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Topic to be covered during the 45-min session with a 15-minute Q&A session: 1. Retirement Planning • How much money do I need today and in the future? • How much to save over time? • Where are my retirement income coming from? i. Work Pension? ii. Government Pensions (CPP & OAS)? • How much … Read more
Learn more about your pension. Employees at UFV who are members of the College Pension Plan or the Municipal Pension Plan are invited to this workshop to learn more about their pension. The workshop will provide basic information on both pension plans, plan design, and options at retirement. Facilitator: Debbie Dyck Wed, Dec 9 12-1 … Read more
UFV Risk & Safety will once again be hosting regular weekly Zoom sessions to answer questions on COVID-19 reporting and safety as well as any other risk and safety processes and protocols. Starting this Wednesday, and running every Wednesday until Dec 16, our team will host a Zoom call to share important information, update you … Read more
Do you have a question for the Provost and VP Academic? If so, please drop-in to an upcoming virtual Q&A session on Wed, Dec 2 (noon to 1 pm). Zoom: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/j/66576891850?pwd=c1VUbkNYc2tkMjN6UVZQcXRpdldNZz09 No RSVP needed. For more information, contact Nicole Hitchens at nicole.hitchens@ufv.ca 12/02/2020
CASTE, DIASPORA AND THE FUTURE SASI Third Symposium The issue of caste has resurfaced as a determining marker of identity among the diasporic Indian community. It had always existed, albeit in obscure forms. However, in the recent decades it has taken a robust turn through cultural artefacts and rehashing of a caste pride in a … Read more
Come explore the benefits of an Adult Education minor. Discover how an ADED minor will complement your major and your career goals. This session will cover: • Course requirements • Steps to take to declare • Other credentials in addition to the minor • Career options. Contact adulted@ufv.ca for your Zoom invitation or any … Read more
The Book Buyback is returning to the Abbotsford Bookstore! Visit us between November 24 – 26th, 11-3pm and bring your recently used UFV textbooks for some cash! You will need your Student ID to participate. Masks are required to enter. Tues-Thurs, Nov 24-26 11 am-3 pm UFV Bookstore, Abbotsford 11/27/2020
Though we are experiencing high levels of economic and technological uncertainty due to Covid-19, unique opportunities arise in periods of rapid change. Join Enactus UFV and the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) for a free public talk on Wed, Nov 25 (11 am) as Dr. Jon Thomas shares insights on the entrepreneurial … Read more
Join UFV WEST for our second annual career panel featuring women working in a variety of STEM professions. This will be an opportunity to learn, inspire, empower, and network. All are welcome. Wed, Nov 25 5:30-7:30 pm Zoom link — email ufvwest@gmail.com https://mycampuslife.ufv.ca/event/170900 11/25/2020
UFV Bookstore is having a holiday sale from November 16-30! Shop now and receive 20% off clothing, supplies & gifts! Sale items are an additional 20% off. Nov 16-30 UFV Bookstore https://ufv.ca/bookstore/merchandise/ For more information, contact Jocelyn Thiessen at jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca 12/01/2020
Description: With the arrival of fall, government and health officials at federal, provincial, and regional levels have started, and in many cases, enacted, planning to minimize the complications and difficulties we face with the onset of a second wave of COVID-19. Organizations have endured challenges throughout the past several months and will continue to be … Read more
– Experiences of Domestic Violence among South Asian Communities in Boston, USA – Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation in Nepal – Menstruation Taboos for Women in Nepal Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92287409639?pwd=ektCc3VhQjZuN21MYkpJd1NpRG4zQT09 Speakers Moderator Wed, Nov 25, 2020 5–6:30 p.m. (Vancouver, Canada) 2–3:30 a.m. (Barcelona, Spain) 6:45– 8:15 a.m. (Kathmandu, Nepal) Meeting ID: 922 8740 9639 … Read more
The Communications department is hosting an online Zoom retirement party for retiring faculty member Raymond Welch on Fri, Nov 27 from 3:30-430pm. We would like to extend the invitation to all to attend and share best wishes for Raymond. 11/27/2020 – 11/27/2020 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm Zoom (link in attachment) For more information, … Read more
Grateful for the gift we’ve been given As an Indigenous educator, Shirley Hardman believes every person has a gift. Our gifts help us to be who we are. Shirley will talk about how we recognize this in post-secondary education. Wed, Nov 25 Noon to 1 pm Zoom: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/j/69972047727?pwd=QmwxTm9oT2hUZ3R6TEhhNGN1NHVwUT09 NO RSVP required. For more information, contact … Read more
Join the BC Agricultural Climate Adaptation Research Network’s annual provincial workshop from December 7-9 for an excellent line up of speakers and opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and networking, including: – Applied research webinars for berry and vegetable producers covering pest management strategies, soil health, and innovative practices to adapt to and mitigate climate change – … Read more