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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
From November 2017 Welcome to new employees and congratulations to those who have accepted new positions. Hayley Chase — Clerk, Admissions Laura Crawford — Assistant to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Professional Studies; moved from Department Assistant, Continuing Education Kenneth Harmel — Educational Technologist Jennifer MacDonald — Strategist, Health & Wellness; moved from … Read more
Dear College plan member, If you haven’t visited the new website, signed up for or recently used My Account, find out what all the excitement is about. Designed with your needs in mind, your plan’s website is organized by topic and task—with varying levels of information so you can access the amount of detail you … Read more
Get a head start on Winter semester shopping. UFV Abbotsford Bookstore is now open December 28, 29 & 30 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Pick up your course materials, online order, school supplies or parking pass and skip the January line up! View Bookstore Hours – https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/store-info/ Email us anytime – bookstore@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/store-info/ For more information, … Read more
Be sure to pay your fees before the January 16 deadline – Penalties apply if fees are not paid in full. If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan funding, please contact Financial Aid and Awards right away. Get your bursary applications prepared – first day to apply is January 15. Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship … Read more
Financial Services has a new expense claim form, which now includes a section to record PD information. For more information, please contact acctspayable@ufv.ca. The new form should be used for all expense reimbursements, including In-Service Professional Development (PD). What’s changed? The Expense Claim form now includes a section to record PD information. Record your PD … Read more
Financial Services has a new expense claim form, which now includes a section to record PD information. For more information, contact Kim Wucher at kimberly.wucher@ufv.ca 01/31/2017
The UFV Library is participating in a program to purchase books from Sage through “Evidence Based Acquisition”. (EBA) From December 2017 until the end of December 2018, UFV users will be able to view all of Sage’s books and reference books on the Sage Knowledge platform. (Note that videos and business cases are not included … Read more
The first ever KINSmas event on November 29 brought the seasonal spirit to the Chilliwack campus at CEP as Kinesiology students and faculty enjoyed a friendly Survivor-style team competition organized by the KINpals. “This turned out to be a very well received and successful event with about 60 students attending in total, along with some faculty … Read more
Calling for Research Excellence Award Nominations Deadline for nominations is 4 pm on Jan 12. Each year UFV recognizes individual research excellence through its Research Excellence Award. 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 … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for December If you require a student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so on-line at www.studentaidbc.ca Loan documents for January will soon be confirmed electronically. Please contact Financial Aid and Awards for details on processing your loan to ensure that you have your funds … Read more
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, Dec 30 – Harlem Globetrotters: 7 pm • Sun, Dec 31 – Harlem Globetrotters: 2 pm Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots … Read more
The Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy (93) has been updated to reflect the name change from Disability Resource Centre to the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS). The policy is available on the Secretariat website at http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 12/08/2017