, (3) Fraser Health in Partnership with the Cities Fit for Children Committee, (4) Fraser Health and the New Matrix Meal Plan, (5) Chilliwack Healthier Communities, (6) Archway Community Services, (7) UFV … Read more
Dog Sees God by Bert V. Royal Directed by Luke Stevens UFV Theatre student pop-up performances. Performance dates and times: Wed, January 22 at 6 pm Thurs, January 23 at 6 pm Reserve seats by contacting the box office at theatre@ufv.ca or phone 604-795-2814 with your name, number of seat reservations required and performance. For … Read more
Call for poster submissions: 6th pARTicipate poster competition Save the Earth! Design a poster that coincides with this year’s theme “Save the Earth!”. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, and select posters will be exhibited in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery from February 26 – March 15, 2019. Submission deadline is Feb 14, 2019. All … Read more
Gender Diversity This session intends to familiarize leaders with the operational considerations of supporting transgender students and employees and how to make the university more inclusive of transgender staff and students. TransFocus intends to provide attendees with the following learning outcomes: – Increased awareness and understanding of key terminology and framework related to gender diversity … Read more
Our annual Student Leadership Symposium (SLS) is designed to prepare future civic and community leaders, a core mission of UFV College of Arts. The objective of SLS is to support students by enriching their journey as future community leaders and help them to embody the vision of education at UFV Arts: critical thinking, creativity, communication … Read more
Faculty and senior administrators enrolled in the College Pension Plan are invited to attend an “Approaching Retirement” workshop on February 20, 2020 at 9 am on the Abbotsford campus, Room B121. If you are within five years of retirement you are encouraged to attend this workshop. Please register for the workshop on the College Pension … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Jan 17, on the Chilliwack campus, Room A2209. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Jan 7. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 01/17/2020 – 02:30 pm – CEP Room A2209 https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca … Read more
You are invited to the opening reception of ‘Haq and History’ at UFV’s S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery. This exhibit was curated and designed by the Royal BC Museum in partnership with the South Asian Studies Institute at UFV. The exhibit gives visitors a chance to experience stories from and about South Asian Canadians that document their lives, … Read more
Climate Change Theatre Action on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at 4 pm. Attend the Climate Change Theatre Action at 4 pm to view the performances and spread some holiday cheer with hot beverages and Christmas cookies. Everyone is welcome to the free event. Location: Abbotsford, D building, Room D105. UFV is proud to stage a … Read more