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In a world of doing, doing, doing, it is important to take a moment to just be and to just breathe. Mindfulness is a well-researched effective means of promoting well-being. It helps you to focus, be calmer, have a healthier perspective on life and better manage your mind. Try it out. Join UFV Counselling Services … Read more
Connect with Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization. Register for one of her virtual chats, Tuesdays from 1–2 pm. http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/building-connections-with-carol-suhr-2/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 11/13/2020
UFV has been challenged by Vancouver Island University to help represent Canada in the #URExchange Twitter Takeover next Thursday, November 12 (9am-2pm PST). Sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) based out of Washington D.C., the ‘takeover’ will be a lively celebration of the creativity, ingenuity, and research excellence of undergraduate students across the … Read more
“From Science to Politics: Why Canada Needs more Science in Parliament” Senator Galvez has provided a pre-recorded presentation which is now available to view here: https://youtu.be/E9iOsrQZqXI . On Nov 12 we will be hosting a LIVE Question and Answer period with Her Honour via Zoom. *Registration is required, please email caroline.majeau@ufv.ca and the link will … Read more
Last year to kick off our Employee Giving campaign with the United Way, we enjoyed a pancake breakfast together. Our leadership team and colleagues served up a hot breakfast to UFV employees on both Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. This year looks a little different. But this is a great opportunity for us to come together … Read more
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. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement *collaborate among peers … 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 — tba Camtasia Workshop — Wed, … Read more
Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV. Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything association with Reconciliation. Date(s): The first Wednesday of every month (1-2:30pm) http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 11/04/2020
Blackboard’s content editor allows you to add, edit, and delete text, images, link Kaltura (My Media) videos and so on when you work on items, discussion boards, assignments, tests, journals, etc. From November 5, adding content will be simplified, and it will work better on both hand-held devices and larger screens. There are several improvements … Read more
BFA Grad Exhibition: Beru Bell, Pointy Trees on view at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery Exhibition continues November 10-26, 2020 The S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery welcomes visitors to experience Beru Bell’s installation Pointy Trees, 2020 from November 10-26, 2020. Pointy Trees introduces tree-lanterns constructed from biodegradable materials with each one having its own sound-reactive circuit. In this … Read more
Virtual Chat with Carol Suhr Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization, invites you to an informal, open time to connect online. Let’s talk about your teaching, your work, and share ideas and build connections. Bring a cup of coffee or tea! Register, receive the link to her virtual office and join. http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more … Read more
College of Arts – Career Chat Series Featured every Monday on our YouTube and social channels! Stay tuned for our weekly Career Chat series, where we interview career influencers using a 10 x 10 format, 10 questions in 10 minutes. Our goal is to inspire students about the endless possibilities and opportunities that can lead … Read more
Do you still require your graduate portrait? Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be at the Abbotsford campus from November 9-20 for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). If you missed your appointment in March or you haven’t had a chance to take a graduation photo yet, it’s … Read more
The UFV Risk and Safety department offices are currently undergoing renovations with a completion date of January 2021. Please note our temporary locations during renovations: Abbotsford campus: B121 — Risk and Safety, Security and First Aid Chilliwack campus: A1105 — Security and First Aid (signage indicates new location near original office) Security and First Aid … Read more
Nominate someone great! At UFV, we believe in honouring excellence and recognizing outstanding achievement and service. To do so, we need your help in the form of nominations. Let us know who deserves to be recognized! UFV is currently seeking nominations for the following awards and honours: Employee Service Excellence Awards — call for nominations … Read more