2022-2023 weeks breakdown for UFV meetings and stat holidays

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2022-2023 Weeks Breakdown The 2022-2023 meeting schedule weeks breakdown is located at H:\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2022-2023 Meeting Schedule Timelines\2022-2023_WeeksBreakdown_UFVMeetings_StatHolidays.pdf. Those employees responsible for booking meeting space for department and committee meetings are asked to contact Room Bookings directly, between February and June 2022, in order to book space. Please send an email to room.bookings@ufv.ca or … Read more

Thriving Through Change — Feb 28

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Objectives: To learn about three types of change and how they impact your world. To recognize our own place on the change continuum. To develop a strategy to enhance your own response to change. Develop techniques to handle your fear of failure and rejection. Mon, Feb 28 Noon–1 pm Zoom Facilitator: Kim White Register here: … Read more

The Art of the Interview: Capturing an Oral History with guest speaker Tetsuro Shigematsu — Jan 24

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Save this exciting event in your calendars! The Art of the Interview: Capturing an Oral History with Tetsuro Shigematsu *Via Zoom Mon, Jan 24 4-6 pm Email jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca for a Zoom link. Join Tetsuro as he guides you step-by-step on how to capture the story of a lifetime. From selecting the least expensive and most … Read more

The Fraser Valley Flood: An Environmental Policy Forum — Jan 21

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The Fraser Valley experienced historic flooding in November 2021. As part of its Politalk Roundtable series, the Political Science department will host a virtual panel  to address this historic flood, the ways that governments have contributed to environmental crisis, and what people can do to affect environmental policy. Speakers: Kathryn Harrison, Professor of Political Science … Read more

Chat-I (Internationalization) — Jan 25

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Come join Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Internationalization, for a casual time of dialogue around cultures, inclusive approaches to teaching, working with international & multilingual learners, or any other topics on internationalizing your curriculum, teaching, and assessment. Chat date: Tues, Jan 25 (1-2pm) In this chat session, I will welcome UFV International Alumni … Read more

CERA leading initiative to age-friendly university status

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UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA) is currently leading an initiative to achieve Age-Friendly University (AFU) status. The AFU designation and movement emerged from the World Health Organization call for global efforts to better needs of a growing older population and address the negative impacts of ageism. In response, Dublin City University … Read more

UFV Open Education Working Group meeting — Jan 25: new members invited

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The UFV Open Education Working Group is newly formed and looking for interested faculty and students to help grow awareness and develop strategies for promoting open education on campus. Please join us at our next meeting to see how you can contribute. For more information and to obtain the Zoom meeting link, please contact Claire … Read more

Open Education Micro Grant program — call for proposals

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The UFV Library and Teaching and Learning Centre announce a call for proposals for the Open Education Micro Grant (OEMG) program. This program, funded by UFV’s Strategic Initiatives Fund, provides faculty with the funds to hire an Open Education Student Assistant to help with the development or modification of open educational resources (OERs) that will … Read more

Online Co-op Informations Session Winter 2022

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Interested in gaining career-related work experience? Attend an upcoming online Co-op info session to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity … Read more

Fundamentals of Social Media — April 5

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This two-hour workshop will provide an overview of the social media landscape and an in-depth look at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for both individuals and brands. Learn how to build a following, engage with your audience and, above all, why content is king. Learn about how social media fits into UFV’s strategic marketing and … Read more

Virtual Panel — Climate Migrants and the Global Climate Exodus

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The Canadian International Development Agency (now Global Affairs Canada) has recognized and planned events for International Development Week (IDW) annually in February since 1990. To mark IDW 2022, the UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) and several academic programs (Global Development Studies, Criminology, and Environmental Studies) will host a virtual panel event focusing on climate … Read more

Employee Service Excellence Awards: deadline Feb 25

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Deadline: Fri, Feb 25 Launched in 2016, the UFV Service Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate current UFV staff and faculty in three categories: • UFV Staff Excellence Award • UFV Inspirational Leadership Award • UFV Teamwork Award. UFV faculty and staff are invited to nominate an individual or team before Fri, Feb 11 at www.ufv.ca/hr/service-excellence-awards. … Read more

GDD Portfolio + Info Night — Feb 8

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Today Graphic Designers are visual and critical thinkers, collaborators and agents of change. They create value for businesses, bring empathy to social issues, and make the complex clear through smart visual solutions. UFV’s Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) programs respond to the fast-paced creative industry with current and flexible curriculum that provides a foundation in … Read more

EFCIE innovation grant deadline: Jan 31

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During a course project, it’s not uncommon for a student to propose a solution to a problem facing society — a solution that the instructor may affirm as promising and worth exploring further. The Esposito Family Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) supports the development and refinement of such solutions through innovation grants. EFCIE innovation … Read more