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The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Mar 10, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Feb 28. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 03/10/2017
The Abbotsford library will be undergoing a major renovation in summer 2017. Plan to drop by on Wed, Feb 22 for a planning update. The schedule is: 10:30 am–2:30 pm: Drop in anytime to view drawings, chat with the architects and planning team, and provide comments. 11 am and 1 pm: Presentations by the architects … Read more
Political Science 332: Politics of Multiculturalism invites you to experience their Photo Voice exhibit. The students have documented their experiences with culture, multiculturalism and diversity in their everyday lives using a photographic image as a departure point for their reflection. Opening Thurs, Feb.23 10 am-12:30 pm Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies (Building F). Opening presentation by … Read more
Are you creative? Passionate? Inspired? Imaginative? Find out how to put your talent to work as a graphic designer. Join us on Tues, February 21 from 6 to 9 at the UFV Mission campus. We have an exciting line-up of presentations: • GDD alumni share their stories about working in the creative industry • Current … Read more
Seats are still available for the Spring 2017 Holocaust study tour in Germany and Poland. This study tour has been organized by members of two UFV departments: History (Steve Schroeder) and Visual Arts (Aleksandra Idzior). It has been designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the German-led attack on European Jews, and others … Read more
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
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
(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
Between 1 am and 5 am on Wed, March 8, UFV will experience a maximum 60-minute internet service outage. All internet-based services including the UFV website, email, myUFV, and myClass, will be unavailable during this service interruption. This is a maintenance outage planned by Telus that impacts a number of sites across the province. Thank … Read more
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
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
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
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
UFV Student Research Day Wed, March 29 Microlectures in the South Atrium of the SUB 11:30 am-12:30 pm Student Poster Presentations in the Great Hall of the SUB 12:30-2:30 pm https://www.ufv.ca/research/students–research/student-research-day/ For more information, contact Kelly Tracey at kelly.tracey@ufv.ca 03/29/2017
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