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On September 13 and 14 at University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus, literary artists and enthusiasts are invited to join in the second annual Fraser Valley Literary Festival. The Fraser Valley Literary Festival brings together a budding Fraser Valley creative community with the thriving BC writing community. It’s for those emerging writers who crave … Read more
Join us for the Cultural Safety and Competency workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Participants will gain hands-on experience on how to implement cultural safety in the classroom and build cultural competency. This two-hour workshop is facilitated online. Please choose one of the session times. Fri, Aug 30 Workshop times: 10 … Read more
Join the Chat-R (Chat Reconciliation) Workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything association with Reconciliation. Lorna will be available September 4, 2019, from 9 am-4 pm. For more information or to book an online chat session with Lorna, please email: lorna.andrews@ufv.ca … Read more
Calling all LGBTQ2+ community members, Allies and Advocates! The Pride Culture Conference, in collaboration with UFV Student Union Society, presents: An Evening with Jack Saddleback Jack is a Cree two-spirited, transgender, gay man from the Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. He is a professional speaker on LGBTiQ2+ related topics, including: Indigenous issues, mental … Read more
An energy efficiency study will take place in Building D on the Abbotsford Campus on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24 as part of the UFV Building Renewal project. Building D will be closed (no access) on Saturday, August 24 as testing is done to measure and establish baselines for energy use and to … Read more
Director of Research Services and Industry Engagement, Jerri-Lynne Cameron will run through how to prepare a Research Option & Scholarly Activity (ROSA) application at the annual ROSA Workshop on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in room A203B at 10 am. Cameron will also cover how the applications are assessed, and answer any attendee questions. The Research, … Read more
TLC LEARNING DESIGNER WORKSHOPS Blackboard Learn — Introductory Workshop Wed, Aug. 14 Chilliwack Campus, Rm A1202 2-4 pm Thurs, Aug. 15 Online Instruction 9:30–11:30 am Wed, Aug. 21 Abby G181 9:30–11:30 am This workshop will provide you with an overview of Blackboard Learn. Topics include: how to navigate Blackboard, how to personalize your course, and … Read more
Permanent employees who are taking classes or who have spouses or dependents doing so need to submit tuition waiver requests for Fall 2019 for themselves, spouses, and/or dependents before classes start. Requests can be submitted online by going to the HR website. https://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=256217 For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 08/31/2019
Faculty: If you have not been in touch with the Bookstore regarding your Fall adoption please do so as soon as possible to have them here in September. We would love to hear from you even if you are not adopting a textbook for your course. For more information, contact Jeff Thiessen at jeff.thiessen@ufv.ca 08/14/2019
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, WeldingSessional Faculty, School of Creative Arts (Media Arts) Assistant, Director, Student Life & Development Department Assistant, College of Arts Department Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Lab Technician, College of Arts Janitor Library Technician, East … Read more
Join us for the Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation, facilitated by Lorna Andrews Mon and Tues, Aug 26-27 9 am-4:30 pm Abby 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 … Read more
Plant removal around the exterior walls of Building A-East on the Abbotsford campus will occur on three days in the period between Wed, July 24 and Wed, July 31. Yard Pro crews will be working with power tools and excavators along the perimeter of Building A as part of the Building Renewal Project. Work will … Read more
On July 30, the Faculty Services/Mail & Prep Room (B385, Abbotsford campus) will be temporarily relocated to B241, while B385 undergoes renovations this August-September. As always, we will attempt to keep disruptions to a minimum but ask for your patience and understanding during this time. B241 will have two MFDs (one colour and one B&W), … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, BSN Program Groundskeeper Student Recruiter Library Technician Advisor, Tenure and Promotion Assistant, Human Resources & Contracts Assistant, Global Engagement Instructor, Automotive Service Technician Program Instructor, Carpentry Apprenticeship Program To view details on these postings, and … Read more
All faculty, staff, administrators, and their families are invited to attend our annual Welcome Back BBQ to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Enjoy being with colleagues, the outdoors, great food, music, giveaways and fun including a candy bar and ice cream sundae stations, and fun activities for all ages. We hope to … Read more