Canadian Blood Service blood drive — Jan 20

Did you know that 1,014 life saving donations were collected at UFV from 2012 to 2019? While we are unable to host donation clinics currently, we can still support this important cause in UFV’s name. On Wednesday, January 20, Canadian Blood Services are hosting a blood donation clinic in Abbotsford. Join the UFV Alumni Association … Read more

Tech Tools for Teaching — Jan 12-22

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 — Tues, Jan 12 (10-11 am) … Read more

Q&A session with Dr. Charles Ikejiani, orthopedic surgeon

If you are a student looking at a career in medicine, you don’t want to miss this event! The Faculty of Science with the Pre-Med Student Association at UFV is pleased to welcome Dr. Charles Ikejiani, an orthopedic surgeon from the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario. TO REGISTER email janice.nagtegaal@ufv.ca and link to event … Read more

UFV Visual Arts Diploma Show: Class of 2020

UFV School of Creative Arts Visual Arts Diploma Show: Class of 2020 Exhibition continues January 8-28, 2021. The University of the Fraser Valley School of Creative Arts is proud to present the Visual Arts Diploma Show Class of 2020, on view at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery from January 8th-28th, 2021. This group exhibit features UFV … 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, Dec 15 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — Wed, Jan 13 at 1 pm MicroCourse 3 … Read more

UFV survey for students who are parents

Are you a parent who is also a student at UFV? UFV’s Child and Youth Care (CYC) program, in partnership with Student Services, is looking for student parents to participate in a survey. The purpose? To gather some information on the needs and challenges that parents face as they make their way through post-secondary education. … Read more

Tech Tools for Teaching — Dec 15-Jan 19

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: Zoom Workshop — Tues, Dec 15 (1-2 pm) … Read more

2021 Student Leadership Symposium: Mobilizing Hope — Jan 5

Join us on January 5, 2021 from 9–9:45 am for a virtual keynote address from Cicely Belle Blain. Cicely Belle will discuss “Mobilizing Hope” at our 2021 Student Leadership Symposium. Open-to-everyone – REGISTER NOW: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2021-student-leadership-symposium-mobilizing-hope-keynote-registration-132498878713 About this Online Session: Author, activist and anti-racist consultant Cicely Belle Blain shares their vision for a transformed future. Through … Read more

College of Arts — Career Chat Series — Mondays

College of Arts Career Chat Series — Latest line-up for December! 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 … 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, Dec 15 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — TBA MicroCourse 3 — Assessments – Thurs, Dec … Read more

Alumni Amazon affinity program

Support alumni and students by shopping from Amazon. Place your order through Amazon.ca, and Amazon will donate 2.5% to 11% back to the UFV Alumni Association. For more info: alumni.ufv.ca/benefits/affinity-program-offers/ https://alumni.ufv.ca/benefits/affinity-program-offers/ For more information, contact Alicia Friesen at alicia.friesen@ufv.ca 12/31/2020

Chat-R (Chat Reconciliation) with Lorna Andrews

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 associated with Reconciliation. Date(s): The first Wednesday of every month (1:00-2:30pm)   https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 12/02/2020