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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The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded: Accounting Procedures and Surplus Distribution, Continuing Studies and Contract Services (122) policy Supporting documents are attached, and are also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
This winter, the Centre for Experiential and Career Education is launching a new tool for UFV faculty, staff and students — the Career Mapping Tool. It is a robust and valuable resource that will help UFV support students as they identify and create plans for their future careers. https://www.ufv.ca/bto/bto-projects/career-mapping-project/ For more information, contact Arfhad Shaikh … Read more
The UFV Library would like to remind our users that our book drops at both Chilliwack and Abbotsford are open 24×7 and accessible without entering a building, and that parking is currently free on campus. • Abbotsford book drop: north entrance of G building • Chilliwack book drop: south entrance of A building We strongly … Read more
UFV is constantly working to improve our security posture. Did you know compromised passwords are responsible for 81% of hacking-related incidents? To protect the security of UFV, our employees, and our students we are working hard to implement modern security practices. Password resets: When an employee is changing their password, we want to ensure they … Read more
A message from Human Resources: Professional Development Fund – year-end deadlines for Expense Claims To ensure optimal timing for processing In-Service Professional Development reimbursements for approved PD activities and remote work resources this 20/21 fiscal year, all-expense claims must be submitted no later than Wed, March 31, 2021, to in-service_pd@ufv.ca. Please visit our Human Resources … Read more
As part of a five-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Posthumous Credential (199) policy. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm, Fri Apr 9, 2021. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 04/09/2021
Human Resources has sent an email to permanent employees with a link to the 2021/22 Health Spending Account Funds Designation Form. The link with 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
March 15 will mark one year since UFV announced a shift to a remote learning model for the remainder of the winter semester due to the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This massive shift to studying, teaching, and working from home for the majority of UFV employees and students has been a challenge for … Read more
In the first episode of the second season of the Global Migration podcast “Geographies from the Heart: Life-writing from Newcomers to Canada,” host Mohammed Alsaleh speaks to Dr. Amea Wilbur (University of the Fraser Valley), Raymonde Tickner, and Zahida Rahemtulla. They discuss the power of migration stories and the impact of multiple narratives that emerged … Read more
The department of Risk & Safety and the Security Operations Centre are moving back into its newly renovated spaces. As of February 25 you can find us back in our original offices. Risk & Safety — Abby B122 Security Operations Centre (SOC) — Abby B120 https://www.ufv.ca/risk-and-safety/security/ For more information, contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@ufv.ca 03/26/2021
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have secured a new position. Anthony Adefolaju — Administrator I, Database Pamela Webster — Laboratory Technician, Registered Nursing & Dental Assisting Gordon Jang — Analyst I, Systems moved from Educational Technologist Adriana Striker — Assistant Professor, School of Health Studies, Practical Nursing Sarah Wallin … Read more