Career opportunities — Aug 28

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Teaching and Learning Specialist Coordinator, Research, Food and Agriculture Institute Assistant, Admissions Operations Manager, Office of the CIO- https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 08/30/2018

Ian McAskill’s retirement social — Aug 30

Ian  McAskill completed 36 years of service at UFV, during which time he served various institutional roles with distinction and a resounding commitment to core institutional values. Prior to secondment associated with administrative positions in 2006, Ian taught as a member of the Economics department for 25 years. He was actively engaged both academically and … Read more

Orange Shirt Day for residential schools awareness — Sept 28

On Friday Sept 28, please wear an orange shirt to show your awareness of the legacy of the residential schools. If you don’t have something orange, orange shirt buttons will be available at the Indigenous Affairs Office (B314, Abby campus) from Sept 24–28. If you would like to purchase a Stó:lō ($20) orange shirt, please … Read more

Lots closed August 19 & 20

Abbotsford Campus lots 2 and 2a will be temporarily closed on Sunday Aug 19 and Monday Aug 20, 2018 to accommodate film crews at the Abbotsford Centre. For more information, contact Elizabeth Eberts at elizabeth.eberts@ufv.ca 08/20/2018

LIVE Online Seminar — Sept 6

Build International Student Success with Intercultural Awareness Thurs, Sept 6, 2018 | 11am — 60 Minutes UFV, Abbotsford Campus, Rm G124 In this seminar we will examine the three primary worldviews and cultural dimensions to increase our intercultural savvy. This increased awareness will help us teach in ways that better include and support our culturally … Read more

Career opportunities — Aug 20

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Legal Counsel Auxiliary, Clerical and Administrative Support Staff Senior Assistant, Enrolment Services Team Lead, Mechanical Maintenance Worker To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara … Read more

Revised 2018-19 Weeks Breakdown

Please be advised that the 2018-2019 Weeks Breakdown for UFV Meetings and Stat Holidays has been revised to reflect the change of date for the Family Day statutory holiday from Feb 11-18, 2018. The revised addition can be found H:\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2018-2019 Meeting Schedule Timelines\2018-2019 Weeks Breadown for UFV Meetings and Stat Holidays.pdf. For … Read more

Turnitin — online training session — Aug 29

Join us for a Turnitin training workshop, facilitated by Ken Harmel. This 60-minute workshop will provide you with an overview of Turnitin and get you access to UFV’s licence. Turnitin’s Originality Check feature can help students and instructors detect plagiarism by comparing student work to an extensive online database. Turnitin.com compares student papers to the … Read more

Facilitating Learning Online — Fundamentals (FLO) — starts Aug 7

Join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) course, facilitated by Michelle Johnson FLO Online Schedule – August 7–31, 2018 FLO is a four week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve or have little online teaching or online learning experience. The course covers … Read more

Raabe presents at International Conference on Philosophical Practice in Mexico

How does philosophy merge with education and mental healthcare to improve the lives of people outside the academies and clinics? This was an important part of the general theme of the 15th International Conference on Philosophical Practice, held at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), in Mexico City from June 25 to 29. Conference … Read more

Adobe InDesign bootcamp — starts Sept 8

Start with the basic concepts of typography, layout, and visual storytelling, and gain practical skills and knowledge of setting up files for print publication and digital media by developing a versatile brochure layout using the industry standard application for publication design. Offered by UFV Continuing Education. UFV employees can use their Training & Development funds … Read more