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The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Sept 20, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225 at 2:30 pm. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Sept 10. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 09/20/2019
As part of a 30-day consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the External Advisory Program Committees (60) policy revisions. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/30/2019
What role will automation play in the future of our food? Dr. Qin Zhang of Washington State University will help us chew on this question at Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions — a free public talk on Tues, Sept 17! The talk will be at UFV’s Abbotsford campus (33844 King Rd, F Building, F124) … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Tues, Sept 17. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships available to you. Each student approved to study abroad is eligible for up … Read more
UFV Student Leaders present The Pride Culture Conference This conference is dedicated to the LGBTQ2+ community, allies and advocates. All are welcome to attend. Join us from 9 am to 4 pm as we explore topics ranging from decolonization and reconciliation efforts in the Queer community to creating dependable allies to dating in the transgender … Read more
How can you help select the 2020 Faculty Service Excellence award recipient? By joining the Faculty Service Excellence Award (FSEA) selection sommittee! The Faculty Standards committee of Senate seeks one student and one staff member to join the selection committee for the 2019-20 year. What about the time commitment? It’s not a huge commitment. The … Read more
Extended Call for Expressions of Interest 2019 Expressions of interests continue to be sought from undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty to serve on the standing committees of Senate. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for the positions listed here: ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/. SGC is responsible for ensuring the broadest possible base of representation … Read more
Looking for the IT Service Desk? Drop by and visit our new location in Building G, room 131, beside the library. Our service desk team offers guidance, service and assistance with Wi-Fi/Eduroam, myUFV, audio visual services, student-owned device support and more! https://ufv.ca/its/ For more information, contact ITS Communications at its.communications@ufv.ca 09/07/2019
Check your student email regularly! Financial Aid correspondence is directed to your UFV student email – you may be missing important information. Be sure to pay all of your fees before the September 17 deadline — penalties will be applied if fees are not paid in full. If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan … Read more
Please be advised annual fire alarm testing will occur on the Abbotsford campus August 26 through August 30. Testing will take place before 830 am to minimize disruption. Bells will ring and strobes will flash as part of this testing. There will be an announcement in each building (excluding Aerospace, H and T) prior to … Read more
On September 13 and 14 at University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus, literary artists and enthusiasts are invited to join in the second annual Fraser Valley Literary Festival. The Fraser Valley Literary Festival brings together a budding Fraser Valley creative community with the thriving BC writing community. It’s for those emerging writers who crave … Read more
Calling all LGBTQ2+ community members, Allies and Advocates! The Pride Culture Conference, in collaboration with UFV Student Union Society, presents: An Evening with Jack Saddleback Jack is a Cree two-spirited, transgender, gay man from the Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. He is a professional speaker on LGBTiQ2+ related topics, including: Indigenous issues, mental … Read more
Join your fellow School of Business students, faculty, staff, and alumni for the annual Welcome Back BBQ. Held in the south foyer of E Building on Wed, Sept 11 from 11:30 am–1:30 pm. Come grab a tasty burger, meet new friends, and learn about School of Business events and opportunities coming up in the 2019/20 … Read more
An energy efficiency study will take place in Building D on the Abbotsford Campus on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24 as part of the UFV Building Renewal project. Building D will be closed (no access) on Saturday, August 24 as testing is done to measure and establish baselines for energy use and to … Read more
August — Tips of the Month from Financial Aid and Awards Need a student loan for September? It’s not too late! On-line applications are available at www.StudentAidBC.ca If you are applying for student loans be sure the courses you register in meet Student Aid BC requirements – minimum of 9 post-secondary credits. These credits CANNOT … Read more