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Many of us at UFV will be saddened to learn that Fay Hyndman, who retired from UFV in 2009 after coordinating UFV’s Writing Centre for many years, passed away Jan 10, 2017, after graciously facing cancer. Fay began her work at Fraser Valley College in 1987, following careers as a high-school teacher and flight attendant. … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Feb 10, on the Chillliwack campus, Room A2209. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Jan 31. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 02/10/2017
Apply to Research for Faculty Microlectures or Publication celebration before February 14 Take the 2-minute challenge Be a part of the continued success of the UFV Microlecture series Showcase your research on Tuesday, Feb 21. You are invited to provide “snapshots” highlighting the range and depth of your faculty research and the interdisciplinary nature of … Read more
Join us at UFV International to celebrate the Year of the Rooster! Games, food, and prizes will be available in the Global Lounge (B223) between 12-5pm on Thurs, Jan 26. Learn about the Chinese Zodiac, and various traditions used by the different countries and cultures that celebrate. For more information, contact Chelsey Laird at chelsey.laird@ufv.ca … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Program Development & Quality Assurance Developer, Business Intelligence Janitors, Auxiliary To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 01/26/2017
The 2017 Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition, Out of the Office, showcases the diverse approaches and research going into art production here at UFV. UFV Visual Arts Faculty Show S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Galley (B-136 Abbotsford Campus) On until Feb 1 Each participating faculty member has spent years developing their artistic practice, and their engagement within their chosen … Read more
Dave Harder, RBC Wealth Management, presents his book Mind, Money & Markets: A Guide for Every Investor, Trader and Business Person. Dave is co-author of the book, together with U.S. psychiatrist, Dr. Janice Dorn. The book explains how history, cycles, and patterns of human behavior can be the best guide for what should happen in … Read more
TED is a global foundation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading which brings together some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers to share what they are most passionate about. Attendees have called it “the ultimate brain spa” and “a journey into the future.” In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Kinesiology Assistant, Director of Finance Assistant, Advancement Services Assistant to the Associate Vice-President, Institutional Research & Integrated Planning To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For … Read more
Interested in going to London, UK this Summer? All expenses paid! The Faculty of Science is looking for a student enrolled in a science program at UFV to represent UFV at LIYSF 2017. Info session: Tues, Jan 24, 2017 @ 2 pm C1015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tues, Feb 7, 2017 http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2017/01/03/liysf-2017/ For more information, contact Caroline … Read more
Wed, Jan 18 1:15-2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Save this date and come join us for the Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Hear about some projects by UFV faculty: Gabriel Murray — People analytics and the ethics of Artificial Intelligence, are they connected? Michelle Riedlinger — Citizen science digital mapping: The role of digital … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Sat, Jan 14 –T.I. Concert: 7:30 pm Fri, Jan 27 — Lifeway Christian Women’s Event: 7 pm Sat, Jan 28 — Lifeway Christian Women’s Event: 8:30 am Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase … Read more
From January 4-6, Coast Capital Peer Resource and Leadership Centre Peer Leaders, Global Engagement Volunteers, and Student Ambassadors will be on hand at various locations on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack, CEP campuses to help students during their first days of the semester. Volunteers can help students find their classrooms, provide general directions, etc. The “Ask … Read more
Campus Recreation and Wellness is offering fitness classes in the Winter Semester on both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack (CEP) campuses. Registration for classes will be open on January 3. Classes being offered include Yoga, Zumba, Bellydance Fitness, More than Core and Functional Fitness. Times, locations, and registration can be found online at http://www.ufvcascades.ca/rec/fitness/ Classes are … Read more
Human Resources recently launched a new UFV Careers website (ufv.ca/careers). With this site, they are piloting a new, online Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) nomination form with associated job postings. During the pilot period, please use the online form to submit nominations directly to HR via the website system. Paper-based forms are not required and will … Read more