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Looking to gain volunteer experience and make a difference on campus? Consider applying to the Orientation Ambassador program. The Orientation team has come up with many exciting plans to welcome 2021/22 students to the University of the Fraser Valley. As we welcome new students to university life, the Student Life department is seeking enthusiastic students … Read more
Daily tours of the Agriculture Technology facilities. View first-hand our teaching barn, greenhouses, lab and indoor and outdoor classrooms, starting August 16. Bookings through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agriculture-technology-facilities-tours-tickets-158019204695 For more information, contact Michelle Morier at michelle.morier@ufv.ca 09/09/2021
Seeking nominations for the 2021 UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards. We all know our alumni are awesome – here’s your chance to tell them. Nominate an outstanding alum in recognition of their achievements in one or more key areas. Visit our website for more information on how to nominate, and to … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Camtasia Workshop – Wed, Jun 23 (2-3 pm) … Read more
When it comes to hybrid learning, there is no one-size-fits-all template for planning and implementing your course. Your approach will depend on your specific course, and student audience. We realize you may have many questions! Bring any questions you may have to our chat session on hybrid learning (Chat-H)! In this drop-in session, topics covered … Read more
New Hires, Moves and Changes, June 2021 Alexandra Brent — Advisor, Compensation & Benefits Michelle Morier — Department Assistant, Agriculture Technology Melissa Naman — Assistant, Centre for Experiential & Career Education moved from Assistant to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Access & Continuing Education Matthew Olafson — Assistant Professor, Faculty of Applied & … Read more
Please join Amea Wilbur, Brianna Strumm, and Lorna Andrews on a discussion on Trauma Informed Pedagogy in relation to supporting Indigenous peoples impacted by the discovery of the 215 unmarked graves at Kamloops Residential School. Session dates/times: Wed, June 16 (12:30-1:30 pm) Wed, June 23 (1-2 pm) For information and registration, please contact: tlcevents@ufv.ca – … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online and hybrid courses ), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Here is a link to the workshops and their descriptions: http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/. Sessions are open to all UFV employees. If you have any problems registering, please … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Camtasia Workshop — Wed, Jun 16 (2-3 pm) … Read more
We invite you to a symposium: Constructing Heritage in Canada’s South Asian Diasporas June 16, 2021 10 am (Pacific Daylight Time) via Zoom. Presented by the Association of Critical Heritage Studies – Canada In partnership with South Asian Studies Institute, University of the Fraser Valley University of Alberta Kule Institute for Advanced Studies Northumbria University … Read more
The Centre for Accessibility Services at the University of the Fraser Valley presents our first Transitions and Information event this June. The event is open to students, parents, and service providers who are hoping to learn more about the services available to them or those they support once they transition into post-secondary studies. The details … Read more
Open Call: Ensemble Cast & Production Crew for fall 2021 theatre production No audition or theatre experience required to participate UFV Theatre mainstage production for fall 2021 will be a full-production of various short Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 plays! Performances will take place between November 17-27. The Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 is a … Read more
The Kaltura Video Platform will undergo a version upgrade on June 26–28, 2021. Users will not be able to view, upload or access Kaltura media in Blackboard Learn (myClass) or UFV Mediaspace instance, or on any location where media is embedded. When will this occur? Saturday, June 26 beginning at 5 am to Monday June … Read more
Share your congratulatory message with the students using items from the UFV Convocation digital toolkit. Find it here. 06/20/2021
By Claire Gibson, 4th-year student nurse, UFV International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is celebrated every year on June 13tas a way to spread awareness about the human rights of persons with albinism (PWA) worldwide. “Strength Beyond all Odds” is the theme for 2021. Albinism is a rare, non-contagious genetic condition that is hereditary, especially if … Read more