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Deadline: Emeritus recommendations must be submitted to the appropriate Dean or University Librarian by February 14, 2020. UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. How does someone earn emeritus status? The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by … Read more
Renovations to improve student services, add group study rooms and computers, add flexible study and event space, and expand and relocate the Academic Success and Math centres, are starting at the Chilliwack campus library in January 2020. The library will be open regular semester hours during renovations, but students will notice dust and noise, and … Read more
Anna Kuczynska, an associate professor in Upgrading and University Preparation and the UFV Math and Stats Centre coordinator, has written an open textbook for Math 085 called “Intermediate Algebra and Trigonmetry” that has been accepted into BC Campus’s Open Textbook collection which can be found at the collection as well as on Anna’s website at … Read more
A reminder that the university will close at noon on Tuesday, Dec 24, and remain closed until Thursday, Jan 2. On behalf of the HR team, we hope this helps you to plan a wonderful break. While this is a wonderful time of year, it can also be a stressful time for some. We want … Read more
If you require a full-time student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so online at www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans be sure the courses you register in meet Student Aid BC requirements – minimum of 9 post-secondary credits. These credits CANNOT include upgrading courses or course(s) you … Read more
IS YOUR CAMPUS CARD LOST? Starting January, 2020 replacement fees for lost, stolen, or damaged cards will increase to $20. Why are replacement fees increasing, the increase is due to changes in card technologies and card production fees. Have a question, you can contact us at campuscard@ufv.ca. Please note; expired Campus Cards are replaced free … Read more
Get ready to bundle up because Sweater Week is back! During UFV’s fourth annual Sweater Week (Nov. 25–29) temperatures will be reduced by one to two degrees to a minimum target of 20 °C. This will happen in most spaces throughout the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses to lower the school’s carbon emissions. Students, staff or … Read more
The Windows 10 Upgrade project has identified that capital expense computers purchased prior to 2016, must be either replaced or removed by February 28, 2020. Capital expense computers are those purchased using departmental funds and are not included in the Computer Refresh program. These computers are not compatible with Windows 10 and cannot be upgraded. … Read more
Effective the 2019 tax year, all post-secondary institutions are required to provide the Canada Revenue Agency with students’ Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) on Form T2202 Education and Textbook Amounts Certificate. A T2202 official tax certificate is produced for all students at UFV who registered in credit courses within the calendar year. All students are able … Read more
What is happening? Intermittent access to Abbotsford Parking Lots 6 & 7 (Building A) via McKenzie Road as construction materials are transported for UFV’s Building Renewal Project. Both lots still accessible via University Way, near Abbotsford Centre (map linked below). Flaggers will be on scene. When? Thursday, Nov 7 – Friday, Nov 15 What do … Read more
The location of the November Senate meeting has changed. The Nov 15, 2019 Senate meeting will be held on the Abbotsford campus in Room A225. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/15/2019
This is a commuter alert to inform students/staff now about Parking restrictions during the Town & Gown gala fundraising event on Wed, Nov 13, 2019. Parking Lot 10b will be closed starting in the evening of November 12, until the end of Town & Gown on November 13. Additionally the west end of Lot 10 … Read more
The IT Services Applications team has recently relocated to Building K (the former Esposito property purchased by UFV). Our growing team is now located in offices K103 and K104 located in the southeast entrance of the building. Our contact information (phone extension and email address) will remain the same. For more information, contact ITS Communications … Read more
What is happening? Ten classrooms, two drop-in student labs, and one meeting room are moving into Abbotsford’s renovated Building K (formerly Finnegan’s Pub) from Building A. When? Monday, Nov 4 Why? This is the next scheduled step as UFV’s Building Renewal Project improves the appearance and lifespan of buildings A-East and D. What do I … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for November Registration for next semester is just around the corner. Remember to set aside $200 for your winter semester deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. If you require a student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so now by going to www.studentaidbc.ca … Read more