Climate Adaptation Research for BC Agriculture — 2020 Virtual Workshop — Dec 7-9

Join the BC Agricultural Climate Adaptation Research Network’s annual provincial workshop from December 7-9 for an excellent line up of speakers and opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and networking, including: – Applied research webinars for berry and vegetable producers covering pest management strategies, soil health, and innovative practices to adapt to and mitigate climate change – … Read more

National Career Month — November

UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education and College of Arts present: National Career Month. The College of Arts has partnered with the Centre for Experiential and Career Education to facilitate a variety of initiatives and events centred around National Career Month in November 2020. Tune in to our social channels for career tips, articles, … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Tues, Nov 17 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — tba MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — Thurs, Nov … Read more

Undergraduate Research ‘Twitter Takeover’

UFV has been challenged by Vancouver Island University to help represent Canada in the #URExchange Twitter Takeover next Thursday, November 12 (9am-2pm PST). Sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) based out of Washington D.C., the ‘takeover’ will be a lively celebration of the creativity, ingenuity, and research excellence of undergraduate students across the … Read more

Science Dean’s Seminar Series with Canadian Senator Rosa Galvez — Nov 12

“From Science to Politics: Why Canada Needs more Science in Parliament” Senator Galvez has provided a pre-recorded presentation which is now available to view here: https://youtu.be/E9iOsrQZqXI . On Nov 12 we will be hosting a LIVE Question and Answer period with Her Honour via Zoom. *Registration is required, please email caroline.majeau@ufv.ca and the link will … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement *collaborate among peers … Read more

Tech Tools for Teaching — Nov 3-18

Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: PeerScholar Workshop — tba Camtasia Workshop — Wed, … Read more

Chat – R (Chat Reconciliation) — First Wed of each month

Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV. Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything association with Reconciliation. Date(s): The first Wednesday of every month (1-2:30pm) http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 11/04/2020

BFA Grad Exhibition: Beru Bell — Nov 10-26

BFA Grad Exhibition: Beru Bell, Pointy Trees on view at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery Exhibition continues November 10-26, 2020 The S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery welcomes visitors to experience Beru Bell’s installation Pointy Trees, 2020 from November 10-26, 2020. Pointy Trees introduces tree-lanterns constructed from biodegradable materials with each one having its own sound-reactive circuit. In this … Read more

Building Connections — informal chat with T&L’s Carol Suhr

Virtual Chat with Carol Suhr Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization, invites you to an informal, open time to connect online. Let’s talk about your teaching, your work, and share ideas and build connections. Bring a cup of coffee or tea! Register, receive the link to her virtual office and join. http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more … Read more

College of Arts — Career Chat Series — Mondays

College of Arts – Career Chat Series Featured every Monday on our YouTube and social channels! Stay tuned for our weekly Career Chat series, where we interview career influencers using a 10 x 10 format, 10 questions in 10 minutes. Our goal is to inspire students about the endless possibilities and opportunities that can lead … Read more