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Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have taken on new positions at UFV: Jennifer Allen — Administrative Assistant, Advising Centre Tracy Morrison — Assistant, Associate Vice President, Institutional Research & Integrated Planning Ashley Friesen — Assistant, Director of Financial Services Sean Rigter — Assistant, Assessment Services moved from Clerk, Assessment … Read more
The latest issue of Groundwork magazine, the trade publication of the Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia, includes articles from members of several departments at UFV. Thanks to all of the great contributors. Currently, we are planning the Winter 2018 issue. If you have an article you’d like to write, email the editor Michelle … Read more
When scheduling committee meetings and events please refer to the “2017-2018 Weeks Breakdown for UFV Meeting and Stat Holidays” pdf that can be found online at http://www.ufv.ca/admissions/schedrooms/rmbookings/#UFV+Meeting+Schedule. This same document is also saved on the Public drive – Public\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2017-2018 Meeting Schedule Timelines. For more information, contact Cecelia Dirksen at cecelia.dirksen@ufv.ca 10/04/2017
UFV students in the Graphic and Digital Design program won scholarships in two of three categories in the 2017 George Haroutian National Scholarship Awards, and came runner up in the third category. Cooper Symonds won in the design category, while Mei Noftle won in the image category. Kelsea Rice was runner up in the advertising … Read more
Looking for skills growth in your business writing? Writing doesn’t come easy to everyone, especially in the business world! Check out the Business Writer’s Weekend to jumpstart your workplace-writing skills. Key skills you will acquire include the basics of writing a grant, writing a press release, and much more. Learn how to use your writing … Read more
The SOWK 380 course, typically taught by Professor Robert Harding, is a class that has a history of harnessing the creative and inventive juices of UFV students in the pursuit of social justice. This video acknowledging that UFV is in Sto:lo territory is just one example of their superior work and the video is open … Read more
The Post-PD report has been update. Please use the new form for all Post PD report submission as of September 11, 2017. Find the NEW Post PD Report at: http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/human-resources/hr-forms/Post-PD-report.pdf If you have any questions please call the Professional Development Assistant at local 5133 or via email at in-service_pd@ufv.ca 10/31/2017
Frontier Life is a digital resource designed to enrich teaching and research, examining settlement, existence and interactions at the edge of the Anglophone world from 1650-1920. With a vast array of primary source material previously unavailable in digital form, this resource enables research into the many dynamics of frontier existence and its lasting influence across … Read more
In an effort to make New Student Orientation more accessible, UFV has launched an online orientation program, delivered through Blackboard. Divided into three modules, the Online NSO delivers essential information in a convenient, engaging format. The first module, released in late May, covers course planning and online registration. The second module, released on September 3, … Read more
UFV Visual Arts Faculty Brenda Fredrick has an installation of recent work installed in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery through October 6 Exploration with the works and space will continue throughout the duration of the exhibition. Viewers are encouraged to use a cell phone flashlight to read the labels and textual information. To Oct 6 Mon-Fri; … Read more
A UFV Continuing Education course is making a difference in the lives of firefighters in Surrey. Evidence-Based Decision Making is aiding firefighters in making the tough decisions they face while maintaining a level of transparency when questioned about their actions. This Continuing Education course, and success the firefighters have found with the learning outcomes, is … Read more
The next Senate meeting will be on Fri, Sept 22. If you have any items for the Senate agenda, please send them to Lisa McMartin by 12 noon on Mon, Sept 11. http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 09/22/2017
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Sat, Sept 9 – Touch a Truck Charity Event: 11 am (in UFV lots 4 and 5) • Mon, Sept 14 – Rise Against Concert: 7:30 pm • Sat, Sept … Read more
Renovations of the first floor of the Abbotsford library will continue into September, but the library will be open regular semester hours and is ready to welcome new and returning students, faculty, and staff. The first floor remains closed to access, so study space is reduced, and students will be referred to the computer labs … Read more
After an absence of nine years, the Ask Me! I Work Here buttons are back. All UFV employees are encouraged to wear an Ask Me! I Work Here button for the first two weeks of the fall semester. “By wearing these buttons, we are showing new and returning students that we truly do care: … Read more