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We invite all Faculty and Staff to submit proposals for workshops for UFV’s second annual Professional Development Day 2017 (PD Day) happening on Tues, May 2. Workshop proposals should be related to the PD Day theme of Connect, Learn, Grow and may be geared towards all UFV employees or developed with a specific group in … Read more
Permanent employees eligible for Training & Development funding should be aware the deadline to submit claims for the 2016/17 fiscal year is February 28, 2017. Please review the information available on the HR website and download a T&D Claim form from Forms and Publications. Please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or debbie.dyck@ufv.ca if you … Read more
At its January 13, 2017 meeting, Senate approved the following: Revisions to the Final Grade Appeals (217) policy Revisions to the Student Academic Misconduct (70) policy. Both policies were revised to reflect the change to house Academic Appeals, Plagiarism, and Cheating within the Office of the Registrar and Academic Integrity within Teaching and Learning. The … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Analyst, IT SupportInstructor, Theatre Lab Technician, Graphic & Digital Design Lab Coordinator, Graphic & Digital Design Department Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Assistant Professor, Biology Facilities Operations Coordinator, Athletics To view details on these postings, … Read more
Learn to protect yourself in the digital world. The Library and Information Technology Department is hosting a cryptoparty! A “cryptoparty is a decentralized movement with events happening all over the world. The goal is to pass on knowledge about protecting yourself in the digital space. This can include encrypted communication, preventing being tracked while browsing … Read more
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