Blocked email attachments and workarounds for them

IT Services has recently fielded some questions concerning email attachments blocked by our anti-spam system. When a message is blocked because of a prohibited attachment, the sender receives a notification of the block. While this may pose an inconvenience to both sender and recipient, the blocking of specific attachments is a common security practice among … Read more

Flavoured coffee available at the Press Café

The Press Café now offers Nescafé Arcadia Bay flavored coffee. In addition to the usual range of organic coffee and tea, we now offer cappuccinos, flavored coffee, and hot cocoa. For a limited time, any Nescafe flavored coffee is $1.95. The Press Café is located within the Abbotsford campus bookstore and provides a casual, inviting … Read more

2015-16 budget forums — video now online

For those unable to attend the budget forum earlier this month, video from both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack forums is now available online. Please visit ufv.ca/budgets to view the March 2015 presentations by President Mark Evered and Chief Financial OfficerJackie Hogan. http://www.ufv.ca/budgets/ufv-20152016-budget-planning/ For more information, contact Kristi Mansley at kristi.mansley@ufv.ca 05/31/2015

Tributes and stories re: Virginia Cooke wanted

Dr. Virginia Cooke, an associate professor of English, is retiring this summer, and UFV will lose an invaluable teacher, colleague, and mentor. There are few among us who have played so many roles so well. To recognize her many remarkable contributions, her long-time colleague and friend Cheryl Dahl is compiling a book of tributes and … Read more

Hazardous waste disposal 2015 — submit request by April 30

Facilities Management is requesting that all departments currently requiring the disposal of hazardous waste materials for 2015 complete the “Hazardous Waste Disposal Information Form” found online on the janitorial webpage and email to Adam Bodnar, Manager of Operations (Abbotsford B150R) no later than Thursday April 30. Please ensure that all waste materials are packaged according … Read more

School of Business 3rd annual Student Research Day

Come support our business students as they present at the 3rd annual School of Business Student Research Day. Groups and individuals are nominated by faculty to give a ten minute presentation on the research they have done, followed by a Q&A period. April 7 1–3pm Room: B101 https://www.ufv.ca/busadmin/research/research-seminar-series/ For more information, contact Emily Major at … Read more

Career Opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Fashion Design To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca … Read more

UFV and City of Abbotsford launch UDistrict neighbourhood planning and consultation

UFV and the City of Abbotsford are undertaking a collaborative initiative to shape the future of the UDistrict neighbourhood. UDistrict will be an innovative community where creative minds live, work, play, and learn within a vibrant, sustainable, and livable neighbourhood. The partnership initiative includes the development of a UDistrict Neighbourhood Plan and a fully compatible … Read more

Student panelists and MCs needed for supporters orientation in June

This is your chance to shine and gain public speaking experience. We’re looking for students to speak at upcoming events. Prior public speaking experience is an asset but NOT a requirement for either of the following opportunities: Student MC: Two student MCs are needed for the upcoming Supporters Orientation (in June) and New Student Orientation … Read more

HSA, DTA & vacation balance

Viewing of Health Spending Account (HSA), Development and Training allowances (DTA) and vacation on myUFV have been disabled for year end procedures. Viewing will be available the third week of April once the rolls for the new allocation are completed. For more information, contact Shelley Engen at shelley.engen@ufv.ca 04/25/2015

Career Opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Health and Wellness Strategist To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca   http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at … Read more

Career Opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, School of Business, Human Resource Management To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact … Read more

Internationalization Fund – call for proposals — April 17

UFV International announces the first call for Internationalisation Fund proposals for fiscal year 2015/16. The fund is open to any UFV staff member, faculty member or administrator to make a proposal that will “internationalise” UFV’s curriculum, services, departments or programs or enhance one’s ability or a department’s capacity to work with international students and partners. … Read more