Science Graduate School information session — Nov 13

The Faculty of Science and the Advising Centre are hosting an information session for science students who are thinking about going onto grad school. Guest speakers will discuss their experiences with grad school and information on how and when to apply will be available. Please join us for this very informative evening. Registration is not … Read more

myUFV Scheduled Maintenance — Nov 11

Scheduled Maintenance – Remembrance Day, Sunday November 11, 2018 Information Technology Services will be performing scheduled maintenance of myUFV and several related systems on the morning of Sun, Nov 11, between 8  and 11 am. During this time the following systems will be unavailable: myUFV Banner self-service DegreeWorks myCCR (CampusLabs) Symplicity CSM Links to courses, … Read more

Career opportunities — Nov 5

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, History Assistant Professor, Theatre Program Assistant, School of Health Studies Auxiliary, Clerical and Administrative Support Staff Assistant, Secretary of Senate Manager, Marketing Instructor, College of Arts https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca … Read more

greenSPEAK “Climate Change & Global Warming” with Professor Tim Cooper — Nov 15

Climate change and global warming are now being discussed in the media almost daily. However a good half of the population still is uninformed or misinformed about it.  This presentation will give a brief summary of the science, followed by a short discussion of relevant economics and technologies. Physics professor Tim Cooper will be presenting … Read more

Photo Voice Exhibit — Reflections of Multiculturalism — opening Nov 6

The 2018 Politics of Multiculturalism class (Posc 332) invites you to attend the opening of their annual Reflections of Multiculturalism and Diversity Photo Voice Exhibit featuring student images and experiences of multiculturalism. The opening takes place from 2:30–4:30 pm on Tues, Nov, 6 in the Global Lounge (B223). The opening will offer light refreshments and … Read more

Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) — Nov 13-10

Please join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO), facilitated by Michelle Johnson, Leonne Beebe and Ken Harmel. FLO Online schedule – November 13 to December 10, 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 … Read more

TLC Bytes Bistro — menu of knowledge sessions

UFV Teaching and Learning Centre presents an appetizing way to discover edu-tools for faculty and staff. Order your knowledge sessions from the TLC Bytes Bistro menu. …savor the flavor of learning…the results are golden… freshly baked ideas for your teaching…add some spice to your courses. You can choose how you receive your knowledge sessions: presentations … Read more

Frustrated with commuting? Help us find solutions by filling out survey

UFV Sustainable Transportation Survey The purpose of this survey is to determine the best way to increase transportation sustainability at the University of the Fraser Valley. Our hope is to determine new and improved options for commuting to and from the Abbotsford UFV campus and to lower carbon emissions, reduce travel expenses, and alleviate stress … Read more

Woof Wednesday in the Chilliwack campus library — Nov 7

Join St. John Ambulance dogs Red, Taylah, Nacho, Taz, Daisy and Lucky in the Chilliwack campus library on Wed, Nov 7, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Cookies and hot chocolate included in this free event. Wed, Nov 7 11:30 am-1:30 pm Chilliwack campus library https://ufvlibrary.blogspot.com/ For more information, contact Lisa Morry at lisa.morry@ufv.ca 11/07/2018

Career opportunities — Oct 29

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, College of Arts Administrative Assistant, Academic Success Centre Project Manager (Exterior Building Envelope Remediation Project) Assistant Professor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2 positions) Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization Specialty) https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder … Read more

Municipal Pension Plan Seminars — Nov 21 and 27

The Municipal Pension Plan is presenting “Approaching Retirement” workshops in Chilliwack and Abbotsford in November. Staff enrolled in the MPP can register for a workshop online here. Wed, Nov 21 Chilliwack SureStay Hotel by Best Western 6-8 pm Tues, Nov 27 Abbotsford Best Western Plus Regency Inn  & Conference Centre 6-8 pm   https://www.pensionsbc.ca/portal/page/portal/client_education_registration_system/event_schedules/mpp_seminar_schedule/ For … Read more

Online Seminar: Why Students Cheat and What We Can Do About It — Nov 15

The prevailing statistics on cheating are disheartening. Some put the rate at 75%. That means three out of every four students admit to some kind of academic dishonesty at some point during their higher education. We all know that this is not a new phenomenon. Cheating is as old as higher education itself. Older, really, … Read more