Opportunity

Human Research Ethics Board — call for ethics expert — deadline June 14

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The UFV Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites applications from the broad university community for an ethics expert, 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 Find out more here: https://www.ufv.ca/research-ethics/board/opportunities/. The term is a three-year renewable term (Sept 1, 2023–August 31, 2026). Applications are … Read more

Research Option or Scholarly Activity release workshop — June 19

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Annual ROSA Workshop Mon, June 19 1:30-3 pm Location: Teams Are you a UFV faculty member interested in applying for a Research Option or Scholarly Activity (ROSA) release, or a Scholarly Activity Grant? The UFV Research Office hosts an annual workshop for permanent teaching faculty who are interested in applying for ROSA. Applications are due … Read more

Accessibility Awareness Event — June 1

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Accessibility Awareness Event June 1 (9 am-3:30 pm) The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are inviting you to join our online event, which promotes and raises awareness of the National AccessAbility Awareness Week, May 28 – June 3, 2023. We hope you will enjoy our featured keynote presenters, … Read more

ConnectED 2023 — Teaching and Learning Conference — registration now open — April 27

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Registration Opens: Monday, April 3, 2023 UFV Teaching and Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2023 on April 27, 2023 – a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education. We hope you will join us! Agenda 8:45–9 am — Welcome and Opening Comments (B101) 9–9:45 am … Read more

Chat Learning Tech

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Chat Learning Tech – A Drop-In Time to Chat about Learning Technology Join Michelle Johnson, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Learning with Technology, in her Chat Learning Tech sessions. A monthly online discussion group with the goal of having a non-structured, casual discussion about the use of learning technology in the UFV classroom. Bring your … Read more

Weaving Knowledge Systems (WKS)

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Dates: May, 17, 18, 19, 2023 Time: 9am to 4pm Location: UFV Abbotsford Campus – G124 Description Weaving Knowledge Systems (formerly Indigenizing the Curriculum) is a three-day workshop that provides you with hands-on experience and resources that will bring together Indigenous and Western worldviews based on your subject area. We will explore experiential activities to … Read more

Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation (EJTR) — May 11-12

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Dates: May 11 & 12, 2023 Time: 9am to 4pm Location: UFV Abbotsford Campus – G124 Description The Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation is a two-day workshop where we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing our education practice and spaces. Through reflecting on your experiences and knowledge of Indigenous … Read more

Tech Talk — ChatGPT and more April 26

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Tech Talk 4 Ethical Considerations: ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Generators Wednesday, April 26, 2023 @ 10am (1 Hour) Session will be held online via Zoom Join TLC Learning Specialist Michelle Johnson for this month’s Tech Talk on the ethical considerations of A. We will delve deeper into the use of ChatGPT and strategize ways … Read more

Nominations open for UFV’s Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Distinguished Alumni Award

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UFV is now accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Young Distinguished Alumni Award. These awards recognize UFV alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their field and have made significant contributions to their community and society. To be eligible for the Distinguished Alumni Award, nominees must have graduated with a master’s degree, bachelor’s … Read more

ConnectED 2023 — Teaching and Learning Conference — April 27 (registration opens April 3)

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Come and join us! Thursday, April 27, 2023 (8:45 am – 3 pm) UFV Abbotsford Campus UFV Teaching & Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2023 — a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education, one conversation, idea, and action at a time. As bell hooks … Read more

Tech Talk 3 — ChatGPT — Leveraging the Technology to Assist Academics — March 29

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023 @ 10 am (1 Hour) Session will be held online via Zoom Join TLC learning specialist Michelle Johnson and assistant professor Russell Campbell from the School of Computing as they explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in higher education, particularly at UFV. In this month’s Tech Talk, they will … Read more