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CityStudio Abbotsford invites the UFV community to celebrate its fifth anniversary at the Hubbub project showcase on December 13 between 11 am and 2 pm. A joint event with CityStudio Chilliwack, which launched in 2021, will showcase the project work of five academic courses working on six civic challenges. Students from Arts, Science, and … Read more
Using a photovoice as an advocacy approach, a community-based study was conducted with immigrants and refugees living with HIV in Edmonton. The purpose of the study was to gain a critical understanding of their intersectional challenges and inform national/provincial HIV policies and practices. In collaboration with the Chilliwack campus library and the School of Social … Read more
The School of Land Use and Environmental Change Student Association is hosting a holiday dinner fundraiser and a special thanks to our UFV community for a wonderful year. The event is December 6 from 7-9 pm at Trading Post Eatery in Abbotsford. Join us for this fun evening filled with great food, drinks, and a … Read more
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the revisions to the Space Management (220) policy. Please review the documents on the website below. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. The procedures to this policy are also attached for information. … Read more
Indigenization Workshops Registration: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/IndigenousWorkshops@ufv.ca/bookings/ Storytelling as Pedagogy (online) — Tues, Nov 29 (12-1 pm) Holistic Approaches to Teaching and Learning (in person) — Thurs, Dec 8 (9 am-3 pm) Circle Works (in person) — Mon, Dec 12 (12-2pm) Abby/Wed, Dec 14 (3-5pm) Chwk Course Development Workshops Registration: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CourseDevelopmentWorkshops@ufv.ca/bookings/ Assessment Design Fri, Dec 9 (10-11 am) … Read more
What’s happening? On Dec 21, the UFV Library will be moving to a service called OpenAthens. This new service will have users sign in with their UFV single sign-on credentials (same as myUFV, myClass, myFiles, myMail) to provide a more seamless experience when accessing digital library resources (e.g., articles, videos, and eBooks). It also enables … Read more
We are in our final week of the UFV Employee Giving campaign! Thank you to everyone who has donated to this year’s campaign in support of the United Way and UFV. All employees who make a gift to the United Way or UFV until Nov. 29 (Giving Tuesday) will be entered into the weekly prize … Read more
What do I need to know? Building C on the Abbotsford campus will have fire alarm verification testing from 7 am to 4:30 pm on Tues, Nov 29. Fire alarm/bells may ring intermittently for about 10 seconds at a time between 7 am and 4:30 pm. Why? To link the new fire alarms with the … Read more
This fundraiser is for Low Entropy’s “Just Older Youth” (JOY) program. JOY is a registered charity that organizes special event for seniors. Donations will contribute to funding future JOY events and dental work for Elder Marie. Our goal is to raise funds and awareness for JOY events where seniors can socialize again, especially after the … Read more
The third annual UFV Safety & Security Sock Drive runs now through Friday, December 16. Donations of new socks, gloves, toques, underwear, and new or gently used coats are greatly appreciated to help those in need this winter. Gift cards for stores carrying these items are also very welcome. Clothing can be donated in sock … Read more
Construction Notice What do I need to know? Building D on the Abbotsford Campus will have Fire Alarm Verification testing from 6 to 8 am on Tues, Nov 22. There is a possibility the verification may extended past 8 am. Be aware that the fire alarm/bells may ring intermittently for about 10 seconds at a … Read more
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the draft Instructional Complaints Policy, please review the documents on the website below. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. The procedures to this policy are also attached for information. Please submit your … Read more
Thank you to everyone who has supported this year’s UFV Employee Giving campaign in support of the United Way and UFV. All employees who make a gift to the United Way or UFV until Nov. 29 (Giving Tuesday) will be entered into the weekly prize draw. There are two prize draws remaining, taking place on … Read more
WARNING — Drug use is shown in video UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre presents an 80-minute documentary film followed by a panel with special guests from the film. A group of misfits, artist, and drug users operate a renegade safe injection site in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Love in the Time of Fentanyl is an intimate … Read more
On behalf of the Academic Leaders, the Provost invites all UFV Employees to celebrate the year’s end and the new year’s beginning. Tues, December 13 Abby K180 2:30 to 4 pm Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Thurs, Dec 15 Chwk — Gathering Place 3-4 pm Gathering Place For more information, contact Melinda Saretzky … Read more