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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
Please join the Territory Acknowledgment vs. Stó:lō Welcome Workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Learn the difference between these two Stó:lō protocols and how to use them in your practice. Locations & times: (choose one session) Chilliwack campus – Thurs, Aug 29 9-10 am 10:05-11:05 am 11:10 am-12:10 pm Abbotsford campus … Read more
Join us for the Cultural Safety and Competency workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Participants will gain hands-on experience on how to implement cultural safety in the classroom and build cultural competency. This two-hour workshop is facilitated online. Please choose one of the session times. Fri, Aug 30 Workshop times: 10 … Read more
Join the Chat-R (Chat Reconciliation) Workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything association with Reconciliation. Lorna will be available September 4, 2019, from 9 am-4 pm. For more information or to book an online chat session with Lorna, please email: lorna.andrews@ufv.ca … Read more
TLC LEARNING DESIGNER WORKSHOPS Blackboard Learn — Introductory Workshop Wed, Aug. 14 Chilliwack Campus, Rm A1202 2-4 pm Thurs, Aug. 15 Online Instruction 9:30–11:30 am Wed, Aug. 21 Abby G181 9:30–11:30 am This workshop will provide you with an overview of Blackboard Learn. Topics include: how to navigate Blackboard, how to personalize your course, and … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, WeldingSessional Faculty, School of Creative Arts (Media Arts) Assistant, Director, Student Life & Development Department Assistant, College of Arts Department Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Lab Technician, College of Arts Janitor Library Technician, East … Read more
Join us for the Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation, facilitated by Lorna Andrews Mon and Tues, Aug 26-27 9 am-4:30 pm Abby G124 During our two days together, we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom and our education practice. We will explore strategies for creating a culturally … Read more