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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 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
Welcome to the following new employees, who joined UFV in October: Christopher Joakim – Manager, Print Services David Leis – Director, University Advancement
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
Congratulations to Rod McLeod, Associate Professor, ELTT, acclaimed to the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies vacancy on Senate. http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/elections/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca. 11/21/2014
Hard to believe it’s that time of year again! Purdy’s brochures are available for the Christmas 2014 Group Purchase Program. All UFV employees have an opportunity to purchase Purdy’s chocolates at 25% off the retail price by participating in the annual group purchase plan. Because of the size of our Christmas order, every year we … Read more
Employees can go to a local clinic of their choice to receive their flu shot. There are no on-campus clinics this year. Flu shots are eligible for reimbursement through Manulife for those of our employees with coverage. If direct billing is not an option through the pharmacy or clinic that you get your flu shot … Read more
Did you know that one computer left on at night for a year costs $64 in electricity? Help reduce costs by shutting off your computer when it’s not in use. Starting on Nov 17, the Centre for Sustainability will be running a campaign called Computers Need Sleep Too! to encourage staff and students to shut … Read more
Those who have been around UFV for a long time will be saddened to hear about the death of Kathie Nash’s (Petersen). Kathie was one of the founders of FVC’s ECE program and she implemented the competency-based BC Provincial curriculum in conjunction with FVC’s Dona Coates, who co-developed it under a Ministry contract. Through her … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Senior Accountant — Statutory Reporting 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 11/26/2014
Congratulations to Kinesiology assistant professor Lauren Couture and her husband Marc, who welcomed son Russell Benoit Couture on Tues, Oct 28, at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Russell weighed 7 lb, 14 oz and was 52 cm long. Lauren and Marc are very happy to welcome him into their family!