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Help guide the vision of research at UFV

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UFV students, alumni, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate in anonymous, transparent, and ongoing discussions to shape UFV’s next Strategic Research Plan (2022–2027): Research that Transforms. Students who participate will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to the UFV Bookstore. LEARN MORE & PARTICIPATE: https://ufv.ca/research/research-office/policies-and-plans/strategic-research-plan/ WHAT IS THE STRATEGIC RESEARCH … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Student data from the perspective of Institutional Research and Planning

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Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Student data from the perspective of Institutional Research and Planning Institutional Research publishes all manner of student data on a variety of platforms. System-wide data for B.C. Post-secondary is available on Ministry websites. Learn about where you can find student data, and see numbers and statistics that we find particularly … Read more

 CECE launches a new Career Mapping Tool for UFV faculty, staff and students

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The Centre for Experiential and Career Education excited to announce that the Career Mapping Tool is now available at UFV. Students, faculty and staff will now be able to use the tool. It is a robust, valuable resource and one-of-a-kind resource that will help students explore what future careers might be possible for them. The … Read more

EDI fundamentals & your research (Part 2) — Strategies for implementation — May 20

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Competencies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important in all of our contexts at UFV — including in how we do research. On a national level, research organizations and funders increasingly require that applicants demonstrate a strong understanding of EDI and comprehensive plans to include EDI principles in all of their work. Gwen Hill, … Read more

EDI fundamentals & your research (Part 1) — Context and foundations — May 18

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Competencies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important in all of our contexts at UFV – including in how we do research. On a national level, research organizations and funders increasingly require that applicants demonstrate a strong understanding of EDI and comprehensive plans to include EDI principles in all of their work. Gwen Hill, … Read more

Online Co-op information sessions

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Online Co-op Information Sessions! Find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our co-op coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session. Note: all sessions contain the … Read more

UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Award nominations

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Seeking nominations for the 2021 UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards. We all know our alumni are awesome – here’s your chance to tell them. Nominate an outstanding alum in recognition of their achievements in one or more key areas. Visit our website for more information on how to nominate, and to … Read more

Accessibility Awareness Event (June 1-3, 2021)

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To promote and raise awareness for the National Accessibility Week, May 31 – June 4, 2021, the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are hosting a three-day online event featuring keynote presenters, workshops, a student panel, and other relevant sessions to showcase and learn about accessibility. All sessions will … Read more

Teaching and Learning — new course design workshops

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Teaching and Learning is offering some new course-building help workshops. New! Basics of Universal Design workshop Facilitator: Rhonda Darbyson Thurs — May 6, 20, June 3, 17 (10-11 am) Storyboard your Course workshop Facilitator: Ken Harmel Mon — May 10 & 20 (11-11:30 am) New! Building a Student-Centred Syllabus workshop Facilitator: Claire Hay Wed — … Read more

School of Business Seminar: Sustainable Finance: Trends reshaping Markets and Education: Proposal for a Master in Sustainable Finance at UFV

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The School of Business is happy to announce the first seminar hosted by our new director, Dr. Christophe Schinckus! Chris will be speaking on Sustainable Finance: Trends reshaping Markets and Education: Proposal for a Master in Sustainable Finance at UFV — discussing program development and integrating research. The seminar will be held via Zoom on … Read more

HR Applicant Tracking System training sessions

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Human Resources has been offering ongoing training sessions to train users on the functions of the new Applicant Tracking System, which has now been LIVE since January 7, 2021. Features of the new system include: Web-based posting requisition form Multi-level, online approvals, and posting tracking Online application interface for job seekers Secure resume viewing dashboard … Read more