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Come meet the experts. On November 18 at 7 p.m. you are invited to come and learn about UFV’s Legal Administrative Assistant program, Paralegal certificate, and Paralegal diploma. A short presentation will provide information that includes: the benefits of taking one or all of these programs, a review of the courses you would take, how … Read more
This is an online ZOOM event that will allow new graduates nurses an opportunity to pose questions to a group of panelists. The panel will consist of nurse leaders and nurse clinicians. The goal is to identify current practice challenges and to work towards solutions to a positive transition to nursing practice! Thurs, Nov 18 … Read more
What is at stake when history becomes explicitly political? On the other hand, is all history political? We know history is frequently contested. If it was not, history would not be a worthwhile discipline to study. Some pasts have become hotly contested in public consciousness in recent years. Historians, academic, public, and popular have been … Read more
Join Dave McGuire as he leads us on a 3.5 hour, intermediate hike up Elk Mountain. It is suggested that you wear hiking shoes (ideally boots) and to dress in layers as we most likely will be above the snowline and it could be slippery. Trekking poles and spikes are also recommended. Bring water and … Read more
Join Susan Francis as she leads us through a super fun and energetic workout. Please send an email to nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca to register. Thursdays Nov 18-Dec 2 12:15-1 pm Big Gym on the Abbotsford Campus (the Cave) For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca 12/02/2021
The BINGO challenge will run for two weeks! Try your best to fill out all the squares on the card for your chance to win great prizes! Have fun with this one while working on your health & wellness! For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca 11/14/2021
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