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Congratulations to UFV employee grads from Convo 17

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Congratulations to Derek Ward-Hall of Student Recruiting, who earned his Bachelor of Business Administration. Congratulations also to Cherish Forster of the School of Criminology, who earned her General Studies diploma. If you are an employee who earned a credential this year, let us know and we’ll share the good news.

Summer Institute in Teacher Education 2017

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The Teacher Education department at the University of the Fraser Valley is once again offering a Summer Institution in Teacher Education (SITE) between July 10 and July 28, 2017 at the Abbotsford campus. We have an exciting lineup of courses tailored specifically for the needs of practising teachers. If you are looking for a student-centred, … Read more

April 21, 2008: UCFV becomes UFV

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On April 21, 2008, then-premier Gordon Campbell visited the Abbotsford campus to announce university status for what had been the University of the Fraser Valley. Can you find yourself in this celebratory photo?

Births — Ezzy Bruce

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Congratulations to Ezzy Bruce (Advancement) and husband Dean on the birth of their daughter, Cora Carmen Salazar Bruce. She was born on Thurs, March 30, at Peace Arch Hospital, and weighed 7 lb, 8 oz.  

Commuter Alert — March 2017

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Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Thurs, Mar 2 – Tom Cochrane Concert: 8 pm • Sat, Mar 4 – Speed Skating: 8 am • Sun, Mar 5 – Speed Skating: 8 am Daily Parking: Students … Read more

UFV sponsors Agriculture award at Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards

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UFV was the Agricultural Producer award sponsorat the 22nd Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards Gala at Chilliwack Heritage Park on Jan 21. President Mark Evered presented the award to Forstbauer Family Natural Farm. Pictured with him are siblings Natalie and Niklaus Forstbauer. “Thanks to UFV for sponsoring this award and being a fierce leader in agriculture … Read more

Commuter Alert –January 2017

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Some events at the Abbotsford Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Sat, Jan 14 –T.I. Concert: 7:30 pm Fri, Jan 27 — Lifeway Christian Women’s Event: 7 pm Sat, Jan 28 — Lifeway Christian Women’s Event: 8:30 am Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase … Read more

Renovations to Teaching & Learning area coming

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Exciting changes are coming to the offices of Teaching and Learning. Thanks to a government grant, Teaching and Learning will be renovating its space to improve office functions and provide a faculty resource centre designed specifically for faculty. In November, Teaching and Learning, which includes the staff in Educational Technology Services in G106, are moving … Read more

Online science resources available

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A collection of online Science Resources has been developed based on input from faculty in the science areas at UFV. By no means exhaustive, these excellent resource pages provide opportunity for faculty to share their favourite teaching and learning ideas and links. Thanks to Judy Larsen from the Upgrading and University Preparation department for discussing … Read more

Building Strengths Toolbox available

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UFV and the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology have put together an Accessibility Tool Kit for faculty and staff to complement the Building Strengths module. This online document is filled with resources and information to assist learning for students with disabilities. Please download the document to your computer and keep it as a resource to … Read more

In Search of a Home: Works from the UFV permanent art collection

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A selection of works on display from the UFV permanent art collection, as well as many others, are available for loan to Abbotsford campus departments (dependent on certain display conditions). Please contact Jennifer.chew@ufv.ca for further information on how to have artworks adopted and installed in your areas S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery – Abby B136 On display through Tues, … Read more

Exterior light upgrade begins

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UFV will be upgrading exterior building and parking lot lights on the Abbotsford campus over the next three months. The work on the exterior building lights should not cause any disruption to building access or operations. The work on the parking lot lights will cause minor parking disruptions as the contractor works their way through … Read more

Building Strengths module now available to help you improve classroom experience

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An online module titled Building Strengths is now available at ufv.ca/buildingstrengths. Created in partnership with Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and UFV, this learning resource looks at how to make the classroom experience more accessible to students. Although it focuses on trades and technology fields, the learning gained from this module is applicable to any … Read more