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Join us for a Blackboard Tests/Quizzes Workshop (1 hour – Computer Lab) with Soowook Kim You will learn how to set up tests/quizzes effectively, how to grade them, how to give feedback, how to use access logs, and how to prevent possible technical issues. For other Teaching and Learning workshops or events please contact us … Read more
Join us for the Blackboard Full Grade Center & Lab (1.5 hours– Computer Lab) with Soowook Kim This is an advanced workshop. First hour, we will provide an overview of the Full Grade Centre. We will review the basics for faculty who want to manually create columns to provide grades and feedback. We will then … Read more
S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery Tue, Mar 13-Thu, Mar 15 10 am-6 pm S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery For more information, contact Leanne Woelke at leanne.woelke@ufv.ca 03/16/2018
Valley (W)rites: Exploring the valley as muse Featuring: Billeh Nickerson, Renee Sarojini Saklikar & Tawahum Justin Bige Billeh Nickerson is the author of five books including the 2014 City of Vancouver Book Award nominated Artificial Cherry. He is also a former editor of PRISM international and Event — two of Canada’s most respected literary journals — and a previous writer-in-residence … Read more
Cathy van Ingen knows her way around a boxing ring, and you’ll want her in your corner. Van Ingen is an academic who believes in empowering women to overcome adversity through sport. An associate professor in kinesiology at Brock University, van Ingen is a former boxer, and co-founder of the Shape Your Life program, which … Read more
UFV Teaching and Learning is please to present: Dr. Jessica Riddell Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair of Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Chair, Department of English, Bishop’s University 3M National Teaching Fellow (2015) Chair, Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) jessica.riddell@ubishops.ca Presentation: The Lessons of Wonder Woman for the Academy Wonder Woman offers a model for our highest ideals … Read more
The UFV Visual Arts diploma students invite family, friends, the UFV community and the public at large to attend their graduating exhibition: Alone in Wonder The exhibition continues to April 10, 9 am -5:30 pm and includes an exciting mix of inventive works: Installation, New Media, Print Media, Photography, Painting and Video. Graduating students: Beru … Read more
Join us at the 38th Annual UFV Employee Fundraising Golf Tournament, to be held on May 12, 2018. Have fun and support students at UFV! Registration is $60 per person. Tee times will begin at 9 am with lunch following. Registration is limited to the first 120 golfers, so be sure to register early! The … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, April 6, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin.ca by noon on Tues, Mar 27. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 04/06/2018
Join us for the Using Kaltura Video for Blackboard Workshop facilitated by Robin Pittman. In this workshop Robin will be demonstrating the Kaltura building block in Blackboard Learn. You will learn how to: • access the tool in Blackboard • capture from your webcam • upload audio/video • guideline for student assignments We look forward … Read more
Be a part of shaping the future! Tomorrow’s Jobs, Today. Attend the first ever Fraser Valley Career Connections and Conference (FVCCC) on Thurs, April 5, at the Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre (Tradex). With a booming economy, a young and diverse population and an abundance of business resources, the Fraser Valley is a place … Read more
UFV faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to join the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) at the Chilliwack campus on Fridays for a chance to connect, craft, and support ISC grads. The crafts made will be gifted as giveaways during the graduation reception in June, 2018. Interested? Contact: Josephine Charlie Cultural & Events Assistant Fridays 11:30 … Read more
A representative from UFV India Chandigarh will be presenting to prospective and interested students who would like to know more about studying abroad in India. It will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 pm in the Global Lounge (B223). The speaker will be available for questions and discussion following the presentation. This event … Read more
You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming presentations, hosted by the Scholarly Sharing Initiative, where our speakers will discuss knowledge, diversity, learning and the topic of … topics! Thurs, March 8 1:15-2:45 pm Abby U-House (SASI) Coffee and lunch provided! This month’s speakers 1) Rita Atake, Assistant Professor in Communications at UFV. Title of … Read more
This 5-day Silent Mindfulness Retreat is led by Dr. Seonaigh MacPherson. The focus will be on mind-body integration through mindfulness. The Early Bird rate is $900 and includes lodging and food. A Silent Retreat is a prerequisite for the six-day MBSR Training, which is designed for those interested in teaching MBSR. Tickets can be purchased … Read more