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Designing and Using Rubrics in Blackboard — Oct 16 or 21

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The first wave of marking is upon us and we are looking for more ideas to expedite the process without sacrificing the quality feedback our students require and deserve, which is why we are offering a one-hour workshop on Designing and using rubric in Blackboard. Blackboard rubrics will save you loads of time while still … Read more

Municipal Pension Plan AGM — Oct 17

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All staff enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on October 17, 2019 at 10 am. If you want to attend in person the AGM will be held at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster, BC or you can participate online by going to mpp.pensionsbc.ca https://www.pensionsbc.ca/portal/page/portal/pen_corp_home/home/ … Read more

Advanced Word Workshop — Nov 13

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Learn advanced Microsoft Word skills. Topics may include form, index, table of contents, and tab stop creation. Review and revising documents and document protection. Facilitator: Courtney Boisvert CRN: To register, please contact the Office of the Registrar quoting your employee number and CRN 80369 Email: reginfo@ufv.ca Phone: 604-854-4501 Questions: For more information, please contact Tara … Read more

Expert in sustainable communities to speak at UFV Oct 18

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Expert in sustainable communities to speak at UFV Oct 18 Gerben van Straaten believes in a “fundamentally different approach” to sustainable urban development. Drawing from 28 years’ experience in business, economics, and real estate, he travels the world sharing his “radical hope for the power of collective and collaborative efforts around community development” to tackle … Read more

Métis Cart Presentation Ceremony — Oct 22

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The UFV Library is celebrating the gift of a Red River Cart from the Chilliwack Métis Association for the Chilliwack library’s display on Métis culture and history. The display began with a vision from Shirley Hardman, UFV’s Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs; a backdrop of road allowance poverty, a silhouette of Métis leader Louis Riel, … Read more

Support peace as a young leader (Peace Summit opportunity)

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Apply to be one of three UFV students sponsored to attend the Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders in Bangkok, Thailand, February 5-7, 2020. Deadline to apply: Oct 11 Learn more about the conference: www.humanitarianaffairs.org Why apply? Represent UFV and Canada as an outstanding young leader. The purpose of this conference is to empower young people … Read more

International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating — Oct 16

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What is “contract cheating”? “The term contract cheating describes the form of academic dishonesty where students get academic work completed on their behalf, which they then submit for academic credit as if they had created it themselves.” www.contractcheating.com What is the International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating? The International Center for Academic Integrity (www.academicintegrity.org) … Read more

Career opportunities — Oct 7

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Coordinator, Security Auxiliary, Clerical and Administrative Support Staff Computer Lab Technician, College of Arts Assistant Professor, Teacher Education Assistant Professor, Library and Information Technology Executive Assistant, Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-Provost, Academic To view details on these postings, … Read more

2020 Employee Service Excellence awards — nominations due Feb 14, 2020

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UFV Service Excellence Awards are presented annually to celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, and teamwork that supports the values, mission, and goals of UFV. Check out the link on the Human Resources website to determine who is eligible and how to nominate a deserving colleague by the deadline of February 14, … Read more

UFV mobility provider migration plan

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The Office of the Chief Information Officer has initiated the migration of our mobile phone provider from our previous carrier to Rogers. The UFV mobility contract with Telus ended in 2018 and a new agreement has been negotiated and signed with Rogers Mobility. In consultation with Senior Administration, ITS has begun working to assess the … Read more

Employee Halloween Party — Oct 31

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UFV and the FSA invite you to a fun-filled Halloween party on Thurs, Oct 31. Come and enjoy some pizza, pop, dessert and prizes for the best costumes! Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 28 to nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca or to michelle.vandepol@ufv.ca Thurs, Oct 31 Noon-1:30 pm Abby U-House, Room F124 and Chwk 1362 For more information, contact … Read more