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One-day Mindfulness Core Concepts: prerequisite for Mindfulness Teacher Training — Feb 13

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The one-day Mindfulness Core Concepts on Feb 13 is an experiential workshop that will introduce participants to the origins, principles, and practices of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and other mindfulness-based interventions. Interested in teaching others mindfulness? This one-day course is a prerequisite for the Six-Day MBSR Intensive Training & Retreat on June 23-29, 2018, which … Read more

Nominations for Professor and Librarian Emeritus — deadline Feb 16

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Nominations for Professor and Librarian Emeritus Nomination deadline: Feb 16 UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. How does someone earn emeritus status? The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by the Board of Governors to a retired … Read more

Discover how UFV can help you succeed at the Student Resources Fair — Jan 10 & 11

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Did you know that new UFV students can be paired with an upper-level peer mentor? Or that all UFV students can receive free counselling and academic tutoring? Learn more about the array of resources available to help students thrive during their university careers. All members of the UFV community, including new and returning students, faculty, … Read more

Deep Sea Changes

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Deep Sea Changes Featuring Madeline Hildebrandt On view January 8–25 Deep Sea Changes is an installation depicting an undersea environment made from a variety of plastics gathered from my everyday life. Plastics are being used to represent this environment because of deep environmental concerns for the current and future state of the oceans that are … Read more

Opening Reception: Deep Sea Changes

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Deep Sea Changes Featuring Madeline Hildebrandt Opening reception Mon, Jan 8 @ 6-8 pm On view Jan 8-25, 2018. Deep Sea Changes is an installation depicting an undersea environment made from a variety of plastics gathered from my everyday life. Plastics are being used to represent this environment because of deep environmental concerns for the … Read more

SSHRC New Partnership Engage Grants — deadline March 15

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SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Insight program and the Connection program. They provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private, or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through the Partnership Engage Grants … Read more

Service Excellence awards — submit your nomination — deadline Feb 23

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UFV Service Excellence Awards are presented annually to recognize and celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, and teamwork that supports the values, mission, and goals of UFV. Launched in 2016 by the UFV Board of Governors, current UFV faculty and staff can be nominated in three categories: • UFV Staff Excellence Award … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Jan 8

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Technologist, E-Room Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Statistics To view details on this posting, 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   01/18/2018

Training & Development Allowance

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Permanent employees eligible for the Training & Development Allowance must submit claims by February 28, 2018 to receive reimbursement for the 2017/18 fiscal year. Information and claim forms are available on the Human Resources website. Please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or via email if you have any questions. https://www.ufv.ca/hr/professional-development/training–development-allowance/ For more information, contact … Read more

Commuter Alert – January 2018

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Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Sat, Jan 27 – Stone Sour & Halestorm Concert: 7 pm Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, 8-10, or on city … Read more

Co-op Education info session — Jan 17

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Co-operative Education (Co-op) combines academic studies with relevant work experience. Academic semesters alternate with work terms, giving you up to two years of relevant work experience. The UFV Arts, Business, LIBIT, CIS, and Science diploma and degree Co-op programs are nationally accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE), a recognized seal of quality. … Read more

Co-op Education info session — Jan 18 & 19

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Co-operative Education (Co-op) combines academic studies with relevant work experience. Academic semesters alternate with work terms, giving you up to two years of relevant work experience. The UFV Arts, Business, LIBIT, CIS, and Science diploma and degree Co-op programs are nationally accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE), a recognized seal of quality. … Read more