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Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, development, and wellness workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Wed, Oct 3 — Digital Minute Taking Wed, Oct 17 — Professional Communication in the Workplace … Read more
The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections to … Read more
Apply for a scholarship for Graduate School The research office is hosting a workshop for students who plan to apply for NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR scholarships for graduate school. Brad Whittaker, Director of Research Services, will give a presentation, go through an application step by step, and answer any questions. Wed, Sept 26 Abby A203b … Read more
The UFV-SUS Food Bank addresses food insecurity amongst members of our UFV community by providing nutritious food and promoting healthy eating, in an accessible, inclusive, respectful and sustainable manner. We serve all registered UFV students and their families through a partnership program between Student Life and the UFV Student Union Society. UFV students, staff, and … Read more
UFV faculty, staff, and administration are invited to provide their feedback on a draft institutional Orientation strategic plan. Drop by for coffee and cookies and learn more about UFV’s plans for New Student Orientation. http://www.ufv.ca/nso/osp Thurs, Sept 20 11:30 am-1:30 pm Chwk A Building Atrium Or, provide feedback online: http://www.ufv.ca/nso/osp For more information, contact Belinda … Read more
Wed, Sept 12 2:30-4:30 pm Abbotsford campus, outside B101 http://www.ufv.ca/nso/osp For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 09/21/2018
Did you know that there have been 696 life saving donations collected at UFV from 2012 to 2017? On Wed, Oct 17, UFV will be hosting Canada Blood Services for a blood donation clinic. Join the UFV Alumni Association, Biology and Chemistry Student Association, and the UFV Student Union Society as we partner together to … Read more
Co-operative Education Information Session Come join us… Thurs, Sept 13 1- 2 pm Abby C1429 https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/ For more information, contact Deanna Devitt at deanna.devitt@ufv.ca 09/17/2018
Co-operative Education Information Session Come join us on… Tues, Sept 18 11 am-noon Abby C1429 https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/co-operative-education/ For more information, contact Deanna Devitt at deanna.devitt@ufv.ca 09/18/2018
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 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
Visit UFV Abbotsford or Chilliwack Bookstore for our annual Back to School Sale. Between September 4-11 take 20% off UFV clothing and supplies and for already reduced merchandise, take an extra 20% off the last sale price! Sale ends September 11 at 8 pm | All sales are final on already reduced merchandise | Sale … Read more
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
The Abbotsford library will host the 2018 Art of the Book exhibition from September 10 to December 7. UFV is the sole host library site in the Lower Mainland for this exhibit. The Art of the Book is an international juried exhibition of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG). The exhibit opens in … Read more
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