SASI Equality Day Celebration — April 26

Join us for a discussion on enhancing inclusion and preventing caste-based discrimination at university campuses. The South Asian Studies Institute is proud to partner with the Chetna Association of Canada and the Ambedkarite International Coordination Society for the Equality Day Celebration. Wed, April 26 1-3 pm Building F https://www.ase2023.ca/ For more information, contact Alysha Mahil … Read more

Paldi Heritage Minute screening — April 19

Join us in the premiere screening of the first Heritage Minute by Historica Canada showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Paldi, a welcoming and inclusive town founded by immigrants on Vancouver Island, BC. All are welcome and dinner will be served. Please RSVP to sasi@ufv.ca by Monday, April 17. We hope to see you there! … Read more

Fail Forward: Tales of Entrepreneurial Trials and Tribulations — May 18

Embrace the Fails: Sip cocktails, swap 5-min entrepreneurial misstep stories, & network in a fun, supportive atmosphere! Come join us at Fail Forward: Tales of Entrepreneurial Trials and Tribulations, a stand-up cocktail party where we embrace failure as a stepping stone to success! Opening doors at 5 pm and running until 7:30 pm, this event … Read more

Interpret Creative and Performing Arts Festival returns April 28

Celebrate emerging talent at Interpret, a Creative and Performing Arts Festival. This year marks the fourth annual Interpret festival, hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) with Graphic + Digital Design on April 28, 2023, from 4-9 pm. Everyone is welcome to join the festivities! Explore art exhibitions by Visual Arts graduates, Film … Read more

ConnectED 2023 — Teaching and Learning Conference — registration now open — April 27

Registration Opens: Monday, April 3, 2023 UFV Teaching and Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2023 on April 27, 2023 – a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education. We hope you will join us! Agenda 8:45–9 am — Welcome and Opening Comments (B101) 9–9:45 am … Read more

Chat Learning Tech

Chat Learning Tech – A Drop-In Time to Chat about Learning Technology Join Michelle Johnson, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Learning with Technology, in her Chat Learning Tech sessions. A monthly online discussion group with the goal of having a non-structured, casual discussion about the use of learning technology in the UFV classroom. Bring your … Read more

Women’s Basketball Spring plant sale — order deadline April 29

The UFV women’s basketball team is once agian selling plants this spring. Get your orders in by Sat, April 29. Pick-up is May 12 between 9-11 am.Plant pick-up in Parking lot 10, Abby campus, May 12, from 9-11 am. https://ufvwbasketball.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home For more information, contact Al Tuchscherer at al.tuchscherer@ufv.ca 04/28/2023

Senate public meeting — May 5

The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2023 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tues, Apr 25 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/05/2023

Weaving Knowledge Systems (WKS)

Dates: May, 17, 18, 19, 2023 Time: 9am to 4pm Location: UFV Abbotsford Campus – G124 Description Weaving Knowledge Systems (formerly Indigenizing the Curriculum) is a three-day workshop that provides you with hands-on experience and resources that will bring together Indigenous and Western worldviews based on your subject area. We will explore experiential activities to … Read more

Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation (EJTR) — May 11-12

Dates: May 11 & 12, 2023 Time: 9am to 4pm Location: UFV Abbotsford Campus – G124 Description The Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation is a two-day workshop where we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing our education practice and spaces. Through reflecting on your experiences and knowledge of Indigenous … Read more