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

Yvon Dandurand retirement and appreciation event — Aug 16

We will be acknowledging Yvon’s service to UFV and congratulating him on his upcoming retirement. This will be an informal event with a short speakers list. Everyone from UFV and the community is invited. Thurs, Aug 16 1-3 pm BH100A — Harvest Table (open area beside lecture theatre) For more information, contact Cherish Forster at … Read more

Fraser Valley Literature Festival at UFV — Sept 21 & 22

The festival will be held in the Student Union Building on Friday, September 21 from 6-8pm with an evening reception and keynote address shared by Billeh Nickerson, Renee Saklikar, and Carleigh Baker the night before (Friday). The festival continues on Sat, Sept 22, from 9 am-3:30 pm, The Saturday speakers are listed below. The festival … Read more