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Looked for a Career? Come join us and meet over 35 exhibitors!! University of the Fraser Valley (North Gym) Wed, Nov 2 11 am-3 pm https://events.blackpress.ca/abbotsford/ For more information, contact Ranee Pal at Ranee.pal@blackpress.ca 11/02/2022
UFV’s Centre for Global Development, in partnership with Community-Based Research Canada, presents: ‘Symposium on decolonizing research: Participatory and community-based approaches.’ Using a conversation café model, participants will exchange ideas and experiences on how to contribute to the decolonization of knowledge, and generate action for social change. Participants will also learn about innovative, community-engaged research methods. … Read more
The 2022 Retirement Dinner is coming up! If you’d like to celebrate the retirement of a colleague, purchase your ticket today in Human Resources at a cost of $25. This evening is one of our most memorable and enjoyable events as we wish our retirees well in their future endeavours and thank them for the … Read more
Indigenization Workshop Schedule — Fall 2022 ________________________________________________ CHAT-R (Reconciliation) Let’s chat online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with Reconciliation. Sessions are scheduled via ZOOM for the 1st Wednesday of the month with a topic to guide our discussion. November 2 (12-1 pm) Aboriginal Veterans: the truths December 7 (12-1 pm) Time for … Read more
League information: Dig, set, spike your way to victory!! 8-weeks of games are scheduled to run September 27-November 15, 2022. Valley Cup is scheduled December 1; game start time is 7pm at Trinity Western University. New league registration will open in December. Stay tuned to our website https://ufv.ca/campusrec Roster Numbers Minimum roster size: 7 players … Read more
Halloween costume contest! Open to all UFV students, faculty, and staff. Hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts. Do you love to dress up? Are you as excited about Halloween as we are? Find out how to win a $25 Amazon gift card. • Dress up your pet and/or yourself in your Halloween costumes. … Read more
It’s once again time to consider nominations for UFV honorary doctorates for 2023. The Honorary Doctorate degree is the highest form of recognition offered by UFV. We have a wonderful legacy of distinguished recipients whose achievements we are honoured to profile and celebrate. These awards are an excellent way to bring publicity to your areas … Read more
My name is Lisa Almos. I am an Associate Professor in Nursing. I am conducting a study of BSN nursing students’ learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022). The pandemic has directly impacted nursing education and clinical learning experiences. The purpose of this project is to understand the physical and psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 … Read more
Ekta is a Sanskrit word means unity, solidarity, and togetherness. In that spirit, the Ekta podcast is a space for students to share how they learn differently, and how we can learn differently together. Hosted by Victoria Surtees, TLC’s internationalization specialist, the Ekta podcast features UFV students from different programs and cultural backgrounds, including Indigenous … Read more
Nominations for the Faculty Excellence awards are officially open as of Sept 12. This is an opportunity for students, alumni, staff, faculty, or university officers to nominate an outstanding instructor in recognition of their teaching, research, or service. Recipients receive a framed certificate and a $2,500 award, to be presented at a special award ceremony, … Read more
Trusting relationships are at the foundation of inclusivity. In professional settings, the actions and experiences that establish trust can differ across individuals and cultures. In this workshop, we will: • discuss why taking time for trust building is vital in multicultural interactions and teams. • define different orientations to trust-building and locate our own orientation. … Read more
Sundeep Hans will lead this three part series that delves into equity, diversity, and inclusion.October Three Thursdays: Oct 6, 13, and 20 Time: noon-1 pm A225 Facilitator: Sundeep Hans, Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equity-diversity-inclusion-101-3-part-series-tickets-384266259727 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 10/06/2022
Using the current changes taking place as a backdrop, participants will learn about the context and drivers of change, explore their natural response to change, as well as identify strategies to successfully navigate transition. Understand the context and drivers of change. Explore the Karrin Curve Understand change vs transition. Explore your … Read more
When stressors overwhelm us, we need effective techniques to bring us back to equilibrium. This session explores all aspects of the stress response, focusing on practical tips and tools to bring us to optimal stress levels, thereby helping us to maximize our energy and performance. Mon, Oct 17 12–1 PM Location: Online, Zoom Facilitator: Ronaye … Read more
Every time we interact with someone, we have an opportunity to build or damage the relationship we have with them. Improving the quality of relationships in the workplace can enhance productivity and reduce conflict. This session invites participants to be aware of three key “tools” we can use to build relationships, reflect on how to … Read more