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The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the 3 ½ day workshop, participants design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive verbal, written and video feedback from the other participants who have been learners in the mini-lessons. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, participants … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include Web Support Specialist Director, South Asian Studies Institute Instructor, Automotive Service Technician Program Instructor, Heavy Mechanical Trades Program Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, Advancement Services Lab Technician, Graphic & Digital Design Assistant Admissions To view details on these postings, … Read more
New Student Orientation is just around the corner! Calling all Staff and Faculty! Join us at New Student Orientation (NSO) on Aug 28 in Chilliwack and/or Aug 30 in Abbotsford as we welcome new students to UFV. We hope to create a sense of community by fostering meaningful connections, and throughout each of the event … Read more
UFV Teaching and Learning Director Maureen Wideman was recently elected to positions with two proactive post-secondary organizations. Wideman now serves as co-chair of the British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council, a community of all B.C. post-secondary teaching and learning centres with ‘a mission to provide local, provincial and national leadership on issues, challenges and directions … Read more
Discover how to craft a story that truly engages your audience, whether it’s your classmates, customers or employer. This highly practical workshop explores the keys to storytelling; focusing on successfully utilizing setting, characters, narrative structures, and action to create a memorable story. Walk away from this workshop confident in your storytelling abilities and understanding of … Read more
Monday, July 24, 11:30am – 12pm Abbotsford Campus, G113 Achieving sound grades in your studies is influenced by physical and mental well-being. Clear thinking and focused thoughts can be enhanced by techniques to relax your body and calm your mind. http://www.ufv.ca/asc/asc-workshops/ For more information, contact Rachel Fearey at asc@ufv.ca 07/25/2017
The Government of BC will be increasing the minimum wage rate to $11.35 per hour effective September 15, 2017. Please visit the BC Government webpage for more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017JTST0037-000411 For any student contracts that begin before September 15, 2017, the rate noted on the request form will be used and on September 15, 2017, if … Read more
UFV Bookstore would like to thank allFaculty and Staff for your support! Visit your local UFV Bookstore between July 17–31, show us your Employee Card and receive 20% off all regular priced merchandise, clothing, accessories, supplies and more! * This offer excludes textbooks and electronics & cannot be combined with other offers. http://ufv.ca/BOOKSTORE For more … Read more
As many may know, a wide consultation on revisions to Policy 204 took place in March 2017. In response to the feedback and further discussions, changes were made to the draft policy, and discussion with the Senate Governance Committee ensued. Although almost all of the policy falls outside of the jurisdiction of Senate, a second … Read more
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 12-12:30 pm Abbotsford Campus, G113 You’re a busy person. You didn’t have the time or energy to come to last month’s ASC Exam Prep Workshop. But now final exams loom and you think you’ll have to cram. Come to this workshop to discover some strategies you can use that are more … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Clerk, Assessment Services Department Assistant, Indigenous Student Centre Coordinator, IT Service Desk Analyst, IT Support Educational Technologist Manager, Global Engagement To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For … Read more
Thurs, Aug 3 10:30-11 am Abbotsford Campus, G113 You’re a busy person. You didn’t have the time or energy to come to last month’s ASC Exam Prep workshop. But now final exams for summer semester loom and you think you’ll have to cram. Come to this workshop to discover some strategies you can use that … Read more
Want to develop your public speaking skills? Come to our storytelling workshop on July 26 in the SUS building from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Eddie Gardner, an Indigenous Elder-in-Residence at UFV, will be opening the workshop. This event is open to all of the Abbotsford community and admission is free. For more information, contact Sangita … Read more
Under the BC Fire Code, the fire systems at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses are required to undergo annual testing. We have Tyco Integrated Fire & Security performing the annual testing of fire panels and fire bells for the month of July. Testing will be taking place during the following two weeks: UFV Abbotsford — … Read more
Attention Grads of 2017 — Graduation clothing and accessories are now 20% off at UFV Abbotsford Bookstore! Contact Us: bookstore@ufv.ca | www.ufv.ca/bookstore | 604-854-4535 Sale ends soon, all sales are final and some restrictions apply. See us in-store for more details. 07/15/2017