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Internationalization includes integrating different ways of knowing into activities and curriculum. But what is a “way of knowing”? What if instructors aren’t familiar with different ways of knowing? How can they do it for content that is not “cultural” in nature? In this workshop, we will start by engaging in a cross-disciplinary exercise that activates … Read more
The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, May 3 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/13/2022
Dear Colleagues, A friendly reminder that Homeweb.ca Pathfinder has launched for the University of the Fraser Valley! https://s3.amazonaws.com/homewood-members-staging/redactor/7b358130-ebc9-11eb-98e3-77849f57739b.mp4 For more information, contact Laurie Coreau at Laurie.Coreau@ufv.ca 05/07/2022
Each year, the UFV Research Office invites 20 or more faculty researchers to be a part of the continued success of the University’s Microlecture Series. The goal is to provide “snapshots” of the range and depth of our faculty research, as well as highlight the interdisciplinary nature of our work. This engaging, fast-paced event also … Read more
Wed, May 4 6-8 pm Gathering Place, Chilliwack campus https://www.ufv.ca/isc/indigenous-graduation-celebration/ For more information, contact Stacy Hulbert at stacy.hulbert@ufv.ca 05/05/2022
Provost’s Lunch and Learn: Trans People Welcome — Creating Visibility & More Equitable Spaces As part of implementing UFV’s integrated strategic plan: IYAQÁWTXW: House of Transformation, and funded by the Provost’s Strategic Initiatives Fund, UFV will be installing on-campus signage to welcome and include trans people in gendered washrooms on campus. Building on previous on-campus … Read more
After careful consideration, UFV Ancillary Services will be implementing an increase in campus parking rates. Effective May 1, 2022, the monthly employee parking fee will increase by $5 to $30 per month while daily rates will increase by $1. For those using payroll deductions, this change will update automatically. Student parking fees will also increase. … Read more
Each year, the UFV Research Office invites 20 or more faculty researchers to be a part of the continued success of the university’s microlecture series. The goal is to provide “snapshots” of the range and depth of our faculty research, as well as highlight the interdisciplinary nature of our work. This engaging, fast-paced event also … Read more
Applying for Fall? Feeling stuck? Join us for a quick program recap and portfolio tips. Start your creative career journey today! + Explore various program options + Meet faculty and an academic advisor + Get guidance on building your entrance portfolio + Ask questions and learn why UFV is right for YOU! Questions? Please e-mail … Read more
Congratulations to the students, faculty, and staff, who were recently elected to their positions on the Board and Senate, for terms of office starting August 1, 2022. Aiden Haagensen, Harveer Randhawa, Moninder Grewal, and Raj Kaler were acclaimed to the four student positions on the Senate. Manveer Jhamat and Naman Tachilote were acclaimed to the … Read more
Volunteer Opportunity: Thinking Playground Summer Camps Interested in helping children improve their reasoning skills? Volunteer with Thinking Playground Summer Camps! Volunteers assist camp counselors in leading activities, games, and supervising campers. The camps use the UNESCO-endorsed, Philosophy for Children (P4C) method of teaching through dialogue. All camps include community of inquiry sessions during which children … Read more
Olena Bogdanov, an EFCIE student researcher and UFV alumna, has been awarded a US$70,000 scholarship to attend Cornell’s Dual Master’s program in Urban Technology in Fall 2022. The Dual Master’s program is centred around a major project, through which teams of students create and deploy advanced computing methods to make cities more sustainable. Over the … Read more
Teacher mentors make a significant contribution to the development of Teacher candidates in UFV’s post-degree Bachelor of Education department. These K-12 educators share their classrooms and expertise, modelling the standards of the profession for teacher candidates. This year the Teacher Education department decided that it was important to champion the important work that teacher mentors … Read more
Chat-I: Accent Matters with special guest, Yunyi Chen, Educational Developer at Queen’s University. Join us as Yunyi shares a few findings from a Queen’s University report on perceptions of accent and authority among instructors and her lived experiences as someone who speaks English as an additional language in Canada. Have stories to share? We will … Read more
TLC is hosting two events to celebrate learning at UFV: CELEBRATE LEARNING — INDIGENIZATION The Celebrate Learning – Indigenization event on May 3 includes concepts related to decolonization, Indigenization, and Reconciliation efforts occurring at UFV. These can be demonstrated through relationship-building, infusing Indigenous worldviews and/or Indigenous Ways of Knowing and being into the classroom. CELEBRATE … Read more