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At an online webinar on Monday, Jan 29, Stephanie Chan will talk about how to stay involved in helping your parents while balancing a career. She’ll discuss what you need to know to make informed decisions relating to your parents’ care, and how to navigate the fragmented senior care and housing system in BC and … Read more
Equity Diversity Inclusion 101 returns with two separate three-part series on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. In Abbotsford the dates are Feb 28, Mar 6 and Mar 13 (all Wednesdays). Sessions take place from noon to 1 pm in room A225 and are facilitated by Sundeep Hans, director of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In Chilliwack, … Read more
IT Services and our partner, Compugen are excited to invite you to a workshop on Tuesday, Jan 23, that will transform how we collaborate and streamline our work processes. Join us for “Introduction to SharePoint” and discover how this dynamic platform can enhance teamwork, boost productivity, and simplify project management. The online session will be … Read more
Most of us agree that it’s important to respect each other in the workplace. Isn’t that just common sense? And yet, our daily news feeds reveal stories of bullying, harassment and disrespect. It feels like incivility and disrespect are on the rise over recent years. Common responses like telling others how their actions made you … Read more
Students can destress from classes and make new friends by painting. Supplies and snacks will be included. RSVP by scanning the QR code in the attached graphic. Fri, Jan 19, 2024 1-3 pm UFV Abbotsford Student Experience Office (S1111) For more information, contact Ava Kauppi at ava.kauppi@ufv.ca 01/19/2024
Creating a plan to manage money is a sound way to achieve goals like owning a home, travelling, getting an education, or retiring. The quote “Failing to plan is planning to fail” applies to personal finances. This online webinar facilitated by Melanie Buffel at Homewood Health will help participants plan for the future by providing … Read more
The President’s Leadership Lecture Series (PLLS) was established in 2011 with the intent to bring to UFV inspirational leaders to share their ideas with us, challenge us, and perhaps even provoke us. More details will be posted soon about our Feb 9 event. Fri, Feb 9, 2024 4-8 pm UFV Abbotsford campus, room B101 For … Read more
An online workshop on email etiquette takes place Tuesday, Mar 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. It’s facilitated by Courtney Boisvert and you can register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-email-etiquette-tickets-781437499597. For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca. 03/12/2024
In an online workshop on Wednesday, Jan 24, triggers of stress are discussed as are techniques for impulse control. Participants then focus on counter-intuitive but evidence-based practices for managing emotional intensity in others. Drawing on current crisis-response research, participants leave the session with the ‘3 Techniques of Stress Mastery.’ This workshop is facilitated by Roy … Read more
In a two-part HR learning series taking place Jan 18 and Feb 8 at UFV Abbotsford, participants will learn about different approaches to supporting and maintaining health and ‘resilience’ in the workplace. A specific focus will be on moving beyond individualized understandings of health and resiliency towards examining how health and resiliency in the workplace … Read more
Have you ever wondered if there might be a “better” way to study? Join this Academic Success Centre (ASC) workshops on Monday, Jan 29 (Abbotsf0rd) and Thursday, Feb 1 (Chilliwack) to learn how to maximize your study time by using strategies backed by the science of learning. For more info on this and other ASC … Read more
A half-day workshop on Wednesday, Feb 7 will dive into the concept of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence involves understanding yourself (goals, intentions, emotions, and responses) as well as recognizing and managing the emotions of others. This involves a level of self-mastery (self-awareness and self-regulation) and social intelligence (empathy and social skill). Managing emotions so they … Read more
Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. In this session on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024, participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. They will hear about strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. This workshop … Read more
A workshop on Wednesday, Feb 7, at UFV Abbotsford explores best practices in hiring and is designed to help employees be effective selection advisory committee (SAC) Chairs or members. Topics covered include: purpose of the interview, legal considerations in hiring, job descriptions and competencies, developing interview questions, and deliberation and decision making. The workshop is … Read more
Winter openings for new food services at the UFV Abbotsford campus have been delayed. Spirit Bear Café, located in A Building, will open Monday, Jan 8 with operating hours between 8 am and 3 pm. Korean Street Food Café in the Student Union Building (formerly StrEats) opens Monday, Jan 15, with operating hours between 8 … Read more