Policy Consultation — Student Academic Misconduct Policy (70) revisions

The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the proposed revisions to the Student Academic Misconduct (70) policy. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by Dec 3, 2018. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 12/03/2018

Papermaking workshop with Helen O’Connor — Nov 28

Join Art of the Book artist Helen O’Connor for a hands-on papermaking demonstration. Learn to form sheets of handmade paper from pulps made from various plants, weeds, oriental fibres, cotton linters, and recycled papers. As well, Helen will demonstrate techniques to create pulp paintings and three-dimensional works. 11/28/2018 – 2:30-4 pm Abbotsford campus library (G … Read more

Career opportunities — Nov 12

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Assistant Professor, Economics > Associate Director, Projects Office > Assistant Professor, Geography and the Environment (2 positions) > Assistant, Modern Languages Seminar (German) > Assistant Professor, Political Science > Academic Advisor https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact … Read more

Tuition waiver requests due before start of classes

Tuition waiver requests for employees, spouses, and/or dependants must have them submitted to HR before the start of classes for Winter 2019. The Tuition Waiver Request is online on the HR website. Please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or via email if you have any questions. For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca … Read more

Chilliwack Next — tech event at UFV — Nov 17

Introductory demonstrations of fast growing hi-tech 30-minute introductory demonstrations • Building an Internet Connected Doorbell • ChatOps: DevOps Deployment Management using Chatbots • Applying Machine Learning to Geospatial Applications • Building a Predictive Analytics Service • Programming a Simulator of a Quantum Computer Learn about local hi-tech programs and events: • UFV’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative: Technology and Subjectivity — Nov 19

Alex Wetmore and Rachel Bodnariuc — “Barometric Pleasures: Meteorology, technology, and emotion in the 1700s” Gabriel Murray–“Computational Linguistics for Real and Imagined Conversations” The Scholarly Sharing Initiative is an informal monthly gathering of faculty, students, and interested others to share, discuss, present, and receive feedback about their scholarly work. This initiative is based in the … Read more

East Africa or India internship info session — Nov 5 and 7

How does this sound? Tanzania. Kenya. India. Fully funded three months, and earn six credits. Requirements: Permanent resident, under 35 years old and has 60+ credits. The East Africa internship program is made possible by the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships as they aim to activate a community of young global leaders across … Read more

Science Graduate School information session — Nov 13

The Faculty of Science and the Advising Centre are hosting an information session for science students who are thinking about going onto grad school. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with grad school and information on how and when to apply will be available. Please join us for this very informative evening. Registration is not … Read more

myUFV Scheduled Maintenance — Nov 11

Scheduled Maintenance – Remembrance Day, Sunday November 11, 2018 Information Technology Services will be performing scheduled maintenance of myUFV and several related systems on the morning of Sun, Nov 11, between 8  and 11 am. During this time the following systems will be unavailable: myUFV Banner self-service DegreeWorks myCCR (CampusLabs) Symplicity CSM Links to courses, … Read more

Career opportunities — Nov 5

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, History Assistant Professor, Theatre Program Assistant, School of Health Studies Auxiliary, Clerical and Administrative Support Staff Assistant, Secretary of Senate Manager, Marketing Instructor, College of Arts https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca … Read more

greenSPEAK “Climate Change & Global Warming” with Professor Tim Cooper — Nov 15

Climate change and global warming are now being discussed in the media almost daily. However a good half of the population still is uninformed or misinformed about it.  This presentation will give a brief summary of the science, followed by a short discussion of relevant economics and technologies. Physics professor Tim Cooper will be presenting … Read more

Photo Voice Exhibit — Reflections of Multiculturalism — opening Nov 6

The 2018 Politics of Multiculturalism class (Posc 332) invites you to attend the opening of their annual Reflections of Multiculturalism and Diversity Photo Voice Exhibit featuring student images and experiences of multiculturalism. The opening takes place from 2:30–4:30 pm on Tues, Nov, 6 in the Global Lounge (B223). The opening will offer light refreshments and … Read more