Ernest Kroeker writes book on son’s heart transplant

Retired biology professor Ernest Kroeker has written a book titled Infinite Resignation: The Art of an Infant Heart Transplant about his family’s experience with the infant heart transplant. Here is the introduction: When the surgeons informed us that our unborn child had a fatal heart condition I was devastated. The only hope they offered was … Read more

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation 2014 happened Aug 21 at the Chilliwack campus and is coming this Thurs (Aug 28) at the Abbotsford campus. Help us welcome our new students to the UFV campus — a full schedule of events is available at http://www.ufv.ca/studentlife For more information, contact Sidrah Ahmad at Sidrah.Ahmad@ufv.ca 08/29/2014

Invitation to present at the Scholarly Sharing Initiative sessions

We are currently setting the schedule for the Scholarly Sharing Initiative in 2014/15. Meet and discuss ideas with colleagues and friends. Engage interdisciplinarily! The SSI meets on a Wed, Thurs or Fri each month from 1:15-3:45 pm at University House. We serve a delicious lunch and everyone is welcome (students, faculty, staff, and community members). … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Department Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Janitors, Auxiliary Housing and Residence Manager. 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 … Read more

Renew your gym membership

I put in a request to have information posted in UFV today regarding the above message. Before I retype the message can you confirm it was received. I didn’t see it in the most recent UFV today. Thanks you, Cheryl   For more information, contact Cheryl Van Nes at cheryl.vannes@ufv.ca 08/31/2014

Research Option/Scholarly Activity workshop — Aug 28

Research Services is offering a workshop on Research Option & Scholarly Activity applications. Get a head start on your application for a teaching release for 2015-2016 (due October 31). Come and learn about the new application form and new process. Adrienne Chan, AVP of Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies, and Brad Whittaker, Director of Research … Read more

Extended Consultation on Course Withdrawal policy (81)

UFV has become a university since the Course Withdrawal policy (81) was last reviewed, and it seems the right time to reconsider the timelines and other regulations for withdrawals. The University Secretariat is extending the consultation period in case someone was unable to provide feedback during the initial consultation. The University Secretariat invites the UFV … Read more

Extended consolidation of three policies: Course Requisites, Change in Course Prerequisites, and Advance Placement

The policies Course Requisites (84), Change in Course Prerequisites (88), and Advance Placement (77), all relate to course prerequisites and/or co-requisites, despite the varied terminology. The secretariat, in keeping with our efforts to streamline the policy manual, would like to create a single policy on this topic. The title will be changed to Prerequisites and … Read more

Extended consultation for revisions to the Subsequent Degree policy (98) and a new Concurrent Degree policy

In April 2013, the Admissions Task Force was tasked with reviewing the Subsequent Degree policy (98) and creating a new policy on concurrent degrees as no policy exists. Revisions to the Subsequent Degree policy (98) include rewording the requirements to improve clarity and to outline the conditions for obtaining a subsequent degree at UFV. Further, … Read more

Raabe presents in Korea

Dr. Peter Raabe of the Philosophy department was invited to present at the 6th International Conference on Humanities Therapy in South Korea this summer. The field of humanities therapy includes art, music, poetry, philosophy and other forms of therapy. Raabe was invited to speak about the use of philosophy in mental healthcare. The theme of … Read more

Dart publishes book on Canadian Christian Zionism

UFV political science professor Ron Dart has recently published his 30th book: Canadian Christian Zionism: A Tangled Tale. “This book is the first to explore the complex nature of historic Canadian Christian Zionism and the present reality of Canadian Christian Zionism, the Conservative Party, Stephen Harper’s pro-Israeli foreign policy position, and the impact on the … Read more

Summer Semester grade deadlines

Grades for the Summer 2014 semester are due to the Office of the Registrar by: Full Session: August 25, 2014 Late Session: August 29, 2014 Please refer to the “End of Term Practices” document for information pertaining to grading at UFV. This can be found under “Faculty Information & Forms” on myUFV. For more information … Read more

Notice of change to UFV Security keypad systems

UFV Security & Emergency Management is working alongside the UFV Facilities office to upgrade the existing, aging, keypad infrastructure to a newer, easier to use, and more durable keypad system. Most of the changes will be made behind the scenes and other than a small disruptions during the physical switching of the keypads, there should … Read more

Security & Emergency Management — changes

UFV’s Security & Emergency Management department would like to make the UFV community aware of the following changes: Security & Emergency Management offices have moved effective August 1: Brian Leonard Office: B122b Mike Twolan Office: B122a Laura Kerek Office B122d Chris Humphries/Justin Cole Office B122e Key requests — Abbotsford campus: Effective August 1, key requests … Read more