Self-Studies in Higher Education Session 1 — Sept 18

The Adult Education department is initiating the second of an annual, themed series of study groups aimed at broadening and deepening our reflective practices and collegial relations as teachers, educators, and administrators in higher education. Session 1: Project Based Learning Wed, Sept 18 11 am-1 pm Abby B133 Project Based Learning (PBL) has been identified … Read more

Welcome event for Dr. Keith Carlson, new Canada Research Chair — Sept 24

The office of Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies (REGS) invites all to attend a meet-and-greet for UFV’s newest Canada Research Chair, Dr. Keith Thor Carlson, on Tues, September 24 (10-11:30 am) in the Gathering Place at UFV Chilliwack. Dr. Carlson is a Professor of History from the University of Saskatchewan, an honorary member of the … Read more

Co-operative Education information session — Sept 17

ARE YOU JOB READY? Attend an upcoming Co-operative Education information session for details about the program and to learn how you can gain relevant paid work experience while you study! Tues, Sept. 17 11:30 am-12:30 pm Abby B121 Wed, Sept 18 12:30-1:30 pm Abby B121 *No RSVP required http://www.ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/ For more information, contact Deanna Devitt … Read more

Guru Nanak – A Universal Prophet Without Borders lecture – Sept 10

As part of the year-long celebration of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, in partnership with the South Asian Studies Institute and the Khalsa Diwan Society, Abbotsford brings you a lecture on ‘Guru Nanak – a Universal Prophet Without … Read more

Student Graduate Scholarship Workshop — Sept 25

This workshop is for students who plan to apply for NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR Scholarships for graduate school. The deadline for the scholarship applications are December 1 of each year. Please join the Director of Research Services & Industry Engagement for information and guides on how to prepare your application. Wed, Sept 25 1-2:30 pm … Read more

Pride Culture Conference — Sept 7

🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE CULTURE CONFERENCE Join us for our first annual Pride Culture Conference — a fun, educational, and inspiring event dedicated to members, allies, and advocates of the LGBTQIAP2S+ community. #ufvpcc19 UFV and the Student Union Society proudly present The PRIDE Culture Conference Sat, September 7, 2019 9 am to 5 pm, Evered Hall, Abbotsford … Read more

Fraser Valley Literary Festival — Sept 13 & 14

The Fraser Valley Literary Festival brings together the Fraser Valley creative community with the thriving BC writing community. It’s for emerging and established writers who crave a venue to celebrate the great writing is happening here. It’s for all CanLit enthusiasts who can’t wait to see what the West Coast writes about next. Savittar Productions … Read more

Public Talk – “Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions,” by Dr. Qin Zhang — Sept 17

What role will automation play in the future of our food? Dr. Qin Zhang of Washington State University will help us chew on this question at Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions — a free public talk on Tues, Sept 17! The talk will be at UFV’s Abbotsford campus (33844 King Rd, F Building, F124) … Read more

Pride Culture Conference — Sept 7

UFV Student Leaders present The Pride Culture Conference This conference is dedicated to the LGBTQ2+ community, allies and advocates. All are welcome to attend. Join us from 9 am to 4 pm as we explore topics ranging from decolonization and reconciliation efforts in the Queer community to creating dependable allies to dating in the transgender … Read more

Active Learning: Team-Based (TBL) Pedagogy workshop — Aug 27

Tues, August 27 8:30 am-4 pm Chwk A1212 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day practical institute will explore active learning and in particular student-centred pedagogy through cooperative learning. Various forms of group work will be appraised and in particular Team-Based Learning (TBL). Educators will learn about: • how to nurture peer learning and … Read more

Course Design and Course Redesign Institute — Aug 26

Mon, Aug 26 8:30 am-4 pm) Abby G113 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day hands-on course design and course redesign institute will focus on “Backwards Course Design.” Additionally, we will explore/appraise “course alignment” with reference to “outcomescompetencies,” assessment that supports learners, and strategies to nurture student-centred activities. Educators attending the institute are encouraged … Read more

Research Office ROMEO workshop — Sept 25 (changed from Sept 19)

The UFV Research Office will be providing training for ROMEO, our new research administration tool. ROMEO is an online database that will provide you and the Research Office with the ability to work within one platform to manage internal and external funding applications, projects and ethics protocols throughout the lifespan of your research project. This … Read more

Ask Anything — Indigenization workshops — Aug 28

Ask Anything Workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Participants can ask anything that would help them begin or continue Indigenization efforts. Abby G124 Wed, Aug 28, 9 am-noon Chwk Rm A0022 Wed, Aug 28 1-4 pm   For more information or to register please contact tlcevents@ufv.ca https://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact … Read more