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LinkedIn Learning is now available for UFV employees to access. LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that offers thousands of video courses on a variety of different topics taught by industry experts. This learning resource allows employees to access digital tutorials, courses, and curated learning paths to enhance their work performance and career development … Read more
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award Program (USRA) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students in the natural sciences and engineering areas to engage in 16 weeks of research over the 2024 summer semester (May to August). These are competitive national-level awards. Students must be available to work … Read more
We are looking for an amazing group of UFV students with a passion for health and wellness on UFV campuses. We are looking for volunteers that can: – Be available Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Abbotsford Campus and/or – Be available to volunteer at the Chilliwack (Canada Education Park) campus We are currently accepting online … Read more
As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, the Accessible British Columbia Act steering committee invites you to participate in an anonymous survey on accessibility and disability at UFV. The goal of the survey is to inform the development of … Read more
UFV’s Animal Care Committee (ACC) invites applications from across the university community for the following members as per the requirements of the ACC Terms of Reference. One 2-4 year renewable term beginning January 2024 for a UFV faculty member whose normal activities, past or present, do not depend on or involve animal use for research, … Read more
Come and try a variety of Campus Recreation programs for free. This includes drop-in sports, fitness classes, intramural sports (before leagues start), and one free visit to the Summit Fitness Centre. Pre check-in at the UFV Abbotsford Client Service Desk (E150) is required. See https://ufv.ca/campusrec/ For more information, contact Cheryl Johnson (Van Nes) at cheryl.johnson@ufv.ca 01/19/2024
It’s holiday fun for everyone at the 2023 UFV-FSA Holiday Dinner and Dance. Embrace the enchantment as you step into character for a winter masquerade in our very own Evered Hall. Enjoy cocktails and mocktails, a holiday buffet dinner, and the company of UFV friends old and new. Whether you prefer to sit and sip … Read more
Join the Orientation team to welcome new students and help them feel confident about starting their first semester at UFV. Your responsibilities are to welcome and greet new students, answer UFV related questions, support the Winter Day One event, and have fun. Your benefits include a super cool orientation T-shirt, a certificate to enhance your … Read more
The UFV Library and Teaching and Learning Centre are announcing a call for proposals for the second round of the Open Education Micro Grant Program (OEMGP). This program, funded by UFV’s Strategic Initiatives Fund, provides faculty with the funds to hire an open education student assistant to help with development/modification of open educational resources (OERs) … Read more
The UFV Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites applications from the broad university community for the following members as per Basic Research Ethics Board Membership Requirements in the Tri-Council Policy Statement (currently TCPS 2 2022): https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/tcps2-eptc2_2022_chapter6-chapitre6.html#a One three-year renewable term (Oct 1, 2023 – Sept 30, 2026) for an HREB member with expertise in relevant … Read more
Following successful offerings of the CRDI workshop in short two-week timeframes, the Course (Re)Design Intensive has been reimagined to be offered throughout the Fall 2023 semester. If you are a UFV faculty member designing a new course or are redesigning a course for its six-year UEC review? Then this professional learning opportunity is designed for … Read more
Trusting relationships are at the foundation of inclusivity. In professional settings, the actions and experiences that establish trust can differ across individuals and cultures. In this workshop, we will: • discuss why taking time for trust-building is vital in multicultural interactions and teams. • define different orientations to trust-building and locate our own orientation. • … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is looking for the perfect candidate to nominate as its next Alumni Representative on UFV’s Senate, to serve a 1-year term. The deadline is August 31. To learn more about the nomination process and the responsibilities of the Alumni Representative, please visit our webpage: alumni.ufv.ca/news/alumni-rep-on-ufv-senate-call-for-nominations/ The nomination package includes all the … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is looking for the perfect candidate to nominate as its next alumni representative on UFV’s Senate, to serve a one-year term. To learn more about the nomination process and the responsibilities of the Alumni Representative, please visit our webpage: https://alumni.ufv.ca/news/alumni-rep-on-ufv-senate-call-for-nominations/ The nomination package includes all the necessary information about the position, … Read more
Culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) is an approach that challenges deficit perspectives and draws on students’ strengths to foster success. Join a community of staff and faculty interested in exploring CRP-informed topics, theories, and activities related to this approach. Facilitated by Teaching and Learning Specialist, Victoria Surtees, the community is a space to share practices and … Read more