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Dear UFV Colleague: I understand there is heightened awareness and a raised level of concern regarding COVID-19. I want to reassure you the health and wellness of our students, faculty, staff, and our community is of paramount importance. The University is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the quickly evolving health situation in BC … Read more
Budget Open House 2020 Thursday, March 12, 2020 Abbotsford: 10am to 12 noon Building B, Room B121 Chilliwack: 2:30pm to 4 pm Building A, Atrium Information on the fiscal year ahead will be presented in an interactive and informal atmosphere. The Open House format will provide time for feedback and conversation. Please come, have a … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Sat, March 7: Brad Paisley Concert — 7:30 pm • Sat, March 14: Gnarley Barley Brew Festival — 7 pm • Sat, March 21: Mini Pop Kids — 3 pm … Read more
At the President’s town hall in October we introduced UFV’s integrated strategic planning process — a key continuation and evolution of the mission and vision work UFV completed in 2019. Through consultation, and with your input, the integrated strategic plan will provide the specific goals and steps we will implement in our daily UFV lives … Read more
Please be advised that a film crew will be onsite during Reading Break at the Abbotsford Centre and in some UFV parking lots from February 19 – 21, 2020. This will affect traffic and parking on and around campus. A film crew will be onsite during reading break at the Abbotsford Centre and in some … Read more
April 1 is the last day to submit a Graduation Request to the Office of the Registrar (graduation fee is $25). Convocation ceremonies will be on June 9 & 10. Visit Graduation Information for further details. Please note, if you are completing requirements in the summer semester, applications will be not be processed until after … Read more
Grades for the Fall 2019 semester are due to the Office of the Registrar Mon, Dec 23. Please refer to the “End of Term Practices” document for information pertaining to grading at UFV. This can be found under “Faculty Information & Forms” on myUFV. For more information email: grades@ufv.ca.
Date(s): Tuesday, December 3 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Location: : Abbotsford Campus, A225 This workshop explores the best practices in hiring and is designed to help employees be effective SAC Chairs or members. Topics covered are: purpose of the interview, legal considerations in hiring, job descriptions and competencies, developing interview questions, and deliberation … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have changed jobs. Reena Kudhail — Janitor Jackie Bryce — Department Assistant, Chemistry, moved from Manager, Student Accounts Michelle Tang — Library Technician, Collections Support Holly Kooyman — Technician, Print Services, moved from Clerk, Reprographic Mohamed Yeslem — Administrator I, Database Savannah Waite — … Read more
Elections Canada has set up a voting station at U-House on the Abbotsford campus. Room F124 in U-House will be a voting site from Sat Oct 5 – Wed Oct 9. Vote on Campus program is a federal government pilot project at select university campuses across Canada in order to make it as easy for … Read more
Why are we doing this project? UFV’s current version of Blackboard (Learning Management System) is now beyond its support date and experiencing technical issues. IT Services, in partnership with Teaching and Learning, is leading an effort that will see Blackboard updated to a more recent version. This is an intermediate update that will position UFV … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have changed jobs. Adrian Bontuyan — Coordinator, International Student Success Jaskiran Kaur Mangat — Analyst I, Student Technology Kelly Guiaya — Coordinator, Practicum & Internship Myra Hughes — Department Assistant, Kinesiology; moved from Department Assistant, Chemistry Neena Gill — Assistant, Recruitment Tracy Morrison — … Read more
The multi-faith prayer space is moving Monday, Sept 16 to S1111b on UFV’s Abbotsford campus. S1111b, also known as the Zen Den, is located in Student Life on the first floor of the Student Union Building in the Student Life space. Previously, the multi-faith prayer space was located on the third floor of the … Read more
Faculty: If you have not been in touch with the Bookstore regarding your Fall adoption please do so as soon as possible to have them here in September. We would love to hear from you even if you are not adopting a textbook for your course. For more information, contact Jeff Thiessen at jeff.thiessen@ufv.ca 08/14/2019
Please help us create a healthier environment at UFV by choosing to use scent-free products. These include: Personal hygiene products like colognes, lotions, etc. air fresheners (including deodorizers, potpourri, oils and candles) Remember, we share the air. Let’s work together to limit the use of scented products at UFV. For more information contact ehs@ufv.ca or … Read more