Mindfulness Core Concepts with Dr. Evan Collins — Feb 13

This is a special training event for people interested in becoming mindfulness teachers or practitioners or just to learn more. There is a discounted rate for the UFV faculty, students and staff ($125) vs. general public ($336). You can register in the Event Tickets section of the UFV Bookstore. It is led by Dr. Collins, … Read more

2018 grads: Book your photo session now!

Professional photographers from Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack CEP campuses in February and March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). Feb 21-24 — Chilliwack campus at CEP Classroom: CEPA 2428 March 5-17 — Abbotsford campus Artona Mobile Studio — Mobile Studio located in the … Read more

Ignite Innovation Series — Makermagnetism — Feb 23

  UFV is celebrating several of its teaching and learning innovators through its new IGNITE series. With themes of active learning, moving to online, and embodied pedagogy, these faculty members are sharing their experiences and expertise. Learn with your peers – support your colleagues. If you attend all the sessions, you will receive a letter … Read more

Ignite Innovation Series — March 16

UFV is celebrating several of its teaching and learning innovators through its new IGNITE series. With themes of active learning, moving to online, and embodied pedagogy, these faculty members are sharing their experiences and expertise. Learn with your peers – support your colleagues. If you attend all the sessions, you will receive a letter of … Read more

Ignite Innovation Series — Embodied Pedagogy Activity– Feb 20

Ignite Innovation Series FEBRUARY & MARCH 2018   /   UFV FACULTY SHINE AS THEY PRESENT THE IGNITE INNOVATION SERIES UFV is celebrating several of its teaching and learning innovators through its new IGNITE series. With themes of active learning, moving to online, and embodied pedagogy, these faculty members are sharing their experiences and expertise. Learn with … Read more

Winter 2018 Learning and Development Workshops

Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming Learning and Development workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development/ Feb 21 — Advanced Word Feb 28 –Advanced PowerPoint Mar 7 — Banner Basics Mar 14 — … Read more

Ignite Innovation Series — March 23 — Adapting a Class for Online

  UFV is celebrating several of its teaching and learning innovators through its new IGNITE series. With themes of active learning, moving to online, and embodied pedagogy, these faculty members are sharing their experiences and expertise. Learn with your peers — support your colleagues. If you attend all the sessions, you will receive a letter … Read more

Unpacking the Backpack, a one-woman show by Charlene Hellson — March 21

Please come to a one-woman show and workshop. “Unpacking the Backpack” was written, and performed for the conference “Cultural and Mental Health Practice: Honoring Our Differences” in 2006 and has been performed across the country ever since. It is an educational and experiential monologue that speaks to the heart and creates a new understanding of … Read more

Graduation application deadline — April 3

Apply to graduate — application deadline for Convocation 2018 April 3 Last day to submit a Graduation Request to the Office of the Registrar (graduation fee $25) June 5 & 6 Convocation Visit Graduation Information for further details. Please note, if you are completing requirements in the summer semester, applications will be not be processed … Read more

PAWS for a Break — Every Tuesday

Come to the Peer Resource & Leadership Centre in S1111 (Student Union Building) every Tuesday this semester to visit with Mac, UFV’s resident therapy dog. Mac, along with his handler Dawn, will be here to help you de-stress. Research has shown that petting and interacting with a friendly animal will reduce stress ♥ Tues, Jan … Read more

Health Studies information night — Feb 21

Study health care in Chilliwack! The first step to a rewarding career in health care awaits you at UFV Chilliwack campus. Attend our information night to learn about program options in Health Studies at UFV. Hear from faculty and alumni about nursing, dental and health care program options. All welcome to attend. Follow us on … Read more

Looking for volunteers?

Did you know that you can post volunteer opportunities with Volunteer UFV on myCampusLife? Volunteer UFV is a service designed to encourage and facilitate the involvement of UFV students in addressing important issues in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver areas while also providing opportunities for students to learn vital skills. Volunteer opportunities posted on Volunteer … Read more

Health Sciences trail clean up walk — once monthly on Mondays

UFV Health Sciences has adopted a section of the Rotary Trail from Vedder to Peach Road. Participate in our one-hour monthly clean up walk to help Health Sciences keep Chilliwack clean. Mon, Feb 6 (postponed from Jan 31) Mon, Feb 19 Mon, Mar 19 Mon, April 9 11:45 am Meet at the dog park parking … Read more