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All UFV employees are encouraged to wear an “Ask Me I Work Here” button during the first two weeks of classes. By wearing these buttons, we show that we’re approachable and willing to help students during a stressful time of the semester. Pick up your button from any Dean’s office or one of the following … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Analyst I, Systems Manager, Service Delivery Assistant to the Director, School of Health Studies To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at … Read more
The Fraser Valley Literary Festival brings together the Fraser Valley creative community with the thriving BC writing community. It’s for emerging and established writers who crave a venue to celebrate the great writing is happening here. It’s for all CanLit enthusiasts who can’t wait to see what the West Coast writes about next. Savittar Productions … Read more
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded. Supporting documents 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 Sept 30, 2019 https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/30/2019
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Sept 20, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225 at 2:30 pm. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Sept 10. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 09/20/2019
As part of a 30-day consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the External Advisory Program Committees (60) policy revisions. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/30/2019
What role will automation play in the future of our food? Dr. Qin Zhang of Washington State University will help us chew on this question at Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions — a free public talk on Tues, Sept 17! The talk will be at UFV’s Abbotsford campus (33844 King Rd, F Building, F124) … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Tues, Sept 17. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships available to you. Each student approved to study abroad is eligible for up … Read more
UFV Student Leaders present The Pride Culture Conference This conference is dedicated to the LGBTQ2+ community, allies and advocates. All are welcome to attend. Join us from 9 am to 4 pm as we explore topics ranging from decolonization and reconciliation efforts in the Queer community to creating dependable allies to dating in the transgender … Read more
How can you help select the 2020 Faculty Service Excellence award recipient? By joining the Faculty Service Excellence Award (FSEA) selection sommittee! The Faculty Standards committee of Senate seeks one student and one staff member to join the selection committee for the 2019-20 year. What about the time commitment? It’s not a huge commitment. The … Read more
Extended Call for Expressions of Interest 2019 Expressions of interests continue to be sought from undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty to serve on the standing committees of Senate. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for the positions listed here: ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/. SGC is responsible for ensuring the broadest possible base of representation … Read more
Looking for the IT Service Desk? Drop by and visit our new location in Building G, room 131, beside the library. Our service desk team offers guidance, service and assistance with Wi-Fi/Eduroam, myUFV, audio visual services, student-owned device support and more! https://ufv.ca/its/ For more information, contact ITS Communications at its.communications@ufv.ca 09/07/2019
Please be advised annual fire alarm testing will occur on the Abbotsford campus August 26 through August 30. Testing will take place before 830 am to minimize disruption. Bells will ring and strobes will flash as part of this testing. There will be an announcement in each building (excluding Aerospace, H and T) prior to … Read more
Tues, August 27 8:30 am-4 pm Chwk A1212 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day practical institute will explore active learning and in particular student-centred pedagogy through cooperative learning. Various forms of group work will be appraised and in particular Team-Based Learning (TBL). Educators will learn about: • how to nurture peer learning and … Read more
Mon, Aug 26 8:30 am-4 pm) Abby G113 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day hands-on course design and course redesign institute will focus on “Backwards Course Design.” Additionally, we will explore/appraise “course alignment” with reference to “outcomescompetencies,” assessment that supports learners, and strategies to nurture student-centred activities. Educators attending the institute are encouraged … Read more