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Zoe Strazza of Human Resources has offered to lead a group hike in the Chilliwack Community Forest on Saturday, November 6 at noon. Dogs are allowed on the trail. Zoe loves taking her fur babies Lexie and Callie there whenever she gets the chance. Bring your family out for a wonderful afternoon. There may be … Read more
Come join Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization, to a casual time of dialogue around cultures, inclusive approaches to teaching, working with international & multilingual learners, or any other topics on internationalizing your curriculum, teaching, and assessment. Date: Tuesday, November 16 (1:00 – 2:00 pm) – – For more information, contact Leah Lyon … Read more
On Oct 29 the following policy was approved to be rescinded effective immediately: The Role of the Library (47) https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/29/2021
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online and hybrid courses ), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement … Read more
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, Nov 3, 10, 17, … Read more
Circle Works Sessions This workshop will provide an overview of the history, cultural protocols, and Indigenous worldviews of Circles. Learn about using Circle Works as a pedagogical tool in both the face-to-face and online classrooms. Strategies to facilitate a culturally appropriate Circle will be discussed and modelled. Abbotsford campus — Thinker Space (G124): Tues, Nov. … Read more
How would an instructor or a department react if they knew students choose courses and sections based on RateMyProfessors ratings? This research examines what criteria students give priority to when evaluating the performance of language teachers on the online platform RateMyProfessors (RMP) and what factors are determinants in students’ engagement. More specifically, this study explores … Read more
Learn to revise your existing multiple-choice questions to promote student success… all without compromising course content. According to UBC research, these revision strategies can impact students’ final exam scores by as much as an entire letter grade. The effects are especially strong for multilingual and international students, making this a good addition to your EDI … Read more
PLANNING FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOPS GPA Repair Strategies Tues, Nov 2 10-11 am Developing an Action Plan for your Academic Goals Wed, Nov 3 11:30 am-12:30 pm Building an Academic Support Network – Student Support Services and Resources Thurs, Nov 4 2:30-3:30 pm Planning for Academic Success Workshops This live online workshop hosted by UFV … Read more
Event description Learn how we can use communications to uncover reliable research sources. Presenter Christopher Towler (UFV Instructor, Communications) Register https://digital-literacy-webinar.eventbrite.ca Mon, Nov 22 2:30-3:30 pm Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/23/2021
Event description Find out what careers English majors excel at! Presenters Heather McAlpine (UFV associate professor, English), and Rajnish Dhawan (UFV associate professor, English) Register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/career-possibilities-as-english-majors-tickets-196635832067 Thurs, Nov 18 1-2 pm Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/19/2021
Comprehensive overview of TD Bank, our positions, our culture and framework. We will go over the in-depth importance of key resume tips, how to stand out, how to leverage your relationship with your recruiter, and how to set yourself up for a successful interview both in-person and in a virtual environment. We also talk about … Read more
Event description Find out about how communication skills can get you promotions! Presenter Kim Norman (UFV associate professor, Communications), and Samantha Pattridge (UFV associate professor, Communications) Register https://communications-skills-webinar.eventbrite.ca Wed, Nov 17 11 am-noon Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/18/2021
Event description Join us in a live one-hour webinar with CPABC’s Rebecca Dirnfeld, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, as she presents on pathways to becoming a, including the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), admission requirements, prerequisites, examinations and work experience. Learn which courses from UFV and your previous education are transferable towards the CPA program and … Read more
Event description Learn how to find and receive job opportunities with public relations and social media. Presenter Sumin Fang (UFV assistant professor, Communications) Register https://job-opportunities-pr-social-media.eventbrite.ca Mon, Nov 29 11 am-noon Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/30/2021