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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
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
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
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
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
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
Dr. Lucy Lee is hosting a scientist working with Coho salmon and sea lice. They are looking for recreational fisher people who may be catching coho salmon (salt or freshwater fish). They only need the fresh carcass, i.e., tails or heads or innards. “If anyone has been lucky fishing healthy coho recently and do not … Read more
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
Come join us for the faculty and staff pub night on Thurs, Dec 1. 4 to 7 pm in K180 in K building! Music, light eats and drinks! $10 cover charge and includes one drink. $5 Drinks after that. For more information, contact Monika Vondras at Monika.vondras@ufv.ca 12/03/2022
SAVE THE DATE: Mon, Dec 5, 2022 Time: 11:30 am-1:30 pm Location: G104, G124 & G113 Travel Through Teaching and Learning — Come and Explore! Be sure to mark your calendars and make the journey on Mon, Dec 5. We hope you will enjoy our presentations, meet new staff members, learn more about our department, … Read more
Gather in the garden for tea and treats and fall clean-up. We will put the garden to bed, enjoy the last berries and fruits (and hallowe’en candy) and make and savour some tea from the garden. Drop by to stay hi, or stay longer. Learn about the garden plants, see old friends, meet new people … Read more
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