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Audition Notice: Dr. Carin Bondar (who has appeared as a science communicator on Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Netflix) is directing a campus-wide music video project on the climate crisis. This video requires a major amount of UFV student involvement including five major roles (male or female). Direct-to-camera presence is a must! Rhythm or … Read more
Researchers in the Kinesiology department are conducting a study to investigate the effect of an eight-week core stability exercise program on abdominal and back muscle activity, strength, and endurance. You will get to attend bi-weekly 30-minute classes for free at UFV Chilliwack campus. We are looking for people with and without a history of low … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Department Assistant, School of Social Work & Human Services Counsellor, Student Services To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar at neena.buttar@ufv.ca … Read more
A message from Nancy Scarrow of Human Resources. I have registered a UFV team for this year’s Run for the Cure taking place on Sunday, October 6 at 10 am at Mill Lake Park on Bevan Avenue. The team name is University for Victory and we are registered to compete in the Post-Secondary Challenge against … Read more
Join the Virtual Reality Experience, facilitated by Robin Pittman — Multimedia Technician, Teaching and Learning Virtual and Augmented reality promise to change the way we interact with the world — from simulations to training, medicine, engineering, psychology (yes), and many still unexplored applications. Come join us for an hour to experience the current level of … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Coordinator, Coursepack & E-Commerce Clerk, Print Services Developer, Business Intelligence Assistant, Program Development & Quality Assurance Assistant, Enrolment Services Auxiliary, Exam Invigilators/Proctors To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: … Read more
A message from President Joanne MacLean: I am excited to welcome Dr. James Mandigo as UFV’s Provost and Vice-President Academic. I hope you will have time to join me on Thursday, September 5 for coffee,tea, and cookies at an informal meet and greet for James during his first week on campus. Abbotsford campus 10:30-11:30 am … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Analyst I, Systems Manager, Service Delivery Assistant to the Director, School of Health Studies To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Tues, Sept 17. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships available to you. Each student approved to study abroad is eligible for up … Read more
How can you help select the 2020 Faculty Service Excellence award recipient? By joining the Faculty Service Excellence Award (FSEA) selection sommittee! The Faculty Standards committee of Senate seeks one student and one staff member to join the selection committee for the 2019-20 year. What about the time commitment? It’s not a huge commitment. The … Read more
Extended Call for Expressions of Interest 2019 Expressions of interests continue to be sought from undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty to serve on the standing committees of Senate. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for the positions listed here: ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/. SGC is responsible for ensuring the broadest possible base of representation … Read more
Tues, August 27 8:30 am-4 pm Chwk A1212 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day practical institute will explore active learning and in particular student-centred pedagogy through cooperative learning. Various forms of group work will be appraised and in particular Team-Based Learning (TBL). Educators will learn about: • how to nurture peer learning and … Read more
Mon, Aug 26 8:30 am-4 pm) Abby G113 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day hands-on course design and course redesign institute will focus on “Backwards Course Design.” Additionally, we will explore/appraise “course alignment” with reference to “outcomescompetencies,” assessment that supports learners, and strategies to nurture student-centred activities. Educators attending the institute are encouraged … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Department Assistant, Upgrading & University Preparation Groundskeeper Director, Indigenous Student Centre Assistant, Scheduling Director, Centre for Experiential and Career Education To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For … Read more
Ask Anything Workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Participants can ask anything that would help them begin or continue Indigenization efforts. Abby G124 Wed, Aug 28, 9 am-noon Chwk Rm A0022 Wed, Aug 28 1-4 pm For more information or to register please contact tlcevents@ufv.ca https://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact … Read more