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Learn how to create and modify collateral for print and web using Adobe InDesign. UFV Branding and design basics are baked into the lesson plan. Participants will get a full set of InDesign marketing templates after the course so that they can start creating right away. Workshop includes tutorials on setting up your page, adding … Read more
Research shows that the ways in which we consume information have been changing significantly as more information and content moves online. Learn the fundamentals of how to inform, instruct and inspire your website visitors. Wed, Feb 22 10 am-Noon Abby A225 Facilitated by Stephanie Jantzen and Marième Mbengue Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-writing-for-the-web-tickets-484406221047 For more information, … Read more
Thurs, Mar 2 Noon-12:30 pm Zoom Facilitated by Jason Dallavalle Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/incidents-near-misses-hazard-reporting-tickets-474874501417 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 03/02/2023
Let Your Disability Help Amplify Your Employment Success Finding a job can be a daunting endeavour. It is even harder when you must consider disclosing your disability or not. Join us to talk about strategies to amplify your employment success by building confidence, asking for what we need during the recruiting and hiring process, and … Read more
Learn advanced Microsoft Word skills through Blackboard Collaborate. Topics may include form, index, table of contents, tab stop creation, review and revising documents, and document protection. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by Feb 10 if you have specific topics you’d like covered. Date: Feb 14 Noon – 1:30 pm Online Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-word-tickets-491928039007 For more … Read more
Applications for the Work-Study Grant Program in the 2023-24 cycle will open February 15, 2023. We have recently made a few changes to the Work-Study Grant Program. To assist you with your Work-Study Grant Program applications we will be hosting a Virtual Work-Study Information Sessions 2023-24 to go over the work term including the new … Read more
Join Victoria Surtees, TLC Specialist, Internationalization, in her eight-session series. More information to come. These sessions will be facilitated online. Tuesdays, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on the following dates with the following sub-themes: Jan. 24 – Reflecting on one’s own cultural lens Feb 7 – Identifying and redressing bias Feb 21 – Draw on … Read more
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) dates: Tues, Feb 28 to Fri, Mar 3, 2023 (hybrid) Tues, Mar 7 to Fri, Mar 10, 2023 (face to face) The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered to a group of five or six colleagues and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During … Read more
Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) dates: Tues, Feb 21-Sat, Feb 25, 2023 (face to face) Mon, Apr 3-Fri, Apr 7, 2023 (face to face) The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to … Read more
Objectives of this workshop: • To briefly overview the scope and impact of chronic, non-cancer pain on the population. • To introduce chronic pain mechanisms within a neuroplastic and biopsychosocial framework. • To challenge biases about pain treatment and dispel common myths. • To explore evidence-based, non-medicine, pain self-management options (with an emphasis on pain … Read more
The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, Jan 13, 2023 at 1:30 pm at the Clarion Hotel 36035 N Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC 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 01/13/2023
Learn about internationalization as it applies to teaching and learning (not just student recruitment). Discover ways to internationalize your curricula by incorporating intercultural elements that appeal to all students. Please note that this online workshop runs as needed. Email tlcevents@ufv.ca or victoria.surtees@ufv.ca to let us know you’re interested, and you’ll receive an email when the … Read more
The TLC Learning Designers have designated some time on Fridays to get their help. Of course you can still drop by anytime, or email asktlc@ufv.ca to schedule appointments if need be. This scheduled time is meant for you to ask questions about your online courses, and/or how to incorporate ed-tools into your teaching practice, Blackboard … Read more
New episode of Ekta with Anna Tsoy, a biology graduate from Kazakhstan. Anna tells us what it is like to be from a country that people generally know little about and how to support international students in the sciences. She also shares her experience of racism and provides some advice on how to handle being … Read more
Looking to be more efficient with your emails? This workshop covers tips and tricks used in MS Outlook to enhance your productivity by utilizing the calendar to categorize, create recurring appointments, and plan meetings with others. Additionally, learn to effectively utilize contacts and manage your day-to-day tasks. Facilitated by Courtney Boisvert. Mar 16 Noon-1:30 pm … Read more