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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: – Officer, Annual Giving – Assistant, Campus Planning and Capital Projects – Assistant, Enrolment Services – Officer, Admissions – Student Recruiter – Assistant Professor, BSN Program To view details on these postings, and for a complete list … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has created rapid and inequitable change in BC’s health research community. That’s why the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (@MSFHR) launched a province-wide survey to gather data on how the pandemic has impacted BC researchers. You can help by filling out the survey and sharing with your colleagues. Complete by August … Read more
In a rich and unique tradition dating from 2005, the Alumni Association has partnered with local wineries to produce Commemorative Wine in honour of the graduating class. The wine is unveiled at a yearly spring event, and the artwork for the labels is selected through an alumni artist competition. The wine is sold throughout UFV … Read more
Build a memorable resume! Adult Education is about training others, in a workshop or other workspace. Training promotes employee engagement, retention, and creates efficient teams. Set yourself apart from others because you can help companies and employees reach their full potential with the skills you achieve in the newly launched Adult Education Minor. Start the … Read more
Order through Amazon.ca, and Amazon will donate 2.5% to 11% back to the UFV Alumni Association. For more info: https://alumni.ufv.ca/benefits/affinity-program-offers/ For more information, contact Alicia Friesen at alicia.friesen@ufv.ca 08/25/2020
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Administrative Assistant, Advising Centre Strategist, Marketing Manager, Marketing Analyst, Identity and Access Management Director, Integrated and General Studies, Transfer & Partnerships To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online 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 *collaborate among peers … Read more
MicroCourse 8 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Managing Your Online Course Date(s): Monday, July 27 from 11am – 12pm This micro-course will cover best practices for planning and managing your online course and tips for workload management, building community and student engagement. Facilitator: Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist This course is part of the … Read more
MicroCourse 5 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Videos Date(s): Thursday, July 30 from 11am – 12pm This MicroCourse will cover Intro to Kaltura Capture, Using your phone to record, Effective video practices for online learning (UDL, Territory Acknowledgement). Facilitator: Robin Pittman, Media Developer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but … Read more
MicroCourse 4 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Discussion Forum Date(s): Tuesday, July 28 from 2 – 3pm This MicroCourse will cover Student led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading and assessing student activity Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses … Read more
MicroCourse 3 — Online Teaching Fundamentals – Assessments Date(s): Wednesday, July 29 from 2 – 3 pm Micro3 – Assessments Facilitator: Michelle Johnson – Educational Developer, and Claire Hay – Teaching and Learning Specialist These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these Microcourses is the pedagogy behind … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is excited to announce the launch of the UFV Alumni Book Club. In this virtual community, alumni will connect with each other to read and discuss books on a range of topics and member suggestions. There is no cost to participate – you only have to obtain a copy of the … Read more
Connect with new & current students during Welcome Weeks 2020 (September 7 – 25, 2020) Starting with a “live-to-tape” Invocation Ceremony, Welcome Weeks is a collaborative period of informational and social activities for new and returning students with programming starting in early September, and lasting about two weeks. Similar to the Midway activities at Fall … Read more
Following the success of Discover Your UFV (www.ufv.ca/dyu), an online program that informed all newly admitted students about registration, program-specific content, getting involved at UFV, and finding support, the Orientation team is launching our Fall Orientation programming. The purpose of this programming is to support both new and current students to find the information and … Read more
MicroCourse 2 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Adapting Instruction in Times of Crisis – Understanding Students’ Needs Date(s): Tuesday, July 14 from 11 am – 12 pm This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization This course is part of the Online … Read more