Virtual Film Screening: (South Asian) Stories of Struggles, Solidarity and Successes — April 29

The SASI will be unveiling two short films as part of its South Asian Canadian Legacy Project work and the South Asian Historic sites of significance across BC. The film screening, titled “Stories of Struggles, Solidarity and Successes” will feature two short films along with a chance to meet the film makers, q&a and discussion … Read more

Global Challenge Project-based Learning — April 29

Join UFV International and the Centre of Experiential & Career Education as we present Global Challenge Project-based Learning, an internationalization@home and study abroad initiative funded by the Government of Canada Outbound Mobility Pilot Project. More details can be found on our registration page. Thurs, April 29 10-11:30 am Registration: Please visit our event registration page. … Read more

Chat — I (Chat Internationalization) — April 20

Please join Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization, in her Chat-I. Date: Tues, Apr 20 (1-2 pm) This discussion will be co-led with UFV International to discuss help faculty members and others become more aware of ways to support international/multilingual students at UFV. Again, this is a casual space for dialogue, so people can … Read more

UFV Learning Apps (including some new ones) — April 21-28

Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Camtasia Workshop — Wed, Apr 21 (2-3 pm) … Read more

BMO Bank At Work mortgage presentation — April 20 and 22

BMO Bank At Work Mortgage Presentation Please join Kevin Cheung, Manager, Partnerships for BMO Bank at Work Mortgage Presentation He’ll provide a quick overview of the benefit and how you can take advantage of these exciting offers. Tuesday and Thursday April 20 and April 22 1-1:45 pm Microsoft Teams meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODZjOGNkODEtOTA5ZC00N2QxLWI2OWMtYWRmOGI3NWE1MTk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ece76e02-a02b-4c4a-906d-98a34c5ce07a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221f0b05a2-efb7-4717-a992-8584a25d2c3e%22%7d   For more information, … Read more

Resiliency in Response to Abnormal Times workshop — May 11

Build resiliency while experiencing normal reactions during this abnormal time in the midst of COVID-19. Develop an understanding of the impact of current stressors on our well-being, how to recognize the signs of stress, and how to react appropriately. Facilitator: Canadian Mental Health Association of BC Tues, May 11 12-1 pm Online, Zoom https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resiliency-in-response-to-abnormal-times-tickets-150121550599 For … Read more

Teaching and Learning Specialists – Virtual Chats

Join our Teaching and Learning Specialists in their virtual chats. They each have designated open chat times for you to chat about their disciplines and related topics. Chat – I (Chat Internationalization), facilitated by Carol Suhr Tues, April 6 (2:30 pm) Todays’ discussion will be titled: How Can I Support Students and Help them Gain … Read more

2021 BC Studies Conference

The UFV History department is hosting the international, multidisciplinary BC Studies Conference on the theme of Ways of Being, Ways of Knowing, virtually May 6-8, 2021. Conference cost: $25 for three days The schedule includes sessional panels, digital poster presentations, virtual tour, and forum. Keynote speaker: David McIlwraith visit www.ufv.ca/bcstudies for schedule and registration details … Read more

Take advantage of UFV’s research opportunities for the arts — College of Arts

Applicants to the College of Arts at UFV are invited to join for an inaugural series of online UFV Arts Welcome events. These sessions will offer a window into the College of Arts experience. Tues, April 13 7-8 pm Zoom https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u50vcumurDgrGNUL13e6ywXogr6q6w0L9RHh For more information, contact Bahara Ahmadi at bahara.ahmadi@ufv.ca 04/13/2021

Discover the benefits of experiential learning at the College of Arts

Applicants to the College of Arts at UFV are invited to join an inaugural series of online UFV Arts Welcome events. These sessions will offer a window into the College of Arts experience. Wed, April 21 7-8 pm Zoom https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5EofumqqT0sHdN5jJT3ZUXfb1QsQrA6Zj-h For more information, contact Bahara Ahmadi at bahara.ahmadi@ufv.ca 04/21/2021

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — April 6-22

Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Tues, Apr 6 at 11am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — Wed, Apr 7 at 1 pm MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — Thurs, Apr 15 at 2 pm MicroCourse 4 — Discussion Forum — TBA MicroCourse 5 — Course Video — TBA MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous Sessions … Read more

UFV Learning Apps schedule — April 14-22

Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Camtasia Workshop — Wed, Apr 14 (2-3 pm) … Read more

CityStudio Abbotsford — Winter 2021 semester summary

CityStudio Abbotsford students have been working on two important projects this winter semester. Led by Dr. Afia Raja, the students in Geography 252 and 344 are looking at the importance of data in providing community services, and community planning. The new addition to a CityStudio semester this year is the project shadowing by the two … Read more

Next meeting of Senate — April 16, 2021

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, April 16, at 1:30 pm. Details regarding how to access this meeting virtually will be on the Senate webpage under the meeting schedule heading. The deadline for submissions for this meeting is Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at noon. Please email items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate For more information, … Read more