UFV events calendar

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Mar 8

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You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming presentations, hosted by the Scholarly Sharing Initiative, where our speakers will discuss knowledge, diversity, learning and the topic of … topics! Thurs, March 8 1:15-2:45 pm Abby U-House (SASI) Coffee and lunch provided! This month’s speakers 1) Rita Atake, Assistant Professor in Communications at UFV. Title of … Read more

5-day Silent Mindfulness Retreat — May 24-28

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This 5-day Silent Mindfulness Retreat is led by Dr. Seonaigh MacPherson. The focus will be on mind-body integration through mindfulness. The Early Bird rate is $900 and includes lodging and food. A Silent Retreat is a prerequisite for the six-day MBSR Training, which is designed for those interested in teaching MBSR. Tickets can be purchased … Read more

Come watch Sustainability Case Competition 2018 — Mar 9

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The UFV School of Business would invites you to attend our UFV Sustainability Case Competition Student Presentations and Reception. On Fri, March 9 from 2-6 pm, come watch UFV students compete to solve a real-world sustainability challenge focused on our region. There will be an opportunity to network with our talented students and our panel … Read more

Mini Med School

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Students from the Faculty of Health Sciences are teaming up with UBC Med students and Chilliwack Division of Family Practice to offer free medical info sessions in Chilliwack. The event will include Q&As, lectures, and health resource displays. Mini Med School offers the community a chance to hear from and chat with local doctors and … Read more

Health and Wellness Expo — Mar 26

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Want to find out about cancer screening, dealing with stress, quitting smoking, or taking care of your teeth? Fentanyl, binge drinking, or emergency preparedness? Come to the UFV Health and Wellness Expo in the atrium of Buildnig A at the Chilliwack campus on March 26. The UFV Faculty of Health Sciences School of Health Studies … Read more

U-CUBE: Condensed University Block Experience — try it this summer!

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The U-CUBE program could be the best decision you make to focus your education and career goals! Obtain three credits for a course — in as little as 18 days. Or, sign-up for a block of condensed courses (four courses total) and complete 12 credits during the 2018 summer semester. Don’t miss this NEW summer … Read more

Call for expressions of interest for standing committees of Senate

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Take part in UFV governance! Expressions of interests are being sought from faculty and staff members as well as undergraduate/graduate students to serve on the standing committees of Senate. The Senate Governance Committee welcomes expressions of interest for positions on the standing committees of Senate. The terms for the positions are two years, from August … Read more

Career Fair — March 8

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Attend the 2018 Career Fair! Find out what skills you need to get picked. Turn your certificate, diploma, or degree into dollars. Meet with graduate schools and over 45 employers. Thurs, March 8 1-5 pm Building E (North Gym) https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Paige Vanderveen at paige.vanderveen@ufv.ca 03/09/2018

Virtual Reality — 360 Degrees to Learning — T&L workshop — Mar 5

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UFV Teaching & Learning Workshop Join the Virtual Reality – 360 Degrees to Learning, facilitated by Robin Pittman In this workshop, learners will have a chance to work with emerging technology of 360-degree photos and videos and simple virtual reality gear (google cardboard style). The focus will be on the technology, and how it can … Read more

Grade Book Lite — Teaching and Learning workshop — Mar 8

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UFV Teaching & Learning workshop Join the Grade Book Lite workshop, facilitated by Ken Harmel Blackboard’s Full Grade Centre is a robust grading and assessment tool that can be customized to the needs of any instructor. Normally, a two-hour workshop is provided to understand all the features it has to offer. This workshop will demonstrate … Read more

Philosophy Speaker Series — Magda Costa Carvalho on Philosophy for Children — Mar 3

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Magda Costa Carvalho “Philosophy for Children in the University of the Azores: History, Present and Perspectives” Magda Costa Carvalho teaches at the University of the Azores, Portugal, and is a research member of IFILNOVA, New University of Lisbon, Portugal. She holds a PhD on Henri Bergson’s Concept of Nature. Her research focuses are on the … Read more

Introduction to Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Workshop — Mar 1

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Join the Introduction to Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Workshop, facilitated by Robin Pittman Blackboard Collaborate (web conferencing) will be moving to the Ultra experience, a fully browser-based, modern, and intuitive interface. Use Ultra for Virtual Classroom, office hours, tutoring and mentoring sessions, and departmental meetings. Participants in this workshop will get a solid foundation, enabling them … Read more

Ignite Innovation Series — Makermagnetism with Carey Britton — Mar 2

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UFV Teaching and Learning IGNITE INNOVATION SERIES This spring UFV faculty shine as they present the Ignite Innovation Series Faculty are all pioneers in their own way by bringing innovation active teaching and learning practices in their classroom. This Ignite Series promotes the sharing of these practices for the benefit of UFV’s greater learning community. … Read more