UFV events calendar

CE planning administrative professionals conference for 2017

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Continuing Education is currently developing a conference for administrative assistants. The conference is planned and administered by administrative professionals with input from various levels of management. The goal of this conference is to create a network of highly skilled professionals who  are rock stars in their fields, and who are looking to information share and … Read more

2017 Clayoquot Biosphere Immersion Field School

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Clayoquot Biosphere Immersion Field School Tofino BC May 19-30, 2017 Have you ever wanted to explore the wild, west coast of Vancouver Island? Tofino, a magical place surrounded by crashing waves, screeching gulls, towering trees and fresh, salt-tanged air. Immerse yourself in sand, sea, mud and moss. Marvel at the beauty that surrounds us. Explore … Read more

First-year student transitions program survey — responses invited

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The Disability Resource Centre is inviting students to fill out a survey about the first-year experience. The survey is designed to give DRC staffers a better idea of what students would like to see entering UFV for the first time and what returning students would like to see done differently if they could go back … Read more

Student Graduate School Scholarship workshop — Oct 18 (tell your students)

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Student Graduate School Scholarship workshop The research office is hosting a workshop for students who plan to apply for NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR scholarships for graduate school. Research Services director Brad Whittaker will give a presentation, go through an application step by step, and answer any questions. Please join us: Tues, Oct 18 Abby A225 … Read more

Book Launch of “Reluctant Rebellions” by Shauna Singh Baldwin

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The University of the Fraser Valley’s long association with writer Shauna Singh Baldwin will be strengthened this fall when the university’s Centre for Indo Canadian Studies publishes Baldwin’s first work of non-fiction. In Reluctant Rebellions: New and Selected Non-fiction, Baldwin presents essays and speeches on the act of writing as a feminist author, while at … Read more

Upcoming Learning & Development workshops for employees

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Check out the learning and development opportunities available for employees:   Tues, Oct 25 Increasing Your Personal Resilience (webinar) Tues, Nov 8 Building Emotional Intelligence Thurs, Nov 24 Super Foods (webinar) For more details, please visit the UFV Learning and Development page. This list will be updated frequently; please check back often. To register, contact … Read more

Get Your Campus Card

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Visit the Campus Card office within the first two weeks of classes to get your Campus Card. The office is located on the Abbotsford campus, S1101, or you can visit the Chilliwack library circulation desk. Your Campus Card is your university ID, library card, printing/photocopying card, and validation for the U-Pass program. You can add … Read more

Annual fire inspections to run in August/Sept

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Our contracted service provider, Elite Fire Protection, will be performing their annual inspection of fire devices, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses over the course of August 22 to September 4. Please be aware that technicians will be in your area at some point in time wearing UFV Contractor ID … Read more

Rights of Indigenous Children in Care — National Indigenous Rights Education Day — Mar 17

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Every year around the birthday of the late George Manuel, UFV hosts an annual event to bring awareness to the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This year we are focusing on the rights of Indigenous children in care with Guest Speaker Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. This is timely given the Truth and Reconciliation Commission call to … Read more