Theatre Fall Production info session — Sept 14

We will be holding information sessions for students interested in the Climate Change Theatre Action production on Tues, Sept 14, from 2-3 pm, and Fri, Sept 17, also from 2-3 pm. These sessions will be held online and we will share links to attend on social media; you can also email Jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca for the link. … Read more

Provost Lunch and Learn — Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) — Sept 22

Provost and VP Academic “Lunch and Learn” — Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Many of our students gain valuable knowledge and skills outside of their academic classrooms; however, very few are able to have their prior knowledge and skills recognized to meet their academic goals at UFV.  Join Amanda Roberts, UFV’s PLAR Manager, to … Read more

Territory Acknowledgement workshops — online and in person

Teaching and Learning specialist Lorna Andrews will facilitate these workshops, both face-to-face, and online. The Face-to-Face (F2F) workshops During this session, we will learn about Stó:lō’s relationship with S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. We will be outside for this session (rain or shine), … Read more

Online co-op information sessions: Sept 15, 21, 23

Looking for relevant work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op info session to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our co-op cordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and information on how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an … Read more

Senate Meeting — Sept 24

The first Senate meeting for the 2021-22 Academic year is scheduled for Friday, Sept 24th, 2021 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, Sept 14th at 12:00 noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca – – https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact … Read more

Supporting Students – Early Assist for Fall — Oct 5

Many of our students are struggling with the various impacts of COVID-19 and physical distancing measures. In this session, we will discuss how to support students equitably and sustainably when our own capacity for empathy is limited. Participants will be asked to reflect upon and share their own experiences of supporting students during this time … Read more

Building Resilience: Understanding Challenges, Learning Strategies, and Accepting Change — Oct 21

Resilience training is the journey towards knowledge and mastery of the body, heart, mind, and spirit. This session will help you break negative thought patterns and find healthier ways of thinking and behaving, by drawing on a series of effective practical strategies in the areas of looking after your physical health, respecting your mental/ emotional … Read more

Coping with Change – Homewood Health — Sept 23

Change is a fact of life, but letting go of the familiar can be challenging. When we understand the need for change, and are resourced to manage it, we transition with greater ease. Participants in this half-day workshop explore strategies, frameworks, self-care tools and resources to navigate the change process successfully. Participants will also get … Read more

Responding with Respect: Workplace Mental Health Skills for Managers — Oct 4

This workshop has been designed specifically for managers and supervisors to build on their knowledge and skills to support an employee when they are struggling with what may be a mental health challenge, or with a situation that is affecting their mental health. – CMHBC Date: October 4, 2021 (max 24 participants) Time: 1:00 Pm … Read more

Building Emotional Intelligence — Nov 4

Emotional intelligence involves understanding yourself –goals, intentions, emotions, and responses plus recognizing others and their feelings. This involves a level of self-mastery (self-awareness and self-regulation), plus social intelligence (empathy and social skill). Managing your own feelings so they are expressed appropriately and effectively plus enabling people to work together smoothly toward their common goals is … Read more

Making Effective Selection Decisions — Oct 27

Overview: This workshop explores the best practices in hiring and is designed to help employees be effective SAC Chairs or members. Topics covered are: purpose of the interview, legal considerations in hiring, job descriptions and competencies, developing interview questions, and deliberation and decision making. Date: October 27th, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: … Read more

Respect in the Workplace – Preventing Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying

This interactive course includes: • increases understanding what is a respectful workplace • provides definitions of discrimination, harassment, and bullying • increases awareness of behaviours that constitute discrimination, harassment, bullying, or disrespect • provides information about what employees can do if they have a complaint or a concern • provide tools on how to speak … Read more