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At this event, students will gain insight into the world of Human Resources. Industry professionals will provide students with advice on how to transition from school to work, what the industry looks like today and how students can be successful in HR. To secure your spot, please email networking@ufv.ca as space is limited! Thurs, April … Read more
If you are thinking about a teaching career either as an elementary/middle or secondary school teacher, then you are invited to attend the upcoming information seminars. There will be opportunities to explore reasons to become a teacher and hear about the expectations of teachers in today’s classroom. As there are multiple pathways leading to a … Read more
The Visual Arts department is excited to announce the launch of the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery website: www.sag-ufv.ca. The purpose of the website is to provide online access to the exhibitions and collections held in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery, as well as to support teaching, learning and engaging with contemporary artwork in a digital context. The … Read more
Building Resilience Tues, April 11 1-2 pm Abby A203b Research shows that individuals can improve how well they adapt to challenges and adversity. This session will help break negative thought patterns and offer healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Participants will be introduced to a variety of effective, practical tools to improve physical health, respect … Read more
It’s tax season again! Fortunately for UFV students, BASA (Business Administration Students Association) will once again be running the BASA tax service to prepare tax returns for UFV students and the public for as little as $25. About the BASA tax service This is a student-lea program that gives the students at UFV a convenient … Read more
Preparation is underway for this year’s New Student Orientation (NSO) events. NSO is an opportunity for new students to connect with UFV by getting to know key people, gaining informative resources and meeting other UFV students. NSO is divided into two parts with Part 1 Start Your Journey happening in May and Part 2 Survival … Read more
Directed by Phay Gagnon April 6-9 at The Reach Gallery, Abbotsford April 20-23 at the Stó:lō Research Centre, Chilliwack Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances at 7:30pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm Grand Theft Terra Firma explores how S’ólh Téméxw — the traditional and unceded territories of the Stó:lō people—was colonized in the 1850s and 1860s and asks … Read more
JPDC has approved new professional development allowable expenses, effective April 1, 2017. Please take some time to review the allowable expenses and note the information will also be posted on the Human Resources website under Professional Development in the coming weeks (see link here) . If you have any questions, please contact the PD assistant … Read more
4-8pm on the following dates: May 16 at Abbotsford May 18 at C May 25 at Abbotsford All students who will be starting their studies at UFV in September are invited to New Student Orientation, Part 1: Start Your Journey. Students and their supporters will be able to participate in the following activities: -campus tours … Read more
This study tour has been designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the German-led attack on European Jews and other victims during the mid-twentieth century. Tour participants will travel to Germany and Poland, where they will visit historical sites related to the Holocaust and its commemorations. The study tour will bring participants into … Read more
Coevality n. The condition of originating or existing during the same period n. The name for the UFV Visual Arts diploma grad show 2017 The UFV Visual Arts diploma graduates invite you to attend Coevality, their graduation exhibition. Included in the exhibition will be a diverse selection of works including photography, print media, painting, drawing, … Read more
As part of a three-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on a new policy, Resolution of Student Complaints, accessible on the Secretariat policy web page at www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/policies_review/. Please submit your comments to Al Wiseman at al.wiseman@ufv.ca by March 22, 2017. For more information, contact Monique Castonguay … Read more
Advanced Excel for the Office workshop Tues, March 28 8:30-11:20 am, room D221, Abbotsford campus OR Tuesday, April 4 8:30-11:20 am, room A0024, Chilliwack campus at CEP This workshop is an interactive lesson on advanced excel for the office. Use macros to increase productivity in your work and use PivotTables and Pivot Charts to increase … Read more
The Agriculture Centre of Excellence is hosting the Feeding Nine Billion (F9B) Challenge on March 18th and 19th. The F9B Challenge is a food security initiative that aims to provide a platform to stimulate student innovation and entrepreneurship around food security issues. On Sat, March 18 at noon, groups of 3-5 students from at least … Read more
The Race and Antiracism Network (RAN) is hosting an event to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Tues, March 28 Abby B121 Local activists and scholars will present the work they have done to combat racism at a grassroots level. They are being honoured as “committed citizens changing the world” with … Read more