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Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare graduates for a successful transition into the workforce. In a recent survey, 400 Canadian employers where asked what graduates lack. The top 5 were as follows: 1. Interpersonal or people skills: 51% 2. Problem-solving skills: 45% 3. Teamwork: 41% 4. Oral communication: … Read more
Visit UFV Bookstore Pop Up Sale March 6, 7 & 8! OReg ( Building B) Abbotsford & Bookstore in Chilliwack 10 am-3 pm Hundreds of sale items including: Hoodies | T-Shirts | Sweatpants | Pajamas | Jackets | Jewelery | Kids Tees | Gift Items Over 200 school Supplies from $1-$5! Debit, credit and cash … Read more
The myWeb system will be down for maintenance on Sunday, March 11, from 8 to 9:30 am. You will not be able to access the system during that time. Service will resume at 9:30 am and editors will be able to log in normally at https://myweb.ufv.ca For more information, contact myWeb team at myweb@ufv.ca 03/11/2018
In the fall of 2017, UFV’s Teaching and Learning Centre began soliciting for proposals from students on improving learning at UFV. The question was, “What can UFV do to enhance your learning.” Three prizes were awarded. The contest drew 27 proposals from students over a six-week period. An ad hoc committee reviewed the proposals and … Read more
We like recognizing outstanding achievement and service at UFV and we want your nominations. UFV has EXTENDED the nomination deadlines for the following four awards until Fri, March 2. Employee Service Excellence Awards — call for nominations — deadline Mar 2 UFV Service Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UFV staff and faculty in three categories: … Read more
Continuing Education Learning in Action: Growing our Perspectives Building leadership, community and capacity. That was the theme of Continuing Education’s second annual Professional Development day for CE instructors and staff in February, and the event certainly lived up to its promise. Participants learned about a wide variety of topics ranging from the process of making … Read more
Fair Dealing Week in Canada The annual Canadian Fair Dealing Week falls on February 26 – March 2 for 2018. In the United States this week is referred to as Fair Use Week. Fair dealing is an important legal doctrine that allows the public to make limited use of copyrighted works and content without being … Read more
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