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

Whitney Fordham selected as Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, UFV Alumni Association

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Whitney Fordham has been selected to take on the role of Director, Alumni Relations and Executive Director, UFV Alumni Association. She will be the first person to hold this new position. A UFV alumna herself, Whitney has had a long and positive relationship with UFV, and is currently the Manager, Alumni Relations, a position she … Read more

CityStudio celebrates Hubbub #8

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CityStudio is keeping the experiential learning alive and testing out new methods of collaboration by moving HUBBUB, its end-of-term project showcase, online. This semester HUBBUB includes  CityStudio program challenges, highlights a project inspired by CityStudio, and welcomes CityStudio Chilliwack to Hubbub! The winners of the HUBBUB are listed on the website, which will remain “live” … Read more

Internationalization, Intercultural Communication, and EDI: What’s the difference and how does it apply to me? — Jan 11

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This workshop is a friendly introduction to internationalization. What is internationalization? Well, it is about much more than recruiting and supporting international students. It’s about creating spaces that are culturally and linguistically inclusive. That means confronting key myths about speakers of English as an additional language, understanding the experiences of international and racialized students, and … Read more

Creating a Positive Culture of Acceptance and Inclusion — Feb 16

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Diversity is part of all workplaces and is something to be respected, celebrated, and encouraged. In fact, workplaces thrive when there are strong diversity and inclusion practices. But it’s not enough to just have a diverse workplace. We need to ensure that everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. During this one-hour wellness session participants will: … Read more