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The Communications department is hosting an online Zoom retirement party for retiring faculty member Raymond Welch on Fri, Nov 27 from 3:30-430pm. We would like to extend the invitation to all to attend and share best wishes for Raymond. 11/27/2020 – 11/27/2020 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm Zoom (link in attachment) For more information, … Read more
Connect with Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization. Register for one of her virtual chats, Tuesdays from 1–2 pm. – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 11/17/2020
Grateful for the gift we’ve been given As an Indigenous educator, Shirley Hardman believes every person has a gift. Our gifts help us to be who we are. Shirley will talk about how we recognize this in post-secondary education. Wed, Nov 25 Noon to 1 pm Zoom: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/j/69972047727?pwd=QmwxTm9oT2hUZ3R6TEhhNGN1NHVwUT09 NO RSVP required. For more information, contact … Read more
Join the BC Agricultural Climate Adaptation Research Network’s annual provincial workshop from December 7-9 for an excellent line up of speakers and opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and networking, including: – Applied research webinars for berry and vegetable producers covering pest management strategies, soil health, and innovative practices to adapt to and mitigate climate change – … Read more
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education and College of Arts present: National Career Month. The College of Arts has partnered with the Centre for Experiential and Career Education to facilitate a variety of initiatives and events centred around National Career Month in November 2020. Tune in to our social channels for career tips, articles, … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: PeerScholar Workshop — TBA Camtasia Workshop — Wed, … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Tues, Nov 17 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — tba MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — Thurs, Nov … Read more
In a world of doing, doing, doing, it is important to take a moment to just be and to just breathe. Mindfulness is a well-researched effective means of promoting well-being. It helps you to focus, be calmer, have a healthier perspective on life and better manage your mind. Try it out. Join UFV Counselling Services … Read more
Connect with Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization. Register for one of her virtual chats, Tuesdays from 1–2 pm. http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/building-connections-with-carol-suhr-2/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 11/13/2020
UFV has been challenged by Vancouver Island University to help represent Canada in the #URExchange Twitter Takeover next Thursday, November 12 (9am-2pm PST). Sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) based out of Washington D.C., the ‘takeover’ will be a lively celebration of the creativity, ingenuity, and research excellence of undergraduate students across the … Read more
“From Science to Politics: Why Canada Needs more Science in Parliament” Senator Galvez has provided a pre-recorded presentation which is now available to view here: https://youtu.be/E9iOsrQZqXI . On Nov 12 we will be hosting a LIVE Question and Answer period with Her Honour via Zoom. *Registration is required, please email caroline.majeau@ufv.ca and the link will … Read more
Last year to kick off our Employee Giving campaign with the United Way, we enjoyed a pancake breakfast together. Our leadership team and colleagues served up a hot breakfast to UFV employees on both Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. This year looks a little different. But this is a great opportunity for us to come together … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement *collaborate among peers … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: PeerScholar Workshop — tba Camtasia Workshop — Wed, … Read more
Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV. Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything association with Reconciliation. Date(s): The first Wednesday of every month (1-2:30pm) http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 11/04/2020