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UFV’s School of Land Use and Environmental Change and the Office of Sustainability are very excited to advertise our March for Sustainability events: Wed, March 2 — Pollinator garden education (Abbotsford and Chilliwack) Wed, March 9 — Clothing exchange and repair fair (Abbotsford) Wed. March 16 — Early Earth Day (Abbotsford) Wed, March 23 — … Read more
To promote and raise awareness of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day, May 19,2022, the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are hosting an online event featuring keynote presenters, workshops, and other relevant sessions to showcase and learn about accessibility. More event information to come! http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/accessibility-awareness-event-may-19-2022/ For more information, contact … Read more
Hello Friends, It’s been a busy week. Through these weeks of reflecting, celebrating, and learning about the history of Black Canadians, I hope the sheer diversity of the Black Canadian experience has been evident. When we speak about Black history we can speak about it within the Canadian context, and as we’ve seen via some … Read more
Want an exciting an invigorating option for your elementary school-aged kids this spring break? On the Abbotsford campus? During this week, your child will get to live the dream of being a Cascade athlete for a week. This will be a week of fun and energy. An opportunity to refine existing skills as well as … Read more
Collaborate and make a game! Guest speakers in writing and game design, with prizes funded from IEEE Vancouver Joint Computing Chapter awarded by judging from UFV faculty at the end of the day. RSVP by email to Russell.Campbell@ufv.ca Tues, Feb 22 9 am-6 pm Virtual For more information, contact Russell Campbell at Russell.Campbell@ufv.ca 02/22/2022
The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tues, Mar 8 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ 03/18/2022
Applying for Fall? Feeling stuck? Join us for a quick program recap and portfolio tips. Start your creative career journey today! + Explore various program options + Meet faculty and an academic advisor + Get guidance on building your entrance portfolio + Ask questions and learn why UFV is right for YOU! Questions? Please e-mail … Read more
The Alumni Wine program is celebrating its 19th year of success. Each year, the UFV Alumni Association highlights two wines in partnership with Chaberton Estate Winery. The program showcases Chaberton wines, a local Fraser Valley winery, and proceeds of purchased wine supports bursaries that benefit UFV students. The call for submissions is now open. The … Read more
Canada’s Emergencies Act Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for the first time, invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022, to clear protesters who are occupying critical infrastructure of the Canadian state. This is an unprecedented exercise of state power since the Emergency Act was passed in 1988. Join UFV experts as they discuss the implications … Read more
Pollinators — like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies – are essential to healthy, vibrant ecosystems. However, pollinators are finding sources of food harder to find. To help our pollinator friends in Abbotsford, join us at 11 am on March 2 at the Abbotsford campus bus loop (between A and G building) to hear instructors Sandra Gillespie … Read more
At its Feb 3, 2022 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policies and policy direction review and revisions: The following policy and bylaw revisions were approved: Board policy BRP-200.02 — Board Policy on Development and Review of Administrative Policies Board Bylaw BGB-110.08 — Officers of the Board Board Bylaw BGB-110.10 — Educational Activities … Read more
Join Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization, in her upcoming online workshops: Chat-I (Chat Internationalization) Thurs, Feb 17 (1 pm) Assignment Feedback for Multilingual Learners Mon, Feb 28 (12-1 pm) What is Internationalization Anyway? Thurs, Mar 3 (2-3 pm) To Register, please follow the booking link, choose the workshop, and date you are interested … Read more
Did you know that the clothing industry is one of the biggest environmental issues of our time? Join us in Evered Hall (Student Union Building, room S1114) anytime between 10 am-4 pm on March 9 for this engaging, hands-on event where you can: – learn how to make simple repairs to your clothing – learn … Read more
Learn Blackboard Fundamentals The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an updated series of MicroCourses for online and hybrid teaching, offered by synchronous sessions scheduled weekly. UPCOMING MICROCOURSE SCHEDULE MC01 – Course Organization — Tues, Jan 25 / Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 11 am MC 02 – Adapting Instruction — Tues, Feb 15 (1pm) … Read more
UFV Tech Tools and Blackboard Workshops The newest UFV Learning Apps available to help you enhance your online classes are WeVu, Camtasia, H5P, Turnitin, PeerScholar, WeVu, Padlet, Zoom, and, Blackboard. A full listing of apps available is now listed on our website. UPCOMING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Camtasia Workshop – Wed, Feb 23 / Mar 9, 23 … Read more