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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
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
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
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
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
Calling for Teaching Excellence Award Nominations Once again UFV will provide an award to an individual in recognition of teaching excellence. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV faculty and lab instructors who have completed two years of instruction, or sessional instructors who have completed the equivalent time. Last year’s winner was communications faculty member … Read more
UFV library staff have contributed photographs, documents, medals and other family memorabilia for a display honouring Remembrance Day. As well, library books about the various wars including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and other Canadian peacekeeping missions are on display. More details are available on the library blog: http://ufvlibrary.blogspot.ca/ … Read more
The Office of the Registrar has adjusted some registration procedures. Online registration will stay open for the first week of term. Students will be able to register online in courses with seats available and no one waitlisting during the first week without a waiver. Students will also be able to register online the first week … Read more
Faculty Services has been distributing mass general announcements/documents on behalf of departments but this practice must be minimized. The Abbotsford mailroom can distribute material/information that is important for faculty and staff but departments now need to distribute hard copies of their own general announcements/documents or consider alternate ways to distribute their information (e.g. electronically). This … Read more
See faculty take the 2-minute challenge. Wed, Nov 13 Starting at 11:30 am Roadrunner lounge and café area, Building A, Abbotsford campus Get inspired! Want to find out about what UFV faculty are up to in their research? Learn about more than a dozen topics in under an hour? Pick up some interesting tidbits from … Read more
Fri, Nov 29 8:30 am–noon. Abby B121 Come and see what UFV instructors are creating in Blackboard for their online courses. Engage in discussion with a panel of speakers who will give their view on “Whither UFV Online?”. Finish the morning off with a delicious lunch supplied by Teaching & Learning and meet the educational … Read more
Mike Twolan recently joined UFV as manager of security. Mike comes to UFV from Securigard, where he held the position of security site supervisor at Vancouver International Airport. Mike has a strong background in security and policing. He was an RCMP officer for two decades and led an integrated team (Police, Bylaw and Fire) at … Read more
Starting Nov 15, Janitorial Services will commence with the removing of UFV-supplied individual office waste bins. Please take time to review the “bin be gone” document for further explanation. http://ufv.ca/media/assets/janitorial/Bin-be-Gone.pdf For more information, contact Scott Van Ek at scott.vanek@ufv.ca 04/01/2014
Philosophy instructor Peter Raabe has released a new book, titled Philosophy’s Role in Counseling and Psychotherapy. It can be found on Amazon here: or at the Jason Aronson publishing house here. For more information, contact peter raabe at peter.raabe@ufv.ca 12/31/2013
UFV signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Himachal Pradesh in India on Nov 2. UFV president Mark Evered is currently in India visiting UFV facilities in Chandigarh and making connections with other Indian partner institutions. Find out more in this video link.