UFV History film series — Vatel — March 18

UFV History Department Film Series: “Food, Culture, and History” Winter 2020 Film Screening Wed, March 18, 2020 Abby F124 (U-House) 10 am-12 pm “Vatel” (Gaumont 2000) Director: Roland Joffe Snacks provided Free and open to the public. Film discussion to follow screenings. Contact for more information: ian.rocksborough-smith@ufv.ca or adrianna.bakos@ufv.ca   03/18/2020

Call for expressions of interest — students, staff, faculty for Senate standing committees

Expressions of interests are now being sought from undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty and staff, to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2020. Terms of office are for two years, until July 31, 2022. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) is responsible for ensuring the broadest possible base of … Read more

Altars & Avenues Creative Writing Workshop — Feb 26

Altars & Avenues Creative Writing Workshop This workshop will focus on creating new writing in a generative and exploratory atmosphere for writers of all interests and levels. This workshop is an open invitation to anyone curious about writing in a setting that draws on creation, experimentation and sharing. Come prepared to write your heart out … Read more

Next meeting of Senate — March 13

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, March 13, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, March 3. 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 03/13/2020

Writer-in-residence event — Reading and Discussion Panel — March 31

Reading and Panel Discussion Featuring Adele Barclay, Dina Del Bucchia, and Kyla Jamieson. The writers will read from their own work, engage in a discussion about writing and craft, and then open up to a q&a from the audience. Everyone welcome! Tues, March 31 3:15-5:15 pm Abby B121 For more information, contact Sha Scholtens at … Read more

Why Public Conversations Need Women’s Insights, with Shari Graydon — Feb 28

In Search of the Lehman Sisters: Why Public Conversations Need Women’s Insights A public talk by Informed Opinions founder Shari Graydon What are the barriers to women speaking up, and the consequences to not being heard? What difference would it make if their voices were more equitably reflected, and how can individual women change the … Read more

Intercultural Competence: Resources for Self-Guided Learning — March 18

Save the Date and come interact with students from CMNS 180: Introduction to Intercultural Communication, about their resource displays on six topics: – United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Intercultural Competence in the Workplace – Intercultural Communication in the Context of Accessibility and Gender Stereotypes – Racism in Canada – Intercultural … Read more

Collaborative Activities: Building Relationships in Diverse Teams — March 16

Save the Date and come try out collaborative activities that can improve your group and team work. The students from CMNS 280, Team and Small Group Communication for the Workplace, are putting together a compendium of non-competitive activities that will help your group increase bonding among members no matter what their cultural background. A diverse … Read more

Segregation Reform in Canada — March 19

Join us for a presentation on Segregation Reform in Canada by Howard Sapers, followed by a question-and-answer period. Howard Sapers was the Correctional Investigator of Canada during the tenure of the Harper government. After that, he accepted a position with the Ontario government where he investigated and reported on the use of solitary confinement. Mr. … Read more

Policy Consultation – Policy 73 & 76 to be rescinded

The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded. Student Residence Code of Conduct (73 & 76). Supporting documents 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 Feb 14, 2020. Thank you for your input. – – https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For … Read more

History Film Series — Feb 26 — Soul Food Junkies

Feb 26 6–8 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus, A352 UFV History Department Film Series: “Food, Culture, and History” Winter 2020 Film Screening Wednesday, February 26, Abbotsford Campus, A352, 6pm-8pm “Soul Food Junkies” (PBS 2012) Director: Byron Hurt Snacks and refreshments provided Free and open to the public. Film discussion to follow screenings. Contact for more information: … Read more

Student Career Exploration + Life Planning workshop – Feb 12, March 3

Do you know students who want to explore careers that fit them? This workshop leads you through self-assessments, world of work assessments, and helps you decide on next steps. Choose from 2 sessions: Chilliwack – February 12 Abbotsford – March 3 Call UFV Student Services to register: Abbotsford, Room B214, 604-854-4528 Chilliwack (CEP), Room A1318, … Read more