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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
Discover how to develop a practice of mindfulness in your personal and professional life. ✅ Learn how to promote the well-being of people facing the challenges of the 21st century. ✅ Complete the online part-time program in ten months. ✅ Use academic credits earned in the program for a pathway to a master’s. ✅ Join … Read more
Prepare for the career fair Attend the online student orientation Thursday, February 17, 2022: 11-12 am! Register through mycampuslife. Get the chance to hear from a panel of employers for virtual career fair tips. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask an employer panel: What is the best way to approach employers during a virtual … Read more
Little is known about how incumbents strategically renew themselves by implementing AI technologies to exploit new technology opportunities or explore new technological paths. By drawing upon patent data of the 16 most active global agricultural companies, we explore how incumbents rely on different types of AI-based inventions to follow discontinuous or incremental renewal strategies. Our … Read more
As part of a four-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Death of a Student policy. The procedures to this policy are also listed on the website for information only. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of 4 pm, Tuesday, March … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley is collaborating with Douglas College and Capilano University to host a joint virtual career fair on Tuesday, March 1, from 10 am–2 pm. The Virtual Pacific Career Fair is open to students and alumni across all programs from the three post-secondary institutions. It is intended to enable organizations to … Read more
Study Title: Perceptions of Elder Maltreatment Dr. Lesley Jessiman, Dr. Andrea Hughes, and student research assistant Hope Buchanan from UFV’s Centre for Education and Research in Aging (CERA) are conducting a study to examine people’s knowledge and understanding of elder maltreatment. We wish to better understand what older and younger adults currently know about elder … Read more
Although Earth Day is officially in April, we want to celebrate it early as well while students are still on campus. This event will showcase strategies for many leading environmental issues including invasive species, food waste, flooding, and more. We will also have opportunities to learn about urban forestry, gardening, and ways to communicate with … Read more
Would you like a career that involves sustainability? Come to this online event on March 23 from 11:30 am-1:45 pm to hear from a panel of industry professionals, recent graduates, and professors. Together we will learn about various sustainability careers such as urban forestry, environmental education, BC Parks ranger, watershed conservation, wildlife protection, renewable energy, … Read more