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“If I met me in my first year, I wouldn’t even recognize me!” Alicia Dyck knows that she has come a long way since her first semester at UFV. She recalls being a shy, quiet student who lacked a sense of belonging but in her third year, it all changed. “I used to feel like … Read more
Positions on Senate’s standing committees continue to be filled as expressions of interest are received, on a first come, first-serve basis. The Faculty Standards and Budget committees have faculty positions available. One UFV Elder position is available on the Indigenization committee. Student positions are available on the Indigenization, Graduate Studies and Research committees. Terms of … Read more
Calling all students, staff and faculty! Did you know, UFV is home to 12 research hubs, each specializing in diverse areas? Visit our Research Centres, Labs, and Institutes Showcase event to learn more about the ground-breaking work happening right here, as well as the many opportunities to get involved. Light refreshments provided and a student … Read more
We cordially invite you to join us at the premier launch of the film. “Rails, Jails and Trolleys” documents history’s largest farmers’ protest and the Canadian diaspora’s response to it. This ground breaking documentary captures the electric ethos of a protest that received international attention and the resounding response by Canadians to the movement. A … Read more
The UFV Library and Indigenous Affairs invite you to witness in ceremony a thank you to artists Una-Ann Moyer (from stories told by Dr. Albert (Sonny) McHalsie Naxaxalhts’i) and Luke Pike, for their art which will be displayed in the UFV Libraries. Sept 13, 2022 10am – 11:30am UFV Abbotsford, G Building, Library Rotunda, H102 … Read more
Teaching and Learning provides assistance to faculty in developing meaningful learning experiences for UFV students. We provide professional development opportunities for UFV’s teaching community in areas including Indigenization, internationalization, curriculum development, and course delivery, as well as learning technologies and techniques. UPCOMING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Camtasia Workshop – Thurs, Aug 11, 18, 25 (11-12pm) Padlet Workshop … Read more
The Animal Care (51) policy has been reviewed and approved. The revised policy can be viewed on the following website: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 08/05/2022
As part of a three-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Art and Cultural Heritage Collections Management (#4) policy (formerly called Arts Acquisition and Exhibition). Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm, Aug 8, 2022. Thank you for your input. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ … Read more
Interested in studying abroad? Join us at an information session to learn how to take your first steps to studying in another country for 1 or 2 semesters! Register here: https://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=1036862 Sept 21, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Zoom link For more information, contact Tawni Ormrod at tawni.ormrod@ufv.ca 09/22/2022
CHAT-I (Chat Internationalization) Come join Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Internationalization, to a casual time of dialogue around cultures, inclusive approaches to teaching, working with international & multilingual learners, or any other topics on internationalizing your curriculum, teaching, and assessment. Online workshop. Thurs, Aug 25 (1-2pm) What is Internationalization Anyways? Learn about internationalization as it applies to teaching … Read more
Campus Recreation will be offering a series of “Learn To” programs, which are designed to give individuals an opportunity to experience something for the first time or to brush up on a sport or activity you maybe have not done in some time. The first “Learn To” session is a series of three, 1-hour group … Read more
Call for Nominations: Outstanding Student Leader Award Do you know a student who has made impressive contributions to the UFV community? In 2019, a group of alumni and the UFV Alumni Association (UFVAA) came together to fund the Outstanding Student Leader Award. This new annual award will recognize and engage with student leaders who go … Read more
Each year, the UFV Research Office invites 20 or more faculty researchers to be a part of the continued success of the University’s Microlecture Series. The goal is to provide “snapshots” of the range and depth of our faculty research, as well as highlight the interdisciplinary nature of our work. This engaging, fast-paced event also … Read more
At its June 9th, 2022 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policy, policy direction and bylaws revisions: • Board bylaw BGB-110.05 — Conflict of Interest • Board policy direction BPD-220 — Risk Management • Board policy BRP-225.03 — Board Policy on the Reappointment of the President Board policies, policy directions, and bylaws can … Read more
Are you currently in a supervisory role at work or hope to be so one day? If you answered “yes” then consider registering for MGMT 310 in the fall 2022 semester! In the course, you will learn to become a better manager through the evidence-based principles of positive organizational scholarship. This course is open to … Read more