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In Search of the Lehman Sisters: Why Public Conversations Need Women’s Insights A public talk by Informed Opinions founder Shari Graydon What are the barriers to women speaking up, and the consequences to not being heard? What difference would it make if their voices were more equitably reflected, and how can individual women change the … Read more
Save the Date and come interact with students from CMNS 180: Introduction to Intercultural Communication, about their resource displays on six topics: – United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Intercultural Competence in the Workplace – Intercultural Communication in the Context of Accessibility and Gender Stereotypes – Racism in Canada – Intercultural … Read more
Save the Date and come try out collaborative activities that can improve your group and team work. The students from CMNS 280, Team and Small Group Communication for the Workplace, are putting together a compendium of non-competitive activities that will help your group increase bonding among members no matter what their cultural background. A diverse … Read more
The call for nominations for upcoming student vacancies on the Senate and the Board of Governors, closed Monday, Feb 3. An election campaign is now underway for four Board candidates and eleven Senate candidates. Board candidates: – Andrew Stahl – Dumanveer Binar – Duncan Herd – Simran Singh Sandhu Senate candidates: – Abdul Aziz Abdul … Read more
Join us for a presentation on Segregation Reform in Canada by Howard Sapers, followed by a question-and-answer period. Howard Sapers was the Correctional Investigator of Canada during the tenure of the Harper government. After that, he accepted a position with the Ontario government where he investigated and reported on the use of solitary confinement. Mr. … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Director of the School of Business Advisor, School of Business Auxiliary, Exam Invigilators/Proctors Janitor Coordinator, International Mobility (Outbound) Assistant, Enrolment Services School Assistant, School of Creative Arts Department Assistant, English Production Assistant, Marketing International Student Relations … Read more
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded. Student Residence Code of Conduct (73 & 76). Supporting documents are available at: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by Feb 14, 2020. Thank you for your input. – – https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For … Read more
Feb 20-21 9 am–4:30 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus, K171 Now that you have set the foundation and have completed the Educators Journey to Reconciliation, it is time to apply your knowledge. This workshop will provide you with hands-on experience and resources that will bring together worldviews and Indigenous ways of knowing into the classroom. Bring … Read more
Feb 18-19 9 am–4:30 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus – G124 During our two days together, we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom and, our education practice. We will explore strategies for creating a culturally safe learning environment and indigenizing through reconciling Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing … Read more
Feb 28 1–2:20 pm B101 A Free Comedy Showcase! ENGL 271: Laughing Matters – The Rhetoric of Stand-up Comedy Come and enjoy a free comedy show! This special presentation of the UFV English department, with generous support of the College of Arts. Featuring acclaimed local comedians Cliff Prang, Helena Paul, and Rajnish Dhawan (Who happens … Read more
Do you know students who want to explore careers that fit them? This workshop leads you through self-assessments, world of work assessments, and helps you decide on next steps. Choose from 2 sessions: Chilliwack – February 12 Abbotsford – March 3 Call UFV Student Services to register: Abbotsford, Room B214, 604-854-4528 Chilliwack (CEP), Room A1318, … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Janitors Instructor, Kinesiology Assistant Professor, Graphic and Digital Design Sessional Faculty, Summer 2020 Advisor, Centre for Accessibility Services Auxiliary, Logistics Services Coordinator, Coursepack & Ecommerce Library Technician, East To view details on these postings, and for a … Read more
March 18 12–7 pm Evered Hall, Student Union Building Did you know that there have been 1,014 life saving donations collected at UFV from 2012 to 2019? Help us continue to save lives. On Wednesday, March 18, UFV will be hosting Canadian Blood Services for a blood donation clinic. Join the UFV Alumni Association, Biology … Read more
The effective management of UFV’s records and information is a collective responsibility for all employees. Employees working together to support a standardized RIM program at the university will see improved access to information, protection of vital records, a framework for storing, classifying, and destroying information, and improved efficiency. Records Stewards play a key role in … Read more
The following policy has recently been updated and approved and are posted on the Secretariat website – https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ The changes are effective immediately. Business and Travel Expense (235) (formerly Travel Approval, Booking and Reimbursement) If you have any questions please direct them to policyconsult@ufv.ca 08/31/2020