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In this study, we want to find out if there are relationships between muscle activation patterns that are shown to predict knee osteoarthritis progression and balance, perceived instability, and a decreased ability to know what position your knee joint is in. This study will involve one visit to the Human Performance Lab in the School … Read more
Ana Adamik has kindly offered to take a group of participants on a scenic ride on the Vedder trail. The entire loop can take up to 2 hours and participants of all riding abilities are welcome to join. The group will head out in (not too much) rain or shine on October 30 at 9:30 … Read more
EDI training sessions or programs are meant to be tactics of a much larger strategy for advancing EDI within an organization. Training alone cannot create just and inclusive spaces, but these training sessions are valuable if leveraged effectively and honestly. Diversity and Inclusion initiatives often miss the mark because they tend to emphasize diversity over … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Zoom Workshop — Tues, Oct 26 (2-3 pm) … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online and hybrid courses ), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement … Read more
Circle Works Sessions This workshop will provide an overview of the history, cultural protocols, and Indigenous worldviews of Circles. Learn about using Circle Works as a pedagogical tool in both the face-to-face and online classrooms. Strategies to facilitate a culturally appropriate Circle will be discussed and modelled. Abbotsford — Thinker Space (G124): Tues, Oct. 19 … Read more
Building a Course Syllabus Workshop Building a course syllabus is a challenging task but creating a syllabus that students want to read can be daunting. Join Claire Hay for this workshop where we will explore the creation of a student-centred syllabus and think about ways we can encourage students to engage in its content. Workshop … Read more
Join us for the Instructional Skills Workshop, facilitated by Ken Harmel Location: Online, and UFV Abby G124 Workshop Schedule: Tuesday, November 16 (1–4 pm) — Online Wednesday, November 17 (9 am–4 pm) — G124 Thursday, November 18 (9 am–4 pm) — Online Friday, November 19 (9 am–4 pm) — Online The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) … Read more
Calling all bike lovers! Let us gather round, get moving, and explore Vedder Park’s Rotary Loop Trail in Chilliwack. Ana Adamik has kindly offered to take a group of participants on this scenic route. The entire loop can take up to 2 hours and participants of all riding abilities are welcome to join. The group … Read more
October 14 – December 31, 2021 Course Format: This a blackboard based course and it will be open from October 14 until December 31, 2021, where you will complete asynchronous activities. There will be three synchronous sessions you will be required to attend (times and dates below). Synchronous Sessions: Thurs, Oct 14 (12-1 pm) Thurs, … Read more
In honour of World Mental Health Day on October 10, join us for UFV Counselling’s Mental Health Screening Day! There will be counsellors available to discuss and answer questions around mental health and provide resources. Feel free to drop in to say hi and grab some free swag and snacks! Wed, Oct 6, 10 am-2 … Read more
Start: Suicide Prevention Training Most people are surprised to learn that they’re much more likely to encounter someone who’s thinking about suicide than someone who needs CPR. Yet suicide is preventable: with the right skills, anyone can help save a life. In an effort to keep our students and community safe, UFV’s Counselling department has … Read more
The Vancouver Canucks are offering UFV students, employees, friends, and family the opportunity to purchase a limited number of discounted tickets for Monday’s exhibition game vs the Calgary Flames inside the Abbotsford Centre. Cost: Tickets start at $50, including taxes and fees. To purchase: Click here and then click the “Unlock” button in the top right … Read more
This workshop will provide an overview of the history, cultural protocols, and Indigenous worldviews of circles. Learn about using circle works as a pedagogical tool in both face-to-face and online classrooms. Strategies to facilitate a culturally appropriate circle will be discussed and modeled. Abbotsford campus — Thinker Space (G124): Tues, Oct. 19 (3-4 pm) Tues, … Read more
Have you wondered how innovation and design thinking could be relevant for your business or your organization? Do you strive to better understand customer and/or community needs? Workforce Connection is excited to bring you the “Design Thinking” workshop where you will learn why the principles and practices of design thinking are critical for entrepreneurs and … Read more