Cultivating Connections: Strategies for growing inclusive communities

Come discover fresh ideas for community-building in your in-person and online classes. In this fun, interactive in-person session, get to know your colleagues while exploring strategies for: o facilitating inclusive introductions, o fostering student engagement, o and building supportive peer communities. You will have an opportunity to get started on your first lesson plan of … Read more

Garden care opportunity at the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden — June 28

Hello Everyone, you are invited to join us in the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park on Wed, June 28, 2:30-4:30 pm, for garden care and conversation. Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle. Please bring your garden tools and gloves if you have them — we … Read more

Summer Sports Showdown — July 5

Join SUS, UFV International, UFV Campus Rec and La:lem te Baker for an unforgettable Summer Sports Showdown on July 5! Enjoy friendly competition, building connections, prizes, and lots of fun! Get ready to engage in various exciting challenges, including capture the flag, spoon race, socks & bucket, line of water, obstacle course, giant “beer pong”, … Read more

Faculty Sabbatical workshop — June 19

Faculty members interested in applying for a Sabbatical leave will learn how to: • Recognize what makes a successful sabbatical application • Write a strong project summary, objectives, and goals • Develop a clear and detailed timeline of activities • Identify potential outputs and create a dissemination plan. Start planning now! Application deadlines start in … Read more

Research Option or Scholarly Activity release workshop — June 19

Annual ROSA Workshop Mon, June 19 1:30-3 pm Location: Teams Are you a UFV faculty member interested in applying for a Research Option or Scholarly Activity (ROSA) release, or a Scholarly Activity Grant? The UFV Research Office hosts an annual workshop for permanent teaching faculty who are interested in applying for ROSA. Applications are due … Read more