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This is an initial interest notice. If you are passionate about sustainable living and feel that UFV could do more in terms of being sustainable, then come and make your voice heard. The purpose of this focus group is to address the current state of UFV’s sustainable environment and come up with possible solutions on … Read more
The next research seminar runs Tues, Feb 25 with Dr. Raymond Leung of UFV’s School of Business. Tues, Feb 25 2:30 Abby D117 The focus will be cost of equity effects from mandatory IFRS adoption: the importance of reporting incentives. Many countries have adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) mandatorily mainly because IFRS may be … Read more
Metis Day awareness runs Wed, Feb 19 from 11 am-3 pm inside the Aboriginal Gathering Place on the Chilliwack campus at CEP (A1457) Agenda: 11 am Welcome: Metis elder Rene Inkster Song: Eddie Gardner/Theresa Neel 11:15 am Metis history/sash/flag: Metis elder Rene Inkster 12:15 pm Lunch — hamburger soup, oven bannock 1:15 pm Entertainment (jigging) … Read more
The documentary ‘They’re not Scary: An Intergenerational Dance Project’ will be screened at the CEP campus on Thurs, Feb. 20 at 6 pm in the black box theatre (A2106). The film looks at a research project conducted by faculty members Dr. Michael Gaetz of Kinesiology and Shelley Canning of Nursing where a group of Mission … Read more
Tues, Feb 18 at 7 pm Abby B101 (lecture theatre) Frank Schaeffer is the son of Francis/Edith Schaeffer. The Schaeffer family have been, since 1955 (when L’Abri was founded in Switzerland) at the forefront of evangelical and reformed traditions in North America and Europe. Frank Schaeffer became more involved in leadership at L’Abri, at a … Read more
The History in 5 student film contest is open to current UFV students and all Grade 10-12 students in school districts 33, 34, 35, 42, 75, and 78. Submissions must be a five-minute film in one of these categories: historical re-enactments, documentaries, animated/non-live action, interview with a historical figure, or satire/spoof. You could win cash … Read more
“Deliberate practice is a very special form of activity that differs from mere experience and mindless drill… Unlike playful engagement with peers, deliberate practice is not inherently enjoyable. It does not involve a mere execution or repetition of already attained skills but repeated attempts to reach beyond one’s current level which is associated with frequent … Read more
To Feb 19, Visual Arts gallery, Abby B136. Laura Saito graduated from UFV in 2000 with a diploma in Fine Arts. In 2003, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr. Her area of practice included sculpture, photography, painting, drawing and multimedia. Much of her work is rooted in the experience of history … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Feb 14, at 2:30 pm, in Chwk A2209. Please note the deadline for agenda and exhibit items is noon on Wed, Feb 5. Please submit items to monique.castonguay@ufv.ca.
Another great opportunitiy to tell your students about. Do you get nervous approaching an employer? Are you not quite sure how to leave a good first impression? Do you have questions, but are not sure how to ask them? Then you are invited to attend How to Make an Impression: Networking 101 presented by UFV’s … Read more
Advanced Blackboard: Multimedia & Copyright Are you considering using images, audio, video or animation in your course? This workshop will demonstrate some of the multimedia possibilities and resources that are available to enhance your course. We will discuss copyright using multimedia in Blackboard. Chwk A1202 Wed, Jan 29 1–2:30 pm http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact … Read more
For those with basic familiarity with Blackboard. Assessment tools will be discussed and explored. Creating quizzes, assignments, etc. Abby G180 Mon, Jan 20 1– 2:30 pm http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca 01/20/2014
Are you considering using images, audio, video or animation in your course? This workshop will demonstrate some of the multimedia possibilities and resources that are available to enhance your course. We will discuss copyright using multimedia in Blackboard. Abby G180 Wed, Jan 22 9-10:30 am http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca 01/22/2014
Are you considering using images, audio, video or animation in your course? This workshop is to demonstrate some of the multimedia possibilities and resources that are available to enhance your course. We will discuss copyright using multimedia in Blackboard. Chwk A1202 Wed, Jan 29 1–2:30 pm http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca … Read more
Explore the many possibilities of working with the full grade centre. Abby G180 Fri. Jan 31 1–2:30 pm http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca 01/31/2014