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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
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