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Quitting smoking isn’t easy. This one-hour session will review some key strategies for successful smoking cessation. The session will also introduce participants to comprehensive resources to assist them in the smoking cessation process. To register, please contact Wendy Gracey at local 4439 or wendy.gracey@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/hr/learning–development 10/26/2018
Opportunity for Students! Deadline extended to Oct 11! Attend the 2018 Emerging Leaders’ Peace Summit, November 28-30 United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand //ufv.ca/arts/news/international-experiences/ For more information, contact Deborah Greenfield at deborah.greenfield@ufv.ca 10/11/2018
Seeking Nominations for 2019 UFV Honorary Degrees The President’s office is seeking nominations for the 2019 Honorary Degrees. Please see the details of the search procedure noted below. Thank you for any ideas you may have. University of the Fraser Valley — Honorary Degrees UFV employees, students, alumni, and members of the Board of Governors … Read more
Start on the bikes, and finish with strength exercises using minimal equipment. Please familiarize yourself with the sign up procedures for this class. Thursdays 4:15-5 pm Sept 13-Nov 29 Location: Cave (back of E176) – Abbotsford Spin Class Reservation For more information, contact Stacie Anaka at stacie.anaka@ufv.ca 09/27/2018
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has a Fund for Innovative Teaching (FIT) to support faculty in creating, developing and/or delivering innovative teaching and learning opportunities for students. FIT funds will support short term, one-year proposals in innovative pedagogy or curriculum design. This year, the following eight topics will be prioritized as fundable projects: … Read more
Enter to win a $100 dollar bookstore Bookstore gift card from I&E@UFV! Contest closes Fri, Sept 28 at midnight! Open to everyone: students, staff, faculty, and administrators alike. Go to https://www.ufv.ca/innovate/ to enter Sept 25-28 09/22/2018
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Information Security Architect https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 09/27/2018
Event Description: In the electoral reform referendum this fall, British Columbians will be asked whether they wish to switch from first-past-the-post to an electoral system of proportional representation. They will then be asked to rank three different proportional representation systems: Mixed-member proportional Rural-urban proportional Dual-member proportional. 2018 Proportional Representation Forum Tues, Sept 18, 2018 7–9 … Read more
What is sexual consent? How do you know when you’ve got it? In this workshop, we will examine the myths about consent and sexualized violence, the influence of pop culture on our understandings of consent, and legal and ethical perspectives on what constitutes consent. Open to UFV students only Sept 25 11:30 am-1 pm Chilliwack … Read more
Learn strategies to intervene safely and effectively in situations that may lead to sexualized violence. Open to UFV students only. Tues, Oct 2 11:30 am-1 pm Chilliwack UFV Student Lounge (A0006) http://www.ufv.ca/inthistogether For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 10/03/2018
Learn how to sensitively and appropriately support someone who has experienced sexualized violence. Participants will learn about on- and off-campus resources for victims/survivors of sexualized violence. Open to UFV students only. Tues, Oct 9 11:30 am-1 pm Chilliwack UFV Student Lounge (A0006) http://www.ufv.ca/inthistogether For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 10/03/2018
UFV Teaching and Learning Centre presents an appetizing way to discover edu-tools for faculty and staff. Order your knowledge sessions from the TLC Bytes Bistro menu. …savor the flavor of learning…the results are golden… freshly baked ideas for your teaching…add some spice to your courses. You can choose how you receive your KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS: presentations … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Coordinator, Practicum and Internship Assistant, Office of the Vice President External Instructor, Arts and BGS Portfolio Courses Coordinator, Nursing Laboratory https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 09/20/2018
Join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO), facilitated by Michelle Johnson FLO Online Schedule – Nov 13–Dec 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 or online learning experience. The course covers four … Read more
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 more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Wed, Oct 3 — Digital Minute Taking Wed, Oct 17 — Professional Communication in the Workplace … Read more