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Faculty feedback invited on teaching certificate

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Currently a group of leaders from teaching and learning centres are investigating the development of a BC Post-Secondary Teaching and Learning certificate. They have been approached by faculty and instructors expressing a wish to have a program to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge through a scholarly lens. To this end, they have formed a … Read more

FSA/UFV holiday dinner and dance — Dec 6

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Kick off the holiday festivities with an evening of great food, excellent live entertainment and holiday cheer with colleagues and friends. Attend the FSA/UFV holiday dinner and dance. Tickets are on sale now, but numbers are limited, so don’t miss out on your chance to attend this event. Sat, Dec 6 The Rancho, 35110 Delair … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics 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 02/13/2015

Visual Arts Open Studio & Exhibition Opening

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Join both VA402 and VA116 Wed, Nov 26, 5:30–7:30 VA402 “Open Studio” C1403, C1042, C Hallways Join students for a rare opportunity and glimpse into their creative spaces and processes …for all of the art that is about place, very little is of place – made by artists within their own places or with people … Read more

Retirees of 2014 saluted at retirement dinner

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UFV employees of the past and present gathered at the Ramada Inn on Mon, Nov 17, to welcome this year’s group of retirees to the next phase of their life and wish them well. Congratulations to the 2014 UFV retirees: Janet Allanson, Trudy Archie, Astrid Beugeling, Wendy Burton, Dianne Common, Susan Fisher, Paul Herman, Cheryl … Read more

Blackboard Learn Introductory Workshop & Lab

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Blackboard Learn Introductory Workshop & Lab with Michelle Johnson Abbotsford G180: Tues, Dec 2,  1:30 – 3:30 pm Chilliwack A1202: Thurs, Dec 4, 9 am – 11 am This workshop will provide you with an overview of Blackboard Learn. Topics include: how to navigate Blackboard, how to personalize your course, and how to use Blackboard tools … Read more

UFV Ambassadors Meet and Greet

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Do you know students looking for ways to get involved on campus? Check out the Ambassadors Meet and Greet on Wednesday November 19. Stop by and say hi, ask questions about the Ambassadors program and meet fellow Ambassadors. Refreshments provided. 4-6pm in Room F125 (University House/Building F) http://www.ufv.ca/studentlife/get-involved/student-life-ambassadors/ For more information, contact Sidrah Ahmad at … Read more

Information Update Berlin Cultural Tour

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BERLIN International Cultural Tour INFORMATION UPDATE MEETING: Thurs. November 20, 12 noon, C1120 Registration Forms, Required Documents & Tour Highlights will be reviewed Join Art History/Visual Arts for an enlightening and inspiring art lovers paradise http://www.ufv.ca/ufv_visual_arts/ For more information, contact Brenda Fredrick at brenda.teaching@gmail.com 11/21/2014

Policy consultation – Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Prevention — Dec 8

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The following policies are out for consultation: Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Prevention (18) (revised): In the fall of 2013, WorkSafe BC approved a new policy on workplace bullying and harassment. The new policy requires all workplaces in British Columbia to draft and implement a policy on the prevention of workplace bullying and harassment. The existing … Read more

New employees

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Welcome to the following new employees, who joined UFV in October: Christopher Joakim – Manager, Print Services David Leis – Director, University Advancement

Ron Dart greenSPEAK — Nov 20

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Ron Dart will be speak Thurs, Nov 20 in room A203b at 1 pm about Roderick Haig-Brown: Canada’s Green Prophet. There is a colonial tendency by many Canadians to turn to the USA or England for models to heed in the ecological issues we face on global, national and local levels. There is, of course, … Read more