Policy Consultation — Restructuring Academic Units

As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Restructuring Academic Units draft policy. Supporting documents are available at http:www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/04/2019

Graduating this year? Here’s some important information you need to know!

All students who wish to graduate are required to submit an application. All students completing their requirements from August 2018 through to April 2019 are eligible to graduate. Applications received by April 1 are only $25. Get your application form at ufv.ca/registrar/graduation or at the Office of the Registrar. Grads will receive a graduation information … Read more

Animal Care Committee meetings

In an effort to streamline the review of new animal care applications, the UFV Animal Care Committee has created three general intake dates for NEW applications (renewals can be submitted at any time). Next deadline: April 15, 2019. Meeting to be scheduled late April. Please see: https://ufv.ca/acc/meetings/ for more information. Please contact the Animal Care … Read more

Extended call for expressions of interest for Senate standing committees

UFV Senate Standing Committees 2019 Extended Call for Expressions of Interest An extended call is underway for expressions of interests 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 available listed here: http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/standing-committee-vacancies/. SGC is responsible for … Read more

Career opportunities — April 1

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Instructor, Social, Cultural and Media Studies > Project Manager > Research Analyst > Specialist, Communications and Video > Instructor, Geography and the Environment > Coordinator, International Student Success https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at … Read more

Apply for graduation before April 1

Graduating this year? All students who wish to graduate are required to submit an application. All students completing their requirements from August 2018 through to April 2019 are eligible to graduate. Applications received by April 1 are only $25. Get your application form at: ufv.ca/registrar/graduation or at the Office of the Registrar.   https://www.ufv.ca/registrar/graduation   … Read more

Roots — First-Year Showcase — April 16

UFV Graphic + Digital Design First Year Showcase // Open House // Info Night ROOTS Confidence, creativity, and strength. Tues, April 16 UFV Mission campus 33700 Prentis Avenue Open House 3:30–6:30 pm A first-year student showcase and celebration. Design School Info Night 6:30–8:30 pm Find out about UFV’s graphic design programs. Bring your portfolio and … Read more

Career opportunities — March 25

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Instructor, English (English 105) > Instructor, Visual Arts > Instructor, School of Business (Management) > Director, School of Business > Library Technician, East > Assistant Professor, Theatre > Instructor, School of Business (Human Resources and General … Read more

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction CE course info session — April 2

As part of UFV Continuing Education’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, instructor Seonaigh MacPherson provides a free orientation at the Gathering Place (A1457) on the Chilliwack campus on April 2. Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend. The course is designed to teach you mindfulness-based exercises and strategies that you can use to manage … Read more

2019 Faculty, staff, and student Senate and BoG election results

Congratulations to the following faculty, staff, and students, who were the successful candidates in the recent Senate and Board of Governors elections. FACULTY Four faculty were acclaimed to their positions on Senate: – Sven van de Wetering, Faculty of Social Sciences – Norm Taylor, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies – Dawna Williams, Faculty of … Read more

“This is Our Chance” — International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — March 21

“This is our chance”: Hear from a family from Syria as they share their unique experiences coming to Canada: life before and after arrival, challenges, surprises and adjustments. Speakers include the Syrian Family, Cindy Buhler, Abbotsford Community Services, Islam Khokhar, Abbotsford Community services, and Edward Akuffo, Political Science, UFV. Light lunch provided. Thurs, March 21 … Read more