Opportunity

Becoming a Trainer for the Blanket Exercise

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The KAIROS Blanket Exercise was designed as a participatory, experiential learning activity to illustrate the changing and damaging relationship between Indigenous nations and the government of Canada. KAIROS then partnered with the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) to adapt the national version of the Blanket exercise for BC and the Nlaka’pamux territory. This version became a … Read more

Buy a cedar paddle to support UFV students

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Are you looking for a unique gift this year? Consider giving a commemorative cedar paddle designed by UFV alumnus Xotxwes Jonny Williams and produced in-house at UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre. Contributions of $50 or more will purchase a limited-production commemorative paddle and stand. All proceeds support UFV student awards. The artist shared his vision … Read more

Career opportunities — Dec 10

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Clerk, Admissions > Assistant Professor, Chemistry https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 12/13/2018

UFV Book Buyback — Dec 10-14

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The Book Buyback is coming up! Visit the Abbotsford Bookstore between December 10-14th or the Chilliwack bookstore on Dec 12 to sell your previously used textbooks. Hours are 10 am-3 pm. Student ID is required. Dec 10-14 10 am-3 pm UFV Bookstore https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/textbooks/textbook-buy-back/ For more information, contact Jocelyn Thiessen at jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca 12/14/2018

myClass Essentials — Blackboard Learn Intro — Jan 3

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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)

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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