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A Sickness No One Could Escape — Examining Disease in the Pacific Northwest

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A Sickness No One Could Escape: Examining Disease in the Pacific Northwest Researchers: Dr. Keith Carlson (UFV), Dr. John Lutz (UVic), in collaboration with research assistants: Michaela Sapielak, Holly Janzen, Maaria Zafar, Aliyah Friesen, Jackie Drummond. Report by Jackie Drummond and Aliyah Friesen ________________________________________ This summer UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre launched a research project … Read more

D3 Renewal project underway: floor access closed

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UFV Campus Planning is now starting the renovation project for the third floor of D building in Abbotsford; for safety reasons, and to accommodate demolition and construction, access is no longer be available for all UFV students, staff, and faculty from Dec 1, 2021 to Sept 30, 2022. Elevator service to the third floor will … Read more

Policy Consultation: Graduate Course & Program Approval (209) Revisions

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As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Graduate Course and Program Approval (209) policy, The procedures to the policy are also included for reference only. The revisions to this policy can be found on the website: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments … Read more

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women — online Dec 6

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Join us virtually on December 6 as we recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Speakers: Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra, Host, Coordinator of the South Asian Studies Institute and co-chair of UFV’s Race and Anti-Racism Network Dr. Lolehawk Laura Buker, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies, UFV Michele Giordano, Senior Program Officer, Public … Read more

Donors invited to support student families in need with Angel Tree program

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Each year the Angel Tree program creates opportunities for local community members to support our UFV students during the holiday season. The Student Union Society operates the Angel Tree program annually around the holiday months. The program strives to help support UFV students raising families while pursuing their education. It’s one of the ways we … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — SEM plan — Dec 8

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Provost and VP Academic Lunch and Learn — Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) Plan Under the direction of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, UFV has initiated the process of developing a 10-year strategic enrolment management (SEM) plan. Building off of UFV’s integrated strategic plan — IYAQÁWTXW: House of Transformation, the SEM plan is intended to provide … Read more

Angel Tree

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Welcome to Angel Tree! Each year the Angel Tree program creates opportunities for local community members to support our UFV students during the holiday season. The Student Union Society operates the Angel Tree program annually around the holiday months. The program strives to help support UFV students raising families while pursuing their education. It’s one … Read more

MicroCourses — Teaching Fundamentals

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The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online and hybrid courses ), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Nov 23, 30/Dec 7, 14 (11 am-12 pm) MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — Dec 8 (2-3 … Read more

UFV Tech Tools and Blackboard Workshops — Nov 24-Dec 22 (various dates)

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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: Camtasia Workshop — Wed, Nov 24 (2-3 pm) … Read more

Course Development Workshops — Nov 26-Dec 10 (various dates)

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BUILDING A COURSE SYLLABUS WORKSHOP Building a course syllabus is a challenging task but creating a syllabus that students want to read can be daunting. Join Claire Hay for this workshop where we will explore the creation of a student-centred syllabus and think about ways we can encourage students to engage in its content. Workshop … Read more

Grant Writing Workshop: Developing a Successful SSHRC Insight Development Grant Proposal — Dec 9

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Are you a social sciences or humanities researcher considering applying to the SSHRC Insight Development program? Have a walk through the application process complete with tips and strategies for writing a successful SSHRC Insight Grant proposal by attending our ocnline grant writing workshop on December 9. Thur, Dec 9 10–11:30 am Zoom Facilitated by Jerri-Lynne … Read more

EFCIE webinar | Business as unusual: A business model for social innovation — Nov 30

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Business model (BM) literature has developed considerably; however, most research takes place in large for-profit organizations in western settings, rather than small–medium enterprises with social goals. This is surprising given the drive for social innovation (SI) and alternative modes of organizing. Models for managing innovation are typically agnostic about sources of social, ecological, and cultural … Read more