Alumni awards nomination deadline — Mar 15

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Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni awards close Friday, Mar 15. Nominate an outstanding student leader, distinguished alumni, or young distinguished alumni. Your input can help grow the impact of the University of the Fraser Valley’s valued graduates. Access the nomination form at https://alumni.ufv.ca/awards/distinguished-alumni-awards/. For more info, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca … Read more

Chilliwack Campus Master Plan — Survey for UFV faculty and staff

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Are you currently working on the Chilliwack campus? We want to hear from you! Help shape the future by participating in the Chilliwack Campus Master Plan survey. We are updating UFV’s Chilliwack Campus Master Plan. This new 20-year plan will address campus and program growth, student needs, relationships with partners, local development, and future land … Read more

Opening night for Rhinoceros — Mar 14

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You are invited to watch the upcoming UFV Theatre production, Rhinoceros, directed by Associate Professor Parjad Sharifi. Opening night is Mar 14 at UFV Abbotsford campus in the Performance Studio (Building D, room 105). Additional shows will be held Mar 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. “Rhinoceros” is a humorous and absurdist masterwork by Eugène … Read more

Kimberly Skye Richards: Expanding Capacity for Living on a Damaged Planet — Feb 15

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Kimberly Skye Richards visits the UFV Abbotsford campus on Thursday, Feb 15 to talk about living on a damaged planet. The upsurge in wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, and floods, and the concomitant dispossession of people from land can make it feel like we are living in a perpetual state of crisis. Unsurprisingly, an awareness of the … Read more

Learn to play squash with Campus Recreation — starts Feb 8

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Campus Recreation has teamed up with Squash BC and BC Jesters to offer a four-week structured introductory squash program led by a certified squash coach. Sessions take place at the Chilliwack Cheam Centre (45501 Market Way), where you will learn the fundamentals of squash in a fun and inclusive environment. Participants will need to bring … Read more

Writing for Resilience and Scrappy Heart Crafting — Feb 12

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On Monday, Feb 12, at the UFV Abbotsford Library Makerspace, Dr. Michelle Superle will guide you through short bursts of writing to organize, interpret, and resolve difficult experiences. Take some time to enjoy creating an upcycled “scrappy heart garland.” This is a rescheduled event from February 6. For more information, contact Brenda Philip at brenda.philip@ufv.ca. … Read more

Service Excellence Awards call for nominations extended to Feb 16

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The deadline to nominate someone for UFV’s Service Excellence Awards has been extended to Feb 16. Launched in 2016 by the UFV Board of Governors, the awards are presented annually to celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, teamwork, and Indigenization and reconciliation that supports the values, mission, and goals of the university. … Read more

AI Art Exhibition: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence — Mar 13-Apr 4

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The AI Art Exhibition: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, showcases the diverse ways that AI technology is being used in the creative process, including but not limited to, digital art, installations, video art, and mixed media. The exhibition runs from Mar 13 to Apr 4 UFV students and the community were invited … Read more

Deadline to submit HSA/DTA claims and PD applications — Mar 31

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The deadline to submit Health Spending claims and Training and Development and Professional Development applications is Mar 31. Visit https://blogs.ufv.ca/ufv-at-work/2024/01/31/deadline-fast-approaching-to-submit-your-hsa-dta-claims-and-professional-development-applications/ For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca. 03/31/2024

EFCIE Innovation Grant — Feb 29 deadline

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The deadline to apply for an Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) Innovation Grant is Feb 29. These grants bring faculty mentors and students together in teams to expand on initial student or faculty work, either by developing a working prototype or by assessing the viability of a proposed solution in a rigorous … Read more

LinkedIn Learning available to UFV employees

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LinkedIn Learning is now available for UFV employees to access. LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that offers thousands of video courses on a variety of different topics taught by industry experts. This learning resource allows employees to access digital tutorials, courses, and curated learning paths to enhance their work performance and career development … Read more

New employee orientation — Aug 21

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This event on Aug 21 welcomes a host of new faculty and staff employees to the university, many of whom start in preparation for the Fall 2024 semester. Come meet colleagues, university leaders, human resources, the Faculty and Staff Association and get to know our campus and key initiatives. Invitations to new hires will be … Read more