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Online Co-op Information Sessions! Find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our co-op coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session. Note: all sessions contain the … Read more
Seeking nominations for the 2021 UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards. We all know our alumni are awesome – here’s your chance to tell them. Nominate an outstanding alum in recognition of their achievements in one or more key areas. Visit our website for more information on how to nominate, and to … Read more
To promote and raise awareness for the National Accessibility Week, May 31 – June 4, 2021, the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are hosting a three-day online event featuring keynote presenters, workshops, a student panel, and other relevant sessions to showcase and learn about accessibility. All sessions will … Read more
Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 – Course Organization — TBA MicroCourse 2 – Adapting Instruction — Wed, May 19 at 1 pm MicroCourse 3 – Assessments – Thurs, May 13 at 2 pm MicroCourse 4 – Discussion Forum — Thurs, May 13 at 1 pm MicroCourse 5 – Course Video — TBA MicroCourse 6 – Synchronous … 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: PeerScholar Workshop — Thurs, May 11 (11-12 pm) … Read more
Teaching and Learning is offering some new course-building help workshops. New! Basics of Universal Design workshop Facilitator: Rhonda Darbyson Thurs — May 6, 20, June 3, 17 (10-11 am) Storyboard your Course workshop Facilitator: Ken Harmel Mon — May 10 & 20 (11-11:30 am) New! Building a Student-Centred Syllabus workshop Facilitator: Claire Hay Wed — … Read more
The School of Business is happy to announce the first seminar hosted by our new director, Dr. Christophe Schinckus! Chris will be speaking on Sustainable Finance: Trends reshaping Markets and Education: Proposal for a Master in Sustainable Finance at UFV — discussing program development and integrating research. The seminar will be held via Zoom on … Read more
Human Resources has been offering ongoing training sessions to train users on the functions of the new Applicant Tracking System, which has now been LIVE since January 7, 2021. Features of the new system include: Web-based posting requisition form Multi-level, online approvals, and posting tracking Online application interface for job seekers Secure resume viewing dashboard … Read more
The UFV Modern Languages Institute Halq’eméylem program is pleased to be hosted the Upriver Halq’eméylem Translation Contest on Friday, April 30. In these extraordinary times, this years’ contest was completely virtual via Zoom. Over 190 students representing school districts from all over the Fraser Valley, Sts’ailes and Seabird Island Community School participated by using the … Read more
Calling all grads! Artona Group Photography are back on campus for more official graduate portrait photography from May 11 through 15. Book online at https://artona.com/schools/UFV/programs/graduation. Plus don’t miss the bonus stage-crossing photography option for you and your bubble! See the full details & sign up for this exciting new opportunity here. http://bit.ly/UFV21-ArtonaStage. Please note, stage … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online 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 *collaborate among peers … 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: PeerScholar Workshop — Thurs, May 6 (11-12 pm) … Read more
CHAT-T (TEACHING) Virtual chat with Claire Hay Dates: May 5, from 1–2:30 pm via Zoom Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, in wide-ranging conversations around teaching and learning. Connect with colleagues and discuss topics such as assessments, grading practices, problem-based learning, or whatever is on your mind. Register, receive the link to her virtual … Read more
Chat-I (Chat Internationalization) Date(s): Tuesday, May 4, from 1-2 pm Join Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization. Have a non-structured, casual discussion around cultures, inclusive approaches to teaching and more. http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 05/04/2021
Chat-R (Chat Reconciliation) Date(s): Wed, May 5, from 1- 2:30 pm Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV. Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with Reconciliation. http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 05/05/2021