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The Trades & Technology Centre (TTC) main reception centre will be closed on June 6 and 7, 2017 as staff will be volunteering at Convocation. For more information, contact Kelli Graham at kelli.graham@ufv.ca 06/07/2017
At its May 18, 2017 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to BRP-235.04 Board Policy on Delegation of Authority on Academic Matters. The policy change sets out a process for handing questions that arise as to whether the Board has jurisdiction over decision making on a matter. The policy is available on the Secretariat … Read more
Teaching and Learning cut the ribbon on its newly renovated space last week and held an open house to demonstrate its new facilities, services, and equipment. The ribbon was cut by President Mark Evered, Provost and Vice President Academic Eric Davis, and Director of Teaching and Learning Maureen Wideman. The new space includes an improved … Read more
Sandy Hill of UFV’s Education program was named Teacher Educator of the year by the Association of BC Deans of Education at its annual awards ceremony. Hill has provided exceptional mentoring of pre-service teachers in his work with UFV’s Teacher Education program, the Association noted. He has also been instrumental in furthering the university’s relationships … Read more
UUP was well represented at the Adult Basic Education Association of BC’s Professional Development Conference held on April 27/28 at the Harrison Resort. Sheryl Newton focussed on “What to Consider when Indigenizing a Class”. Beverly Jones Redekop introduced the timely topic, “What do we do about them? Struggling with they as a gender neutral singular … Read more
*Reminder* Fall 2017 deadline for ordering course materials is approaching! Textbook Adoptions are due May 15. Visit http://ufv.ca/bookstore/faculty/textbook-adoptions/ for more information. Please contact Kristi.Mansley@ufv.ca with any questions. Coursepack Requests are due June 15. Visit http://ufv.ca/bookstore/faculty/coursepacks/ for more information. Please contact Coursepacks@ufv.ca with any questions. General Merchandise orders related to courses is due June 15. Please … Read more
Facilities Management has scheduled contracted work to repair a number of lights situated on the main stairwell of Building G leading up to the G250 computer lab. The high bay lighting requires the construction of scaffolding, and we will need to close off access to the stairwell during the repair work. Work is expected to … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, June 9, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, May 30. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/
Facilities Management will be closing access to the main doors on the second level of Building B (by O-Reg) for a three-day period to perform necessary repairs to the entrance foundation. Concrete work is expected to start on Monday May 8 and continue through May 10 to remove the existing lock stones which have been … Read more
Youth learn, grow, and shape their future every day. With that in mind, an interdisciplinary group of students, faculty and staff organized a healthy living event for youth at UFV Five Corners in downtown Chilliwack. “The initiative brought students and faculty together from across disciplines to offer health and wellness resources in collaboration with our … 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. • Wed, May 3 – Thomas Rhett Concert: 7 pm • Sat, May 6 – Diljit Dosanj Concert: 7:30 pm • Thurs, May 11 – Mercy Me: 7 pm Renovations: April … Read more
In an effort to provide ongoing support to new and returning students, Student Life, UFV International and the Coast Capital Peer Resource and Leadership Centre (PRLC) are partnering to host Ask Me! Stations at various locations on UFV’s two main campuses (Chilliwack and Abbotsford) during the first week of classes each semester. Ask Me! Stations … Read more
The consolidated budget plan is now available online. Please visit the Financial Services website to view. https://www.ufv.ca/budgets/consolidated-budget-plan/ For more information, contact Mallory Manley at mallory.manley@ufv.ca 05/30/2017
Every year members of the University of the Fraser Valley and its surrounding community come together to support an exciting cultural event in the Visual Arts department: the BFA Grad Show. This year’s show is titled Intension(elle), reflecting the all-female composition of the graduating class. Opening Reception: Fri, April 28, 2017 at 6:30 pm in … Read more
The Blackboard Transact system will undergo an upgrade on April 25 and 26. Please be advised the self-serve PHIL stations, to load money onto Campus Cards, in both libraries, along with student printing, in the libraries and computer labs, will be unavailable during this time. All other Blackboard devices on campus will be available for … Read more