Textbook adoptions for summer semester – Feb 15 deadline approaching

This is a reminder that Summer 2017 textbook adoption forms are due February 15. How to place your adoption order: Please visit the online adoption site below to submit your orders. If you are unsure of your username and password or have not been supplied one, please email Kristi Mansley. ufv.bookware3000.ca/eSolution/adoption Alternative Options:  Fillable … Read more

Commuter alert — Feb 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. • Mon, Feb 6 — WWE wrestling event: 6:30 pm • Fri, Feb 10 — Marianas Trench concert: 7:30 pm • Sat, Feb 11 — Bubble Guppies family show: 1 pm … Read more

CICS curates exhibit on the long struggle for the South Asian vote in Canada

(Dis) Enfranchisement 1907-1947: The Forty-Year Struggle for The Vote As Canadians across the country commemorate the 150th year of Canadian Confederation, the UFV Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies (CICS) offers a different perspective in uncovering Canada’s historical past.   With funding awarded from the Canadian Government (Canada 150 Grant), the CICS has curated an exhibit in … Read more

2017-22 sessional dates established

Senate recently approved a five-year academic schedule (aka sessional dates) from 2017/18 through to 2021/22, as well as guidelines for setting the academic schedule. As this is a rolling five-year schedule, the dates for the next academic year are fixed and the additional years are in place to help with academic and administrative planning. Each … Read more

Canada and the Israel-Palestine conflict: talk and discussion — Feb 8

Colter Louwerse, fourth-year political science major at UFV, will speak about Canada’s role in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. A growing number of Canadians are aware of the nature and extent of the injustices and human rights violations occurring in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. However, few are aware of the role that Canada has played in … Read more

Sharpen your skills and grow professionally with Learning & Development workshops

  Need to improve your work/life harmony? Want to find out how to foster an inclusive environment at UFV? Brush up on your Excel or presentation skills? Build resilience? UFV Human Resources has a workshop for you! HR is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Feb 6

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Faculty of Health Sciences To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: www.ufv.ca/careers For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 02/16/2017

Meeting schedule for 2017/18 released — time to book rooms

The 2017-2018 Meeting Schedule weeks breakdown is located at H:\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2017-2018 Meeting Schedule Timelines\2017-2018 Weeks Breakdown for UFV Meetings and Stat Holidays.pdf. Those employees responsible for booking meeting space for department and committee meetings are asked to contact Room Bookings directly in order to book space. Please use the following link to make … Read more

Occupation of the American Mind film screening — March 8

  Over the past few years, Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world — except the United States. The Occupation of the American Mind takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on … Read more

Spring break camps to keep kids active at UFV

Want to make sure your kids stay active this spring break? Join the UFV Cascades and UFV Kinesiology students for a physical literacy camp over March break that will have your child learning through PLAY! During this week, your child will work on developing their fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, and catching. We will … Read more

Partnering for success: UFV, NVIT and Nuxalk Nation: Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Feb 9

Thurs, Feb 9 1:15 – 2:45pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Save this date and come join us for the Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Partnering for success: UFV, NVIT and Nuxalk Nation University of the Fraser Valley received confirmation of funding in July 2016 from Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Canada to offer a program … Read more

Survive the Semester: Live Well, Learn Well

The UFV Counselling Department invites you to take a break this Reading Break! Visit our booth for healthy snacks and tips on wellness and learning. Come de-stress with our therapy dog, MAC, or take a Mini-workshop to boost your study skills! When: 12-4pm, Tuesday Feb 14 Where: Student Union Building, Student Life (Bldg. S) Workshops: … Read more

Career Opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Senior Accountant, Statutory Reporting Assistant, Bookstore, Chilliwack Clerk, Bookstore, Abbotsford Assistant to the Director, School of Health Studies Clerk, Assessment Services Assistant, Assessment Services Sessional Faculty, Summer 2017 Administrative Assistant, College of Arts Department Assistant, Geography and … Read more