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The Role of Incubators and Accelerators in the Fourth Agricultural Revolution: A Case Study of Canada

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A new paper from Dr. Lenore Newman, Director, Food & Agriculture Institute, in collaboration with Dr. Rob Newell & Dr. Zsofia Mendly-Zambo, discusses the use of incubators and accelerators as a means of support for global efforts toward food security and environmental sustainability. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/11/1066 For more information, contact Leona Oakman at leona.oakman@ufv.ca 11/26/2021

Gero Nurses podcast — Tales from the front

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In September 2021, the Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) in collaboration the Gerontological Nurses of BC, launched its first podcast to share the unique, uplifting, and sometimes challenging experiences of the diverse group of practitioners involved in gerontological nursing. The podcast: Gero Nurses: Tales from the front, has now released three episodes. … Read more

UFV receives high marks on Quality Assurance Audit

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By Sumitra Robertson Every public post-secondary institution in British Columbia is reviewed in an external Quality Assurance Process Audit (QAPA) every seven years. A QAPA is overseen by a standing committee of the Degree Quality Assessment Board (DQAB) in the BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. It is designed to ensure public universities … Read more

Policy updates — Indemnification of Board Members; Reappointment of the President

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At its October 1, 2021 meeting, the UFV Board of Governors approved: • Revisions to BGB–110.12 Indemnification of Board Members As well as the creation of BRP-225.03 The Board Policy on the Reappointment of the President These are available for viewing on the Board website under Bylaws and Policies. https://www.ufv.ca/board/ For more information, contact Marlene … Read more

Call for honorary degree nominations

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The honorary degree selection committee is seeking honorary doctorate degree nominations. The honorary doctorate degree  is the highest form of recognition offered by UFV. We have a wonderful legacy of distinguished recipients whose achievements we are honoured to profile and celebrate. These awards are an excellent way to bring publicity to your areas and to … Read more

Microsoft 365 upgrade required before Oct 27

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The recent Microsoft 365 upgrade for UFV employees enables cloud access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, allowing mobile access and greater opportunities for collaboration and sharing. It is now time for all UFV employees to upgrade their UFV-issued computers to Microsoft 365. Employees can complete a self-installation now or they can follow the instructions … Read more

Zimbra email ends September 30

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Earlier this year, M365 accounts were provided to UFV students, and student email accounts were changed from Zimbra to Outlook (Exchange Online). On September 30, all Zimbra accounts will be shut down, and information in that email will no longer be available to you. If you have access to a student Zimbra account, is your … Read more

Centre for Education and Research on Aging launches first podcast

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The Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) has released its first podcast. In the inaugural episode, get to know the hosts Lillian Hung and Shelley Canning, their respective backgrounds, and what they want to achieve with this podcast. Episode 1 discusses “Tales from the front” and is a collaboration between CERA and GNABC … Read more

MS Teams for courses now available

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As part of the M365 project, faculty can now request an MS Team be created for their course! Using the IT Services portal, complete the Microsoft Teams for a Course request form, providing the following information: • Primary Instructor Name • Department • Course Registration Number (CRN) • The date you would like the students … Read more

Nominate someone great for 2021/22 faculty awards

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Recognize a faculty member for their outstanding service, research, or teaching by nominating them for an award! The nomination deadline for the faculty excellence awards is December 3, 2021. Faculty, students, alumni, staff, and university officers are eligible to nominate. For more details on eligibility and to submit a nomination, please visit: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/awards/faculty-excellence-awards/. If you … Read more

Provost Lunch and Learns — monthly on Wednesdays — save the dates

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Provost and VP Academic “Lunch and Learns” Over 2021-22, the Provost’s office will continue to organize monthly “Lunch and Learns” on a variety of topics. This will be a safe space for important conversations, a place to learn and, at times, an entertaining place for informal, fun discussions. Topics will be announced each month, ahead … Read more

Blackboard sign-on change — Sept 5

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Beginning Sun, Sept 5, employees and students will log on to Blackboard using their UFV email address. By changing our log-on procedure from using a UFV student/employee number to using your UFV email address, users can expect an improved and secure sign-on process. What do I need to do? When you log on to Blackboard … Read more