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Record Steward Introductory Sessions — please RSVP

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Record stewards are invited to take part in UFV’s records and information management training session. Further to the previous communication regarding UFV’s records and information management (RIM) program, the inaugural meeting of record stewards will kick off the project implementation phase. Thank you for supporting UFV’s RIM program. As a record steward, you will act … Read more

International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination — Sonja Williams — March 16

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Please join UFV President Joanne MacLean as we welcome guest speaker Sonja D. Williams as part of a week of events for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Throughout her professional career, Sonja D. Williams has served as an educator as well as a multi-award-winning writer and producer of features and documentaries … Read more

Sip & Learn: Planetary Health — April 9

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This event is hosted by the Student Nurses for Global Citizens at the UFV Chilliwack campus in the gathering place. The intention of this evening is to provoke and facilitate discussion around pertinent planetary and global health topics. Join us from 6-6:30pm for refreshments and networking, and stay from 6:30-8 pm to engage in thoughtful … Read more

Indian Cinema and Shakespeare — March 4, 11, and 18

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Ehsaas Film Festival: Shakespeare and Indian Cinema Come join us for this free event (three films over three weeks) which brings together Indian Cinema and Shakespeare. After each film screening join UFV faculty, who will be providing context and conversation. FILMS: Maqbool (adaptation of Macbeth) on March 4, 2020 Haider (adaptation of Hamlet) on March … Read more

Moose Hide Campaign info table — Feb 19

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Drop by our info table to learn more about UFV’s participation in the Moose Hide Campaign, a national initiative to prevent violence against Indigenous women and children. Get a Moose Hide pin to show your support for this important public awareness campaign. To learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign, visit moosehidecampaign.ca For questions about … Read more

MAD MONDAY Challenges: Scalable Experiential Learning

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The College of Arts is thrilled to announce a pilot project called the Student Experience Design Lab (SXD Lab). Supported by UFV’s Fund for Innovative Teaching, the SXD Lab is developing real-life student-led learning opportunities with a focus on innovation, career development, creativity and collaboration. The first learning opportunity to come out of the SXD … Read more

MAD MONDAY Challenges: History Digital Badging — March 23

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The College of Arts is thrilled to announce a pilot project called the Student Experience Design Lab (SXD Lab). Supported by UFV’s Fund for Innovative Teaching, the SXD Lab is developing real-life student-led learning opportunities with a focus on innovation, career development, creativity and collaboration. The first learning opportunity to come out of the SXD … Read more

MAD MONDAY Challenges: Gamifying NSO — March 30

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The College of Arts is thrilled to announce a pilot project called the Student Experience Design Lab (SXD Lab). Supported by UFV’s Fund for Innovative Teaching, the SXD Lab is developing real-life student-led learning opportunities with a focus on innovation, career development, creativity and collaboration. The first learning opportunity to come out of the SXD … Read more

Chat R (Reconciliation) with Lorna Andrews — Feb 25

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Welcome to Chat – R (Reconciliation), with Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization), Lorna Andrews. These are face-to-face sessions we will hold during lunch. Feel free to bring yours and any Indigenous resources you would like to chat about. Tues, Feb 25 12-1 pm Abby G124 http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 02/25/2020

Grad photo sessions — March 9-27

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2020 grads: Book your photo session now! Professional photographers from Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford campus from March 9-27 for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). March 9-27 – Abbotsford campus Location: Lot 10, outside SUB It is recommended that grads book their session now as appointments … Read more

Call for expressions of interest — students, staff, faculty for Senate standing committees

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Expressions of interests are now being sought from undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty and staff, to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2020. Terms of office are for two years, until July 31, 2022. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) is responsible for ensuring the broadest possible base of … Read more

Next meeting of Senate — March 13

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The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, March 13, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, March 3. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 03/13/2020