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Provost and VP Academic “Lunch and Learn” — Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Many of our students gain valuable knowledge and skills outside of their academic classrooms; however, very few are able to have their prior knowledge and skills recognized to meet their academic goals at UFV. Join Amanda Roberts, UFV’s PLAR Manager, to … Read more
Please join us for a celebration acknowledging Dr. Jacqueline Nolte’s work and dedication to UFV’s College of Arts. Fri, Sept 24 4-6 pm Indigenous Teaching Garden For more information, contact Jennifer Browne at jennifer.browne@ufv.ca 09/24/2021
Looking for relevant work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op info session to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our co-op cordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and information on how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an … Read more
Are you a UFV Employee who’s thinking about earning a BIS or GSD credential? Do you have questions and want more information? Please join us on Wed, Sept 22nd at this virtual information session and learn how: – a BIS degree or GS diploma credential could ladder and prepare you for career advancement within UFV … Read more
Student Grant Writing Workshop: Developing a Successful Canada Graduate Scholarships Proposal Sept 16, 2021 10-11am Online forum https://ufv.ca/research/events/ For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 09/16/2021
Have you wondered how innovation and design thinking could be relevant for your business or your organization? Do you strive to better understand customer and/or community needs? Workforce Connection is excited to bring you the “Design Thinking” workshop, where you will learn why the principles and practices of design thinking are critical for entrepreneurs and … Read more
The Centre for Accessibility Services at UFV is excited to announce our second CHAT-A (Accessibility) Launch on September 1 at 1:30pm till 2:30pm! It is a virtual dialogue on the topic, “Types of Accommodations (Inside and Outside the Classroom).” This session is only for students and it is an important conversation that needs to be … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is proud to once again support Science Talks, a series of virtual science cafés dedicated to exploring the latest research and ideas in some of the most exciting areas in science. Join UFV’s experts in the field for stimulating discussion and a chance to cut through the ‘fake news’ and misinformation … Read more
Hey new students, do you want to ask questions and hear from current students about their experience at UFV? This online panel will feature students from various programs and years – all with unique experiences, perspectives, and advice to share. This virtual event takes place on Thurs, September 9. Stay tuned for details on how … Read more
This online ceremony welcomes new students to our UFV community, and kicks off our Welcome Weeks celebrations for 2021! Meet UFV President Joanne MacLean, the Dean from your faculty of study, your Student Union Society president, and the incredible students and support staff who are here to help you every step of the way throughout … Read more
Whether you’re new to UFV, or continuing your courses with us this Fall, all UFV students are invited to participate in Welcome weeks! Taking place from Sept 8–Oct 6 , you can enjoy fun and interactive online and on-campus activities that give you a chance to meet other new and current UFV students, connect with … Read more
UFV has transitioned to MS Office 365, providing employees with access to additional MS programs and services. While there aren’t many major changes within the programs, this course will highlight differences and how to navigate this new system. We will discuss Excel, Word and Outlook. Contact the instructor, Courtney Boisvert, at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by Sept 20 … Read more
What will it take to navigate this crisis, now that our traditional metrics and assumptions have been rendered irrelevant? More simply put, it’s our turn to answer a question that many of us once asked of our grandparents: What did you do during the war? Our answer is a call to act across five stages, … Read more
Change is a fact of life, but letting go of the familiar can be challenging. When we understand the need for change, and are resourced to manage it, we transition with greater ease. Participants in this half-day workshop explore strategies, frameworks, self-care tools and resources to navigate the change process successfully. Participants will also get … Read more
Self-awareness is the foundation of excellent teamwork, improved communication, enhanced productivity and truly inspirational leadership. Insights can raise the level of self-awareness throughout the university and help faculty and staff re-integrate into a highly successful future. The Insights Discovery model is a simple and accessible four-color model which, accompanied by an Insights Discovery Personal Profile, … Read more