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Open Call: Ensemble Cast & Production Crew for fall 2021 theatre production No audition or theatre experience required to participate

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UFV Theatre mainstage production for fall 2021 will be a full production of various short Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 plays! Performances will take place between November 17-27. The Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 is a global distributed theatre festival, and the theme for this year is “Envisioning a Global Green New Deal”. The production … Read more

UFV Learning Apps & other workshops — through July 29

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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: H5P Workshop – Fri, July 16 (10-11 am) … Read more

Summer daycamp on campus — Thinking Playground

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The Centre for Philosophy for Children is hosting “Thinking Playground” — a full-day summer camps that will be taking place on the UFV Abbotsford campus August 23-27 and August 30-September 3. Do you want your child to have the ‘thinking tools’ to solve problems? To make good decisions? To be open to exploring different ideas, … Read more

Meet the recipients of the 2021 Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards

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Earlier this month, 32 individuals were recognized with 26 Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards — totaling $26,000 — in honour of their research work as part of the UFV Work-Study program, as research assistants, or for an outstanding research project completed in 2020-2021. The annual URE Awards are coordinated by the Office of Research, Engagement, and … Read more

Unveiling of the Indigenous Teaching Garden — Aug 31

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The Office of the Vice Provost and the Indigenous Affairs Office would like to invite all community members to the ceremonial unveiling of the Indigenous art sculptures and the Indigenous Teaching Garden at the Abbotsford campus. The garden showcases carvings, benches, newly designed walkways, as well as Indigenous plants. Refreshments will be served. Aug 31 … Read more

Senate Policy Update

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At its June 11, 2021, meeting, Senate approved the following policy revisions: • Course Audit (108) • Honorary Doctorate Degrees (221) These policies can be found at: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/30/2021

UFV Board of Governors policy direction & policy revisions

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At its June 10, 2021 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policies and policy direction review and revisions: The following policy revision was also approved: Board policy BRP-200.04 — Controlled Entities (no changes) Board policy BRP-205.05 — Budget Process and Approval Board policy BRP-215.01 — Investment Policy The following policy direction revision was … Read more

UFV Learning Apps & Blackboard Workshops — to July 6

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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: Camtasia Workshop — Wed, Jun 30 (2-3 pm) … Read more

Special Chat – R (Chat Reconciliation) Sessions

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Please join Amea Wilbur, Brianna Strumm, and Lorna Andrews on a discussion on Trauma Informed Pedagogy in relation to supporting Indigenous peoples impacted by the discovery of the 215 unmarked graves at Kamloops Residential School. Session dates/times: Wednesday, June 23 (12-1 pm) For information and registration, please contact: tlcevents@ufv.ca – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/chat-r-chat-reconciliation-special-sessions-2/ For more information, … Read more

Orientation Ambassadors needed

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Looking to gain volunteer experience and make a difference on campus? Consider applying to the Orientation Ambassador program. The Orientation team has come up with many exciting plans to welcome 2021/22 students to the University of the Fraser Valley. As we welcome new students to university life, the Student Life department is seeking enthusiastic students … Read more

Agriculture Technology facilities tours

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Daily tours of the Agriculture Technology facilities. View first-hand our teaching barn, greenhouses, lab and indoor and outdoor classrooms, starting August 16. Bookings through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agriculture-technology-facilities-tours-tickets-158019204695   For more information, contact Michelle Morier at michelle.morier@ufv.ca 09/09/2021

UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Award nominations

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Seeking nominations for the 2021 UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards. We all know our alumni are awesome – here’s your chance to tell them. Nominate an outstanding alum in recognition of their achievements in one or more key areas. Visit our website for more information on how to nominate, and to … Read more

UFV Learning Apps & Blackboard workshops — to June 29

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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: Camtasia Workshop – Wed, Jun 23 (2-3 pm) … Read more

Special Chat — R (Chat Reconciliation) Sessions — Trauma Informed Pedagogy

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Please join Amea Wilbur, Brianna Strumm, and Lorna Andrews on a discussion on Trauma Informed Pedagogy in relation to supporting Indigenous peoples impacted by the discovery of the 215 unmarked graves at Kamloops Residential School. Session dates/times: Wed, June 16  (12:30-1:30 pm) Wed, June 23 (1-2 pm) For information and registration, please contact: tlcevents@ufv.ca – … Read more