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UFV in photos — Sept 18-24

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The University Relations photo team captured a few events and activities recently, including the Alumni golf tourney, Tony Hoare’s Betrayed: Portraits of Strength photography exhibit, and the launch of the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection.

Safety tips from UFV Security and Emergency Management

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As the fall semester begins, here are some tips from Security and Emergency Management: All office blinds should be closed when not in use. Secure ALL belongings when you are out of your office, preferably in a locked drawer or cabinet. Do not leave anything of visible overnight. Keep your personal property with you at … Read more

College Pension Plan seminars

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The 2015/16 schedule for the College Pension Plan free member seminar is now posted on the Retirement Seminars page on the plan website. If you have any questions regarding the College Pension Plan, please contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca or local 4653     01/08/2016

Help create a more food-secure future — Feeding 9 Billion challenge

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Think you’ve got what it takes to create a business model related to sustainability, food, and universities in 24 hours? Feeding 9 Billion is a nationwide challenge held at universities across Canada. Third- and fourth- year students at UFV are invited to participate in this 24-hour event centered on creating buisness plans related to sustainable … Read more

100-Year Journey: Conversations Along the Way — Sept 26

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Please join UFV’s Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies at an event to honour, preserve, and share the stories of South Asian Pioneers Sat, Sept 26 Abby B101 (Lecture Theatre) 3:15 pm: Welcome and refreshments 3:30 pm: Formal program begins 5–6 pm: Reception Panel Speakers: Gurbaksh Dhaliwal Mo Dhaliwal (UFV alumnus) Nash Gill Wally Oppal (UFV honorary … Read more

Emergency contact update/request

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In the event of an emergency, we all want our loved ones to be informed in a timely manner. Human Resources is requesting that all UFV employees provide an emergency contact. This can be done by: Logging on to the myufv portal Selecting the Personal Information tab on the left hand side bar Viewing current … Read more

UFV-connected youth suicide research featured in Chilliwack Times

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In the wake of a disturbing number of suicides among Sto:lo youth, Aboriginal youth care and service providers throughout the region have joined forces to form the Fraser Region Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Collaborative (FRC). Building on that group’s work, Fraser Health, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Seabird Island First Nation … Read more

Check out UFV Continuing Education courses and workshops

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Does seeing all of our student heading back to school make you want to return to learning too?  Did you know you can use up to $400 of your Professional Development funding to take Continuing Education courses at UFV? Requests for up to $400 of PD funds is done by completing the application for in-service … Read more

Scholarly Teaching & Learning in Post-Secondary Education — annual symposium

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Please join us for an invigorating and informative day of learning with colleagues on a variety of topics on scholarly activities in teaching and learning. Fri, Nov 13 Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre, Downtown Vancouver Cost: $50 (includes, meals, refreshments, and a full day of speakers and sessions) We are have expanded the topics (proposal … Read more

Change to UFV’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Service Provider

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The service provider for the UFV Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) has changed to Homewood Health. Homewood Health has been providing high-quality, comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs for over 32 years and is currently the preferred supplier to companies in North America. Homewood Health is recognized for its clinical quality, professional standards, and ability to … Read more

UFV in photos — Aug 26-Sept 3

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It’s been a busy time of welcoming at UFV recently. International students attended an orientation Sept 1-3. New Student Orientation for domestic students followed on Sept 3. Faculty and staff from Kinesiology and Physical Education found themselves with near perfect attendance at their retreat, and since they are rarely all in the same place at … Read more