Winter 2015 Writing Centre orientations

Our data on usage show that students who receive orientations to the Writing Centre in their courses use it more often and more effectively. We therefore encourage faculty in all areas to request a brief (5-10min) orientation for students in the first weeks of classes. We offer orientations to students in any course and 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: Events Assistant, Special Events and Recruitment Research Office Assistant 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 01/09/2015

Alumni spotlight: Former Cascades star Plavsic carving out a pro soccer career in Europe

No matter what angle you examine it from, Sasa Plavsic’s journey from the University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer program to the European pro ranks is a compelling underdog tale. How many former Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) men’s soccer alumni go on to make a living playing the game in Europe? And how many … Read more

Culinary Arts turkey dinner raises $860 for food bank

Culinary Arts students served up an extra special lunch at the Trades and Tech Centre cafeteria last week. They served a full turkey dinner and raised $860 for the Chilliwack Salvation Army food bank in the process. “Special thanks to Myles Andrews (of the Electrical program) for instigating everything and donating the turkeys,” says Denise … Read more

CICS presents Canadian Sikhs in WWI: The Forgotten Story — Jan 18

The Centre for Indo Canadian Studies will be launching the exhibition: Canadian Sikhs in WWI: The Forgotten Story on Sun, Jan 18 at 2 pm at the Sikh Heritage Museum, which is located in the National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford. The exhibition will be available all year long for viewing. The launch … Read more

UFV policy updates

At its December 4, 2014 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to the Board Policy on Budget Process and Approval (BRP-205.05). The policy was revised to include tuition and fees in the capital and annual operating budgets of the university and to present a plan to the Board. All UFV policies are available on … Read more

CICS presents Marie Curie scholars on Constructions of Home and Belonging — Jan 12

The Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies will be presenting lectures from three scholars. The theme: Constructions of Home and Belonging (CoHaB) features PhD scholars from both the University of Mumbai and Westfaelische Wilhelms Universitaet, in Muenster, Germany. All UFV faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. All community members are also invited. Refreshments will be … Read more

Winter 2015 Continuing Education catalogue now available online

Unlock the life changing power of learning: the Continuing Education winter catalogue is now online, featuring programs and courses that can help you grow in your life and career. Check it out: http://www.ufv.ca/continuing_studies/course-catalogue/ For more information, contact Continuing Education at continuingeducation@ufv.ca 01/02/2015

Shifting Public Sector DB pension plans to DC — a message from BC Pension

A message from the BC Pension corporation: Anyone advocating the conversion of public sector defined benefit (DB) pension plan to defined contribution (DC) arrangement should research past experience carefully and be realistic about the likely outcomes, say Dr. Robert L. Brown, a retired professor from the University of Waterloo and president of the International Actuarial … Read more

Do you know students dealing with stress?

This time of the year tends to be a highly stressful time for students; final exams combined with the busy-ness of the holiday season. UFV Counsellors are available to support students who may appear in distress. Visit the UFV Counselling department for information on students in crisis: http://www.ufv.ca/counselling/crisis-counselling/faculty-and-staff-crisis-support/ UFV Counselling department: Abbotsford, Room B214, phone … Read more

Campus Card photo ID schedule for Winter, 2015

The winter semester photo ID schedule is available at www.ufv.ca/campuscard/photo-id-schedule/. During the month of December the card office is open to assist students with lost cards or to add Cascade Cash onto cards. Hours are listed at www.ufv.ca/campuscard/. For more information, contact Sheila St. Laurent at sheila.stlaurent@ufv.ca 12/24/2014

Payroll year-end notices

Christmas payroll deadlines: Again this year, UFV will be closed over the Christmas season. The final pay of the year, for Dec 31, will be paid on Tues, Dec 23. All employees who are paid by time sheet are encouraged to report their expected hours up to and including Dec 24 and submit your time … Read more

Seeking directors for the UFV Alumni Association board

The University of the Fraser Valley Alumni Association is an exciting growing Association of graduates of the Fraser Valley College, UCFV and UFV. We are now seeking alumni from our institution to fill a vacancy on the Alumni Association board of directors. These are two-year term voluntary positions.The board meets 5 – 6 times a … Read more

PechaKucha 5 [PARADIGM] Connections: Doing what we love! — Feb 12

Pechakucha comes to UFV Abbotsford, featuring 16 fabulous speakers and a spectacular gallery exhibition! A lively 20 slides x 20 second presentation style featuring stories about doing what we love! The event includes a gala reception in UFV’s S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery featuring visual connections through community branding projects and typography portraits created by UFV’s Graphic … Read more