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In an effort to make New Student Orientation more accessible, UFV has launched an online orientation program, delivered through Blackboard. Divided into three modules, the Online NSO delivers essential information in a convenient, engaging format. The first module, released in late May, covers course planning and online registration. The second module, released on September 3, … Read more
UFV Visual Arts Faculty Brenda Fredrick has an installation of recent work installed in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery through October 6 Exploration with the works and space will continue throughout the duration of the exhibition. Viewers are encouraged to use a cell phone flashlight to read the labels and textual information. To Oct 6 Mon-Fri; … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) program To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 09/21/2017
Come out and join us at the Phoenix ballroom, next to Finnegan’s Pub, on Friday October 6th at 5:30 pm for our 2nd Annual Start of Semester Fundraiser! Come for food, drinks, a silent auction, raffle prizes and more to support our association! There will be great prizes to be won, so make sure to … Read more
VACANCIES ON STANDING COMMITTEES OF SENATE Expressions of interest are being sought from faculty and undergraduate/graduate students to serve on the standing committees of Senate for two-year terms, beginning in the 2017-18 academic year. Please fill out an expression of interest form, available at http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/standing-committee-vacancies/, and submit to monique.castonguay@ufv.ca. Positions will be filled as received. … Read more
Publishing panel featuring Carleigh Baker, author and editor at Joyland Vancouver; Shashi Bhat, editor of Event magazine; and Katie Stobbart, co-founder of Raspberry magazine. 11 am–noon SUS Great Hall Tues, Nov 7. For more information, contact Amy Huesken at amy.huesken@ufv.ca 11/08/2017
Start the school year in UFV style! Shop at UFV Abbotsford or Chilliwack Bookstore and take 20% your purchase of UFV clothing and supplies. Sale ends Sept 15! *Offer excludes textbooks, electronics or already reduced items — more details in-store* http://ufv.ca/BOOKSTORE/ For more information, contact UFV Bookstore at bookstore@ufv.ca 09/15/2017
A UFV Continuing Education course is making a difference in the lives of firefighters in Surrey. Evidence-Based Decision Making is aiding firefighters in making the tough decisions they face while maintaining a level of transparency when questioned about their actions. This Continuing Education course, and success the firefighters have found with the learning outcomes, is … Read more
The next Senate meeting will be on Fri, Sept 22. If you have any items for the Senate agenda, please send them to Lisa McMartin by 12 noon on Mon, Sept 11. http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 09/22/2017
Turn your textbooks into cash! Bring your past semester’s textbooks and we’ll buy them back. Book Buy Back begins September 5 at UFV Abbotsford Bookstore: September 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11 9:00am – 4:00pm * New Location* UFV Abbotsford Bookstore September 6 10 am-3 pm CEP Bookstore Textbooks must be in good condition, no … 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. • Sat, Sept 9 – Touch a Truck Charity Event: 11 am (in UFV lots 4 and 5) • Mon, Sept 14 – Rise Against Concert: 7:30 pm • Sat, Sept … Read more
Renovations of the first floor of the Abbotsford library will continue into September, but the library will be open regular semester hours and is ready to welcome new and returning students, faculty, and staff. The first floor remains closed to access, so study space is reduced, and students will be referred to the computer labs … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Administrative Assistant, ITS Department Assistant, Indigenous Student Centre Educational Technologist Coordinator, Co-operative Education Engagement To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at … Read more
After an absence of nine years, the Ask Me! I Work Here buttons are back. All UFV employees are encouraged to wear an Ask Me! I Work Here button for the first two weeks of the fall semester. “By wearing these buttons, we are showing new and returning students that we truly do care: … Read more
Join team UFV S’olh Temexw Siya:ye for the Walk for Reconciliation. Together, let’s walk for reconciliation on Sun, September 24, 2017! Human Resources is kindly sponsoring T-shirts for the first 48 people who register! http://reconciliationcanada.ca/walk-for-reconciliation-2017/ For more information, contact Jennifer MacDonald at jennifer.macdonald@ufv.ca 09/25/2017