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New-to-UFV students and their supporters are invited to Winter New Student Orientation on Tues, Nov 7 from 4:30-7:30 pm at the Abbotsford campus. At this event, students will: get program planning advice from academic advisors learn how to register online at an OReg info session discover resources available through Financial Aid and Awards and the … Read more
Open Access Week, the annual worldwide recognition of the immense value of open practices in research and education, falls on October 23-29 for 2017. As always, the numerous events and ideas are promoted on the official website: http://openaccessweek.org/ And keep an eye on two Twitter hashtags: https://twitter.com/search?q=OAweek2017 https://twitter.com/search?q=OAweek Locally, there are several workshops and information … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Nov 17, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Nov 7. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 11/17/2017
Reminder: Employee tuition waiver requests must be submitted prior to the start of classes each semester. Please visit the HR website to access the online tuition waiver request. If you require more information please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or debbie.dyck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/hr/professional-development/employee-tuition-waiver-program/ 12/10/2017
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness month and the Purple Light Nights Campaign, the UFV library has created a research guide on domestic violence. The guide includes links to books, videos, reports, journal articles, statistical sources, community organizations and resource lists for men and women. To view the guide, go to http://libguides.ufv.ca/domestic_violence. For more … Read more
The United Way Campaign for 2017 has launched at UFV, marking the 34th consecutive year of staff and faculty support for the United Way. So far, UFV has raised a total of $15,423 in pledges, with 21 employees donating. There’s still time to add your support and bring us back closer to the higher totals … Read more
Check out updates on UFV’s Employee Benefits home page: Get to know your EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program) with Homewood Health! Explore Homewood’s services, access Plan Smart | Lifestyle and Specialty Counselling, take E-courses on Health and Well-being or leisurely read Homewood’s Employee Health Promotion Newsletter: Life Lines | October 2017 Ensure you have … Read more
At its October 5, 2017 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to the Board Policy on the Chancellor (BRP-225.01). Amendments were made to section 3 on the selection process. The change makes the policy consistent with the UFV Alumni Association’s UFV Chancellor Succession policy. The policy is available on the Secretariat website at: http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ … Read more
At its October 3, 2017 meeting, the President’s Executive approved revisions to the Safe Student Learning Community (204) (Former title Student Non-Academic Conduct policy). Prior to final approval, at its September 22, 2017 meeting, Senate rescinded the Student Non-Academic Conduct policy (204), and approved the new Safe Student Learning Community (204) administrative policy given Senate’s … Read more
Are you struggling to balance everything as the mid-terms and assignments pile up? If this is your first semester at UFV, check out the latest installment of the Online New Student Orientation. Get tips and resources for maintaining your well-being during crunch time. Log in in to your Blackboard account and look for Online_NSO: 2017 … Read more
The third and final module of the Online New Student Orientation is now available to new-to-UFV students. Just in time for mid-terms, this module introduces the seven dimensions of wellness and provides students with tips and resources for maintaining their well-being under increased stress. This module also offers an adapted version of UFV’s new suite … Read more
UFV students in Shelley Stefan’s Fall 2017 VA 390 Community Arts Practice course produced artworks in support of the Wild Salmon Caravan event held on Oct. 8 at the Skwah First Nation in Chilliwack, BC. https://www.facebook.com/pg/UFV-Visual-Arts-817234464990204/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1538336239546686 For more information, contact Jennifer Chew at jennifer.chew@ufv.ca 10/29/2017
The President’s office is seeking nominations for the 2018 honorary degrees. Please see the details of the search procedure noted below. Thank you for any ideas you may have. University of the Fraser Valley – Honorary Degrees UFV employees, students, alumni and members of the Board of Governors may make nominations for the award of … Read more
At its September 5, 2017 meeting, the President’s Executive approved revisions to the Adjunct Faculty, Research Associates and Visiting Scholars policy (197). In order to make this policy consistent with policy 143 Appointment, Promotion, Suspension, and Termination, the authority for the approval of appointments of Adjunct Faculty, Research Associates and Visiting Scholars has been revised … Read more
Sherlock Chen & Paige Caldwell Skin Tactility confronts the personal-social issues that are seen by eyes and felt by skins from the angles of mental health, sexuality, social disconnection, and cultural isolation, which is discussed here through a visual language. On View: Oct 16-Nov 3, 2017 Opening Reception: Oct 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery University … Read more