2020-21 standing committee positions on Senate

Expressions of interests continue to be sought for the remaining faculty, staff, and student vacancies on the standing committees of Senate, for two-year terms, from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2022. Positions are now being filled as applications are received, on a first-come, first-serve basis. For the full list of positions and to apply, … Read more

Policy Consultation — Grade Reporting (109) — deadline extended

The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recently revised. Supporting are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by April 9, 2020. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 04/09/2020

Seeking nominations for UFV’s Distinguished & Young Distinguished Alumni Awards

Our UFV alumni are doing incredible work at home and around the world. Established in 2003, the UFV Distinguished Alumni Award has been able to recognize the accomplishments of our amazing alumni. The Distinguished Alumni Award will be conferred upon a graduate of the institution who has achieved outstanding distinction in career, educational achievement, or … Read more

TLC Workshops — Remote Teaching

The TLC Learning Designers have scheduled workshops to help you move your course materials online. Please join or contact asktlc@ufv.ca if you need more time, a different time, or have other requests. SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS: Wed, Mar 18 – Online Classes with Collaborate, in G124 (10-11am) Wed, Mar 18 – The Basics of myClass (Blackboard), in … Read more

Course Contingency Roadmap: Teaching Remotely

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering training and resources to assist faculty in their design and delivery of learning material and activities in myClass (Blackboard). If you would like to increase your comfort or proficiency with designing, developing, and/or delivering your course(s)online in myClass (Blackboard), please begin with some of the following resources. The … Read more

Senate meeting April 17

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, April 17, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Apr 7. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 04/17/2020

Faculty & Students — Extended call for expressions of interest for Senate standing committees

An extended call is underway for expressions of interests from faculty and students to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for two year terms, beginning August 1, 2020. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for the positions listed here: ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/. SGC is responsible for ensuring the broadest possible base of representation … Read more

UFV International Week for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — March 11-20

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Details: Panel on Race, Caste, and Ethnicity Wed, March 11, 2:30 to … Read more

Visual Arts diploma show opening reception — March 20

The University of the Fraser Valley School of Creative Arts is proud to present the Visual Arts diploma show. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening reception on Friday, March 20, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery, Abbotsford, UFV. Visual Arts diploma students are excited to invite their friends, family, … Read more

Queen Elizabeth Scholar information session — March 11

Come learn what it means to be a QES scholar! These fully funded international internship opportunities are available to third and fourth year College of Arts students. *Destinations include: Tanzania, Kenya and India. For more information, visit: https://ufveastafricainternships.com/ If you have any questions, please contact: Elise.Goertz@ufv.ca Wed, March 11 4-6 pm Abby B132 For more … Read more

UFV International Week: From Hollywood, to Hockey, to Universities — Moving Beyond Patterns of Racism — March 20

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. From Hollywood, to Hockey, to Universities: Moving Beyond Patterns of Racism Keynote … Read more