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An online presentation on Friday, Feb 16, will summarize and expand on content framed in two books that shook up the therapeutic beliefs of Dr. Leanne Cianfrini, a typically-optimistic person with 20 years experience as a Cognitive-Behavioral Psychologist. The books are The Antidote: Happiness for People who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking (by Oliver Burkeman) and The … Read more
During a webinar on Thursday, Feb 15, learn about mental health in the workplace and what steps to take to support individuals when you notice they are struggling. The Canadian Mental Health Association facilitates this discussion. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-have-the-conversation-if-someone-is-struggling-tickets-771920714637. Thu, Feb 15, 2024 Noon to 1 pm Online via Zoom For more information, contact Tara … Read more
Learn advanced Microsoft Word skills through Blackboard Collaborate. Topics for a webinar on Tuesday, Feb 13, may include form, index, table of contents, tab stop creation, review and revising documents, and document protection. Courtney Boisvert is the facilitator. Email Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by Feb 1 if you have specific topics you’d like covered. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-word-tickets-781434731317. Tue, … Read more
An online info session about incidents/near misses and hazard reporting takes place on Thursday, Feb 8 via Teams. It’s facilitated by Jason Dallavalle, manager of environmental health and safety. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/incidents-near-misses-hazard-reporting-tickets-772371713587. Thu, Feb 8, 2024 Noon to 12:30 pm Online via Teams For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 02/08/2024
At this online webinar on Wednesday, Jan 31, employees will learn how they can build resiliency even while experiencing normal reactions to difficult situations. Participants will develop an understanding of the impact current stressors have on their well-being, how to recognize the signs of stress, and how to react appropriately. The Canadian Mental Health Association … Read more
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