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The University of the Fraser Valley has created a new award that recognizes individuals for academic excellence in service. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV B faculty who have completed their probationary period or sessional instructors who have a cumulative equivalent of two years teaching time at UFV. Selection criteria include collaboration across boundaries, … Read more
Employees eligible for Training & Development funds must submit their claim for 2017/18 fiscal year by February 28, 2018. Employees eligible for Health Spending Account funds need to submit claims for expenses incurred in the fiscal year, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, as soon as possible. HSA balances can be viewed when you … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees and congratulations to those who have taken on new challenges. Anna Mayo — Coordinator, Industry Services & Part Time Trades Amy Huesken — Department Assistant, College of Arts Denise Tuchscherer — Advisor, Financial Aid, moved from Assistant, Student Services Jordan Zimmermann — Department Assistant, Theatre and Media Arts Scott … Read more
All employees eligible for Health Spending Account funds need to submit claims for expenses incurred in the fiscal year, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, as soon as possible. HSA balances can be viewed when you log in to myUFV and click on Benefits. Reminder that only funds allocated in Fiscal 17/18 can be … Read more
Four nominations were received for two student positions on the Board of Governors, for terms from August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019: Andrew Stahl Isaac Veeneman Jordan Tabin Harsimran Gill Candidate statements are available for viewing at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved-in-ufv-governance/elections-voting-and-results/. An election is underway to select two nominations. Voting will take place March 8, 9, 10, … Read more
Senior students of the Visual Arts Department would like to thank all those individuals who participated in the Silent Auction this year. A very special thanks to those who donated artworks to this fundraising event. All proceeds will go towards the Creative & Performing Arts Festival which will take place on April 27 on the … Read more
Manulife has introduced two standard programs to the UFV Extended Health Benefits plan. These programs are DrugWatch and the Specialty Drug Care. For more information, visit the Human Resources Health Benefits webpage https://www.ufv.ca/hr/benefits/health-benefits/ For more information, contact Kerri Ponich at kerri.ponich@ufv.ca 02/28/2018
The deadline for Faculty Service Excellence Award Nominations has been extended to Friday, February 16, 2018. Nominate someone deserving to recognize an individual for their academic excellence in service! Deadline for nominations is 4 pm, February 16, 2018. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV B faculty who have completed their probationary period or sessional … Read more
MyCampusLife is your way to connect with other students, events, and opportunities on campus. With myCampusLife, you can: Build your Co-Curricular Record by participating in out-of-classroom events and experiences. This official record can help you as you apply for jobs or graduate school and is a great addition to scholarship applications. Take advantage of workshops, … Read more
UFV Health Sciences has adopted a section of the Rotary Trail from Vedder to Peach Road. Participate in our one-hour monthly clean up walk to help Health Sciences keep Chilliwack clean. Mon, Feb 6 (postponed from Jan 31) Mon, Feb 19 Mon, Mar 19 Mon, April 9 11:45 am Meet at the dog park parking … Read more
The 2018-2019 Meeting Schedule Weeks Breakdown pdf is located at S:\Public\UFVinfo and can also be found online at https://www.ufv.ca/senate/resources/. Those employees responsible for booking meeting space for department and committee meetings are asked to contact Room Bookings directly in order to book space. Please use the following link to make room requests from the room … Read more
Nominations for Professor and Librarian Emeritus Nomination deadline: Feb 16 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 the Board of Governors to a retired … Read more
Did you know that new UFV students can be paired with an upper-level peer mentor? Or that all UFV students can receive free counselling and academic tutoring? Learn more about the array of resources available to help students thrive during their university careers. All members of the UFV community, including new and returning students, faculty, … Read more
Textbook Buy Back returns to Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus Bookstores January 2018! UFV Abbotsford Bookstore – Jan 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 9 am-4 pm UFV Chilliwack Bookstore – Jan 10 10 am- 3 pm Textbooks must be in good condition, no rips, tears, or extensive marking in texts. To receive the best price for … Read more
UFV faculty and staff will receive an additional 0.4% pay increase in February 2018 under the BC Government’s Economic Stability Mandate. This 0.4% raise is in addition to the 1% adjustment payable as per the bargained wage schedule. The Ministry of Finance announcement has details on this latest Economic Stability Dividend for all public sector … Read more