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National Occupational Safety & Health Week — Sept 21-25

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National Occupational Safety & Health Week is an annual, continent-wide initiative that raises awareness about preventing workplace injuries and illnesses and promoting health and safety at work, at home, and in our communities. At UFV, our goal is to use this week to connect, inform, and engage our campus community in creating and maintaining a … Read more

Communications service requests moving to TDX

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We’re updating how you submit requests for photo, video, and writing services from the UFV Communications team (part of the Community Engagement division). Our existing online request forms will be moving from an in-site form plug-in to UFV’s service request management portal, TDX. Links on UFV websites will be updated to direct you to the … Read more

Brightspace | Ask Anything — Various dates from Aug 31-Sept 4

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Join TLC’s learning designers for daily Brightspace | Ask Anything sessions from August 31 to September 4 (times listed below). These online drop-in sessions offer a collaborative space to get support while preparing your courses for the fall semester. Whether you are updating course materials, organizing assessments, configuring the gradebook, setting up discussions and groups, … Read more

Strategically Embedding AI in the Classroom — Aug 27

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As AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, it is essential that we help students learn to engage with it critically, use it ethically, and leverage it to enhance rather than replace their learning. This collaborative, hands-on workshop invites faculty to explore practical approaches for strategically embedding AI into classroom activities and assignments. Together, participants … Read more

AI Resistant Course Design — Aug 25

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Develop practical strategies for designing more AI-resistant courses that promote authentic and applied student learning. How can we design courses that are engaging, meaningful, and not easily completed through generative AI? This collaborative, hands-on workshop will help faculty explore practical strategies for creating more AI-resistant learning experiences by focusing on the applied skills and disciplinary … Read more

St’elt’elawtexw: Community Report Launch — Sept 22

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You’re Invited! We invite you to join us for the St’elt’elawtexw: Community Report Launch. This year, we gather at UFV’s Clearbrook Centre to showcase the partnerships, stories, and shared successes featured in UFV’s 2026 Community Report. St’elt’elawtexw: Community Report Launch Tues, Sept 22 Doors open at 8:30 am UFV Clearbrook Centre 32355 Veterans Way Join … Read more

4th annual gathering in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan

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August 15 marks five years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and began dismantling human rights in the country. Please join us for a panel on Thursday, August 13 to learn more about the situation and for a walkout immediately afterwards — a tradition CHASI has organized since 2023 in solidarity with the people … Read more

BC Day Holiday — Aug 3

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All UFV buildings will be closed on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, in observance of British Columbia Day.| If you need to access a specific area during these times, kindly submit a Room/Building Access request no later than Wednesday, July 29. You can find the regular building hours on our website https://www.ufv.ca/operations/campus-hours/. For immediate assistance, please … Read more

Budget update

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Read an update on the UFV budget here: https://www.ufv.ca/budgets/financial-sustainability/ For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 03/31/2027