Blackboard & Tech Tool Workshops through April

Get up to speed on UFV’s teaching technology and apps. Teaching and Learning offers workshops, and one-on-one help with any of these applications. Padlet – Mon, Apr 24 (12-1pm) WeVu in Practice – Mon, Apr 24 (2-3pm) PeerScholar – Tues, Apr 11 & 19 (2-3pm) Zoom Integrations – Fri, Apr 21 (9-10am) Ally In Practice … Read more

Tech Talk — ChatGPT and more April 26

Tech Talk 4 Ethical Considerations: ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence Generators Wednesday, April 26, 2023 @ 10am (1 Hour) Session will be held online via Zoom Join TLC Learning Specialist Michelle Johnson for this month’s Tech Talk on the ethical considerations of A. We will delve deeper into the use of ChatGPT and strategize ways … Read more

Nominations open for UFV’s Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Distinguished Alumni Award

UFV is now accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Young Distinguished Alumni Award. These awards recognize UFV alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their field and have made significant contributions to their community and society. To be eligible for the Distinguished Alumni Award, nominees must have graduated with a master’s degree, bachelor’s … Read more

‘Press Breaker’ Film Screening and Panel Discussion — April 21

All are invited as part of #SikhHeritageMonth celebrations to take part in a film screening of “Press Breaker” followed with a panel discussion. The movie is the true story about Harleen Sidhu, who was an average young girl from Surrey, BC’s South Asian dominated Newton neighbourhood. She loved her family, her culture, and – like … Read more

CityStudio Hubbub — April 11

A signature event for the CityStudio Abbotsford, the Hubbub is an interactive project showcase that brings together UFV students to share their CityStudio projects, findings, and recommendations with City of Abbotsford staff, peers, faculty, and community members. Hubbub includes poster displays, and an opportunity to engage in research-related discussions, and vote for your favorite student-led … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Celebration — April 13

Join the organizers of the Scholarly Sharing Initiative for an end-of-year gathering — our first in-person since 2020! We will celebrate and promote interdisciplinary dialogue at UFV, announce some new initiatives and plans, and thank all those who have helped keep the SSI going for the last few years. Everyone welcome! Schedule highlights With speakers … Read more

ConnectED 2023 — Teaching and Learning Conference — April 27 (registration opens April 3)

Come and join us! Thursday, April 27, 2023 (8:45 am – 3 pm) UFV Abbotsford Campus UFV Teaching & Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2023 — a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education, one conversation, idea, and action at a time. As bell hooks … Read more

Tech Talk 3 — ChatGPT — Leveraging the Technology to Assist Academics — March 29

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 @ 10 am (1 Hour) Session will be held online via Zoom Join TLC learning specialist Michelle Johnson and assistant professor Russell Campbell from the School of Computing as they explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in higher education, particularly at UFV. In this month’s Tech Talk, they will … Read more

Senate Public Meeting — April 14

The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 14, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, April 5th at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 04/14/2023