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Join Josephine Charlie of the Indigenous Student Centre for drop-in crafts at the Chilliwack library, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5. Craft kits include dream catchers, medicine bags, mini button blankets and beaded dragonflies. For more information, call Josephine at local 2473 or email josephine.charlie@ufv.ca. These crafts are open to employees as … Read more
Are you planning to apply for a 2019-2020 sabbatical leave? Ask questions and get feedback before submitting your application by attending the sabbatical planning and application workshop facilitated by Dr. Adrienne Chan, AVP, Research, Engagement and Graduate Studies. Tues, June 12 9:30-noon Abby C1429 At this workshop you will receive information about what contributes to … Read more
A Room of One`s Own: A celebration of the queer communities on campus Join some of Canada`s most respected writers as they help inaugurate the SUS Pride Centre! Guests include: Billeh Nickerson, Hiromi Goto, Jaye Simpson, Cat Friesen Wed, Mar 21 4:30-6:30 pm The Canoe For more information, contact Melissa Walter at Melissa.Walter@ufv.ca 03/22/2018
On Tuesday April 3, the Career Centre is holding a Sunlife Financial’s Recruitment Q&A. There will be a short presentation from the company and an outstanding opportunity to network with representatives from the company and ask questions! Tuesday, April 3 1-3 pm Abby B133 (Abbotsford campus) Please RSVP to networking@ufv.ca For more information, contact … Read more
The annual launch of the new issue of Louden Singletree, UFV’s literary and visual arts magazine. The 10th Anniversary issue will be launched with readings from selected contributors, and representation by visual arts contributors. There will be refreshments, and door prizes provided. Thurs, Mar 29 6-8 pm Abby UHouse Room F125 For more information, contact … Read more
A perfect opportunity to learn about sweat lodge right from building it to having a sweat right after with UFV Elder Terry Prest Follow link for map: https://goo.gl/maps/BPdwX98aP6m Take first right off Soowahlie Park Lane, red and yellow ribbons on trees for markers Contact josephine.charlie@ufv.ca or elaine.malloway@ufv.ca for details. Sun, Mar 25 10 am-3 pm … Read more
UFV Indigenous students are invited to ISC Abbotsford for lunch and meet with representatives from the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program to share information about their program For more information contact: Betty Peters; betty.peters@ufv.ca 604-792-0025 x2245 Tue, Mar 27 11 am-1 pm ISC Abbotsford RM S1113 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/job-seekers/internship-co-op-opportunities/ayip 03/27/2018
All new-to-UFV students starting in Fall 2018 and their supporters are invited to New Student Orientation. At this event, students can: take a campus tour led by a current student learn how to register online for courses at a Registration Info Session discover the array of support resources and services at the Student Resources Fair … Read more
All new-to-UFV students starting in Fall 2018 and their supporters are invited to New Student Orientation. At this event, students can: -take a campus tour led by a current student -learn how to register online for courses at a Registration Info Session -discover the array of support resources and services at the Student Resources Fair … Read more
Join us for a Blackboard Tests/Quizzes Workshop (1 hour – Computer Lab) with Soowook Kim You will learn how to set up tests/quizzes effectively, how to grade them, how to give feedback, how to use access logs, and how to prevent possible technical issues. For other Teaching and Learning workshops or events please contact us … Read more
Join us for the Blackboard Full Grade Center & Lab (1.5 hours– Computer Lab) with Soowook Kim This is an advanced workshop. First hour, we will provide an overview of the Full Grade Centre. We will review the basics for faculty who want to manually create columns to provide grades and feedback. We will then … Read more
S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery Tue, Mar 13-Thu, Mar 15 10 am-6 pm S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery For more information, contact Leanne Woelke at leanne.woelke@ufv.ca 03/16/2018
Valley (W)rites: Exploring the valley as muse Featuring: Billeh Nickerson, Renee Sarojini Saklikar & Tawahum Justin Bige Billeh Nickerson is the author of five books including the 2014 City of Vancouver Book Award nominated Artificial Cherry. He is also a former editor of PRISM international and Event — two of Canada’s most respected literary journals — and a previous writer-in-residence … Read more
Cathy van Ingen knows her way around a boxing ring, and you’ll want her in your corner. Van Ingen is an academic who believes in empowering women to overcome adversity through sport. An associate professor in kinesiology at Brock University, van Ingen is a former boxer, and co-founder of the Shape Your Life program, which … Read more
UFV Teaching and Learning is please to present: Dr. Jessica Riddell Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair of Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Chair, Department of English, Bishop’s University 3M National Teaching Fellow (2015) Chair, Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) jessica.riddell@ubishops.ca Presentation: The Lessons of Wonder Woman for the Academy Wonder Woman offers a model for our highest ideals … Read more