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The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council is holding a series of webinars for applicants and research administrators on upcoming competitions. The first of these webinars is as follows: Partnership Engage Grants (English) Wed, August 23, 9-10am https://sshrc-crsh.adobeconnect.com/r90wazuzzxfz/ Please note that you do not need to register in advance and a question and answer period … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Student Services Student Recruiter Academic Advisor, UFV International Developer, Business Intelligence Officer, Purchasing Administrative Assistant, Academic Success Centre Associate Director, Disability Resource Centre To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, … Read more
Attention administrative assistants: want to add valuable skills in social media, image management, public relations, public speaking, and writing to your résumé? Starting September 12, UFV Continuing Education offers a great line-up of Public Relations courses that could lead to a Public Relations certificate to feature on your résumé and enhanced career opportunities. http://www.ufv.ca/continuing-education/courses/business-and-management/public-relations/ For … Read more
Over the summer Ancillary Services will be transforming food services on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. In September we will be introducing the new Dana Cafe to replace the Tim Hortons kiosk. The cornerstone of Dana Hospitality is the delicious and nutritious food that is fresh, made from scratch, and locally sourced. This change … Read more
Welcome to #MisconductMondays here at the UFV Academic Success Centre. We’ll be releasing one academically dishonest critter per week until the end of August while we launch our very special new project intended to educate students about academic integrity and how to maintain it. We’ve already released Plagiarizing Panda, Cheating Cheetah, Impersonating Iguana, Improper Access … Read more
Welcome to #MisconductMondays here at the UFV Academic Success Centre. We’ll be releasing academically dishonest critters each week until the end of August while we launch our very special new project intended to educate students about academic integrity and how to maintain it. We’ve already released Plagiarizing Panda, Cheating Cheetah, Impersonating Iguana, Improper Access Armadillo, … Read more
Grades for the Summer 2017 semester are due to the Office of the Registrar by: • Full Session: Thursday, August 24 • Late Session: Thursday, August 31 Please refer to the “End of Term Practices” document for information pertaining to grading at UFV. This can be found under “Faculty Information & Forms” on myUFV. For … Read more
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