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The focus of UFV’s Centre for Safe Schools & Communities’ fall newsletter is “Bars Can Cause Scars: Children with Criminal Justice Involved Parents”. The content follows the recent release of a new report and features special upcoming dates, newly completed fact sheets by UFV students and faculty, and a variety of related resources to strengthen … Read more
Final results are in! Stemming from an identified need to help students in need of emergency funding, last year we helped 236 students each overcome a sudden, unexpected crisis. In 2013, we generated $20,000 and more than $100,000 since the campaign began in 2010. This year we challenged you to do more. And, you responded. … Read more
The latest version of the Google Chrome browser (v.39) is not supported for use in myUFV. A successful login to myUFV can be achieved by: Using another supported browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox (any of the latest versions) Revert back to previous versions of Google Chrome (prior to v.39). For more information, … Read more
The UFV Employee and Family Assistance program provider, Sheppell -fgi, provides a number of resources including a monthly newsletter. This month’s edition of the Balance newsletter includes useful information on teaching your children about finances. Please click on this link to access this newsletter and other resources available through our EFAP. For more information, contact … Read more
International Week resulted in some vibrant images. Check out the photos here.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Congratulations to Rod McLeod, Associate Professor, ELTT, acclaimed to the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies vacancy on Senate. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 11/24/2014
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
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