Holiday receptions — Dec 10 and 12

The Provost, Vice-Provost, Associate VP Research and Graduate Studies, and Deans would like to invite you to rejoice the year’s end and the new year’s beginning. Tues, Dec 10, Abbotsford campus, University House Thurs, Dec 12, Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, Black Box Theatre 2-4 pm Come to one — or both! — holiday … Read more

CryptoLocker alert — malware to avoid — please read and reboot!

In order to protect your computer from a new type of malicious software, please close your applications and turn off or restart your computer before you go home today. Ransomware is a new category of malware (malicious software) that infects and holds its victim’s computer hostage until money (ransom) is paid. Cryptolocker, a recent and … Read more

Cascades varsity schedule, week of Nov 18

Cascades varsity schedule, week of Nov 18 www.ufvcascades.ca @UFVCascades The UFV Cascades women’s basketball team, ranked third in the CIS top ten poll, swept the Mount Royal University Cougars on the weekend, 79-35, on Friday and  77-46 on Saturday to improve their Canada West regular season record to 6-0 in the Pacific Division of Canada … Read more

Weekly group prayer for UFV

Christian students, staff, faculty, and anyone with a heart for UFV is invited to join in group prayer every Tuesday from Nov 19 through Dec 17, from noon to 1 pm, in Abby A252. The goal is for Christians to get together and pray for UFV in general, and also for our students, staff, faculty, … Read more

Want to be in the know for Chilliwack campus events?

Did you know there is an email list for employees based at the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park? We use it to post Chilliwack-specific items such as the weekly menu for Rivers cafeteria or publicity for events taking place at the Chilliwack campus at CEP. If you have a Chilliwack-specific message that you would … Read more

New folks — moves and changes

Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have taken on new duties within UFV: Audrey Cox – Scheduling and Records Assistant, Office of the Registrar Hong Qiao – Articulation and Registration Assistant, UFV International (moved from International Office Assistant, UFV International) Michael Twolan – Manager of Security, Security & Emergency Management

Career opportunities at UFV

There are many new and vacant positions advertised on the UFV Career Opportunities website. The current position that has just been placed on the website includes: International Admissions Assistant To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or … Read more

UFV Cascades sports report, Nov 11-16

The UFV Cascades women’s basketball team, ranked third in the CIS top ten poll, swept the University of Victoria Vikes on the weekend, 68-55, on Friday and 77-61 on Saturday to improve their Canada West regular season record to 4-0 in the Pacific Division of Canada West. The Cascades were led by Sarah Wierks of … Read more

Parking permit process for non-permanent employees

UFV Non-permanent employees have the following payment options for acquiring parking permits at UFV. $100 per four-month semester — employee hanging parking permit is available for purchase through the Facilities office located at the Abbotsford campus in B150; we do not have a parking office component at Chilliwack. Cash, debit, and credit cards are accepted … Read more

UFV signs MOU with Punjab Technical University

The University of the Fraser Valley is working with Punjab Technical University (PTU), to make it easier for Indian computing students to complete a Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree. UFV was visited by Dr. Buta Singh Sidhu, Dean of Academics and International Collaboration for PTU, to sign a memorandum of understanding, which will provide … Read more

Green UFV survey — do you turn out the lights?

Whether you’re green or not, fill out the 3-minute survey for your chance to win a $50 iTunes gift card! http://www.conservationsurvey.ca/education/ufv.php Did you know that leaving the lights on overnight in one classroom uses the equivalent to 1.8 L of gasoline? That’s like driving halfway from the UFV Abbotsford campus to the Chilliwack campus! Are … Read more

Angel Tree season is here!

Being a student isn’t easy, but it’s even more of a challenge to be a student and a parent with unmet financial need – especially at Christmas. Every year, the Angel Tree program tries to make Christmas a little easier for our UFV families in need through generous donations from staff, students, and community members. … Read more

PD deadline

The next PD meeting will be held on Wed, Dec 11. Please have your PD application submitted to Human Resources by Wed, Dec 4. Please use the PD application forms which are available online at: http://ufv.ca/hr/professional-development/in-service-professional-development/ PD applications must be submitted and approved prior to attending an activity or making a PD purchase. For more … Read more

Research Excellence award nominations sought

Each year UFV recognizes individual research excellence through its Research Excellence award. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV B faculty who have completed their probationary period or sessional instructors who have a cumulative equivalent of two years teaching time at UFV. Nominations will be accepted from B faculty, sessional faculty, or university administrators. Members … Read more