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Not Myself Today: program orientation for employees — Jan 17

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This info session is geared towards all employees who wish to familiarize themselves with the Not Myself Today platform and the resources available. Take the first step to building a greater awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace, reducing stigma, and fostering a safe and supportive workplace culture by learning more about … Read more

Step up your Insta game — Thurs, Feb 16

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Take your Instagram strategy to the next level. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of the Instagram platform, learn how to grow your following using strategic content, and practice creating content for Instagram including stories and reels. Key takeaways in this workshop will apply to both individual and business Instagram users. Date: … Read more

Learn how to navigate A225 for meetings and presentations

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Join the audio-visual team of IT Services for a hands-on audio-visual training session in meeting room A225 at the Abbotsford campus. Employees will learn how to navigate their way from hosting a local presentation, to a full hybrid experience with remote participants, covering the common-use cases of the room including video recording. This training session … Read more

Not Myself Today: Program Orientation for Managers — Jan 18

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This info session is geared towards all levels of managers and supervisors who wish to familiarize themselves with the Not Myself Today platform and the resources available. Take the first step to building a greater awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace, reducing stigma, and fostering a safe and supportive workplace culture … Read more

Not Myself Today: Learning the Basics — Jan 25

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Held on Bell Let’s Talk Day, this workshop will focus on creating a foundation for increased mental health awareness, improved understanding, and reduced stigma to foster a safe, supportive, and mentally healthy work environment. Takeaways: – Mental Health 101 – Language Do’s and Dont’s – How to Tell if Someone is Struggling with Their Mental … Read more

Not Myself Today — workplace mental health resource

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Workplace mental health matters. People are talking more openly about mental health and wellness — attitudes are shifting, awareness is growing — but the work we need to do to foster safe, supportive, and mentally healthy spaces is an ongoing effort. Like our physical health, we need to take care of our mental health. And … Read more

Chat-I: Building on IELTS experience — Dec 15

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Guests: Dr. Ismaeil Fazel, Assessment Specialist and instructor at UBC’s Vantage College and UFV students with experiences of IELTS will share their expertise with us! Session overview: Have you ever wondered how students’ English is evaluated prior to their entry at UFV? Dr. Fazel will share his wealth of knowledge about the IELTS, what it … Read more

WORLD AIDS DAY — Kick-off Event and Photovoice Exhibition: Understanding the Stories of Immigrants and Refugees Living with HIV in Edmonton

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Using a photovoice as an advocacy approach, a community-based study was conducted with immigrants and refugees living with HIV in Edmonton. The purpose of the study was to gain a critical understanding of their intersectional challenges and inform national/provincial HIV policies and practices. In collaboration with the Chilliwack campus library and the School of Social … Read more

Teaching and Learning workshops in Nov/Dec

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Indigenization Workshops Registration: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/IndigenousWorkshops@ufv.ca/bookings/ Storytelling as Pedagogy (online) — Tues, Nov 29 (12-1 pm) Holistic Approaches to Teaching and Learning (in person) — Thurs, Dec 8 (9 am-3 pm) Circle Works (in person) — Mon, Dec 12 (12-2pm) Abby/Wed, Dec 14 (3-5pm) Chwk Course Development Workshops Registration: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CourseDevelopmentWorkshops@ufv.ca/bookings/ Assessment Design Fri, Dec 9 (10-11 am) … Read more

Indigenous Healing Garden — check it out

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The “living classroom,” an Indigenous healing garden, is hidden away behind the Student Union Society building. A totem pole made from a tree that was split in half during the 2017 winter storm stands in the centre of the living classroom. It is surrounded by indigenous plants and medicines including frog leaf, rose hip, and … Read more

Relationships: A Cross-Cultural Exploration — Nov 8

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You know what you expect from others when relating to them—what you expect from students, colleagues, family members, and neighbours — but how much do you know about what individuals raised in a different cultural background than your own expect when interacting with you? And what happens when mismatches in expectations occur? How does it … Read more

Become a better manager this Winter with MGMT 310

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Have you heard the expression “People leave managers, not companies”? It’s based on research that shows the single biggest factor in determining employee retention and engagement is the quality of management. This winter semester, you can learn to become the type of manager that builds a desirable workplace for yourself and your employees by enrolling … Read more