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Blackboard Learn (Online Learning) will be unavailable to all faculty and students Feb 23 between 8–11 am. We will be installing the patch Blackboard has released to address the Java Advisory announced on Jan 24. For more information, contact Robyn Harcott at robyn.harcott@ufv.ca. 02/24/2014
UFV Theatre is continuing its student rush ticket program for their contemporary version of Romeo and Juliet. Any unsold tickets will be sold at the door to students with valid ID for only $10. Students may order advance tickets and choose their own seats at discounted rates of $15-$17 OR students may take their chances … Read more
UFV staff and faculty receive 50% off ticket prices for 7:30 pm performances of Romeo and Juliet on Sat March 8, Fri Mar 14, and Sat Mar 15. Visit UFV.ca/theatre, follow the link to buy tickets online, choose your own seats, and use promo code Verona for adult tickets. This offer is only available for … Read more
Canadian Writers Series at UFV Mon, Feb 24 12:30–2 pm Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies, Abbotsford campus UFV’s 2014 Writer-in-Residence, Daniela Elza, in collaboration with the ESA and the English and Creative Writing department, is organizing three readings — the first of which will feature Chris Gilpin, John Carroll, and Hilary Turner. There will be also be … Read more
UFV’s volleyball teams played four games last weekend against the CBC Bearcats, four games with enough of a narrative arc to fill your average novel. Both UFV teams won on Friday in a pair of intense, emotional games, before dropping Saturday’s matches in hard-fought, but disappointing losses. The women will enter the playoffs ranked second … Read more
If you know a graduating science student, please pass along this valuable information to make sure they’re on the right track: http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2014/02/14/grad-check-planning-on-graduating-soon/. For more information, contact Melinda Saretzky at melinda.saretzky@ufv.ca 02/28/2014
The College Pension Plan has announced changes to the plan and members are encouraged to review these changes on the HR website. If you have questions regarding the College Pension Plan please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or debbie.dyck@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/human-resources/special-announcements/CPP_Plan-Design-Changes_20140213.pdf For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 06/30/2014
Anna Kuczynska and Judy Larsen (Math and Stats & UUP) will talk about opportunities for the development of a student-centred classroom environment conducive to autonomous learning, engagement with material, and critical thinking. Wed, Feb 19 4:45 pm Abby D215. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2014/02/12/flipping-your-math-class-feb-19th/ For more information, contact Eugene Yablonski … Read more
For the first time in the history of the Visual Arts Department, the BFA Grad Show will present an art exhibition by the largest graduating class on April 25 at the Abbotsford campus. Due to the increasing cost of the production, the 23 students will be hosting the annual silent auction (Feb 24 – 28) … Read more
The official undergraduate course outline form has been revised and is ready for implementation. The form has been revised to be consistent with the Undergraduate Course and Program Approval policy (21), to make improvements, to include more guidelines, and to be consistent with the BCCAT course outline form. The Official Undergraduate Cross-Listed Course Form has … Read more
The Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies celebrates the One Billion Rising campaign and International Women’s Day with one big event at Abbotsford’s Thunderbird Plaza (by the Clearbrook library and the Reach Gallery Museum) with a film screening and a keynote address. Running Sat, March 8 from 11 am – 3 pm, the event is free but … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley was built through the spirit, generosity, and strength of our citizens and community. Your generosity transforms the lives of students. Thank you. To view a special message of thanks prepared by Dr. Brian Minter, UFV Chancellor, click here: http://inspired.ufv.ca/chancellors-message/. Are you inspired by UFV? Visit inspired.ufv.ca to: – See … Read more
Stylish sweaters swept through UFV’s Abbotsford and CEP campuses on Thurs, Feb 6 as staff, students and faculty joined UFV’s ongoing efforts to reduce our energy waste and demonstrate environmental leadership. For more, visit http://www.ufv.ca/energy/.
Starting April 1, there will be a change in the way MFDs (photocopiers) are accessed. Users will be required to key in their Banner ID# and department budget code to establish authentication. For assistance please visit the Print Services website at http://ufv.ca/printservices/mfd-authentication/ Currently there are a number of MFDs that have “open” access. We have … Read more
The UFV Cascades men’s volleyball team (7-15) needed some wins last weekend against the Camosun College Chargers (13-9) to keep in the playoff hunt. Despite a tenacious Friday effort, the Cascades dropped a five-set decision to the Chargers (20-25, 25-18, 11-25, 25-19, 11-15) that was aggravated by a 1-3 loss on Saturday (18-25, 17-25, 25-18, … Read more