UFV-SUS Food Bank reopens

We recognize that food insecurity is an ongoing issue in our UFV community. Students shouldn’t have to choose between textbooks, tuition, transportation costs, housing, and food. During these uncertain times, we understand that the need for additional support is even greater. Thanks to generous donations from the Abbotsford Community Foundation, CIVL Radio, Envision Credit Union, … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for July

Financial Aid and Awards Tips for July Registration for fall semester is underway. Remember to pay your $200 deposit prior to registering — fee deferrals take 3-5 business days to process. Access to the online student loan application for Fall 2020 is expected to open mid-July @ www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans … Read more

New record-naming conventions for UFV records

UFV now has a standard record naming convention protocol in place. Record naming conventions are standard labels applied to records that follow a consistent and logical sequence. Naming conventions contain elements that allow users to describe content within a record in order to support business continuity, information sharing and retrieval, and version control. All departments … Read more

UFV Connect — new alumni business directory

The UFV Advancement & Alumni Relations team is excited to announce the launch of our new alumni business directory. UFV Connect is designed to support to alumni businesses during these challenging times. The business directory provides an exclusive space within our network of over 44,000 alumni to promote alumni-owned businesses and services, in the Fraser … Read more

Blackboard’s new inline grading tool, Bb Annotate, is available now

Bb Annotate, Blackboard’s new inline grading tool, is available now. The transition from Box View has been completed. This exciting tool offers more annotation and drawing features than Box View. Please check the web link below to Blackboard’s webinar recording on Bb Annotate for more information. Please feel free to contact asktlc@ufv.ca if you have … Read more

IT Service Desk Workshop: Learn how to navigate our new IT Service Management Portal — July 9

Join IT Services for a workshop designed to offer all UFV employees an introduction to the new IT Service Management portal that will replace our current eHelpDesk IT ticketing system as of July 6. During this one-hour training session, employees will: • View the new self-service portal and services • Learn how to find answers … Read more

IT Service Desk is moving to summer hours

The IT Service Desk will be available between 8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday this summer. Our team can support all UFV employees and students via email, phone, remote desktop control and through our online ticketing system. Contact us: Email: itservicedesk@ufv.ca Online: https://itservicedesk.ufv.ca/ Phone: 604-864-4610 Toll-free: 1-888-504-7441, ext. 4610 Take a sneak peak … Read more

Banner 9 upgrade — update from Jackie Hogan

Dear Colleagues; I hope this message finds you all safe and healthy as we begin to lift some of the province-wide COVID restrictions. Thank you for your commitment, patience, and tireless efforts in keeping the university operating and for continuing to serve our students. Over the last three months we’ve pivoted to remote working and … Read more

New Box View to Bb Annotate transition (June 15-19)

Blackboard’s assignment grading tool, New Box View, will be replaced with Bb Annotate in the week of June 15-19. There is no downtime at all during this transition period. Please keep using New Box View and everything will be converted into Bb Annotate automatically when the transition is completed. Please check the FAQs (PDF) and … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for June

Bursary applications are now open (through your MyUFV account) – the deadline is June 30. Registration for the Fall semester has been delayed, please visit www.ufv.ca/registrar for up to date information. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit. Access to the online student loan application for the fall semester will be available soon @ … Read more

Looking for information on how other Universities are responding to COVID-19? Access The Chronicle of Higher Education

Based in Washington, D.C., The Chronicle is an online newspaper that has current and relevant news articles dealing with topics that are broadly applicable to University faculty and administrators. Users can also sign up to receive their popular newsletters, such as Academe Today and Chronicle Review. Details are available on our latest library blog post. … Read more

The College of Arts Dean’s Office has hired a new Curriculum and Student Learning Assistant

The College of Arts would like to officially welcome Jennifer Browne as the new Curriculum and Student Learning Assistant in the Dean’s Office. In this role, Jennifer will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of workflow related to the review and approval of curriculum and student learning opportunities, as well as special programming, projects … Read more

UFV REACH — Online wellness challenge for UFV students

Welcome to UFV REACH! Join our online wellness challenge on Facebook, open to all UFV students! Our goal is to connect and engage as a UFV student community while remembering the importance of exercising the body and mind. UFV REACH isn’t only about physical activity, but also about community, connection and social wellness. Why REACH, … Read more