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Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) — Oct 15-18

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The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered to a group of four to six colleagues and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the 3 ½ day workshop, participants design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive verbal, written and video feedback from the other participants who have been … Read more

Cities for Children panel discussion — Sept 12

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Cities for Children will be a panel discussion on urban planning for children, refugees and groups at risk. There will be a question period and networking opportunity for staff and students alike. What makes this so special is our panel of distinguished professionals, such as Meseret Belachew from Aga Kahn University in Kenya, city planners … Read more

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – UFV employee 30-minute challenge

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action repeats over and over the need for all of us to know and understand the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Do you? It took nearly 10 years for Canada, the final official objector, to sign on to the UNDRIP – but on May … Read more

Career opportunities — Sept 4

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: 2018.182 – Officer, Accounts Receivable 2018.183 – Clerk, Admissions 2018.184 – Assistant, Admissions https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 09/06/2018

Next Senate meeting — Sept 21

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The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Sept 21 on the Abbotsford campus, Room B121. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Sept 11. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.c 09/21/2018

Abby Quick Print – opening again Sept 10

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Abby Quick Print will be opened after renovations on Monday, September 10, 2018. Until then, all printing will be done at the Chilliwack location . Please call local 2382 with any questions or concerns. For more information, contact Elizabeth Eberts at elizabeth.eberts@ufv.ca 09/08/2018

Wear your Ask Me button — Sept 4-14

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Be a friendly, helpful face to a stressed-out student! UFV faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their Ask Me buttons during the first 2 weeks of classes. Pick up your button from Student Services (B214) or Human Resources (A288) on the Abbotsford campus or Student Services (A1318) on the Chilliwack CEP campus. – – … Read more

Campus Rec fitness classes start Sept 10

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Campus Rec fitness classes start Sept 10 on both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. All fitness classes are free to try from Sept 10-13. Pricing, schedule and class descriptions are listed online at ufv.ca/campusrec. Looking forward to seeing you there, http://www.ufv.ca/campusrec For more information, contact Cheryl Van Nes at Cheryl.vannes@ufv.ca 09/14/2018

Career opportunities — Aug 28

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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

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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

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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