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Join us on Thursday, May 20 for a Technology and Innovation panel discussion featuring Abbotsford Tech District’s chief strategist Gavin Dew, Maximizer CRM President & CEO Iain Black, and Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. Moderated by UFV VP External Craig Toews. We will … Read more
UFV students, alumni, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate in anonymous, transparent, and ongoing discussions to shape UFV’s next Strategic Research Plan (2022–2027): Research that Transforms. Students who participate will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to the UFV Bookstore. LEARN MORE & PARTICIPATE: https://ufv.ca/research/research-office/policies-and-plans/strategic-research-plan/ WHAT IS THE STRATEGIC RESEARCH … Read more
Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Student data from the perspective of Institutional Research and Planning Institutional Research publishes all manner of student data on a variety of platforms. System-wide data for B.C. Post-secondary is available on Ministry websites. Learn about where you can find student data, and see numbers and statistics that we find particularly … Read more
The Centre for Experiential and Career Education excited to announce that the Career Mapping Tool is now available at UFV. Students, faculty and staff will now be able to use the tool. It is a robust, valuable resource and one-of-a-kind resource that will help students explore what future careers might be possible for them. The … Read more
Competencies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important in all of our contexts at UFV — including in how we do research. On a national level, research organizations and funders increasingly require that applicants demonstrate a strong understanding of EDI and comprehensive plans to include EDI principles in all of their work. Gwen Hill, … Read more
Competencies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important in all of our contexts at UFV – including in how we do research. On a national level, research organizations and funders increasingly require that applicants demonstrate a strong understanding of EDI and comprehensive plans to include EDI principles in all of their work. Gwen Hill, … Read more
This is an online ZOOM event hosted by the Mentorship in Action Group from the BSN Nursing program on June 9 from 7-8 pm. The purpose is to develop a community of practice and to support newly graduates nursing students as they transition to nursing practice. It will be moderated by a BSN faculty member … Read more
The exteriors of Buildings A and B on the Abbotsford campus are being painted to match the EFIS renewal project from May 3 – June 30, 2021. Work will be completed Monday – Friday between the hours of 7 am–6 pm Areas of the exterior may be temporarily cordoned off while work is being facilitated. … Read more
Online Co-op Information Sessions! Find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our co-op coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session. Note: all sessions contain the … Read more
Seeking nominations for the 2021 UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards. We all know our alumni are awesome – here’s your chance to tell them. Nominate an outstanding alum in recognition of their achievements in one or more key areas. Visit our website for more information on how to nominate, and to … Read more
To promote and raise awareness for the National Accessibility Week, May 31 – June 4, 2021, the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are hosting a three-day online event featuring keynote presenters, workshops, a student panel, and other relevant sessions to showcase and learn about accessibility. All sessions will … Read more
Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 – Course Organization — TBA MicroCourse 2 – Adapting Instruction — Wed, May 19 at 1 pm MicroCourse 3 – Assessments – Thurs, May 13 at 2 pm MicroCourse 4 – Discussion Forum — Thurs, May 13 at 1 pm MicroCourse 5 – Course Video — TBA MicroCourse 6 – Synchronous … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: PeerScholar Workshop — Thurs, May 11 (11-12 pm) … Read more
Teaching and Learning is offering some new course-building help workshops. New! Basics of Universal Design workshop Facilitator: Rhonda Darbyson Thurs — May 6, 20, June 3, 17 (10-11 am) Storyboard your Course workshop Facilitator: Ken Harmel Mon — May 10 & 20 (11-11:30 am) New! Building a Student-Centred Syllabus workshop Facilitator: Claire Hay Wed — … Read more
The School of Business is happy to announce the first seminar hosted by our new director, Dr. Christophe Schinckus! Chris will be speaking on Sustainable Finance: Trends reshaping Markets and Education: Proposal for a Master in Sustainable Finance at UFV — discussing program development and integrating research. The seminar will be held via Zoom on … Read more