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Wednesday, August 2, 2017 12-12:30 pm Abbotsford Campus, G113 You’re a busy person. You didn’t have the time or energy to come to last month’s ASC Exam Prep Workshop. But now final exams loom and you think you’ll have to cram. Come to this workshop to discover some strategies you can use that are more … Read more
Help us fill our Disability Resource Centre support pool. Make money. Earn CCR Credit. Work with your own schedule. There are opportunities for tutoring, invigilating, assisting with mobility and note taking. For more information, contact Seanna Takacs at seanna.takacs@ufv.ca 08/31/2017
Thurs, Aug 3 10:30-11 am Abbotsford Campus, G113 You’re a busy person. You didn’t have the time or energy to come to last month’s ASC Exam Prep workshop. But now final exams for summer semester loom and you think you’ll have to cram. Come to this workshop to discover some strategies you can use that … Read more
Want to develop your public speaking skills? Come to our storytelling workshop on July 26 in the SUS building from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Eddie Gardner, an Indigenous Elder-in-Residence at UFV, will be opening the workshop. This event is open to all of the Abbotsford community and admission is free. For more information, contact Sangita … Read more
Under the BC Fire Code, the fire systems at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses are required to undergo annual testing. We have Tyco Integrated Fire & Security performing the annual testing of fire panels and fire bells for the month of July. Testing will be taking place during the following two weeks: UFV Abbotsford — … Read more
Attention Grads of 2017 — Graduation clothing and accessories are now 20% off at UFV Abbotsford Bookstore! Contact Us: bookstore@ufv.ca | www.ufv.ca/bookstore | 604-854-4535 Sale ends soon, all sales are final and some restrictions apply. See us in-store for more details. 07/15/2017
On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, the UFV Visual Arts department presented Wu Dan, a visiting scholar from Chengdu, China. Wu Dan is Chair Professor and Graduate Supervisor in the College of Fine Arts at Sichuan Normal University, one of UFV’s international partners in Visual Arts. Based on the success of the VA department’s international study … Read more
Welcome to #MisconductMondays here at the UFV Academic Success Centre. We’ll be releasing one academically dishonest critter per week until the end of August while we launch our very special new project intended to educate students about academic integrity and how to maintain it. We’ve already released Plagiarizing Panda and Cheating Cheetah; this week you’ll … Read more
Are you interested in expanding your volunteer experience on campus? Then, New Student Orientation is the opportunity for you! Apply today to become a Student Life Ambassador and help welcome new students to UFV. http://www.ufv.ca/studentlife/get-involved/student-life-ambassadors/ For more information, contact Elizabeth Guevara at elizabeth.guevara@ufv.ca 08/01/2017
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for July Registration for fall semester is underway. Remember to pay your $200 deposit prior to registering — fee deferrals take 3-5 business days to process. Access to the online student loan application is now available for fall semester @ www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans be sure … Read more
*New – Starting Fall 2017! All Records Management courses are ONLINE!! Records management expertise can set you apart and lead to enhanced career opportunities. Learn the skills you need to manage records in law firms, doctors’ offices, government agencies, or any organization with large document storage. Courses can be taken as part of the certificate … Read more
*New* — Starting Fall 2017! To enable you to seize opportunities in this fast-moving field, UFV’s Public Relations certificate program equips you with practical knowledge in public relations, social media, image management, public speaking, media relations, and writing. These sought-after skills qualify you for varied employment opportunities or career advancement and are applicable across a … Read more
At its June 9, 2017 meeting, Senate approved revisions to the Senate Bylaws by amending and adding a process for determining Senate’s jurisdiction as Appendix A. The bylaw change sets out a process for handling questions that arise as to whether Senate has jurisdiction over decision making on a matter. Please contact Lisa McMartin (lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca) … Read more
Elite Fire Protection will be performing the annual fire inspections at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses starting Tues June 27, leading into the first two weeks of July. They are testing emergency lighting battery packs and inspecting/replacing fire extinguishers around campus. You may see contractors in your area inspecting these fire devices. Contractors will be … Read more
The UFV Visual Arts Department presents visiting scholar Wu Dan.Wu Dan is Chair Professor and Graduate Supervisor in the College of Fine Arts at Sichuan Normal University of Chengdu, China. Come hear Wu Dan give a visiting artist slide lecture at UFV. July 5, 2017 at 3 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus, Room B140. For … Read more