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UFV Abbotsford and Chilliwack Bookstore locations will be closed for inventory March 27-29. Our team will be available at bookstore@ufv.ca if you have an urgent question or request. We apologize for the inconvenience, we will reopen after the Easter weekend, on Tues, April 3. https://ufv.ca/BOOKSTORE/ For more information, contact UFV Bookstore at bookstore@ufv.ca 03/30/2018
The annual launch of the new issue of Louden Singletree, UFV’s literary and visual arts magazine. The 10th Anniversary issue will be launched with readings from selected contributors, and representation by visual arts contributors. There will be refreshments, and door prizes provided. Thurs, Mar 29 6-8 pm Abby UHouse Room F125 For more information, contact … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, Biology Assistant Professor, Criminology & Criminal Justice Instructor, English Instructor, Geography and the Environment Instructor, Library and Information Technology Instructor, Communications Instructor, Peace and Conflict Studies Instructor, History Instructor, Criminology and Criminal Justice Instructor Theatre Instructor, … Read more
A perfect opportunity to learn about sweat lodge right from building it to having a sweat right after with UFV Elder Terry Prest Follow link for map: https://goo.gl/maps/BPdwX98aP6m Take first right off Soowahlie Park Lane, red and yellow ribbons on trees for markers Contact josephine.charlie@ufv.ca or elaine.malloway@ufv.ca for details. Sun, Mar 25 10 am-3 pm … Read more
Join us for an information session about the newly launched Mindfulness-Based Teaching & Learning (MBTL) graduate certificate program. Learn about the program, course offerings, and entrance requirements. Discover how this accessible online program can help you become a mindfulness specialist. Find out how this convenient online program (with some face-to-face classes scheduled at times convenient … Read more
UFV Indigenous students are invited to ISC Abbotsford for lunch and meet with representatives from the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program to share information about their program For more information contact: Betty Peters; betty.peters@ufv.ca 604-792-0025 x2245 Tue, Mar 27 11 am-1 pm ISC Abbotsford RM S1113 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/job-seekers/internship-co-op-opportunities/ayip 03/27/2018
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of a CityStudio project/course cycle, including development, delivery and showcase. It is designed for all faculty who are interested in community-engaged and problem-based learning. The list of project ideas for the Fall 2018 semester will be provided and discussed. This workshop is facilitated by the UFV Office of … Read more
Join us for a Blackboard Tests/Quizzes Workshop (1 hour – Computer Lab) with Soowook Kim You will learn how to set up tests/quizzes effectively, how to grade them, how to give feedback, how to use access logs, and how to prevent possible technical issues. For other Teaching and Learning workshops or events please contact us … Read more
Join us for the Blackboard Full Grade Center & Lab (1.5 hours– Computer Lab) with Soowook Kim This is an advanced workshop. First hour, we will provide an overview of the Full Grade Centre. We will review the basics for faculty who want to manually create columns to provide grades and feedback. We will then … Read more
April 3 Last day to submit a Graduation Request to the Office of the Registrar (graduation fee $25) for Convocation (June 5 & 6) Convocation Visit www.ufv.ca/admissions/graduation/ for further details. Please note, if students are completing requirements in the summer semester, applications will be not be processed until after June and students will not be … Read more
On behalf of the Career Centre we want to thank you for making the 2018 Career Fair a success! We appreciate your support with marketing to students; including letting us conduct class visits as well as handing out postcards. Also, a big thank you to those who attended the event. For more information, contact Paige … Read more
S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery Tue, Mar 13-Thu, Mar 15 10 am-6 pm S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery For more information, contact Leanne Woelke at leanne.woelke@ufv.ca 03/16/2018
Valley (W)rites: Exploring the valley as muse Featuring: Billeh Nickerson, Renee Sarojini Saklikar & Tawahum Justin Bige Billeh Nickerson is the author of five books including the 2014 City of Vancouver Book Award nominated Artificial Cherry. He is also a former editor of PRISM international and Event — two of Canada’s most respected literary journals — and a previous writer-in-residence … Read more
Cathy van Ingen knows her way around a boxing ring, and you’ll want her in your corner. Van Ingen is an academic who believes in empowering women to overcome adversity through sport. An associate professor in kinesiology at Brock University, van Ingen is a former boxer, and co-founder of the Shape Your Life program, which … Read more
UFV Teaching and Learning is please to present: Dr. Jessica Riddell Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair of Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Chair, Department of English, Bishop’s University 3M National Teaching Fellow (2015) Chair, Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) jessica.riddell@ubishops.ca Presentation: The Lessons of Wonder Woman for the Academy Wonder Woman offers a model for our highest ideals … Read more