UFV events calendar

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) — Oct 15-18

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The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered to a group of four to six colleagues and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the 3 ½ day workshop, participants design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive verbal, written and video feedback from the other participants who have been … Read more

Cities for Children panel discussion — Sept 12

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Cities for Children will be a panel discussion on urban planning for children, refugees and groups at risk. There will be a question period and networking opportunity for staff and students alike. What makes this so special is our panel of distinguished professionals, such as Meseret Belachew from Aga Kahn University in Kenya, city planners … Read more

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – UFV employee 30-minute challenge

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action repeats over and over the need for all of us to know and understand the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Do you? It took nearly 10 years for Canada, the final official objector, to sign on to the UNDRIP – but on May … Read more

Campus Rec fitness classes start Sept 10

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Campus Rec fitness classes start Sept 10 on both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. All fitness classes are free to try from Sept 10-13. Pricing, schedule and class descriptions are listed online at ufv.ca/campusrec. Looking forward to seeing you there, http://www.ufv.ca/campusrec For more information, contact Cheryl Van Nes at Cheryl.vannes@ufv.ca 09/14/2018

Ian McAskill’s retirement social — Aug 30

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Ian  McAskill completed 36 years of service at UFV, during which time he served various institutional roles with distinction and a resounding commitment to core institutional values. Prior to secondment associated with administrative positions in 2006, Ian taught as a member of the Economics department for 25 years. He was actively engaged both academically and … Read more

Get Your Campus Card

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Get your Campus Card within the first two weeks of classes. It’s your university ID, and so much more! Use your card to print, grab a meal, check out library resources, or hop on the campus shuttle between Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Langley. We recommend adding $5 on your card to start with then you’ll be … Read more

Orange Shirt Day for residential schools awareness — Sept 28

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On Friday Sept 28, please wear an orange shirt to show your awareness of the legacy of the residential schools. If you don’t have something orange, orange shirt buttons will be available at the Indigenous Affairs Office (B314, Abby campus) from Sept 24–28. If you would like to purchase a Stó:lō ($20) orange shirt, please … Read more

LIVE Online Seminar — Sept 6

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Build International Student Success with Intercultural Awareness Thurs, Sept 6, 2018 | 11am — 60 Minutes UFV, Abbotsford Campus, Rm G124 In this seminar we will examine the three primary worldviews and cultural dimensions to increase our intercultural savvy. This increased awareness will help us teach in ways that better include and support our culturally … Read more