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May has arrived like is always does with the birds chirping and the flowers and trees starting to blossom. We’ve had beautiful weather so far this spring, and it seems pretty normal when you look out the window, but we all know that things are far from normal as we continue to observe the rules … Read more
Welcome to UFV REACH! Join our online wellness challenge on Facebook, open to all UFV students! Our goal is to connect and engage as a UFV student community while remembering the importance of exercising the body and mind. UFV REACH isn’t only about physical activity, but also about community, connection and social wellness. Why REACH, … Read more
Co-operative Education Join us online to find out more! 3 sessions available! Information Session Webinars Session #1 Thurs, May 7 | 1:30 PM – 2 PM Session #2 Tuesday, May 12 | 10:30 AM – 11 AM Session #3 Wednesday, May 20 | 6 PM – 6:30 PM Registration opens Thursday, April 30, 2020 To … Read more
It’s hard to believe that many of us have already been working remotely for almost a month! I think everyone is doing an amazing job and because Human Resources is committed to keeping connections strong, we are excited to offer our third week of online workshops. If you are struggling personally or professionally in any … Read more
Due to COVID-19 UFV’s annual Employee Recognition Dinner, scheduled for May 4, 2020, has been postponed. This is a wonderful event and although this news is disappointing, please know that we try our best to reschedule so that all of our hard-working employees have the chance to celebrate their achievements and be recognized for the … Read more
In addition to the health concerns associated with the COVD-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
Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, the 40th annual employee golf tournament that was scheduled for May 9 will be postponed. “This is one of our favorite events of the year and is extremely well attended by our employees, so we sincerely hope that we will get the opportunity to re-schedule later in the summer when … Read more
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