Career Month: A Career in HR: The Business of People

Come learn about the profession of Human Resources and how a career in HR has endless possibilities and opportunities. Quinne Davey, Member Relations Manager Lower Mainland, CPHR BC & Yukon (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon) will talk about the association and it’s benefits along with information about a career in Human … Read more

Career Month: Invisible Disabilities in Employment: Making the Invisible Visible — Nov 22

Invisible Disabilities in Employment: Making the Invisible Visible Mon, Nov 22, 2021 1–2 pm Online Workshop *Maximum number of attendees: 100 Event description With a focus on the invisible disabilities in the work environment, Alyson will gently take her audience through identifying systemic, interpersonal and internalized ableism using stories, humor and activities. She will provide … Read more

Career Month: Speaker Spotlight Panel on the Future of Work in Communications — Nov 25

Online panel discussion Learn about the future of work in communications. Presenters Melanie Opmeer (UFV Instructor, Communications), Sumin Fang (UFV Assistant Professor, Communications), Brahamjot Singh (UFV student) Register https://future-of-work-in-communications.eventbrite.ca Thurs, Nov 25 12-1 pm Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/26/2021

Career Month: Visual Communication in the Workplace: Trends and Perspectives — Nov 24

Find out how to visually communicate trends and perspectives in the workplace. Presenter Rashad Mammadov (UFV Department Head, Communications) Register https://visual-communication-webinar.eventbrite.ca Nov 24 2-3 pm Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/25/2021

Career Month: About-Face(book): What Disinformation Can Teach Us About Managing Crises

What can disinformation stemming from social media teach us about managing crises? Find out in this webinar. This webinar will look at how mis/disinformation on social media, especially on Facebook and Facebook-owned platforms, affects the reputation of organizations and individuals, and provide practical communication strategies to deal with them. Presenters Kim Norman (UFV Associate Professor, … Read more

Career Month: Discover Your Career Direction and Career Compass — Nov 24

Understand how to navigate the career exploration and decision-making process. Learn more about yourself — your interests, strengths, and values through two career assessment tools. Use these tools to generate a list career options. Then meet 1:1 with a counsellor to research, narrow your list, and figure out clear career options. You will figure out … Read more

Career Month: UBC Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy virtual info session — Nov 4

Event description Join us for a virtual information session where we will talk about: 1. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program Overview at UBC 2. Admissions Requirements 3. Application Process & Deadline 4. Q&A Register https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PzZKt1R2V2VcYC Thurs, Nov 4 5:30-6:30 pm Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/05/2021

Career Month: How to apply to graduate school in Canada and the U.S. — Nov 3

Learn some great tips on how to apply to graduate school in Canada and the USA! Presenters Sumin Fang (UFV Assistant Professor, Communications) and Paul Fontaine (UFV Assistant Professor, Communications) Register https://how-to-apply-to-graduate-school-canada-usa.eventbrite.ca Wed, Nov 3 1:30-2:30 pm Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/04/2021

PARC | Book Launch — Oct 27

The Peace and Reconciliation, in collaboration with The Reach Gallery and Chilliwack Healthier Community, will host a book launch on Wed, Oct 27 at 630 pm in-person (A1457 The Gather Place @ CEP) AND over Zoom (bit.ly/3vkxVYv). Sema:th Xo:tsa, Stand Like A Cedar, Feeling the Pulse of Poverty – Nicola Campbell, with illustrations by Carrie-Lynn … Read more

This Old Broken Back of Mine — new exhibit in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw gallery — Nov 3-30

This Old Broken Back of Mine Luke Pardy On view Nov 3–30, 2021 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery. This Old Broken Back of Mine documents the everchanging landscape of labour in the so-called Fraser Valley region of British Columbia by UFV alumni Luke Pardy. What to know before you visit: Since reopening, procedures have been … Read more

Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 — Nov 25-27

Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 Directed by Elaine Ávila Register today! UFV Theatre presents the first production of its 2021-2022 theatre season, Climate Change Theatre Action 2021, directed by visiting guest artist Elaine Ávila. Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 is a globally distributed theatre festival, now in its fourth iteration, made up of 51 short … Read more