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School of Business Seminar | Creative Research: A triple perspective as an author, reviewer and editor If you have always thought that research is boring, this presentation is for you! Research without creativity is the ruin of science. In this presentation, School of Business director Chris Schinckus will share his views as an author, reviewer, … Read more
Zoe Strazza of Human Resources has offered to lead a group hike in the Chilliwack Community Forest on Saturday, November 6 at noon. Dogs are allowed on the trail. Zoe loves taking her fur babies Lexie and Callie there whenever she gets the chance. Bring your family out for a wonderful afternoon. There may be … Read more
How would an instructor or a department react if they knew students choose courses and sections based on RateMyProfessors ratings? This research examines what criteria students give priority to when evaluating the performance of language teachers on the online platform RateMyProfessors (RMP) and what factors are determinants in students’ engagement. More specifically, this study explores … Read more
PLANNING FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOPS GPA Repair Strategies Tues, Nov 2 10-11 am Developing an Action Plan for your Academic Goals Wed, Nov 3 11:30 am-12:30 pm Building an Academic Support Network – Student Support Services and Resources Thurs, Nov 4 2:30-3:30 pm Planning for Academic Success Workshops This live online workshop hosted by UFV … Read more
Event description Learn how we can use communications to uncover reliable research sources. Presenter Christopher Towler (UFV Instructor, Communications) Register https://digital-literacy-webinar.eventbrite.ca Mon, Nov 22 2:30-3:30 pm Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/23/2021
Event description Find out what careers English majors excel at! Presenters Heather McAlpine (UFV associate professor, English), and Rajnish Dhawan (UFV associate professor, English) Register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/career-possibilities-as-english-majors-tickets-196635832067 Thurs, Nov 18 1-2 pm Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/19/2021
Comprehensive overview of TD Bank, our positions, our culture and framework. We will go over the in-depth importance of key resume tips, how to stand out, how to leverage your relationship with your recruiter, and how to set yourself up for a successful interview both in-person and in a virtual environment. We also talk about … Read more
Event description Find out about how communication skills can get you promotions! Presenter Kim Norman (UFV associate professor, Communications), and Samantha Pattridge (UFV associate professor, Communications) Register https://communications-skills-webinar.eventbrite.ca Wed, Nov 17 11 am-noon Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/18/2021
Event description Join us in a live one-hour webinar with CPABC’s Rebecca Dirnfeld, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, as she presents on pathways to becoming a, including the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), admission requirements, prerequisites, examinations and work experience. Learn which courses from UFV and your previous education are transferable towards the CPA program and … Read more
Event description Learn how to find and receive job opportunities with public relations and social media. Presenter Sumin Fang (UFV assistant professor, Communications) Register https://job-opportunities-pr-social-media.eventbrite.ca Mon, Nov 29 11 am-noon Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/30/2021
Event description Join our panel to get more information on how our international students can get a job in Canada! Presenters Sumin Fang (UFV assistant professor, Communications), Marcella LaFever (UFV associate professor, Communications), Satwinder Bains (director, South Asian Studies Institute, and associate professor, Social Cultural & Media Studies). Register https://strategies-for-international-students-to-find-jobs.eventbrite.ca Mon, Nov 15 2:30-3:30 pm … Read more
Event description Obtain information and tips on how to find communications jobs and get an interview! Presenters Susan Francis (UFV Instructor, Communications), and Samantha Pattridge (UFV Associate Professor, Communications) Register https://how-to-find-communications-jobs-webinar.eventbrite.ca Wed, Nov 10 11 am-noon Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/11/2021
Learn about historical contributions and careers in activism. Presenter Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra (UFV Coordinator, South Asian Studies Institute) Register https://careers-in-activism-webinar.eventbrite.ca Tues, Nov 30 Noon-1 pm Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 12/01/2021
Transferable Skills from the Employer Perspective Wed, Nov 3 12–1 pm Online Panel Discussion Event description Come learn from employers working in multiple sectors — public, private, and not-for-profit — as they discuss the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of transferable skills. What are the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in the workplace as we find … Read more
Did you know that cheating in university may close many professional doors in the future? For many professions across diverse disciplines, academic dishonesty is a RED FLAG that becomes impossible to manage when an applicant is making their way through a recruiting process. Join us for a candid conversation about the affects academic dishonesty can … Read more