Event

Craft & Commiserate — Jan 13

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Join Victoria Surtees in room G124 on the Abbotsford campus on Monday, Jan 13 for crafts, snacks, and conversation. The gathering takes place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and there is no agenda — just a chance to connect with colleagues, debrief the year, and decompress. Bring a crafting project or your lunch, use … Read more

Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment — Jan 10

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Facilitated by Lorna Andrews and Claire Hay from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment on Friday, Jan 10 will provide a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. Taking place online via Zoom from 9 to 10:30 am, we will provide space to consider … Read more

Chat-I: Writing Thoughtfully with AI — Jan 22

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Join us online via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan 22 for a discussion about writing thoughtfully with artificial intelligence (AI). We know that our international and multilingual students often need support with academic writing and that recently, many have been turning to Generative AI to fill the gap. But what if we could find a way … Read more

Changemaker Café — Jan 24

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The Changemaker Café takes place online via Zoom on Friday, Jan 24, from 11 am to noon, offering a space for us to connect, celebrate, encourage, share ideas and approaches, and learn from one another. It is also a place for critical dialogue and challenging questions: • Is changemaking just another buzzword? • How do … Read more

Chat-S: Sqwelqwel and Reconcili-action — Jan 29

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On Wednesday, Jan 29 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Chat-S sessions are led by Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) and are scheduled via Zoom for the last Wednesday of the month with a topic to guide our discussion. The next … Read more

Chat-I Internationalization — Dec 11

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Since January 2023, there have been a wave of changes to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s policies regarding international students. The sheer number and reach of these changes have caused uncertainty and confusion for Canadian higher education, our programs, our faculty, and our students. Join Victoria Surtees and special guests David McGuire and Daryl Smith … Read more

Language and territory acknowledgment workshop — Dec 10

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Join Lorna Andrews and Leanne Joe on Tuesday, Dec 10 from 12 to 1:30 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Indigenous teaching garden for a language and territory acknowledgment workshop. During this session, we will connect with the land and learn key terms in the Halq’eméylem language that is personal and culturally appropriate for our territory acknowledgment. Because this … Read more

Changemaker Café — Dec 13

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The Changemaker Café is a space for us to connect, celebrate, encourage, share ideas and approaches, and learn from one another. Taking place Friday, Dec 13 from 11 am to noon via Zoom, it is a space to celebrate, encourage, share ideas and approaches, and learn from one another. It is also a place for … Read more

Responsible Conduct of Research webinar — Dec 9

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Responsible research begins with learning key norms, guidelines, and policies. Join the Office of Research Services at Kwantlen Polytechnic to gain insights from Dr. Grace Kelly on essential requirements for ethical and compliant research. This webinar on Monday, Dec 9 from 11 am to noon is open to any individuals involved in research at postsecondary … Read more

Chat-S Storytelling — Dec 18

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On Wednesday, Dec 18 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Join Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) to discuss storytelling in teaching and learning. This will be combined with Chat-R and include special guest storyteller and Sto:lo Elder Dr. Gwendolyn Point. Dr. … Read more

Craft and Commiserate — Dec 10

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Join Victoria Surtees for crafts, snacks, and conversation on Tuesday, Dec 10, from 11:30 to 1:30 pm in room G124 on the Abbotsford campus. No agenda –- just a chance to connect with colleagues, debrief the year, and decompress. If it’s your first time, don’t be intimidated by the craft part. You can bring your own … Read more

Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment — Dec 6

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Facilitated by Lorna Andrews and Claire Hay from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment provides a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. Taking place online via Zoom, from 9 to 10:30 am on Friday, Dec 6, we will consider how these principles apply to our teaching practice. For … Read more