Hockey, Racism & Memory-Making — May 28

The SASI is pleased to invite you to a forum on ‘Hockey, Racism and Memory-Making’ on Tuesday, May 28 from 10-12pm at the Sikh Heritage Museum, a National Historic Site and Gur Sikh Temple, followed with langar (vegetarian communal meal) at the Khalsa Diwan Society gurdwara at 12pm. Dr. Courtney Szto (Queens University) will discuss … Read more

AskAway service launches a new platform

The award-winning virtual reference service is moving to a new platform, effective May 13. Students and faculty will have access to the same expert help with their research questions on a platform with enhanced functionality. https://bceln.ca/news-events/news/2019/05/new-platform-same-award-winning-service-askaway-moving-libraryh3lp?fbclid=IwAR0EKDN61ZdfrSyrDD9mv0vWuqLmRtf0_GA1qEPsy7gK_4yHsbNnAi-UIJU For more information, contact Mary-Anne MacDougall at maryanne.macdougall@ufv.ca 05/25/2019

Fitness classes in Chilliwack this spring and summer

Feel Good fitness programs will be running this Spring/Summer in Chilliwack (A2106), from May 13-July 31. These classes are FREE for UFV students as part of the SUS UPass program! Employee: if you would like to get a pass email campusrec@ufv.ca. Employee passes are $75 (10x) or $90 (unlimited). For fitness class schedule and class … Read more

Mental Health Week — May 6-10 — welcome to Day One

From May 6-10, UFV’s Counselling department is honouring CMHA’s Mental Health Week. Welcome to Day One of the Mental Health Week Challenge, brought to you by UFV Counsellors! From May 6-10, tune in for a daily challenge designed to get you thinking, moving, or inspired. Leave a comment below to share your experience!   Follow … Read more

Requesting for new software in computer labs? Information required

We are preparing to complete the deployment of Windows 10 to all PC-based student computer labs by the end of the 2019 Summer semester. Faculty using existing software or planning to request new software in the student computer labs will need to provide this information to us as outlined below. For any new software requests, … Read more

Sabbatical workshop — June 11

Are you planning to apply for a 2020/21 sabbatical leave? Ask questions and get feedback before submitting your application by attending the sabbatical planning and application workshop facilitated by Dr. Garry Fehr, AVP, Research, Engagement and Graduate Studies. Tues, June 11 10 am–noon Abby A203B RSVP to Kelly.tracey@ufv.ca At this workshop you will receive information … Read more

Co-operative Education information sessions — May 15 & 16

UFV Co-operative Education Are you job ready? Come to a Co-op information session to find out more. Wed, May 15 11:30 am-12:30 pm Abby C1425 Thurs, May 16 2:30-3:30 pm Abby C1425 *No RSVP required Deadline to apply is May 27, 2019 https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/ For more information, contact Deanna Devitt at deanna.devitt@ufv.ca 05/16/2019

School of Business seminar featuring Paul Esposito — May 10

Join UFV’s School of Business for a guest lecture with Paul Esposito on innovation and entrepreneurship. Please RSVP to Kelly.Gardner@ufv.ca by Tuesday, May 7 Being entrepreneurial is a way of life for the Esposito family. Paul’s parents brought what grew to be a family of 12 kids over from Italy after World War II because … Read more

Facilitator Development workshop — June 10-14

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 to a larger … Read more

Marketing forum — April 25

Help UFV build a community of practice in marketing and communications! Inaugural meeting of UFV’s marketing and communications practitioners Thurs, April 25 12-1:30 pm (lunch is provided) Abby D119 Who should come? Anyone who has responsibility for or who informally does any kind of communications or marketing in their role at UFV is welcome. How … Read more

UFV Leadership Awards adjudication volunteers needed — June 12 and before

The Financial Aid and Awards office is looking for adjudicators for the UFV Leadership Awards. The Leadership Adjudication meeting is on June 12 at 9:30 am and is approximately 2 to 4 hours long. You will meet with your fellow adjudicators to discuss your rankings and to reach a consensus of the recipients for the … Read more

Retro Abby: Remembering Abbotsford’s Pasts — May 17

Retro Abby – Remembering Abbotsford’s Pasts The UFV History department, in partnership with the Heritage Abbotsford Society, is hosting Retro Abby: Remembering Abbotsford’s Pasts, a day of Abbotsford History on Friday, May 17. Retro Abby will feature displays by local history and heritage organizations, UFV student research projects, and a panel of speakers who will … Read more