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This message sent on behalf of the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic. Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Academic Leaders, I would like to invite all UFV employees to celebrate the year’s end and the new year’s beginning with holiday receptions on Tuesday, Dec 12 and Thursday, Dec 14 in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, … Read more
“Loneliness is…” is an arts based social innovation project created by UFV students to combat loneliness experienced at UFV. Share as much or as little as you would like, whether your submission is writing or art, digital or physical. All work will remain completely anonymous for confidentiality purposes. Physical submission boxes will be placed around … Read more
UFV Theatre presents Spotlight Festival Dec 1-2. This Fringe-style event celebrates the end of the fall semester with performances by talented students from acting and performance classes, showing off their best work in this free showcase. The festival is proud to present a double feature of student work with The Hideout and You Are Not … Read more
The UFV Teaching and Learning Centre is hosting a Holiday Food Drive, with drop off locations on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. At UFV Abbotsford, donations can be dropped off between Nov 27 and Dec 15 in room G104, Monday to Friday between 8 am and 4 pm. At UFV Chilliwack, donations can be dropped … Read more
Deepali Agarwalla will discuss how insurance works and how to protect yourself with home insurance. She will also discuss how catastrophic losses and climate change effect insurance. Additionally, she will discuss common misconceptions about home insurance, providing an explanation of each coverage and how residential premiums are calculated. Finally, she will discuss a few strategies … Read more
Unleash the Wild Within at the UFV Art for Wildlife Showcase and Auction on Friday, Nov 24, 2023. Join us from 4 to 7 pm for an immersive experience where art dances with the spirit of conservation. In collaboration with the Fraser Valley Conservancy, this event champions the safeguarding of local wildlife through the emotive … Read more
Come hang out with the lounge leaders and paint plant pots for your succulent plants. Tue, Nov 28, 2023 2 to 4:30 pm UFV Abbotsford, room S1111 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18qBYHbYLl4t2fB1FjDLpgTmLxCESQxmah4re1nh9_-E/edit For more information, contact Claudia Hanna at claudia.hanna@ufv.ca 11/28/2023
We are thrilled to welcome Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) representatives and a panel of HR professionals from various industries to our campus. This is a great opportunity to engage with CPHR managers, industry leaders in HR, and our students. Join us for a CPHR info session, networking with industry leaders and free food. … Read more
Giving Tuesday is approaching on Nov 28 in support of the UFV-SUS Food Bank. The food bank is a dedicated space where students in need can access a range of items, including non-perishable foods, toiletries, and personal hygiene products. Since the beginning of the academic year, the UFV-SUS Food Bank has seen an estimated 500 … Read more
The University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Policy (No. 236), previously named Prevention, Education and Response to Sexualized Violence. The information can be found online at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by 4 pm on Friday, Jan 4, 2024. For … Read more
Congratulations to Jassu Singh Parmar who was elected to the student vacancy on Senate until July 31, 2024 For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/18/2023
The UFV Centre for Philosophy for Children (CP4C) in cooperation with the Centre for Justice, Equity, and Sustainable Action (JESA) will be hosting a celebration of World Children’s Day on Mon, Nov 20, 2023. The one-day event at UFV Abbotsford will include an interdisciplinary panel discussion with a focus on children’s rights in both local … Read more
Did you know UFV has new Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs)? Join us on MS Teams for the big reveal Nov 30 at the Provost’s Lunch and Learn session. You will discover how they were developed and what the next steps are in implementing the updated ILOs. Presented by Awneet Sivia, associate vice president, teaching and … Read more
This event is co-hosted by the UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (Prof. Keith Carlson) and Utrecht University’s Conflict Studies and Human Rights Programme (Dr. Mario Fumerton) A balanced, respectful, and impartial dialogue presents a contextualized, evidence-based analysis of the historical, political, and legal dimensions of the current Israel-Hamas conflict. The conversation features diverse scholars from … Read more
This year, we are inviting you to participate in UFV’s Giving Tuesday campaign in support of the UFV-Student Union Society Food Bank. In the spirit of generosity and giving, Giving Tuesday has become a global movement that empowers people to make a positive impact on their communities. On Nov 28, UFV is joining with faculty, … Read more