Textbook buyback — Dec 14-22

Buyback is Back! Come visit the Abbotsford Bookstore on December 14, 15, 16, 21 or 22 between 11 am-3 pm to sell back your textbooks. For more details, check out our website! 12/14/2021 – 12/22/2021 11 am-3 pm UFV Abbotsford Bookstore, 1385 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/textbooks/textbook-buy-back/ For more information, contact Maggi Davis at maggi.davis@ufv.ca 12/22/2021

EFCIE webinar | Business as unusual: A business model for social innovation — Nov 30

Business model (BM) literature has developed considerably; however, most research takes place in large for-profit organizations in western settings, rather than small–medium enterprises with social goals. This is surprising given the drive for social innovation (SI) and alternative modes of organizing. Models for managing innovation are typically agnostic about sources of social, ecological, and cultural … Read more

Circle Works Sessions — Dec 3 and 7

This workshop will provide an overview of the history, cultural protocols, and Indigenous worldviews of Circles. Learn about using Circle Works as a pedagogical tool in both the face-to-face and online classrooms. Strategies to facilitate a culturally appropriate Circle will be discussed and modelled. Abbotsford Campus – Thinker Space (G124): Tues, Dec. 7 (4-5 pm) … Read more

Open Education Micro Grant Program — Call for Proposals

The UFV Library and Teaching and Learning Centre are pleased to 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 … Read more

21 years of supporting physics students for Norm Taylor

Employee Giving Campaign — Week 3 Winners!   Thank you to all staff and faculty who have donated to the UFV/United Way Employee Giving Campaign this past week! Your generosity is helping so many students achieve their dreams and continue their studies at UFV.    We understand that you may wish to focus your support on disaster … Read more

NEW! IT Services maintenance window — Saturdays & Thursdays

IT Services has recently revised the standard maintenance window in an effort to reduce the unexpected disruption of service for UFV students and employees. Our maintenance window is a recurring event during which IT Services completes planned outages for repairs and upgrades. Whenever possible, IT Services will schedule outages during this defined window: Saturdays 6-10 … Read more

How to Register workshop — Nov 17

Wondering about how to register for your courses at UFV? This in-person workshop will provide clarity and instruction on the registration process. By the end of the session, you will understand how to pay your tuition deposit, find your registration time, find your program outline, look up classes, register for classes, and more. Registration required, … Read more

BMO Bank at Work Employee Benefit Presentation

BMO Bank At Work Employee Benefit Presentation Please join Kevin Cheung, Manager, Partnerships, for BMO Bank at Work program presentation He’ll provide a quick overview of the benefit and how you can take advantage of these exciting offers. Wednesday and Thursday Dec 1 and Dec 2 11:45 am to 12:30 pm ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams: meeting … Read more

How to Register Workshop — Nov 25

Wondering about how to register for your courses at UFV? This in-person workshop will provide clarity and instruction on the registration process. By the end of the session, you will understand how to pay your tuition deposit, find your registration time, find your program outline, look up classes, register for classes, and more. Registration required, … Read more

2021 Employee Giving Campaign — Week 2 winners!

Thank you to all staff and faculty who have donated to the UFV/United Way Employee Giving Campaign! Your generosity is helping so many students achieve their dreams and continue their studies at UFV. All employees who have donated throughout 2021 are entered in our weekly prize draw during this campaign. We are excited to announce … Read more

Take the UFV Employee Intranet survey

The University Relations department, in consultation with key stakeholders, is in the early stages of planning a UFV intranet. An intranet is an internal website that can be accessed only by UFV employees. We’d love your feedback to better understand how an intranet could support you in your work at UFV, and invite you to … Read more

Winter ’22 textbooks available Dec 13

The Winter 2022 semester textbook list will go LIVE on Monday, December 13. Shop online or instore for your next semester’s course materials! Questions? Email us bookstore@ufv.ca or call 604-854-4532 – – https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/ For more information, contact Maggi Davis at bookstore@ufv.ca 12/13/2021

Legal Admin Assistant, Paralegal certificate & diploma info night — Nov 18

Come meet the experts. On November 18 at 7 p.m. you are invited to come and learn about UFV’s Legal Administrative Assistant program, Paralegal certificate, and Paralegal diploma. A short presentation will provide information that includes: the benefits of taking one or all of these programs, a review of the courses you would take, how … Read more

Senate Public Meeting — Nov 19

The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, Nov 19, 2021 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225 The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, Nov 9 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 11/19/2021