Next Meeting of Senate – May 4, 2018

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri,May 4, in the Rivers Dining Room at the Trades and Technology centre on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, April 24. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/   05/04/2018

UFV Alumni Association seeks Distinguished Alumni nominations — deadline May 1

UFV alumni can be found making a difference around the corner and across the world. And the UFV Alumni Association wants to celebrate them. There are more than 38,000 alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley working in a variety of industries and sectors and making a significant impact on our economy and our … Read more

Volunteers needed for Indigenous graduation reception — May 23

The Indigenous student centre is looking for volunteers for our Indigenous graduation reception on Wed, May 23rd, from 5-9 m at the Gathering Place, Chilliwack campus. Various positions need to be filled. For more information contact, Josephine Charlie (CEP), 1-888-504-7441 x 2473 josephine.charlie@ufv.ca or Tery Kozma (Abbotsford) 1-888-504-7441 x 4069 theresa.kozma@ufv.ca

Career opportunities at UFV — April 9

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Team Lead, Mechanical Maintenance Worker Counsellor Manager, Academic Scheduling 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 Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca –

Register for Professional Development Day

Faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to a day of professional development to connect with colleagues, learn tools, tips, and trends in higher education, and grow UFV towards the future together. Start the day off with a presentation about the transformation that is underway in the K-12 system by keynote speaker Kevin Godden, Superintendent of … Read more

Science Rocks! Summer camp facilitators needed

We are looking for UFV students with diverse backgrounds covering most of the science areas. Preference will be given to students who have experience working with children. Facilitators must be willing to obtain a criminal record check. http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2018/04/03/sr_facilitators_2018/ For more information, contact Caroline Majeau at caroline.majeau@ufv.ca 04/13/2018

UFV Athletics and Campus Recreation summer camp schedule now online

The Athletics and Campus Recreation department will be hosting summer camps on both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus for ages 6-18 from July 3-August 30, 2018. Our camps provide young people the opportunity to explore different sports and recreational activities, while promoting healthy and active lifestyles. Program curriculum is geared towards promoting self-esteem, positive social … Read more

Mindfulness-based stress reduction course through Continuing Education

Are you struggling with managing stress while juggling increasing demands at home or work, or perhaps dealing with chronic pain or health challenges, or just wanting to address a nagging sense of dissatisfaction? If so, this course may be for you. Through practicing a series of mindfulness-based exercises and strategies under expert supervision, participants will … Read more

TLC Showcase: Talk It Out/Try It Out: open session forum — April 10

UFV Teaching and Learning presents the April Showcase: A Partnership for Teaching, Learning and Scholarly Engagement, facilitated by Anna Griffith and Mary Saudelli. This month’s topic is Talk It Out/Try It Out: open session forum: An opportunity for faculty to talk out or try out pedagogical ideas, SoTL ideas or other research projects they are … Read more

Draw pandas in China! Sichuan study tour 2018

DRAW PANDAS IN CHINA! SICHUAN STUDY TOUR MAY 15-MAY 25, 2018 Travel to the heart of Sichuan, China, home of the world’s Giant Pandas. Enjoy 10 days immersed in the capital city of Chengdu, China, with Visual Arts Professor Shelley Stefan. Students gain academic credit in drawing while exploring the Giant Panda Research Base, Sichuan … Read more

Commuter Alert — April 2018

Abbotsford campus commuter & parking advisory for April 2018: Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Fri, Apr 6: Rock the Centre concert: 7 pm Wed, Apr 11: Cirque de Soleil CRYSTAL: 7:30 pm Thu, Apr 12: Cirque … Read more

Career opportunities — March 26

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: • Department Assistant, Continuing Education • Instructor, Teacher Education • Instructor, Social, Cultural and Media Studies • Office Assistant, Industry Service & Part Time Trades • Officer, Accounts Payable • Senior Technical Analyst • Sessional Faculty, English … Read more