May Senate meeting cancelled — May 13
The May 13, 2022 meeting of Senate has been cancelled. Please update your calendars. https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/13/2022
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Accessibility Awareness event — May 19
Accessibility Awareness Event — May 19, 2022 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. AGENDA 9-10 … Read more
Education for Sustainable Development workshops — May 30 & June 1
Education for Sustainable Development Workshops The two workshops in this series will offer insight into what Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is and why it is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. They are experiential and will help participants to articulate what sustainability means and the ways it is intricately connected with issues of … Read more
The Creativity Lab: Rebuilding for Climate Resilience, Lab 1
We are bringing together people from across the Fraser Valley to work on the complex problem: How do we rebuild for climate resilience? A Creativity Lab is a structured, facilitated process that allows participants to build cohesive ideas. Through activities that stimulate creativity and collaboration, this process has been proven to generate vibrant, actionable solutions. … Read more
Online Co-operative Education information sessions May 12, 17, 25
Looking for relevant work experience? Attend one of the three upcoming online Co-op info sessions to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! The session will include details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. Session #1 – Thursday – May 12|10:30 am – … Read more
Science Rocks! Summer Camp 2022 – Facilitators Needed!
We are looking for three UFV students who have a passion for science, love working with kids, and are excited to bring these two together; work well in a team situation as well as on their own; have good organizational skills; have a diverse background covering most of the science areas. Preference will be given … Read more
Department name change: Risk and Safety is now Safety and Security
The department of Risk & Safety has changed its name to Safety and Security For more information, contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@ufv.ca 05/17/2022
Education for Sustainable Development workshops
The two workshops in this series will offer insight into what Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is and why it is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. They are experiential and will help participants to articulate what sustainability means and the ways it is intricately connected with issues of social and ecological justice. Each … Read more
Science Rocks! Summer Camp 2022 — Three positions to be filled
Science Rocks! is a series of summer day-camps for kids in grades 4-7, held on UFV campuses, with three weeks in Abbotsford and three weeks in Chilliwack. We are looking for UFV students who have a passion for science, love working with kids, and are excited to bring these two together; work well in a … Read more
Apply for UFV Scholarship & Leadership Awards — 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. Leadership Awards recognize outstanding and unpaid service to the university community and/or the community at large, leadership and volunteer work. A minimum GPA … Read more
Policy Revisions: Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) #94
At its April 22, 2022 meeting, Senate approved the revisions to the following policy: • Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) #94 The policy is located on the Secretariat website: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/16/2022
UFVAA & TD Financial Literacy webinar series — Financial Planning for Children’s Future — May 4
If you have a desire to learn about the estimated lifetime costs associated with raising children, how to optimize investment opportunities, the types of insurance you may require, or what estate planning tools you may require, this webinar is for you. https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aJm4zayeQYOngchEMotZMg Wed, May 4 12-1 pm Virtual Zoom https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aJm4zayeQYOngchEMotZMg For more information, contact Bahara … Read more
TD Financial Literacy webinar series — Building Personal Wealth
This webinar will assist you in building your personal toolbox for growing your wealth. Embedded in this webinar is an opportunity for Q&A related to the investment vehicles that will be discussed. From RRSPs and TFSAs to GICs and Bonds, this webinar will cover a wide variety of options, giving you the right tools to … Read more
UFVAA & TD Financial Literacy webinar series – 10 Lessons | TD Wealth for Women
This webinar is designed to equip women with tools to build a financially secure future. Bring a friend and learn about creating a roadmap to achieve your financial goals. This financial literacy webinar covers young adulthood through to retirement. Register today: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pl58uvCHTT6tpdxenNk24Q The UFV Alumni Association, in partnership with affinity partner TD Insurance, is pleased … Read more
Forum Theatre workshop — May 18
Forum Theatre Workshop Presented by UFV Theatre with Professor Michelle LaFlamme Wed, May 18 11 am-12:30 pm. Abby D105 Lunch will be provided after the workshop in D115 at 12:30 pm. UFV students are invited to participate in a brief and engaging forum theatre workshop. Professor LaFlamme will outline the aims and power of forum … Read more