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2018/19 Consolidated Budget Plan — Attend the University Budget Forum March 6 A message from Jackie Hogan: Dear Colleagues: I invite all members of the UFV community to attend the university budget forum for a presentation on the 2018/19 consolidated budget plan. This will be an opportunity to learn about the budget process and review … Read more
Focusing on the separation from homeland and longing for it in the context of partition of India in 1947, Mazhar Tirmazi’s A Lifetime on Tiptoes showcases syncretic cultural values and human interaction that can forge connections in a world marred by violence, prejudice, and communalism. It focuses primarily on a mother’s memories and longing for … Read more
UFV Teaching & Learning Workshop Join the Virtual Reality – 360 Degrees to Learning, facilitated by Robin Pittman In this workshop, learners will have a chance to work with emerging technology of 360-degree photos and videos and simple virtual reality gear (google cardboard style). The focus will be on the technology, and how it can … Read more
UFV Teaching & Learning workshop Join the Grade Book Lite workshop, facilitated by Ken Harmel Blackboard’s Full Grade Centre is a robust grading and assessment tool that can be customized to the needs of any instructor. Normally, a two-hour workshop is provided to understand all the features it has to offer. This workshop will demonstrate … Read more
Magda Costa Carvalho “Philosophy for Children in the University of the Azores: History, Present and Perspectives” Magda Costa Carvalho teaches at the University of the Azores, Portugal, and is a research member of IFILNOVA, New University of Lisbon, Portugal. She holds a PhD on Henri Bergson’s Concept of Nature. Her research focuses are on the … Read more
Join the Introduction to Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Workshop, facilitated by Robin Pittman Blackboard Collaborate (web conferencing) will be moving to the Ultra experience, a fully browser-based, modern, and intuitive interface. Use Ultra for Virtual Classroom, office hours, tutoring and mentoring sessions, and departmental meetings. Participants in this workshop will get a solid foundation, enabling them … Read more
UFV Teaching and Learning IGNITE INNOVATION SERIES This spring UFV faculty shine as they present the Ignite Innovation Series Faculty are all pioneers in their own way by bringing innovation active teaching and learning practices in their classroom. This Ignite Series promotes the sharing of these practices for the benefit of UFV’s greater learning community. … Read more
Papers are due! Finals are coming, but panic is NOT setting in! You are calm and relaxed because you are getting a jump start on your preparation to avoid all of that last minute cramming. Come alone, bring a friend, or sign up as a group! Peer Tutors ~ De-Stress Room ~ Games ~ Citation … Read more
Papers are due! Finals are coming, but panic is NOT setting in! You are calm and relaxed because you are getting a jump start on your preparation to avoid all of that last minute cramming. Come alone, bring a friend, or sign up as a group! Peer Tutors ~ De-Stress Room ~ Games ~ Citation … Read more
Join the Graphic + Digital Design students for a bite at Townhall Abbotsford! Our fun-filled night will raise funds for our upcoming portfolio show and will include: Burger, fries and a drink (included with admission). Vegetarian options are also available. Door prizes! Chances to win big at our 50/50 draw and silent auction! Invite your … Read more
Come by and visit the Cascade Collegium in the Student Union Building (S2102a) between 1-4 pm on Wednesdays to craft for wellness! Full details available in myCampusLife. Log in today at myCampusLife.ufv.ca MyCampusLife is your way to connect with other students, events, and opportunities on campus. With myCampusLife, you can: Find out about fun social … Read more
Come participate in a mind-body practice that combines yoga postures, movements, and breathing techniques to help you reduce stress, increase your energy and allow you an opportunity to take some “me” time. Full details available in myCampusLife. Log in today at myCampusLife.ufv.ca MyCampusLife is your way to connect with other students, events, and opportunities on … Read more
Join our 2018 Writer in Residence Billeh Nickerson at this publishing workshop. The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and community at large. Tue, Mar 6 noon-1 pm Abby B121 The Writer-in-Residence positon is supported by the Kuldip Gill Fellowship For more information, contact Andrea MacPherson at andrea.macpherson@ufv.ca 03/07/2018
Want a fun way to get your daily physical activity? Come try Dance Fit! Suitable for all levels, no dance experience required. Yoga/fitness mat required for core/leg/glute exercises; towel and water bottle recommended. Full details available in myCampusLife. Log in today at myCampusLife.ufv.ca MyCampusLife is your way to connect with other students, events, and opportunities … Read more
Please join 2017 Research Excellence award recipient Miriam Nichols, a member of the English department, for a lecture on: Poetry Now: Memory, Measure, and Meaning for the 21st Century “. . . folks expect of the poet to indicate more than the beauty and dignity which always attach to dumb real objects . . . … Read more