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Agricultural Land Reserve at 40: Land loss and fragmentation in the Fraser River Basin Wed, Feb 5 4 pm Abby B101 (lecture theatre) Dr. Lenore Newman with Dr. Denver Nixon http://www.ufv.ca/research/events/research-lecture/ For more information, contact Linda Dahl at linda.dahl@ufv.ca 02/06/2014
Peter Boghossian is a philosophy professor at Portland State University, where his main focus is bringing the tools of professional philosophers to people in a wide variety of contexts. Dr. Boghossian’s primary research areas are critical thinking and moral reasoning; he will present a lecture ‘Faith Is Not A Virtue’ on Jan 18 from 2–4:30 … Read more
At 7 pm on Tues, Jan 21, in UFV room B101 (lecture theatre), Abbotsford philosopher Michael Horner will present a case for God’s existence followed by the most common arguments and objections that he has received from atheists, from over 28 years of debating. Michael will then respond to those arguments and open it up … Read more
There are many new and vacant positions advertised on the UFV Career Opportunities website. A current position that has just been placed on the website includes: Limited Term Appointment, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice 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 … Read more
Auditions for UFV Theatre’s 19th Annual Directors’ Theatre Festival are on Tues, Feb 4 at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to audition for this fringe-style festival of student-directed one-act plays taking place April 23-27, 2014. For full details please visit http://www.ufv.ca/theatre/announcements/ For more information, contact Melanie Wickes at melanie.wickes@ufv.ca 02/04/2014
For those with basic familiarity with Blackboard. Assessment tools will be discussed and explored. Creating quizzes, assignments, etc. Abby G180 Mon, Jan 20 1– 2:30 pm http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca 01/20/2014
Are you considering using images, audio, video or animation in your course? This workshop will demonstrate some of the multimedia possibilities and resources that are available to enhance your course. We will discuss copyright using multimedia in Blackboard. Abby G180 Wed, Jan 22 9-10:30 am http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca 01/22/2014
Are you considering using images, audio, video or animation in your course? This workshop is to demonstrate some of the multimedia possibilities and resources that are available to enhance your course. We will discuss copyright using multimedia in Blackboard. Chwk A1202 Wed, Jan 29 1–2:30 pm http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca … Read more
Explore the many possibilities of working with the full grade centre. Abby G180 Fri. Jan 31 1–2:30 pm http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca 01/31/2014
The Full Grade Centre and Assessment tools will be discussed and explored. Chwk A1202 Fri. Jan 24, 1-3:30 pm http://www.ufv.ca/tlc/teaching-matters-workshops/blackboard/ For more information, contact Doyin Adenuga at doyin.adenuga@ufv.ca 01/24/2014
Cascades Men’s Basketball baffle Bison in nail-biter victory The UFV Cascades men’s basketball team (7-5) powered to a pair of road wins last weekend in Winnipeg, while the women’s team split a tight series following an overtime loss Friday. The Cascade men were pushed to the edge by the Manitoba Bisons (1-11) Saturday night, but … Read more
UFV International welcomed over 90 new international students from 16 countries for the Winter 2014 semester. The two days of orientation included an introduction to UFV in areas such as academic advising, health insurance, transportation, accommodation, and Canadian culture. New international students also joined in New Student Orientation where all new students to UFV were … Read more
A new grant has been developed to support students in becoming global citizens here at University of the Fraser Valley. Global Citizenship Grants (GCG), a bursary of up to $500 for SUS ratified student clubs or assocations, are designed to support UFV student-led events, activities, projects, training sessions or other appropriate ventures that encourage the … Read more
The UFV Counselling department is offering a free two-hour workshop on the Abbotsford campus to help students determine their dream career. Participants will take free career assessments to find out how their interests, personality, and values influence their career choice. 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Pick a date: Feb 5, 12; Mar 5, 19: Apr … Read more
Thursday, February 13, is the date to learn how to study smart. Students are encouraged to attend workshops on the Abbotsford campus on topics of reading and note taking, too many assignments and too little time, exam anxiety, memory, test prep, and active learning strategies. For more information and to register contact UFV Student Services … Read more