UFVRD RCMP Indigenous Peoples Gathering — May 31
Strategic Planning for the 2023-24 year Wed, May 31 6-8 pm Chilliwack campus — A1457 Gathering Place For more information, contact Tery Kozma-Gahwiler at tery.kozma@ufv.ca 06/01/2023
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Career Coaching Drop-in Session — May 29
Want to start the job search process but not sure if you’re ready? Connect with a career coach for tips on resume, cover letter, job search, and interview skills! Drop-in sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Bring a digital or printed copy of your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the job … Read more
Clare’s Law: The right to ask, the right to know — but not in BC? — June 6
JUNE 6 | Clare’s Law: The right to ask, the right to know – but not in BC? In 2014, England and Wales introduced Clare’s Law in memory of Clare Wood, who was the victim of femicide by her former intimate partner. Clare’s Law allows people to apply to the police for disclosure of information … Read more
Summer Fest: Day 1 — May 29
Welcome to Summerfest! A three part mini concert series where we invite local artists to perform here at UFV! Grab some food from the BB Food on the Go food truck, friends, and come hang out in the sun and listen to live music from musician Andrew Christopher. Games and a space to hang out … Read more
Senate Policy revisions — English Language Requirement and Course Repeat policies
As part of a five-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the revisions to the English Language Requirement (99) policy and the Course Repeat (86) policy , the link is below. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca … Read more
Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden Appreciation time — May 24
Come enjoy and care for the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden (East of Building A, UFV Chilliwack on Caen Road) on Wed, May 24, from 2-4 pm. Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle. Please bring a mug for tea, gloves, and garden tools if you have them. We have extras if you don’t. … Read more
Senate Public Meeting — June 2
The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 2, 2023 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, May 23 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ 06/02/2023
Co-op information sessions — May 16 and 24
Looking for relevant work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op Info Session to discover how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity for Q&A … Read more
Accessibility Awareness Event — June 1
The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are inviting you to join an online event featuring keynote presenters, workshops, and other relevant sessions to showcase and learn about accessibility. This event is created to promote and raise awareness of the National AccessAbility Week, which takes place May 28–June 3, … Read more
UFV Scholarship and Leadership Awards — applications now open — deadline May 10
Applications for UFV Scholarship and Leadership awards are now open! Scholarships recognize and support exceptional academic achievement. Applicants must have achieved a minimum 3.5 GPA unless otherwise stated in the scholarship criteria and submit 2 reference letters detailing academic achievements. Leadership Awards recognize outstanding and unpaid service to the university community and/or the community at … Read more
Book launch — two Chinese translations of works of Sto:lo history
This book launch is the first phase of a larger collaboration between UFV professor Keith Carlson, Linyi University’s Western language department, and Shandong University Press. The goals of the project are to make Canadian scholarship pertaining to Indigenous issues and decolonization available to scholars and university students in China, to foster collaboration between academics in … Read more
Accessibility Awareness Event — June 1
Accessibility Awareness Event June 1 (9 am-3:30 pm) The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are inviting you to join our online event, which promotes and raises awareness of the National AccessAbility Awareness Week, May 28 – June 3, 2023. We hope you will enjoy our featured keynote presenters, … Read more
Game day — May 2
A fun game event for students to relax, make new friends, eat some snacks, and have fun! Tues, May 2 11 am-4 pm Abby Student Life Lounge S1111 For more information, contact Kshitij Goyal at kshitij.goyal@student.ufv.ca 05/02/2023
Student Research Assistant profile — Rosaley Klassen
What is an older person and what does it mean to be old? Student research assistant Rosaley Klassen had the opportunity to work with Nursing professor Shelley Canning, looking at aging perceptions and stereotypes. The first project focused on the health and wellness of older adults in the community with a focus on the impact … Read more
Learn To | An Introduction to Golf Basics — dates adjusted
Campus Recreation is offering An Introduction to Golf Basics as part of their “Learn To” programming Series. The Learn To programs are designed to give individuals an opportunity to experience a recreational activity for the first time or to brush up on a sport or activity you maybe have not done in some time. Learn … Read more