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Learning and Engaging with the Community Intergenerational Programs: Pairing Spanish & English Foreign Languages Learners

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The proposed Intergenerational Community-Engaged Language and Cultural Programs implicitly recognize that all language learners have something to offer with respect to teaching; that is, their native language and culture. Conversing with a native speaker in one’s target language can be an awkward and tiring experience for many. Some language learners may feel embarrassed because of … Read more

Game Jam — Feb 22

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Collaborate and make a game! Guest speakers in writing and game design, with prizes funded from IEEE Vancouver Joint Computing Chapter awarded by judging from UFV faculty at the end of the day. RSVP by email to Russell.Campbell@ufv.ca Tues, Feb 22 9 am-6 pm Virtual   For more information, contact Russell Campbell at Russell.Campbell@ufv.ca 02/22/2022

UFV alumni artists: submit your artwork to the wine label contest!

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The Alumni Wine program is celebrating its 19th year of success. Each year, the UFV Alumni Association highlights two wines in partnership with Chaberton Estate Winery. The program showcases Chaberton wines, a local Fraser Valley winery, and proceeds of purchased wine supports bursaries that benefit UFV students. The call for submissions is now open. The … Read more

Politalk Rountable Series: Canada’s Emergencies Act — Feb 18

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Canada’s Emergencies Act Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for the first time, invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022, to clear protesters who are occupying critical infrastructure of the Canadian state. This is an unprecedented exercise of state power since the Emergency Act was passed in 1988. Join UFV experts as they discuss the implications … Read more

Open Education Micro-Grant program — second call for proposals

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The UFV Library and Teaching and Learning Centre are pleased to announce a second Call for Proposals for the Open Education Micro Grant (OEMG) program. This program, funded by UFV’s Strategic Initiatives Fund, provides faculty with the funds to hire an Open Education Student Assistant to help with the development or modification of open educational … Read more

Pollinator Garden Education & Installation

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Pollinators — like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies – are essential to healthy, vibrant ecosystems. However, pollinators are finding sources of food harder to find. To help our pollinator friends in Abbotsford, join us at 11 am on March 2 at the Abbotsford campus bus loop (between A and G building) to hear instructors Sandra Gillespie … Read more

Revised Board Policy, Bylaws & Joint Board/Senate Policy

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At its Feb 3, 2022 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policies and policy direction review and revisions: The following policy and bylaw revisions were approved: Board policy BRP-200.02 — Board Policy on Development and Review of Administrative Policies Board Bylaw BGB-110.08 — Officers of the Board Board Bylaw BGB-110.10 — Educational Activities … Read more

Internationalization Workshops — Feb 17-Mar 3

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Join Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization, in her upcoming online workshops: Chat-I (Chat Internationalization) Thurs, Feb 17 (1 pm) Assignment Feedback for Multilingual Learners Mon, Feb 28 (12-1 pm) What is Internationalization Anyway? Thurs, Mar 3 (2-3 pm) To Register, please follow the booking link, choose the workshop, and date you are interested … Read more

Learn Blackboard Fundamentals (MicroCourses)

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Learn Blackboard Fundamentals The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an updated series of MicroCourses for online and hybrid teaching, offered by synchronous sessions scheduled weekly. UPCOMING MICROCOURSE SCHEDULE MC01 – Course Organization — Tues, Jan 25 / Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 11 am MC 02 – Adapting Instruction — Tues, Feb 15 (1pm) … Read more

UFV Tech Tools and Blackboard Workshops

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UFV Tech Tools and Blackboard Workshops The newest UFV Learning Apps available to help you enhance your online classes are WeVu, Camtasia, H5P, Turnitin, PeerScholar, WeVu, Padlet, Zoom, and, Blackboard. A full listing of apps available is now listed on our website. UPCOMING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Camtasia Workshop – Wed, Feb 23 / Mar 9, 23 … Read more