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UFV’s Student Research Day 2021 online showcase is available to view at ufv.ca/student-research-day now through the end of the year. The showcase features 54 research projects by 80 (mostly undergraduate) students and their faculty mentors. From nursing to agriculture, social work to chemistry, psychology to biology — students’ posters tackle intriguing questions about the natural … Read more
As part of the M365 for Students project, student email will be out of service from noon on April 30 until noon May 2, to accommodate the provisioning of student Microsoft accounts. What do I need to do? Please be aware of this outage and plan accordingly. Students will not receive emails during this time. … Read more
As part of a five-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Course Repeat policy (86). Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. The revisions can be found here: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by Thursday, May 14, 2021. Thank you for … Read more
To mark its 47th birthday, UFV hosted its first annual Community Giving Days from April 5-7 to raise funds for two distinct programs — the UFV Cascades (athletics) and student refugees. Countless students have struggled financially over the past year as a result of COVID-19. UFV student-athletes are no exception. Many cannot afford to attend … Read more
CityStudio Abbotsford students have been working on two important projects this winter semester. Led by Dr. Afia Raja, the students in Geography 252 and 344 are looking at the importance of data in providing community services, and community planning. The new addition to a CityStudio semester this year is the project shadowing by the two … Read more
From April 8, instructors can use Blackboard Collaborate’s new, exciting feature: Gallery View. They will be able to see up to 25 video streams at a time and use the previous and next buttons to see all of their students. This feature is available only for instructors for the time being and will be available … Read more
Audio-Visual Upgrades for CEP Classrooms What is coming The Audio-Visual equipment and technology located in 23 eRooms on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park is scheduled for replacement. The purpose of this project is the removal of end of life analog based equipment with modern digital based audio-visual technology. These eRoom enhancements will consist … Read more
UFV Theatre Season Announcement 2021/22 University of the Fraser Valley Theatre and the School of Creative Arts are thrilled to announce the 2021-22 season of Theatre. Responding to the challenges presented by the pandemic, UFV Theatre is wrapping up a highly successful and rewarding year of presenting live performance virtually, and hopes to offer opportunities … Read more
Municipal Pension Plan members can now choose to receive digital notifications when your latest pension information is available online — like the Member’s Benefit Statement and Report to Members. Going paper-free is fast, secure and allows you to keep track of all your important pension information in one place. Signing up for paper-free communications is … Read more
Human Resources has sent an email to permanent employees with a link to the 2021/22 Health Spending Account Funds Designation Form. The link is also be posted on the HR website. Please submit the form by March 31, 2021. Reminder: Health Spending Account and Training & Development claims for 2020/21 must be submitted by March … Read more
The Bookstore will be closed for its annual inventory count March 29-31. Please arrange for any outstanding purchases for 2020/21 fiscal year prior to March 26. https://ufv.ca/bookstore/ For more information, contact Jeff Thiessen at jeff.thiessen@ufv.ca 03/31/2021
New Safewalk signage was recently installed on UFV’s Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses, reminding students, staff, and faculty that UFV’s Security services are always available to provide a safe walking companion. Whether it’s a Safewalk to or from class, a vehicle, or public transit, UFV’s Security Operation Centre is available 24-hours a day at 1-855-239-7654. To … Read more
New Safewalk signage was installed recently on UFV’s Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses, reminding students, staff, and faculty that UFV’s Security services are always available to provide a safe walking companion. Whether it’s a Safewalk to or from class, a vehicle, or public transit, UFV’s Security Operation Centre is available 24-hours a day at 1-855-239-7654. To … Read more
Dear colleagues: To ensure the timely and accurate capture off all revenues and expenses for the current fiscal year in UFV’s financial statements, please forward the following information to Financial Services within the deadlines set out below: EXPENSE CLAIMS –All outstanding expense claims for your department for the 2020/21 fiscal year are to be … Read more
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded: Accounting Procedures and Surplus Distribution, Continuing Studies and Contract Services (122) policy Supporting documents are attached, and are also 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 Thursday, March 25, 2021. … Read more