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Welcome to UFV REACH! Join our online wellness challenge on Facebook, open to all UFV students! Our goal is to connect and engage as a UFV student community while remembering the importance of exercising the body and mind. UFV REACH isn’t only about physical activity, but also about community, connection and social wellness. Why REACH, … Read more
Students and employees who use myfiles.ufv.ca and gateway.ufv.ca to access network files via their browser can expect to see an improved interface and user experience as of May 1, 2020. The Fileway application will receive an upgrade on Friday, May 1, at 4 pm. Students and employees should not experience an outage during this upgrade. … Read more
As previously announced, MyClass (Blackboard) will be completely unavailable from April 28 (Tuesday) through May 1 (Friday) due to its system upgrade. Here are a few things to do before the outage: https://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/online-learning/Things-to-Do-Before-Blackboard-Outage-APR-28-MAY-1-2020.pdf For more information, contact Teaching and Learning at asktlc@ufv.ca 04/28/2020
Co-operative Education Join us online to find out more! 3 sessions available! Information Session Webinars Session #1 Thurs, May 7 | 1:30 PM – 2 PM Session #2 Tuesday, May 12 | 10:30 AM – 11 AM Session #3 Wednesday, May 20 | 6 PM – 6:30 PM Registration opens Thursday, April 30, 2020 To … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Strategist, Web Content IT Service Management Analyst Service Analyst I To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar at neena.buttar@ufv.ca 05/08/2020
It’s hard to believe that many of us have already been working remotely for almost a month! I think everyone is doing an amazing job and because Human Resources is committed to keeping connections strong, we are excited to offer our third week of online workshops. If you are struggling personally or professionally in any … Read more
Due to COVID-19 UFV’s annual Employee Recognition Dinner, scheduled for May 4, 2020, has been postponed. This is a wonderful event and although this news is disappointing, please know that we try our best to reschedule so that all of our hard-working employees have the chance to celebrate their achievements and be recognized for the … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, May 8, via Video Conference. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Apr 28. 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 05/08/2020
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy Grade Reporting (109) policy that is now being sent out for a second consultation. Supporting 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 May 7, 2020. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ 05/08/2020
At its April 2, 2020 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policy and bylaws revisions: • Board policy BRP-235.03 — Board Policy on Academic Excellence Awards • Board bylaw BGB 110.04 — Confidentiality of Board Information • Board bylaw BGB-110.09 — Board and Decision-Making Information • Board bylaw BGB-110.11 — Board Evaluation • … Read more
Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, the 40th annual employee golf tournament that was scheduled for May 9 will be postponed. “This is one of our favorite events of the year and is extremely well attended by our employees, so we sincerely hope that we will get the opportunity to re-schedule later in the summer when … Read more
Twice a year, UFV students involved in the CityStudio Abbotsford partnership bring their projects to City Hall for Hubbub, a combination show-and-tell and Survivor-style competition. Groups from participating classes show off a semester’s worth of work on a project designed to address a real, practical challenge presented to them by the City of Abbotsford. There’s … Read more
As part of a four-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Approval of Graduands (20) policy. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of May 11, 2020. Thank you for your input. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ … Read more
A number of academic publishers are making content freely available during the COVID-19 crisis. The UFV Library is activating content and collating a list on a LibGuide. The list includes scholarly journals, monographs, textbooks and Coronavirus Research portals. This is an opportunity to access new content and use books and texts that would otherwise be … Read more
Message from Jeff Thiessen, UFV Bookstore Manager & Course Materials Buyer: I would first like to applaud all your efforts for migrating to an online platform for learning. That is a huge task and accomplishment. The Bookstore has been closed to the public since the end of March in an effort to help “flatten the curve” … Read more