New EKTA podcast featuring biology alumna Anna Tsoy

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New episode of Ekta with Anna Tsoy, a biology graduate from Kazakhstan. Anna tells us what it is like to be from a country that people generally know little about and how to support international students in the sciences. She also shares her experience of racism and provides some advice on how to handle being … Read more

Managing Email Effectively — Mar 16

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Looking to be more efficient with your emails? This workshop covers tips and tricks used in MS Outlook to enhance your productivity by utilizing the calendar to categorize, create recurring appointments, and plan meetings with others. Additionally, learn to effectively utilize contacts and manage your day-to-day tasks. Facilitated by Courtney Boisvert. Mar 16 Noon-1:30 pm … Read more

Student Appreciation Day (Abbotsford) — Jan 9

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Representatives of the Student Union Society will be walking around campus handing out free merch to students and answering any of your questions! Come see your executive team and meet SUS represenatives. For our very first Student Appreciation Day we will be focusing on health and wellness, there will be taco and beer coupons to … Read more

Inner Strength workshop — Jan 24

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This session will explore self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy, all important components of inner strength, as well as the benefits of practicing self-compassion. Participants will be introduced to a variety of theories and concepts around these topics, have the opportunity to complete self-assessments and learn strategies to help build a stronger sense of self. During this … Read more

Not Myself Today: program orientation for employees — Jan 17

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This info session is geared towards all employees who wish to familiarize themselves with the Not Myself Today platform and the resources available. Take the first step to building a greater awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace, reducing stigma, and fostering a safe and supportive workplace culture by learning more about … Read more

Step up your Insta game — Thurs, Feb 16

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Take your Instagram strategy to the next level. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of the Instagram platform, learn how to grow your following using strategic content, and practice creating content for Instagram including stories and reels. Key takeaways in this workshop will apply to both individual and business Instagram users. Date: … Read more

Learn how to navigate A225 for meetings and presentations

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Join the audio-visual team of IT Services for a hands-on audio-visual training session in meeting room A225 at the Abbotsford campus. Employees will learn how to navigate their way from hosting a local presentation, to a full hybrid experience with remote participants, covering the common-use cases of the room including video recording. This training session … Read more

Not Myself Today: Program Orientation for Managers — Jan 18

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This info session is geared towards all levels of managers and supervisors who wish to familiarize themselves with the Not Myself Today platform and the resources available. Take the first step to building a greater awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace, reducing stigma, and fostering a safe and supportive workplace culture … Read more

Not Myself Today: Learning the Basics — Jan 25

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Held on Bell Let’s Talk Day, this workshop will focus on creating a foundation for increased mental health awareness, improved understanding, and reduced stigma to foster a safe, supportive, and mentally healthy work environment. Takeaways: – Mental Health 101 – Language Do’s and Dont’s – How to Tell if Someone is Struggling with Their Mental … Read more

Save time and money with Print and Creative Services

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Did you know that UFV offers a variety of resources through Print and Creative Services? The Creative Services team can handle various tasks, from designing course-promotion materials and creating custom Zoom backgrounds and class slide decks to personal publications. Utilizing Creative Services can save faculty and staff time and effort they would otherwise spend on … Read more

Budgeting 101 — Dec 14

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Join RBC for a Discovery & Learn event! Budgeting 101 Money in, money out. It’s all about tracking your cash flow and planning for the expected and unexpected. Join us to learn how to make your BUDGET work for you. Details: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 1130AM – 1230PM PST RBC On Campus – University of … Read more

UFV Employee Giving campaign — Thank you!

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That’s a wrap! Thank you to all staff who supported the 2022 UFV Employee Giving campaign. During the month of November, UFV employees showed their connection to community by getting involved in a number of ways, with a strong finale of support on Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29. Together, UFV employees donated more than $14,500 … Read more