myClass Essentials — Blackboard Learn Intro — Jan 3

This workshop will provide you with an overview of myClass Essentials – Blackboard Learn. The workshop will save you time providing you with the essentials in using myClass (Blackboard). Topics include: how to navigate Blackboard, how to personalize your course, and how to use Blackboard tools to add and organize course content. We will discuss … Read more

PD Day 2019 — Save the Date! April 30 (and proposals invited)

Join us on Tuesday, April 30 for 2019 Professional Development Day at the Abbotsford campus. ‌‌‌All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to a day of professional development to connect with colleagues, learn tools, tips, and trends in higher ed, and grow as we move UFV towards the future. Viewing and registering for workshops begins … Read more

Career opportunities — Dec 3, 2018

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Specialist, Supply Chain > Assistant, Employee Contracts > Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems (2 postings) > Analyst II, Student Technology > Assistant Professor, Social, Cultural and Media Studies (Sociology) > Assistant Professor, School of Criminology and … Read more

UFV toy & book drive — to Nov 30

Come donate Toys and Children’s books to spread the holiday cheer! The toys and books will be donated to various organizations in the Abbotsford community! Donation Bin Locations: -Outside UFV Abby Library -Abby Student Lounge (SUB) -Abby B building (near office of registrar) – Chilliwack: Near A building main entrance For more information, please contact … Read more

The Academic Success Centre is hiring!

Are you passionate about Academic Success? Do you want to support your fellow students? The Academic Success Centre is currently accepting applications for the Winter 2019 semester. The Academic Success Centre provides support to UFV students across all disciplines of study. As a Student Peer Tutor, you will work in face-to-face and online environments to … Read more

Call for nominations: Service Excellence Awards — deadline Feb 8

Nominate someone great! UFV Service Excellence Awards are presented annually to recognize and celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, and teamwork that supports the values, mission, and goals of UFV. Launched in 2016 by the UFV Board of Governors, current UFV faculty and staff can be nominated in three categories: UFV Staff … Read more

Papermaking workshop with Helen O’Connor — Nov 28

Join Art of the Book artist Helen O’Connor for a hands-on papermaking demonstration. Learn to form sheets of handmade paper from pulps made from various plants, weeds, oriental fibres, cotton linters, and recycled papers. As well, Helen will demonstrate techniques to create pulp paintings and three-dimensional works. 11/28/2018 – 2:30-4 pm Abbotsford campus library (G … Read more

Career opportunities — Nov 12

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Assistant Professor, Economics > Associate Director, Projects Office > Assistant Professor, Geography and the Environment (2 positions) > Assistant, Modern Languages Seminar (German) > Assistant Professor, Political Science > Academic Advisor https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact … Read more

Science Graduate School information session — Nov 13

The Faculty of Science and the Advising Centre are hosting an information session for science students who are thinking about going onto grad school. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with grad school and information on how and when to apply will be available. Please join us for this very informative evening. Registration is not … Read more

Teacher Education Secondary School Information Seminar — Dec 7

If you are thinking about becoming an elementary or middle school teacher, we invite you to attend this information seminar. UFV offers a Bachelor of Education as a second degree if you are seeking a career as a teacher. The seminar explores what the world of education has to offer and provides valuable information about … Read more

Career opportunities — Nov 5

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, History Assistant Professor, Theatre Program Assistant, School of Health Studies Auxiliary, Clerical and Administrative Support Staff Assistant, Secretary of Senate Manager, Marketing Instructor, College of Arts https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca … Read more

Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) — Nov 13-10

Please join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO), facilitated by Michelle Johnson, Leonne Beebe and Ken Harmel. FLO Online schedule – November 13 to December 10, 2018 FLO is a four-week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve or have little online teaching … Read more