Volunteer with Thinking Playground camps this summer

Exciting volunteer opportunities are available to work with children ages 6-13 at the Thinking Playground summer camps. These camps use the UNESCO endorsed, philosophy for children method of teaching reasoning skills to children and they focus on both learning and fun. Full training is provided. (The summer camps are a cooperative endeavour of the UFV … Read more

The Gift of Giving Back — A Public Forum Discussing Community — March 26

The Gift of Giving Back is a public forum discussion about the importance of giving back to our community presented by the students of CMNS 335. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to drop by anytime between 1:15 and 4:30 pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Tues, March 26 1:15-4:30 pm B121, Abbotsford Campus … Read more

Supported Learning Groups info session — April 3

Have you taken the following courses? Are you interested in helping other students? The SLG program is currently hiring leaders for BUS 143/249, KPE 170 LAB/270/163, CHEM 113/114/213/214, BIO 111, ECON 101, and GEOG 103. Please drop in your application in C1007 or come to the information session on Wed, April 3 from 2:30-4 pm … Read more

Provost and VP Academic — candidate presentations March 12, 19, and 22

Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to invite staff, faculty, and students to join me for presentations from candidates applying for the position of Provost & Vice-President Academic. After preliminary interviews with six individuals, the search committee has identified three people who will present to the UFV community. Each candidate will present on one of the three … Read more

Learning and Development Workshops — March and April

Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, development, and wellness workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and updated workshops, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Updates include Managing Your Money, The Journey to Wellness and a new date for Evidence Based … Read more

Faculty Voting for BoG — March 11-14

Faculty have the opportunity to vote March 11 through 14, for one of two candidates to serve on the Board of Governors: Christine Slavik Rhonda Snow Humanities Faculty will also have the chance to vote for one faculty to serve on Senate, from two candidates: Shelley Stefan Teresa Arroliga-Piper Eligible voters will receive notification via … Read more

Vote for student member on Senate, March 11-14

Students have the opportunity to vote March 11 through 14, for four student members to serve on Senate, choosing from the following candidates: Alisha Mutneja Harveen Dhaliwal Sukhan Sandhu Shahbaig Singh Boparai Tyler Branston When voting opens, eligible voters will receive notification via email with instructions. For candidates’ statements, and to view voting results, please … Read more

Career opportunities

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Sessional Faculty, Fall 2019 03/07/2019 – 03/14/2019 – https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 03/14/2019

Provost and VP Academic candidate presentations — March 12, 19, 22

Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to invite staff, faculty, and students to join me for presentations from candidates applying for the position of Provost & Vice-President Academic. After preliminary interviews with six individuals, the search committee has identified three people who will present to the UFV community. Each candidate will present on one of the three … Read more

Career opportunities — March 4

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Instructor, Computer Information Systems > Sessional Faculty, Teacher Education > Sessional Faculty, Geography and the Environment > Facilitator, Learning Support > Assistant Professor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing > Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing > Technician, Audio … Read more

Budget open house — March 7

Budget Open House Thursday, March 7 Abbotsford: 10 am to noon Building B, Room B121 Chilliwack: 2:30 pm to 4 pm Building A, Atrium Information on the fiscal year ahead will be presented in an interactive and informal atmosphere. The Open House format will provide time for feedback and conversation. Please come, have a coffee, … Read more

Senate Standing Committees — Call for Expressions of Interest

Call for Expressions of Interest — 2019 UFV Senate Standing Committees Expressions of interests are currently being sought from undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff to serve on the standing committees of Senate. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for the positions listed on the Expressions of Interest form, here: https://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/secretariat/expression-of-interest/Senate-Standing-Committees-expressions-of-interest-and-information—2019.pdf … Read more

Service Excellence nomination deadline extended to Feb 22

At UFV, we believe in honouring excellence and recognizing outstanding achievement and service. To do this, we need your nominations. We’ve extended the deadline to Feb. 22, so let us know who deserves to be recognized! You can still nominate people for the following: UFV Staff Excellence Award UFV Inspirational Leadership Award UFV Teamwork Award … Read more

Career Opportunities — Feb 18

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Sessional Faculty (Faculty of Health Sciences) https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 02/21/2019

I&E@UFV — design-thinking innovation workshops for UFV departments and units

Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UFV invites you to a design-Thinking Innovation Workshop Description: In this interactive, hands-on workshop you will experience “innovation in action” as you learn the principles of design-thinking innovation and explore how this tool can be used to foster creative, collaborative culture in your areas. You will also learn about the conditions … Read more