UFV events calendar

College Pension Plan “Approaching Retirement” workshop — Feb 20

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As members of the College Pension Plan, faculty and administrators, are invited to attend an Approaching Retirement workshop presented by the BC Pension Corporation on Wed, Feb 20, 2019 at 9 am in Room A266 on the Abbotsford campus. Members of the plan within five years of retirement are encouraged to attend this workshop but … Read more

Intelligent Lives film screening — Feb 5

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The Workplace Task program and the Library present the fourth Canadian screening of INTELLIGENT LIVES, a film by Dan Habib. The event will include a discussion, networking and the film screening. INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college ,and the … Read more

Senate meeting — Feb 15

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The next meeting of Senate is on Friday, February 15, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A266. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tuesday, February 5. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at UFVsenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 02/15/2019

Book Celebration: Potlatch as Pedagogy by Sara Davidson and Robert Davidson — March 14

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Please join us as we celebrate the publication of ‘Potlatch as Pedagogy’, co-written by UFV’s Dr. Sara Davidson and her father, Haida artist Robert Davidson. This event is jointly sponsored by the Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies office and the Teacher Education department. Books will be available for purchase and signing by Sara and Robert. … Read more

Support 101: Sexualized Violence Prevention workshop — Jan 21 (Abby)

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Learn how to support someone who has experienced sexualized violence. In this student-facilitated workshop, we’ll discuss empathetic listening, campus and community resources, and reporting options. Mon, Jan 21 2:30-4 pm Abbotsford D122B http://www.ufv.ca/inthistogether For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at belinda.karsen@ufv.ca 01/22/2019

Support 101: Sexualized Violence Prevention workshop — Jan 24 (Chwk)

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Learn how to support someone who has experienced sexualized violence. In this student-facilitated workshop, we’ll discuss empathetic listening, campus and community resources, and reporting options. Thurs, Jan 24 11:30 am-12:50 pm Chwk A1360 http://www.ufv.ca/inthistogether For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at belinda.karsen@ufv.ca 01/25/2019

UFV’s Got Talent — March 11

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Calling students, staff and faculty, come and show off your talents! OPENING NIGHT OF VALLEY FEST Mon, March 11 Three categories: Comedy/Improv/Theatre  Music/Dance  Variety Show us your weird and wonderful too! Can you… Sing? Dance? Make people laugh? Juggle? Do magic? Do great impressions? Do ventriloquism? Rap? Slam poetry? We want to hear from you! … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Financial Communication, Ableism — Jan 17

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The Scholarly Sharing Initiative is a series of monthly gatherings where members of the UFV community share and discuss their work. The SSI is an organic environment designed to foster collegial discussions. Light lunch is served, and all are welcome. Thurs, Jan 17 1-2:25 pm F125 Maureen Wideman, “Ableism” Mai Anh Doan, “Financial Communication in … Read more

Be part of governance at UFV — student positions on Board and Senate

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Calling for nominations! The Secretariat is calling for nominations for student positions on the Senate and Board of Governors: • Two students for the Board of Governors (must be members of the Student Union Society) • Four students for Senate (must be enrolled in at least one UFV credit course) Students serve a one-year term … Read more

Be part of governance at UFV — faculty and staff nominations invited

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Call for Faculty and Staff nominations The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for faculty and staff positions on Senate and the Board of Governors, for three-year terms beginning August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2022. SENATE Senate is the senior academic governing body at UFV. Its main roles are to set policies and procedures … Read more

UFV History Department Film Series: Rulers and Rebels

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Join History faculty and students for the first film screening and discussion for the winter term — “Justinian and Theodora”, 6th Century, Eastern Roman Empire on Tuesday, January 22 from 2-4 pm in B121. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact: Ian.Rocksborough-Smith@ufv.ca or Aleksandar.Jovanovic@ufv.ca. Tues, Jan 22 2-4 pm Abby B121   01/23/2019

Valley Fest — March 11-16

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Valley Fest 2019 is about celebrating local culture at the University of the Fraser Valley and in the community. Valley Fest will create an opportunity for UFV students, faculty, and staff to interact with each other and with the Fraser Valley communities, and vice versa. This one-week event features diverse activities including Indigenous performances, art … Read more