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The UFV Alumni Association is looking for the perfect candidate to nominate as its next Alumni Representative on UFV’s Senate, to serve a 1-year term. The deadline is August 31. To learn more about the nomination process and the responsibilities of the Alumni Representative, please visit our webpage: alumni.ufv.ca/news/alumni-rep-on-ufv-senate-call-for-nominations/ The nomination package includes all the … Read more
Fire drills will be conducted on the Abbotsford campus on Tuesday, September 26 and on the Chilliwack campus on Wednesday, September 27. When the alarm rings, please evacuate the building using the closest exit. Security and Floor Wardens will assist with evacuation. Please move away from the building and proceed to the nearest Emergency Assembly … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is looking for the perfect candidate to nominate as its next alumni representative on UFV’s Senate, to serve a one-year term. To learn more about the nomination process and the responsibilities of the Alumni Representative, please visit our webpage: https://alumni.ufv.ca/news/alumni-rep-on-ufv-senate-call-for-nominations/ The nomination package includes all the necessary information about the position, … Read more
Come on out for garden care and mint tea! Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle, as well as gloves and garden tools if you have them. We have extras if you don’t. Wed, Aug 2 10 am-12 pm Shakespeare Reconciliatio Garden between Kinesiology and the Gathering Place (A building, east side) … Read more
Come out and watch your UFV Cascades men’s basketball team as they take on NCAA Division 1 competition in Abbotsford. The Boise State Broncos visit the UFV Athletic Centre for an early preseason test with tip-off scheduled for 7 pm on Tues, August 1. It’s sure to be a game that basketball fans at UFV … Read more
Culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) is an approach that challenges deficit perspectives and draws on students’ strengths to foster success. Join a community of staff and faculty interested in exploring CRP-informed topics, theories, and activities related to this approach. Facilitated by Teaching and Learning Specialist, Victoria Surtees, the community is a space to share practices and … Read more
The UFV room bookings portal website is now available to use off campus and on mobile devices. The site also moved to single sign-on with your UFV email: providing a more secure, convenient, and cohesive login experience. For more information, see the ITS blog post below: https://blogs.ufv.ca/itservices/2023/07/room-bookings-portal-public-access-and-log-on-change-as-of-july-20-2023/ 08/02/2023
Join the Student Union Society outside in the sun for International Day of Friendship. Come make a friendship bracelet with us between 12:00pm and 2:00pm to keep for yourself or give away to one of your friends! Wed, July 26 12-2 pm The Green For more information, contact Isaiah Dodd at i.dodd@ufvsus.ca 07/26/2023
Building a course syllabus is a challenging task but creating a syllabus that students want to read can be daunting. Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, for this workshop where we will explore the creation of a student-centred syllabus and think about ways we can encourage students to engage in its content. This workshop … Read more
Get up to speed on UFV’s teaching technology and apps Ally in Practice – BB Ally is an accessibility application that works with Blackboard Workshop dates: Friday, August 11 (2-3pm) Friday, September 8 (2-3pm) Friday, October 13 (2-3pm) Friday, November 10 (2-3pm) Friday, December 8 (2-3pm) Zoom Integration in Blackboard – Zoom is a great … Read more
Come discover fresh ideas for community-building in your in-person and online classes. In this fun, interactive in-person session, get to know your colleagues while exploring strategies for: o facilitating inclusive introductions, o fostering student engagement, o and building supportive peer communities. You will have an opportunity to get started on your first lesson plan of … Read more
Join us for tea and garden care, to take care of the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden at CEP. Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle. Please bring tools and gloves if you have them. We have extras if you don’t. Friday, July 21 10 am – 12 pm CEP Garden between Kinesiology and … Read more
What do I need to know? There will be a significant increase in the volume of guests parking on the Abbotsford Campus this weekend. When? Friday, July 7, 9am–5pm Saturday, July 8, 9am–5pm Sunday, July 9, 9am–5pm Why? Crowds are expected for a series of community events at the Abbotsford Centre. What do I need … Read more
UFV’s Student Union Society and UFV International will be providing a shuttle service for students from the UFV Abbotsford campus to the 2023 Fraser Valley Pride Festival in Mission’s Heritage Park from 2-6 pm on Saturday, July 29! Make sure to reserve your spot on Eventbrite; shuttle space is limited. The Fraser Valley Pride Festival … Read more
International Education Activities (50) policy has been rescinded, following approval by the responsible executives. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 07/21/2023