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Everyone has burning questions about work and careers. This session is a welcoming space for you to ask them! Dr. Candy Ho, assistant professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning from the College of Arts is excited to tackle all your questions and learn together. Think of this as an office hour with an international career … Read more
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) was introduced to all UFV employees and students in 2021 and IT Security recently expanded our MFA protection to include additional applications you may use such as Blackboard and self-serve services within myUFV. The IT Cyber Security team has recognized that some users have been prompted to authenticate every day, rather than … Read more
Darkness is falling earlier, and safe travel between buildings, classes, and parking lots is available through UFV’s Safewalk program. By calling the 24-hour Security Operation Centre at 1-855-239-7654, anyone can be accompanied by UFV security personnel as they walk the campus. For any questions about UFV’s Safewalk program please visit: https://www.ufv.ca/safety-and-security/security/safewalk/
Please join us for a workshop on the NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s program: Thurs, Nov 3 Abby A254 1-2 pm The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships — Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high … Read more
Director Dr. Michelle LaFlamme would like to extend a warm welcome for all UFV faculty to bring their students to attend a Fall workshop performance of Ghosting of Sumas Lake, which is based on the students’ own experiences of the Sumas Prairie floods of 2021. We have a few scheduled workshop performances on Nov. 24 … Read more
At its October 14, 2022 meeting, the UFV Board of Governors approved revisions to the following policy: • Board policy BRP-225.03 – Reappointment of the President The revised policy can be viewed at: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/19/2022
Gather in the garden for tea and treats and fall clean-up. We will put the garden to bed, enjoy the last berries and fruits (and hallowe’en candy) and make and savour some tea from the garden. Drop by to stay hi, or stay longer. Learn about the garden plants, see old friends, meet new people … Read more
Please join us for the University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV’s) annual Employee Appreciation Breakfast on November 1 and 2. Help kick off our Employee Giving campaign supporting the United Way and UFV! We are thrilled to be back in-person after two years serving up fun at our Virtual Employee Breakfast Cook-Off. Members of our … Read more
Looked for a Career? Come join us and meet over 35 exhibitors!! University of the Fraser Valley (North Gym) Wed, Nov 2 11 am-3 pm https://events.blackpress.ca/abbotsford/ For more information, contact Ranee Pal at Ranee.pal@blackpress.ca 11/02/2022
Robert Harding’s Social Work & Community Development (SOWK 380) class is partnering with Peoples First BC to create a public forum event to address the need to increase Persons with Disability monthly income benefits. This will be an educational and advocacy event put on by half the class and self advocates through the Chilliwack branch … Read more
UFV’s Centre for Global Development, in partnership with Community-Based Research Canada, presents: ‘Symposium on decolonizing research: Participatory and community-based approaches.’ Using a conversation café model, participants will exchange ideas and experiences on how to contribute to the decolonization of knowledge, and generate action for social change. Participants will also learn about innovative, community-engaged research methods. … Read more
The 2022 Retirement Dinner is coming up! If you’d like to celebrate the retirement of a colleague, purchase your ticket today in Human Resources at a cost of $25. This evening is one of our most memorable and enjoyable events as we wish our retirees well in their future endeavours and thank them for the … Read more
Event #2: Let’s eat together! Dumplings of the World! *date change* Thurs, Nov 3, 11:30am-1pm, Abby F124 and F125 Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/434195058107 if you plan on attending — we need to make sure we have enough food for everyone! Come eat dumplings! Dumplings (and dumpling-like foods) come in many forms, from many cultures. As … Read more
UFV and the FSA invite all employees to our annual Halloween pizza lunch party. Food, drinks, dessert and prizes for the most fun and creative costumes! NOTE: please choose a costume that is inclusive of your fellow community members — nothing offensive, hurtful or discriminatory in nature. RSVP is required so please check out the … Read more
Please join us for a two-day Fraser Valley Literary Festival, which runs November 3-4, 2022. This event will include inspiring and award-winning authors on writing, craft, and the writing life in contemporary Canada! About this event Thurs, Nov 3 (4 pm) Fri, Nov 4 (12 pm). Student Union Building, Evered Hall Middle (S1116), Abbotsford Campus. … Read more