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Consultation for Revisions to the Course Loads, Academic Program (63) Policy and Rescission of Definition of a Full-Time and Part-Time Students (65) Policy

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As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the proposed revisions to the Course Load, Academic Program (63) policy, including the rescission of the Definition of Full-Time and Part-Time Students (65) policy, now incorporated into the Course Load policy. Supporting documents are on … Read more

National search underway for new UFV president

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The national search for UFV’s next President and Vice-Chancellor is now underway. The opportunity is being promoted widely, and can be viewed online at Boyden Global Executive Search. We expect this initial phase of the search for suitable candidates to span the next several months. Thank you to all students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who participated … Read more

Summer printing sale at UFV Print Services

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Print Services is offering specially marked paper at reduced prices this summer. From May 30 to August 31, or while supplies last, various colours and weights will be offered at the following prices: Black and white print prices: • 8.5 x 11: $0.04/copy (originally $0.05 to $0.08) • 11 x 17: $0.06/copy (originally $0.07 to … Read more

New Sponsorship policy

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A new Sponsorship (234) policy was recently approved. A copy of the new policy is attached for your information. For more information, please contact Monique Castonguay via monique.castonguay@ufv.ca. http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/   05/31/2016

UFV Dental provides community outreach for bigger and brighter smiles

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Making smiles bigger and brighter, the UFV dental program has continued to make community outreach an integral part of the student experience. Since the beginning of the program many school-aged children and seniors have benefited from dental health promotion and services provided by UFV students. Most recently, the UFV Dental program visited the Chehalis Community … Read more

SUS Award winners & volunteers celebrated

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The inaugural SUS Student Awards & Volunteer Recognition Night celebrated dozens of  students, and culminated with the announcement of major award winners: Kelly Chahal Volunteer of the Year Award: Sahil Chawla Terry-Lynn Stone Club/Association of the Year Award: Arab Club Dr. Brian Minter Excellence in Leadership Award: Heather Campbell For more information, contact Rodrigo Madrigal … Read more

2016-17 budget forums — video now online

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For those unable to attend the budget forums earlier this month, video from both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack forums is now available online. Please visit here to see the presentations by President Mark Evered and Chief Financial Officer Jackie Hogan. For more information, contact Kristi Mansley at kristi.mansley@ufv.ca 04/22/2016

Revised Admission policy

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A revised Admission (80) policy was approved at Senate on March 11, 2016. As part of the process, the following policies were rescinded: Change in Admission Requirements (87), Re-admission (91), and Program Waiting Lists (89). If you have questions, please contact at monique.castonguay@ufv.ca 03/30/2016

Tactical Urbanism/Placemaking Planning Studio

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Interested in community planning, communication design, and place making? Home for the summer (May/June) and interested in upper-level applied professional learning opportunity/course? This course will focus on applying elements of the U-District plan to site both on campus and, potentially, off campus. The technique of Tactical Urbanism is this year’s focus, a term used to … Read more

Keep Calm and Play in the Library

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Do you feel tension building in your shoulders? Do you have a strong desire to eat an entire bag of potato chips? Upcoming exams getting you down? It’s time to take a break! Stop by the Abbotsford campus library for a de-stressing event on Thursday, March 24th from noon to 3pm. Visit with the St. … Read more