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The Festival of Learning schedule has an amazing assortment of sessions, workshops, and presentations ranging from Indigenizing Curriculum, Open Pedagogy, and Liberating Structures to Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) and (Education Technology User Group (ETUG) workshops – all under one banner. This testimonial of the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) workshop should make you want to attend … Read more
Consultation is underway for the final draft of the Subsequent and Concurrent Degree policy. Please send your comments to Elaine Harris via Elaine.harris@ufv.ca by Friday, May 13. For more information, contact Monique Castonguay at monique.castonguay@ufv.ca 05/13/2016
Spring is here, flowers are blossoming, and so is public art, slacklining, and relaxation on the campus green. The Alumni Association hosted another successful commemorative wine launch on April 7, which was a busy day on the Abbotsford campus, as it also featured student microlectures and research day.
Shirley Hardman, UFV’s Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, is quoted in a University Affairs article on indigenization at Canadian universities. Read the article here.
Dr. Catherine Hickson, a world-renowned volcanologist, returned to UFV with tales of witnessing and surviving the 1980 Mt. St. Helen’s eruption. Story and photos here. Students celebrated Holi in a very colourful way. Photos here.
Many at UFV will be saddened to hear of the passing of Ellen Dixon, who worked here for 12 years in a number of capacities. She passed away on March 9. Ellen started at UFV March, 1994, as an Auxiliary Learning Assistant in Adult Special Education. From September, 1996–June, 1997 she also worked an additional … Read more
Shelley Canning I am an Associate Professor in Nursing at the University of the Fraser Valley and a member of UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging. I am also a doctoral student in the School of Nursing at UBC where my dissertation research explores issues of engagement, meaning, and quality of life for … Read more
UFV will be holding two public forums for all members of the UFV community to provide feedback to the Presidential Search Committee. Input will be sought on the development of search criteria and recommendations of candidates. These forums will be held on: Mon, April 4 Chilliwack campus at CEP: 10-11 am Aboriginal Gathering Place — … Read more
For those unable to attend the budget forums earlier this month, video from both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack forums is now available online. Please visit here to see the presentations by President Mark Evered and Chief Financial Officer Jackie Hogan. For more information, contact Kristi Mansley at kristi.mansley@ufv.ca 04/22/2016
The UFV Faculty of Science blog featured Dr. Ben Vanderlei of Math and Stats in its latest Who’s Who in Science feature. Read more here.
UFV’s Student Life department, in partnership with Academic Advising and UFV International, has unveiled a new format for New Student Orientation (NSO). Students starting at UFV this September will be invited to attend a two-part orientation program. NSO Part I — Start Your Journey will introduce new students and their supporters to UFV’s academic expectations … 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. Mon, April 4, 7:30pm – Blue Man Group Wed, April 6, 7:30pm – The Price is Right Live Thurs, April 7, 7:30pm – ZZ Top Sat, April 9, 5:00pm – Jeff … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for April Registration for summer semester is underway. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. Start preparing your scholarship and leadership applications – deadline is May 10. NOTE: The online applications are accessible through your MyUFV account. If you are applying for … Read more
On Monday, April 4 UFV will be holding two public forums for all members of the UFV community to provide feedback to the Presidential Search Committee. Input will be sought on the development of search criteria and recommendations of candidates. These forums will be held on: Monday, April 4 Chilliwack campus at CEP: 10 … Read more
As many people associated with UFV are aware, the University has launched a search for a new president to succeed Dr. Mark Evered, who plans to retire at the end of June, 2017. For ongoing information and announcements about the presidential search please visit the new Presidential Search blog here.