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The following policy has been revised and has been approved and will be accessible on the website below: Policy 111, Tuition and Mandatory Fees Waivers, Employee (formally Tuition Fees, University Personnel) https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/14/2022
Sept 27 1-2pm Abbotsford campus, Room A225 This storytelling workshop will provide a safe space to learn about how institutional racism is experienced from within. Participants will learn: • to advocate for themselves • to identify acts of microaggressions, over and covert racism • about tools to seek help • to respond adequately • how … Read more
Come and discover opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community! Oct 4 11:30 am – 1:30 pm CEP Campus Building A Atrium Oct 5 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Abbotsford Campus Building S Evered Hall For more information, contact Roxy Granikovas at Roxy.Granikovas@ufv.ca 10/06/2022
Looking for an event to connect with students and share information about your department or organization? Join us for the Campus Engagement Expo! Register here: https://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=1049285 This event provides students, both new and returning, an opportunity to learn about resources and services available to them on and off campus and is a great way to … Read more
Following the success of the sold out first screening, the SASI, in partnership with Tourism Abbotsford is pleased to present a second screening of ‘Rails, Jails, and Trolleys’ which looks at the largest farmers protest in human history. Eventbrite link to register here. Oct 1 1-3pm UFV Theatre room B101 For more information, contact Sharanjit … Read more
Fitness Challenge walking club meets every Tuesday in Abbotsford at 12pm and CEP at 1pm. Get up from your desks and join us! We meet in Abbotsford between buildings A and B and at CEP in front of A building. For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca 12/20/2022
Sept 22 2pm-6:30pm Abbotsford campus green Come join us for a day filled with fun activities, free food, free beers, live music, and good times. You’re not going to want to miss this! https://ufvsus.ca/kickback Dunk Tank DJ Travis Murray Wipeout Chillout Zone Gladiator Joust Photo Booth Lawn Games Caricature Artist Trading Post Beer Smuggler’s Trail … Read more
Canadian Blood Services will be coming to the Chilliwack Campus on October 13 for a blood donation clinic. Did you know that there have been 1,014 life saving donations collected at UFV from 2012 to 2022? Help us continue to save lives. On Thursday, October 13, UFV will be hosting Canadian Blood Services for a … Read more
Projections is an art exhibition addressing social perceptions and imagined truths. The exhibit will explore questions arising from cross-generational beliefs about aging and dementia. Oct 18-Nov 4 12-5pm S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery, Room B136 https://ufv.ca/aging/spotlight–events/ A closing reception for Projections is scheduled on Nov 3 from 4-6pm, also inside the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery. For more information, contact Elicia … Read more
Over the past year, UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA) members spearheaded an initiative to achieve Age-Friendly University (AFU) status. CERA was awarded a Strategic Imperatives Plan grant through the Provost’s office. This funding supported an audit of UFV’s age-friendliness (video here) in the spring of 2022. We are proud to share … Read more
Join the School of Kinesiology for Get KINnected — a fall speaker series highlighting faculty research at UFV! Up first is Dr. Gillian Hatfield, interim director in the School of Kinesiology. Dr. Hatfield will be presenting on Wed, Sept 21 from noon to 1 pm. Her presentation is titled “The effects of a dynamic core … Read more
Trusting relationships are at the foundation of inclusivity. In professional settings, the actions and experiences that establish trust can differ across individuals and cultures. In this workshop, we will: • discuss why taking time for trust building is vital in multicultural interactions and teams. • define different orientations to trust-building and locate our own orientation. … Read more
Sundeep Hans will lead this three part series that delves into equity, diversity, and inclusion.October Three Thursdays: Oct 6, 13, and 20 Time: noon-1 pm A225 Facilitator: Sundeep Hans, Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equity-diversity-inclusion-101-3-part-series-tickets-384266259727 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 10/06/2022
Using the current changes taking place as a backdrop, participants will learn about the context and drivers of change, explore their natural response to change, as well as identify strategies to successfully navigate transition. Understand the context and drivers of change. Explore the Karrin Curve Understand change vs transition. Explore your … Read more
When stressors overwhelm us, we need effective techniques to bring us back to equilibrium. This session explores all aspects of the stress response, focusing on practical tips and tools to bring us to optimal stress levels, thereby helping us to maximize our energy and performance. Mon, Oct 17 12–1 PM Location: Online, Zoom Facilitator: Ronaye … Read more