Think Fun camps at UFV this summer

Do you want your child to develop the thinking tools necessary for challenging or confusing experiences? Do you want your child to develop the communication skills needed to prepare them to be tomorrow’s leaders? Think Fun Camps are hands-on, activity based camps for curious and creative kids. In each camp, children play games, explore, and … Read more

UFV Athletics and Recreation summer camps: Active FUNdamentals, Multi-Sport, & Specific Sport options

Check out the Athletics and Recreation options for kids on campus this summer: Active FUNdamentals (ages 5-7) During this week, your child will work on developing their fundamental movement skills like running, jumping and catching. We’ll practise these skills through fun and cooperative games-based programming, as well as arts, crafts and educational sessions. It is … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — May 29

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, Psychology Clerk, Admissions Advisor, Disability Resource Centre (Trades & Technology Transition Support) To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca … Read more

Commuter Alert — June 2017

Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Thurs, June 1 – Dean Brody Concert: 7 pm • Sat, June 3 – Regional Amway Rally: 1:30 pm • Tues, June 6 – UFV Convocation: 9:30 am & 2:30 … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative (SSI) — call for speakers

Are you working on any research projects next year? Are you writing an article, delivering a conference paper, conducting a study, or planning innovative teaching? If so, then please consider sharing your work at one of the upcoming SSI meetings! Description: The Scholarly Sharing Initiative is a series of informal monthly gatherings held for faculty, … Read more

Retirement of the Instructor Account

The Instructor Account assigned to faculty for generic login to the network is being phased out for the end of the Summer 2017 semester. Information Technology Services is taking this action to balance the needs for flexible network access and security of data for all employees at UFV. How does this impact you? Faculty accessing … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — May 23

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, CDA Program Services Provider, Mailroom Senior Technical Analyst To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca   06/01/2017

Policy rescinded – Donations policy (3)

At its May 16, 2017 meeting, President’s Executive approved rescinding the Donations policy (3). This policy is no longer needed as the Gift Acceptance policy (228) supersedes the Donations policy. For more information, please contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/   06/02/2017

New and revised policies – Prevention, Education and Response to Sexualized Violence (236) and BRP-201.02 Board Policy on Harassment, Discrimination & Physical or Emotional Abuse Prevention & Resolution

In response to Government legislation requiring institutional policy, and to address a very important topic on university campuses, the UFV Board of Governors has approved a change to existing policy BRP-201.02 Harassment, Discrimination & Physical or Emotional Abuse Prevention & Resolution, Board Policy on, and the creation of a new policy Prevention, Education and Response … Read more

Policy Revised — BRP-235.05 Board Policy on Academic Excellence

At its May 18, 2017 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to BRP-235.05 Board Policy on Academic Excellence. The changes accommodate a third award recognizing academic excellence in service. The policy is available on the Secretariat policy webpage: http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, please contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca   06/02/2017

New Student Orientation — Start Your Journey! — May 16 & 25 (Abbotsford) and 18 (Chilliwack)

UFV’s New Student Orientation (part 1) Start Your Journey is happening this week and next! May 16 and 25 — Abbotsford Campus, 4-8 pm May 18 — Chilliwack Campus, 4-8 pm We’re looking forward to welcoming over 1,000 students and their supporters (parents/guardians, partners, family members and/or friends) to campus over the three event dates. … Read more