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

Diversity and Inclusion: How to engage a diverse workforce — March 9

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This diversity training course discusses the benefits of diversity in the workplace, provides guidelines to interact with different personalities and cultures, and coaches staff on how to approach diverse people with inclusion and respect. Wed, March 9 9–11 am Zoom Facilitator: Monica Affleck Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-and-inclusion-how-to-engage-a-diverse-workforce-tickets-230983326347 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 03/08/2022

Change Management — April 13

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Navigating the changing world successfully is on everyone’s mind today. Learn how to develop tools and strategies to accept and embrace change at home and at work. Assess your own resilience to change and create an action plan to move forward and help you achieve your goals. Wed, April 13 9–11 am Zoom Facilitator: Monica … Read more

Transitioning to MS Office 365: Word, Excel, Outlook — Jan 25

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UFV has transitioned to MS Office 365, providing employees with access to additional MS programs and services. While there aren’t many major changes within the programs, this course will highlight differences and how to navigate this new system. We will discuss Excel, Word and Outlook. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca if you have specific topics … Read more

Managing Email Effectively — Feb 9

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Looking to be more efficient with your emails? This workshop covers tips and tricks used in MS Outlook to enhance your productivity by utilizing the calendar to categorize, create recurring appointments, and plan meetings with others. Additionally, learn to effectively utilize contacts and manage your day-to-day tasks. Wed, Feb 9 12:30–1:30 pm Online Facilitator: Courtney … Read more