Teaching Matters workshop — Evaluation Design

Evaluation Design This workshop will discuss and demonstrate the advantages of multiple assessment tools and how to increase the number of ways that students are evaluated. Wed, Mar 25 11:30 am–12:30 pm Facilitator: Molly Ungar These workshops are for all faculty and staff. Please email tlcevents@ufv.ca if you want to attend or would like more … Read more

Understand more about your freedom to read

The Abbotsford campus library has a new display celebrating Freedom to Read week (February 22-28, 2015). This display encourages everyone to think about and embrace their right to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This display will be up until the end of March. More information can be found … Read more

Join the UFV 2025 conversation — post on UFV 2025 blog

What should UFV look like in 2025? Have your say at: www.ufv.ca/2025.  This broad question comprehends more specific ones, including: What does learning look like in 2025? What does the student look like in 2025? What do educational units (departments, disciplines, etc.) look like in 2025? What does a course look like in 2025? What … Read more

UFV 2025 reading list

A reading list for the UFV 2025 visioning exercise has been compiled and new material is added regularly. If you are interested in reviewing the list, it is located at http://blogs.ufv.ca/ufv2025/2015/02/01/reading-list/.  Feel free to suggest other resources and/or materials through the discussion board.

New video showcases installation of Chancellor Gwen Point

An engaging 84-second video showcasing Dr. Gwen Point’s installation as UFV’s Chancellor is now available for viewing on multiple platforms. Created by former UFV student Jesse Kaufman, in collaboration with UFV’s University Relations department, the  video has already garnered more than 1,200 views via UFV’s Facebook page (facebook.com/goUFV). It’s also available on YouTube here, and … Read more

Nominations for student speakers at Convocation 2015

Nominations are being sought for student speakers at convocation, June 11 and 12. Selection as a student speaker is considered an honour for a graduate. Those selected receive an honorary certificate acknowledging they were a student speaker at convocation, and will be profiled in convocation publicity. Space is made available for their guests in the … Read more

Policy Consultation on revisions to Course Credits (105) policy (former title Assignment of Course Credits)

The Course Credit (105) policy (former title Assignment of Course Credit policy) has been rewritten and is being circulated for further consultation. This policy review examined the credit-hour measure and course credit policies. The old policy resulted in inconsistent credit assignment across the institution. As part of the consultation process, the UEC policy subcommittee invites … Read more

A Critical Response to the Proposed Barbaric Cultures Act — panel on March 19

In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which is celebrated yearly on March 21, the Race and Anti-Racism Network  (RAN) will be presenting a round table discussion on the Barbaric Cultures Act being proposed by the Federal Government of Canada. This UFV panel will by led by Vancouver based lawyer … Read more

Research Lecture Series– Yvon Dandurand — Mar 4

Come out and attend the final lecture in the 2014-15 Research Lecture Series! Justice and Peace Building: Transforming Criminal Justice Institutions in Conflict-Afflicted Societies Wed Mar 4 4 pm Abby B101 For more information, contact Yvette Fairweather at Yvette.Fairweather@ufv.ca 03/05/2015

Careers in Counselling panel

Interested in a career in counselling? Come to the Student Psychology Association’s Careers in Counselling Panel. Wed, Feb 25 11 am-2 pm Abby A225. Lunch will be provided! The panel is a great opportunity for students that are curious about what directions they can go in with their social work or psychology degree. https://www.facebook.com/ufvspa For … Read more

Cascades weekend recap: Wrestlers win Canada West bronze, hoopsters primed for playoffs

The University of the Fraser Valley men’s wrestling team earned a bronze medal in its first trip to the Canada West championship. Competing at the University of Calgary’s Jack Simpson Gym on Friday and Saturday, the CIS No. 1-ranked Cascades combined for six individual medals and 40 points. That left them in third place behind … Read more

Pecha Kucha a success

UFV’s Graphic and Digital Design program collaborated on another successful Pecha Kucha event last week. See the summary here, on the GDD program blog. See the photos by GDD student Imroze Deol here.  

The Outlook email app for iOS and Android

Several members of our UFV community have recently inquired about using the new Outlook app for iOS and Android devices. Please be advised that because of several security and privacy issues that have surfaced, IT Services is recommending that this app not be used as a client for UFV mail. The primary security concern is … Read more