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The Library is holding a sale of almost 400 new poetry books (published in 2014). The books will be sold for a nominal amount with proceeds going toward UFV Library Heritage Collection. Please drop by Feb 6-10 in the Abbotsford Library. For more information, contact Selena Karli at selena.karli@ufv.ca 02/10/2017
After 22 years of dedicated service Shelley Chute is retiring from UFV. Come to Finnegan’s Pub and help us say good-bye and wish her well on her adventure to Costa Rica. Fri, Feb 17 From 4 pm onwards. For more information, contact Catherine Wilson at catherine.wilson@ufv.ca 02/17/2017
Come and enjoy a unique culinary experience, crafted especially for Valentine lovers, at Rivers Dining Room on Feb 15 and 16. Savour an outstanding gourmet four-course meal prepared by UFV’s Culinary Arts cooks-in-training and enjoy inspiring wine pairings by Whatcom Wine and Spirits. Only $39.95 per person (including wine pairings with each course. Tax NOT … Read more
Break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion. Mindfulness is a well-researched, non-religious and effective means of promoting well-being. Join Eileen Burkholder, MEd, qualified mindfulness instructor and registered clinical counsellor, for this nine-week series of workshops. Students eligible for Co-Curricular record. Thursdays, Feb 9 to April 13, 2017 4:45 – 6:45 pm Location to … Read more
Calling all UFV retirees! You’re invited to the UFV Retirees Café Wed, Jan 25 2:30-4 pm Abby F110 Meet other UFV Retirees over a cup of coffee and hear what’s new at UFV. This will be the first café planned for 2017. The UFV Retirees Café will be held the fourth Wednesday of every month, … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Wed, Feb 1! Meet current and former exchange students from UFV’s partner universities around the world. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships … Read more
The UFV Senate is calling for nominations for one faculty member from the Faculty of Humanities to serve the remainder of a three-year term on Senate, to July 31, 2018. Nominations close February 10, 2017 at 4 pm. The nomination form and election procedures are available online at http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/elections/. For further information, please contact monique.castonguay@ufv.ca. … Read more
Come out and join the 3rd Annual CYC Sleep Out Why? 500-1,000 youth are on the street any given night in BC. These are youth who have run away, are kicked out, or age who out of foster care with no support. 700 youth age out of foster care each year in BC. 60% of … Read more
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