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Grateful for the gift we’ve been given As an Indigenous educator, Shirley Hardman believes every person has a gift. Our gifts help us to be who we are. Shirley will talk about how we recognize this in post-secondary education. Wed, Nov 25 Noon to 1 pm Zoom: https://ufv-ca.zoom.us/j/69972047727?pwd=QmwxTm9oT2hUZ3R6TEhhNGN1NHVwUT09 NO RSVP required. For more information, contact … Read more
Join the BC Agricultural Climate Adaptation Research Network’s annual provincial workshop from December 7-9 for an excellent line up of speakers and opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and networking, including: – Applied research webinars for berry and vegetable producers covering pest management strategies, soil health, and innovative practices to adapt to and mitigate climate change – … Read more
Last November we kicked off our annual UFV-United Way “Make a Difference” employee giving campaign with a thank-you breakfast served by senior leadership at UFV’s Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. Due to the pandemic, our 2020 employee breakfast will look a little different, but will still allow us to come together and have some fun while … Read more
Please join President Joanne MacLean, Provost James Mandigo, and CFO Jackie Hogan for a faculty and staff virtual town hall. Tues, Nov. 24 3 pm Presenters will share information on UFV’s preliminary 2021/22 budget and answer your questions. You can register for the town hall here. You may submit questions in advance here.
UFV’s Centre for Experiential and Career Education and College of Arts present: National Career Month. The College of Arts has partnered with the Centre for Experiential and Career Education to facilitate a variety of initiatives and events centred around National Career Month in November 2020. Tune in to our social channels for career tips, articles, … Read more
A message from UFV Human Resources: As the holiday season is fast approaching, Human Resources has been asked to clarify the upcoming the seasonal break. We are pleased to confirm that the University will close at noon on Thurs, Dec 24, 2020, and remain closed until Mon, Jan 4, 2021. On behalf of the HR … 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: PeerScholar Workshop — TBA Camtasia Workshop — Wed, … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Tues, Nov 17 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — tba MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — Thurs, Nov … Read more
In a world of doing, doing, doing, it is important to take a moment to just be and to just breathe. Mindfulness is a well-researched effective means of promoting well-being. It helps you to focus, be calmer, have a healthier perspective on life and better manage your mind. Try it out. Join UFV Counselling Services … Read more
Connect with Carol Suhr, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization. Register for one of her virtual chats, Tuesdays from 1–2 pm. http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/building-connections-with-carol-suhr-2/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 11/13/2020
UFV has been challenged by Vancouver Island University to help represent Canada in the #URExchange Twitter Takeover next Thursday, November 12 (9am-2pm PST). Sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) based out of Washington D.C., the ‘takeover’ will be a lively celebration of the creativity, ingenuity, and research excellence of undergraduate students across the … Read more
This diabetes awareness presentation will help you better understand diabetes. This session will provide diabetes information and guidance that people need to prevent, delay or manage diabetes well. Topics include: What is diabetes? Signs & symptoms Type of diabetes Healthy food choices Becoming more active Diabetes resources. Through this session, participants will benefit from: Increasing … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have taken on new positions. Type B Faculty Start Date Position Kulwinderjeet Sivia 1-Sep-20 Assistant Professor, Electronics Academic Support Faculty Carol Suhr 1-Sep-20 Specialist, Teaching & Learning, Internationalization Amanda Roberts 26-Oct-20 Manager, PLAR Type A Staff … Read more
“From Science to Politics: Why Canada Needs more Science in Parliament” Senator Galvez has provided a pre-recorded presentation which is now available to view here: https://youtu.be/E9iOsrQZqXI . On Nov 12 we will be hosting a LIVE Question and Answer period with Her Honour via Zoom. *Registration is required, please email caroline.majeau@ufv.ca and the link will … Read more
Last year to kick off our Employee Giving campaign with the United Way, we enjoyed a pancake breakfast together. Our leadership team and colleagues served up a hot breakfast to UFV employees on both Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. This year looks a little different. But this is a great opportunity for us to come together … Read more