Career opportunities at UFV — Mar 5

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: AVP, Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Director, Research Services & Industry Engagement Instructor, Physics Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Instructor, Kinesiology Instructor, Social Work & Human Services Building Maintenance … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Feb 26

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: AVP, Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Director, Research Services and Industry Engagement Instructor, Physics Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Instructor, Kinesiology To view details on these postings, and for … Read more

Mini Med School

Students from the Faculty of Health Sciences are teaming up with UBC Med students and Chilliwack Division of Family Practice to offer free medical info sessions in Chilliwack. The event will include Q&As, lectures, and health resource displays. Mini Med School offers the community a chance to hear from and chat with local doctors and … Read more

Health and Wellness Expo — Mar 26

Want to find out about cancer screening, dealing with stress, quitting smoking, or taking care of your teeth? Fentanyl, binge drinking, or emergency preparedness? Come to the UFV Health and Wellness Expo in the atrium of Buildnig A at the Chilliwack campus on March 26. The UFV Faculty of Health Sciences School of Health Studies … Read more

myWeb down for maintenance Sun, March 11, 8-9:30 am

The myWeb system will be down for maintenance on Sunday, March 11, from 8 to 9:30 am. You will not be able to access the system during that time. Service will resume at 9:30 am and editors will be able to log in normally at https://myweb.ufv.ca For more information, contact myWeb team at myweb@ufv.ca 03/11/2018

Develop skills in the area of Indigenous land claims with four-week summer certificate

Thinking of a career in politics, law, education, social work, human rights, public administration, or international development? In any of these professions, you can give yourself a leg up by developing a strong understanding of the history of Indigenous land claims and treaties in Canada and around the world. And with UFV’s four-week, 12-credit Indigenous … Read more

Students recommend ways to enhance campus learning

In the fall of 2017, UFV’s Teaching and Learning Centre began soliciting for proposals from students on improving learning at UFV. The question was, “What can UFV do to enhance your learning.” Three prizes were awarded. The contest drew 27 proposals from students over a six-week period. An ad hoc committee reviewed the proposals and … Read more

U-CUBE: Condensed University Block Experience — try it this summer!

The U-CUBE program could be the best decision you make to focus your education and career goals! Obtain three credits for a course — in as little as 18 days. Or, sign-up for a block of condensed courses (four courses total) and complete 12 credits during the 2018 summer semester. Don’t miss this NEW summer … Read more

Call for expressions of interest for standing committees of Senate

Take part in UFV governance! Expressions of interests are being sought from faculty and staff members as well as undergraduate/graduate students to serve on the standing committees of Senate. The Senate Governance Committee welcomes expressions of interest for positions on the standing committees of Senate. The terms for the positions are two years, from August … Read more

Career Fair — March 8

Attend the 2018 Career Fair! Find out what skills you need to get picked. Turn your certificate, diploma, or degree into dollars. Meet with graduate schools and over 45 employers. Thurs, March 8 1-5 pm Building E (North Gym) https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Paige Vanderveen at paige.vanderveen@ufv.ca 03/09/2018

PD Day helped Continuing Education instructors and staff grow their perspectives

Continuing Education Learning in Action: Growing our Perspectives Building leadership, community and capacity. That was the theme of Continuing Education’s second annual Professional Development day for CE instructors and staff in February, and the event certainly lived up to its promise. Participants learned about a wide variety of topics ranging from the process of making … Read more

Virtual Reality — 360 Degrees to Learning — T&L workshop — Mar 5

UFV Teaching & Learning Workshop Join the Virtual Reality – 360 Degrees to Learning, facilitated by Robin Pittman In this workshop, learners will have a chance to work with emerging technology of 360-degree photos and videos and simple virtual reality gear (google cardboard style). The focus will be on the technology, and how it can … Read more

Grade Book Lite — Teaching and Learning workshop — Mar 8

UFV Teaching & Learning workshop Join the Grade Book Lite workshop, facilitated by Ken Harmel Blackboard’s Full Grade Centre is a robust grading and assessment tool that can be customized to the needs of any instructor. Normally, a two-hour workshop is provided to understand all the features it has to offer. This workshop will demonstrate … Read more