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The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees has announced changes to group benefits for retired members. Members can find more information on the changes on the Municipal Pension Plan website here. For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 06/30/2016
Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that Dr. Henry Speer, a biology instructor and one of our early faculty members, passed away on May 13, 2016. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 19. Henry was one of the earliest faculty members in the Science department at UFV, teaching biology from 1977 to … Read more
A new Sponsorship (234) policy was recently approved. A copy of the new policy is attached for your information. For more information, please contact Monique Castonguay via monique.castonguay@ufv.ca. http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ 05/31/2016
Welcome to the following new employees and congratulations to those are starting a new position. Caroline Majeau – Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Science Caitlin Pascuzzo – Administrative Assistant, University Relations Esmeralda Bruce – Advancement Services Officer, University Relations Harman Grewal – Officer, Health, Safety & Wellness, Human Resources Vanessa Strilec – Clerk, Financial Aid Awards, … Read more
NSERC Notification of Intent to Apply for Discovery Grants Faculty who intend to apply for a NSERC Discovery Grant in the 2017 competition must submit a Notification of Intent to Apply (NOI) by the deadline date of Aug 1, 2016, at 8 p.m. (ET). NSERC will not accept any NOI after the deadline. http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/DGIGP-PSIGP_eng.asp For … Read more
Congratulations to Michelle Rickaby, an instructional assistant in the Upgrading and University Prep department, and her daughter Melissa Bukta, department assistant in the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies. The two were both celebrating graduation from the Master of Arts in Educational Administration (Adult and Higher Education specialization) program at the University of South Dakota … Read more
UFV’s annual PD Day, which featured a theme of Connect ~ Learn ~ Grow this year, was very well attended. See the Storify summary here and more photos here. The Heritage Fair, which featured historical displays from elementary students, was held on the UFV Abbotsford campus recently. See Storify summary here. And UFV’s annual Champions … Read more
Follow live footage of UFV drawing students on their Sichuan Study Tour in Chengdu, @UFV Visual Arts on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter. Instagram and the Visual Arts homepage. https://www.ufv.ca/UFV_Visual_Arts.htm For more information, contact Jennifer Chew at jennifer.chew@ufv.ca 05/28/2016
UFV’s re-admission period has been updated from two years to one year, effective Winter 2017 term. Students will be required to submit an application if they: have not attended courses for one calendar year have not registered, or withdrew completely in the first semester.
Join us for a special day to celebrate you: our customer. UFV Bookstore invites UFV students, faculty, staff, and Alumni to come and have some fun at Customer Appreciation Day. Prize giveaways all day! 9 am — Free Coffee 10 am — Smoothie Demo Noon — Fashion Show 2 pm — Talent Show For more … 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, May 21, 8 pm – Babbu Maan Sun, May 22, 6 pm – Chris Tomlin Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, … Read more
Do you know an outstanding UFV Alumni? Help us recognize them by nominating them for the UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni or Young Distinguished Alumni awards! The deadline for nominations is May 15. Please go here for details, or here to submit your nominations on our quick and easy web form! For more information, contact … Read more
Most of the students are done exams, but campus was still a-buzz with activity last week as several arts-based programs held their year-end shows. Fashion Design was up first on April 27, with its Absolute Style show (photos here and here). Theatre launched its Emerging Directors festival on April 28 (photos here) and welcomed 2015 … Read more
The UFV cameras visited the Home Sweet Home open house presented by first-year Graphic Design students in Mission on April 21. See photos here. The program also had a “photo couch” for some fun candids. There was a lot of UFV experience on hand at the service recognition dinner on April 21. And we caught … Read more
Dr. Carl Peters, a English instructor, is celebrating the publication of his latest book, Studies in Description: Reading Gertrude Stein’s Tender Buttons, published by Talon Books.Read more about the book here and about a Vancouver launch event on Tues, April 26 here.