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Educators Journey towards Reconciliation — Feb 18-19

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Feb 18-19 9 am–4:30 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus – G124 During our two days together, we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom and, our education practice. We will explore strategies for creating a culturally safe learning environment and indigenizing through reconciling Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing … Read more

Student Career Exploration + Life Planning workshop – Feb 12, March 3

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Do you know students who want to explore careers that fit them? This workshop leads you through self-assessments, world of work assessments, and helps you decide on next steps. Choose from 2 sessions: Chilliwack – February 12 Abbotsford – March 3 Call UFV Student Services to register: Abbotsford, Room B214, 604-854-4528 Chilliwack (CEP), Room A1318, … Read more

Job Opportunities – Feb 10

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Janitors Instructor, Kinesiology Assistant Professor, Graphic and Digital Design Sessional Faculty, Summer 2020 Advisor, Centre for Accessibility Services Auxiliary, Logistics Services Coordinator, Coursepack & Ecommerce Library Technician, East To view details on these postings, and for a … Read more

Record Stewards Listserv

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The effective management of UFV’s records and information is a collective responsibility for all employees. Employees working together to support a standardized RIM program at the university will see improved access to information, protection of vital records, a framework for storing, classifying, and destroying information, and improved efficiency. Records Stewards play a key role in … Read more

Policy Update – Business and Travel Expense (235)

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The following policy has recently been updated and approved and are posted on the Secretariat website – https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ The changes are effective immediately. Business and Travel Expense (235) (formerly Travel Approval, Booking and Reimbursement) If you have any questions please direct them to policyconsult@ufv.ca 08/31/2020

Italian Calabrese Diaspora Studies in Canada Feb 11

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Join guest lecturer Professor Margherita Ganeri from Italy on the current debate on Italian Diaspora Studies in Canada focusing on the centrality of Calabria for the young and growing field of Italian Canadian literature. Tues, Feb 11 5–6:00 pm A225 – Abbotsford Campus   For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 02/12/2020

‘We Are Hockey’ closing event: Family Day — Feb 17

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Join us as we celebrate the successful run and closing of the ‘We Are Hockey’ exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple. This free Family Day event will include hockey tips by the first NHL South Asian Canadian player Robin Bawa and President of Apna Hockey Lali Toor, commentators of … Read more

Reading and discussion panel with our writer-in-residence — March 31

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Reading and Discussion Panel Featuring 2020 writer-in-residence Adele Barclay, Dina Del Bucchia, and Kyla Jamieson The writers will read from their own work, engage in a discussion about writing and craft, and then open up to a Q&A from the audience Tues, March 31 3:15 Abby B121   For more information, contact Sha Scholtens at … Read more

When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention & Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence — Feb 13

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The College of Arts and the Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) presents: “When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention and Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence.” This is the first forum of a three-part series that will provide an in-depth discussion about domestic violence and its impacts on society. Thurs, Feb 13 2:30–4:15 pm … Read more

Career opportunities — Feb 10

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Summer 2020 Counsellor, Student Services Groundskeeper Building Maintenance Worker Assistant Professor, Communications Support Analyst I Project Manager (2 Positions) To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ … Read more

Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances — Feb 14

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You are invited to our next School of Business Seminar Presentation: Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances With Dr. Saeed Rahman Fri, Feb 14 11:30 am–1 pm Abby B140 Effective global climate governance entails establishing institutions, groups and policies, integrating climate change issues … Read more

Ashland Speaker: Jivesh Parasram — March 4

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Ashland Speaker: Jivesh Parasram Lecture and Workshop UFV Theatre and the UFV School of Creative Arts present this year’s Ashland Speaker Jivesh Parasram, an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, community activator, and facilitator of Indo-Caribbean descent. Jivesh Parasram is also the Artistic Director of Rumble Theatre, located in Vancouver, BC. Please join us for a lecture and … Read more