UFV events calendar

Now that Adobe Acrobat Pro has been made available to UFV Employees, you may have some questions on what you can do with it. Join us for a workshop that will cover creating forms and editing pdfs. We will also go over certificate-based signatures, filling and signing forms and collecting signatures from others. Please contact … Read more

This workshop provides introductory minute-taking skills in a digital environment. Participants will learn the steps in the minute-taking process including agenda, pre-meeting minutes, and minute template skills. The workshop will also focus on iCompass, an agenda and meeting management software. Facilitator: Lisa McMartin Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minute-taking-tickets-120645454803 10/02/2020 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am Blackboard Collaborate https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minute-taking-tickets-120645454803 … Read more

This workshop is an overview of the social media landscape. We will dive into Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google with a focus on content and management for each. Participants will have time to practice their new skills in a short exercise. Facilitator: Breanna Willock Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-basics-tickets-120645535043 Sept 29 10 am-12 pm Blackboard Collaborate https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-basics-tickets-120645535043 … Read more

Do you have an appreciation for what makes the UFV brand unique and valuable? There is great credibility attached to the brand and your department, project, or initiative can benefit from leveraging its power. Learn how to showcase the UFV brand skillfully and professionally in print and online to help support your communication objectives. • … Read more

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/customer-persona-development-tickets-121241485547 11/24/2020 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/customer-persona-development-tickets-121241485547 For more information, contact Ally Ghakkar at ally.ghakkar@ufv.ca 11/25/2020

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adobe-indesign-tickets-121241868693 10/27/2020 – 10 am-12 pm Online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adobe-indesign-tickets-121241868693 For more information, contact Ally Ghakkar at ally.ghakkar@ufv.ca 10/28/2020

Self-regulation refers to how quickly and effectively one manages a stressor and then can recover. The ability to self-regulate contributes to overall functioning and well-being. This session explores the foundations of self-regulation in, how to recognize dysregulation, and provides strategies to support return to calm. Facilitator: Christine Slavik Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-self-regulation-strategies-to-return-to-calm-tickets-120646391605 10/29/2020 – 01:00 pm – … Read more

This presentation addresses the personal and professional development of self. The process of understanding what mindfulness is begins with firsthand experience. Engaging in mindfulness-based practices gives you the practical opportunity to get to know and explore the landscape of your own being. This includes awareness of your thoughts, emotions and of body sensations. Going further … Read more

Well with all the zooms and skypes that this Covid pandemic has forced us into there is a good chance your low back is feeling a little tight and painful. Join Kinesiology faculty and Somatic Movement Coach Brian Justin as he takes you through a 5-part series of gentle movements that will help relax your … Read more

Resilience in a Remote World This virtual experience explores how to build personal resilience in this unprecedented global situation where we are striving to find new ways to collaborate and contribute to UFV’s success. Levels of stress are sometimes high, changes are often rapid, significant and uncertain leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed. Personal resilience … Read more