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The Blackboard Transact system will undergo an upgrade on April 25 and 26. Please be advised the self-serve PHIL stations, to load money onto Campus Cards, in both libraries, along with student printing, in the libraries and computer labs, will be unavailable during this time. All other Blackboard devices on campus will be available for … Read more
Canada needs to move from “apology to action” according to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. UFV and like-minded educational institutions will be key leaders in this spirit of reconciliation. On June 19, Stó:lō, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people are gathering at the Aboriginal Gathering Place (UFV CEP campus) to engage in a dialogue aimed … Read more
New Student Orientation (Part 1) Start Your Journey, is just around the corner! • May 16 and 25, 4-8 pm – Abbotsford campus • May 18, 4-8 pm – Chilliwack campus If you’re interested in being a part of the Student Services fair, please contact Sidrah.Ahmad@ufv.ca by April 24! More details about these upcoming NSO … Read more
The Teacher Education department at the University of the Fraser Valley is once again offering a Summer Institution in Teacher Education (SITE) between July 10 and July 28, 2017 at the Abbotsford campus. We have an exciting lineup of courses tailored specifically for the needs of practising teachers. If you are looking for a student-centred, … Read more
Please let us know by April 21 if there are any library materials that currently reside on the first floor that you or your students will need access to during the summer semester. Full details about the renovation can be found on this website: http://libguides.ufv.ca/LibraryRenovations http://libguides.ufv.ca/LibraryRenovations For more information, contact MaryAnne MacDougall at maryanne.macdougall@ufv.ca 05/14/2017
Burn off some steam. and join the Association of History Students for the paintball event of the year. The ultimate face off between students and professors. Wanna play? Get more information and register with us today on our Facebook Events Page: AHS Paintball 2017. Trust us, you won’t get expelled. Please register before April 23. … Read more
SustainableUFV brings us Earth Day for another year! The theme for 2017 is EarthPLAY, recognizing that outdoor recreation has taken a back seat to screens, video games, and Netflix. The more time we spend outside, the more passionate we feel about keeping nature pristine and beautiful, and that’s what Earth Day is all about. EarthPLAY … Read more
Stephanie Gould of UFV’s Visual Arts department will host-curate a screening of Nettie Wild’s newly-released documentary KONELINE: our land beautiful on Wed, April 19 at 2 pm in Abby B101. The screening is in partnership with Reel Canada’s one-day film festival on National Canadian Film Day. http://www.canadawildproductions.com For more information, contact Stephanie Gould at Stephanie.Gould@ufv.ca … Read more
2017 grads – book photo sessions now! Artona Group, UFV’s official graduation photographer, will be on Abbotsford campus in May for graduate portrait sessions. May 11-18 – Abbotsford campus Building B, Room 121 It is recommended that grads book their session now as appointments fill up quickly. To view availability of sessions and to book … Read more
Do you know an outstanding alumni of UFV? Established in 2003, the UFV Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of our amazing alumni. The traditional Distinguished Alumni Award is conferred upon a graduate of the institution who has achieved outstanding distinction in career, educational achievement, or community service. In 2012 the Young Distinguished Alumni Award … Read more
Facilities Management is requesting that all departments currently requiring the disposal of hazardous waste materials for 2017 complete the Hazardous Waste Disposal information form. The form is a fillable pdf and can be found online by visiting http://www.ufv.ca/janitorial/hazardous-waste. Please ensure that all waste materials are packaged according to safety standards as indicated by the Safety … Read more
The Financial Aid and Awards office is looking for adjudicators for the UFV Leadership Awards. The time commitment is roughly 8 to 10 hours to review and initially score the applications which is then followed by a two-to-four hour adjudication meeting held on Wed, June 14 at 9:30 a.m. If you are able to participate … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, May 5, at the Trades and Technology Centre at the Chilliwack campus at CEP (Rivers Dining Room) . Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Apr 25. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 05/05/2017
kin•dred ADJECTIVE similar in kind; related change VERB make or become different UFV Graphic and Digital Design grads invite you to Kindred Change. We are both unique and the same, embracing change together. We are the Fraser Valley’s class of 2017, Graphic + Digital Design grads. Join us as we gather and celebrate kindred change. … Read more
Are you interested in a career in Marketing or Communications? Industry professionals will give students advice on how to transition from school to work as well what a career in Marketing & Communications looks like today. Tues, April 4 1-3 pm Abby B133 To secure your spot, please email networking@ufv.ca as space is limited! http://www.ufv.ca/jobs/upcoming-events/ … Read more