Event

Chat-S Storytelling — Dec 18

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On Wednesday, Dec 18 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Join Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) to discuss storytelling in teaching and learning. This will be combined with Chat-R and include special guest storyteller and Sto:lo Elder Dr. Gwendolyn Point. Dr. … Read more

Craft and Commiserate — Dec 10

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Join Victoria Surtees for crafts, snacks, and conversation on Tuesday, Dec 10, from 11:30 to 1:30 pm in room G124 on the Abbotsford campus. No agenda –- just a chance to connect with colleagues, debrief the year, and decompress. If it’s your first time, don’t be intimidated by the craft part. You can bring your own … Read more

Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment — Dec 6

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Facilitated by Lorna Andrews and Claire Hay from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment provides a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. Taking place online via Zoom, from 9 to 10:30 am on Friday, Dec 6, we will consider how these principles apply to our teaching practice. For … Read more

Chat-S storytelling — next session Dec 18

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Let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Chat-S sessions are led by Leanne Joe, Indigenous Curriculum Developer, and are scheduled via Zoom for the last Wednesday of the month. Our next topic is Winter Solstice: combined with Chat-R with special guest storyteller and Sto:lo Elder Dr. Gwendolyn … Read more

Staff and faculty headshot session — Jan 15

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The UFV Communications team is hosting its bi-annual faculty and staff headshot session on Wednesday, Jan 15, from 8:30 am to 3 pm on the Chilliwack Campus in Building A, room 2428. All sessions are drop-in (no appointments) and take 15 minutes maximum. When you come to the session please keep these tips in mind: … Read more

Holiday receptions — Dec 10 and 12

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On behalf of the academic leaders, the Provost invites all UFV employees to celebrate the year’s end and a new year’s beginning with holiday receptions Dec 10 and 12 in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, respectively. The Abbotsford gathering will be held on Tuesday, Dec 10, from 2:30 to 4 pm in the gym foyer of Building … Read more

Provost Lunch and Learn: “Building Pathways Between Programs” — Nov 27

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You’re invited to Provost Lunch and Learn: “Building Pathways Between Programs.” This online gathering takes place Wednesday, Nov 27 from noon to 1 pm on MS Teams, hosted by Chris Campbell, Christine Nehring, Carolyn MacLaren and Michelle Rhodes. This Provost Lunch and Learn provides an early report and energetic discussion on the work of The … Read more

Celebrate Learning at UFV — Dec 18

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Celebrate learning at UFV with an online event from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The theme is alternate grading practices, featuring presenters Mike Corman, Jess Wind, Keith Harms, and Claire Hay. You’ll gain fresh insights, practical strategies, and a deeper appreciation for the remarkable work your colleagues are doing to enhance student … Read more

Swiftie Scholar academic conference — Dec 5

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Are you a Swiftie who loves diving deep into the cultural impact of Taylor Swift’s music, or perhaps a scholar interested in exploring the intersections of feminism, identity, and media studies through pop culture? We’ve got the perfect event for you, taking place Thursday, Dec 5 at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus. We … Read more

Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women — Dec 6

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On December 6, 1989, 14 women lost their lives at École Polytechnique de Montreal because they were women studying engineering. This act of violent misogyny led Parliament to designate December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. As we continue to remember these women 35 years later, this day … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative: Spotlight on Psychology — Nov 20

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The Scholarly Sharing Initiative takes place Wednesday, Nov 20 from 4 to 5:30 pm on Zoom, showcasing research from faculty and students in the College of Arts. This event focuses on research from the Department of Psychology including: Dr. Sven van de Wetering providing insights from faculty and student presentations on political depolarization in the … Read more