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Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Times of Uncertainty — Nov 25

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Though we are experiencing high levels of economic and technological uncertainty due to Covid-19, unique opportunities arise in periods of rapid change. Join Enactus UFV and the Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) for a free public talk on Wed, Nov 25 (11 am) as Dr. Jon Thomas shares insights on the entrepreneurial … Read more

UFV employees cook to Make a Difference

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  UFV conducted a fabulous UFV/United Way Employee Breakfast Cook-Off on November 17. Heartfelt congratulations to our winning chef, Dr. Lenore Newman! For those who registered but couldn’t attend, you can view the recording here. And you’ll want to. It was HILARIOUS. This holiday season join us in giving back to UFV students facing financial … Read more

Go paper-free with pension information

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You can now choose to receive digital notifications when your latest pension information, like the Member’s Benefit Statement and 2020 Report to Members, is available online. Going paper-free is fast, secure and allows you to keep track of all your important pension information in one place. Signing up for paper-free communications is simple. If you’re … Read more

Policy Consultation — Emeritus Designation (208)

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As part of a four-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Emeritus Designation (208) policy. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of 4 pm, Thurs, Dec 17, 2020. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at … Read more

Auditions and Backstage — UFV Theatre’s Pariah (The Outcast)

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Pariah (The Outcast) by August Strindberg Directed by Parjad Sharifi Performances: March 24, 25, and 26, 2021 at 7pm and March 27, 2021 at 2pm * Performances will be live, via a virtual platform. Seeking 2 Performers for Pariah (The Outcast) by August Strindberg. Pariah(The Ourcast) is a thrilling Darwinian battle of survival between the … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals

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The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 – Course Organization — Tues, Nov 17 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 – Adapting Instruction — tba MicroCourse 3 – Assessments — Thurs, Nov … Read more

Lunch & Learn (previously called Provost’s Brown Bag Lunch) — Nov 25

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Grateful for the gift we’ve been given As an Indigenous educator, Shirley Hardman believes every person has a gift. Our gifts help us to be who we are. Shirley will talk about how we recognize this in post-secondary education. Wed, Nov 25 Noon to 1 pm Zoom: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/j/69972047727?pwd=QmwxTm9oT2hUZ3R6TEhhNGN1NHVwUT09 NO RSVP required. For more information, contact … Read more

Climate Adaptation Research for BC Agriculture — 2020 Virtual Workshop — Dec 7-9

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Join the BC Agricultural Climate Adaptation Research Network’s annual provincial workshop from December 7-9 for an excellent line up of speakers and opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and networking, including: – Applied research webinars for berry and vegetable producers covering pest management strategies, soil health, and innovative practices to adapt to and mitigate climate change – … Read more

National Career Month — November

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UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education and College of Arts present: National Career Month. The College of Arts has partnered with the Centre for Experiential and Career Education to facilitate a variety of initiatives and events centred around National Career Month in November 2020. Tune in to our social channels for career tips, articles, … Read more