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The East Africa Internship program is made possible by the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships and UFV, with the aim of activating a community of young global leaders across Canada and the Commonwealth to create lasting impacts both at home and abroad. Through cross-cultural exchanges encompassing international education and professional experiences, students will … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, June 1, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A234. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, May 22. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca Fri, June 1 2:30-4:30 pm Abby A234 https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 06/01/2018
History Honours students will be presenting their work at the first annual History Honours Student Conference. Kelly Miles: “Wicked Witches of the West?: Women, Love Magic, and Power in Colonial Latin America” Melissa Wing: “Liveth For Evermore: The Creation of Myth, Memory and Mourning Across the Fraser Valley and Canada” Evan Funk: “Bushido and the … Read more
Dear colleagues, Please join me and other campus leaders on Monday, May 7, for an interactive discussion on classroom scheduling and its impact on student success. We have recently undertaken an in-depth review of instructional space utilization and will present some of the findings. The session will start with coffee and light refreshments at 8:30 … Read more
General Studies mini fair Drop in sessions for degree and diploma students, including: GPA boosting tips, teaching workshops, and customized learning plan information. May 14 2-6 pm D 217 For more information, contact Rachael Letkeman at rachael.letkeman@ufv.ca 05/15/2018
UFV Campus Recreation and Wellness is offering fitness classes over the summer in both Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Classes start May 7. During the first week of class, we offer a “try before you buy” promo week. Attend any fitness class for FREE from May 7-10, 2018. For more information, please check out ufv.ca/campusrec Abbotsford and … Read more
Exam season has come to a close and marking is well on its way to completion. It’s time to reflect on the semester and check in with your mental wellbeing. After a busy and productive term, when was the last time you did something for your mental health? UFV Faculty of Health Sciences is excited … Read more
Come out and support the burgeoning UFV Wrestling program at UFV! Now in its fifth year, this first-ever awards program will work towards a scholarship program for incoming students. This year UFV Wrestling was able to win every award (top male/female rookie and top male/female athlete) at UFV. Let’s celebrate and support these amazing athletes! … Read more
Did you miss our Textbook Buy Back? Turn your textbooks into cash May 8, 9, and 10 at UFV Abbotsford Bookstore, 9 am-4 pm. We are buying back textbooks that are in good condition with no rips, tears, or extensive marking. To receive the best price, the textbooks must be current editions that the bookstore … Read more
UFV VP External Craig Toews and Mark Neill, Director of Community Planning from the City of Abbotsford, will host a walk to share the U District vision for the University of the Fraser Valley. Sat, May 5 10 am. Meet outside Abbotsford Centre on the east side, bordering UFV Parking Lot 4. For more information, … Read more
Please join us for Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) facilitated by Michelle Johnson FLO online schedule – May 22 to June 18, 2018 FLO is a four-week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve their online teaching methods or gain online teaching or online learning … Read more
Please join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) facilitated by Michelle Johnson FLO online schedule – August 7 – August 27, 2018 FLO is a four-week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve their line teaching methods or gain a little online teaching … Read more
Title: Promoting Interdisciplinary Learning across Business and Social Work Presenters: Anita Vaillancourt and Darrell Lim This presentation features an overview of a collaborative experiential learning strategy designed and delivered across the professional practice fields of Business and Social Work. Social Work and Business program students were provided with a learning opportunity designed to facilitate collaborative … Read more
Please join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) facilitated by Michelle Johnson FLO Online Schedule — Nov 13 to Dec 10, 2018 FLO is a four-week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve their line teaching methods or gain a little online teaching … Read more
Faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to a day of professional development to connect with colleagues, learn tools, tips, and trends in higher education, and grow UFV towards the future together. Start the day off with a presentation about the transformation that is underway in the K-12 system by keynote speaker Kevin Godden, Superintendent of … Read more