Memorial gathering for our colleague and friend, Gayle Ramsden — Nov 18

In memory of Gayle Ramsden, Learning Strategist in the Academic Success Centre, who passed away on October 20, a memorial gathering will take place on Friday, November 18, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in U-House (F124) on the Abbotsford campus. This provides an informal space to gather together with Gayle’s family, friends, and colleagues … Read more

Online timesheet entry system — coming spring 2023!

Financial Services is pleased to announce that Web Time Entry (WTE) for hourly employees is coming in spring 2023. Web Time Entry is an electronic web-based time entry system designed to give UFV’s hourly timesheet employees a better way to report, track and review their hours. Web Time Entry improves accuracy and eliminates loss or … Read more

Community outreach with children – panel discussion Nov 24

This hybrid event will highlight some of UFV’s work on community outreach with children. Please join us to discuss tips and strategies on developing community connections to initiate a community project with children. Very limited in-person space. Nov 24 4-5pm https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sYZNrT9JTZaKqmr5MbIbTQ For more information, contact Elicia Tournier at ELICIA.TOURNIER@UFV.CA 11/24/2022

UFV Engineering programs information session — Nov 17

The Physics and Engineering department at the University of the Fraser Valley is hosting an Engineering Programs Information Session on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm in room B101, UFV Abbotsford campus. This session is open to high school students and their families as well as school counsellors/career facilitators and will provide an overview … Read more

Peace Talk: Genocides across time and space — Nov 30

Efforts by one group to eradicate another have been all too common in human history. Understanding how people have justified such atrocities can help us better prevent their reoccurrence; and through an examination of the what happened we can hopefully help lay the foundations for healing and ultimately reconciliation. In this peace talk we will … Read more

Dean Chris Schinckus’s nomination in the Stanford database

Congratulation to Chris Schinckus! Stanford University recently published its updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators including the 2% most quoted researchers in the world for the year 2021. For a second consecutive year, Chris Schinckus has been included in this database for 2021 in the field of Business and Economics. https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/4 For more … Read more

Indigenous Healing Garden — check it out

The “living classroom,” an Indigenous healing garden, is hidden away behind the Student Union Society building. A totem pole made from a tree that was split in half during the 2017 winter storm stands in the centre of the living classroom. It is surrounded by indigenous plants and medicines including frog leaf, rose hip, and … Read more

Ghosting of Sumas Lake — UFV Theatre production — Nov 30-Dec 3

You are invited to the upcoming UFV Theatre production, Ghosting of Sumas Lake, directed by Dr. Michelle LaFlamme, UFV Associate Professor in English. This devised show is based on the student’s experiences of the devastating November 2021 Sumas Prairie floods, exploring the impact of our climate crisis, the stories of community loss and resilience, and … Read more

‘Get KINnected!’ Fall Speaker Series — Nov 16

Join the School of Kinesiology for ‘Get KINnected’ — a fall speaker series highlighting faculty research and innovative activities at UFV! Up next is Dr. Cynthia Thomson, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology. Dr. Thomson will be presenting on November 16 from 12-1 pm. Her presentation is titled “Risk-taking, recreation, and wellbeing: Findings from … Read more

Relationships: A Cross-Cultural Exploration — Nov 8

You know what you expect from others when relating to them—what you expect from students, colleagues, family members, and neighbours — but how much do you know about what individuals raised in a different cultural background than your own expect when interacting with you? And what happens when mismatches in expectations occur? How does it … Read more

STEP Café Career Panel: Transitioning from University to the Workplace — Nov 23

In partnership with UFV’s Alumni Relations and CECE, STEP Café will be hosting an in-person Career Month panel for international students eligible for a post-graduate work permit on transitioning from university to the workplace. Join us to hear from alumni, employers, and an immigration consultant as they discuss how to navigate the transition, what resources … Read more

Become a better manager this Winter with MGMT 310

Have you heard the expression “People leave managers, not companies”? It’s based on research that shows the single biggest factor in determining employee retention and engagement is the quality of management. This winter semester, you can learn to become the type of manager that builds a desirable workplace for yourself and your employees by enrolling … Read more