Devised Theatre Showcase: No Strings Attached

The Devised Theatre Showcase is the final project presented by UFV Theatre’s fourth year Devised Theatre class, and is a chance for students to apply everything they have learned in the course. No Strings Attached is a devised theatre project created by six UFV Theatre student devisers. The group has exercised contemporary devising methods in … Read more

SLG information session — leaders wanted! March 30

Now Hiring SLG Leaders! Are you looking for valuable work experience in your field of study? SLG leaders facilitate weekly study sessions for historically difficult courses. The SLG leader focuses on helping students develop transferable learning skills and strategies, and applies these to the content of the course. Join us on Tuesday, March 30, at … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — Mar 23-29

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly.   Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Tues, Mar 23 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — Wed, Mar 24 at 1 pm MicroCourse … Read more

UFV Learning Apps — Mar 17-25

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, Mar 17 (2-3 pm) … Read more

Policy Consultation — Appropriate Use of Computing and Network Resources (14) policy

As part of a five-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Appropriate Use of Computing and Network Resources (14) policy. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm, Wed Apr 7, 2021. Thank you for your input. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact … Read more

Consultation — Accounting Procedures and Surplus Distribution, Continuing Studies and Contract Services (122) policy

The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded: Accounting Procedures and Surplus Distribution, Continuing Studies and Contract Services (122) policy Supporting documents are attached, and are also 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 Thursday, March 25, 2021. … Read more

Keep on Steppin’: Everyday Activism in the Anti-Racist Movement — Mar 17

Join the Race and Anti-Racism Network (RAN) at UFV for its annual event commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. All are invited to join the online panel, Keep on Steppin’: Everyday Activism in the Anti-Racist Movement, on Wed, March 17, 2021 from 2-4pm PST. Register at: http://bit.ly/keep-on-steppin Meet the Panelists: MAUVEY … Read more

Senate public meeting — March 19

The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 19, 2021 at 1:30 pm via Zoom. Information regarding Zoom details can be found at https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, March 9 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca … Read more

Career Mapping Tool launched

This winter, the Centre for Experiential and Career Education is launching a new tool for UFV faculty, staff and students — the Career Mapping Tool. It is a robust and valuable resource that will help UFV support students as they identify and create plans for their future careers. https://www.ufv.ca/bto/bto-projects/career-mapping-project/ For more information, contact Arfhad Shaikh … Read more

Graphic and Digital Design Portfolio + Info Night — April 14

Hands-on, career-focused + far from ordinary! Welcome to GDD! Graphic and Digital Design programs at the University of the Fraser Valley are forward-thinking, dynamic, and flexible. Come and learn about your options! Join our info session and begin shaping the future of the creative industry in the valley and beyond! • Explore various program options … Read more

Policy consultation — Honorary Doctorate policy (221)

As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the following policy: Honorary Doctorate (221) policy Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of April 14, 2021 at 4 pm. Thank you for your input. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck … Read more

Why We Wrote It: a reading and conversation with acclaimed memoirists — Mar 18

UFV Writer-in-Residence Lindsay Wong will host memoirists Jenny Heijun Wills and Antonio Michael Down for a reading and conversation about the authors’ writing process. Jenny Heijun Wills is a Canadian writer whose memoir Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related won the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction in 2019. Her book was also named as … Read more

UFV Employee password reset and password re-use

UFV is constantly working to improve our security posture.  Did you know compromised passwords are responsible for 81% of hacking-related incidents?  To protect the security of UFV, our employees, and our students we are working hard to implement modern security practices. Password resets: When an employee is changing their password, we want to ensure they … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — Mar 8-April 1

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 —  Course Organization — Tues, Mar 9 at 11am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — Wed, Mar 10 at 1 pm MicroCourse 3 — … Read more