Centre for Education and Research on Aging launches first podcast

The Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) has released its first podcast. In the inaugural episode, get to know the hosts Lillian Hung and Shelley Canning, their respective backgrounds, and what they want to achieve with this podcast. Episode 1 discusses “Tales from the front” and is a collaboration between CERA and GNABC … Read more

MS Teams for courses now available

As part of the M365 project, faculty can now request an MS Team be created for their course! Using the IT Services portal, complete the Microsoft Teams for a Course request form, providing the following information: • Primary Instructor Name • Department • Course Registration Number (CRN) • The date you would like the students … Read more

Online Co-op information sessions — Sept 15 and 21

Looking for relevant 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 for … Read more

Provost Lunch and Learn — Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) — Sept 22

Provost and VP Academic “Lunch and Learn” — Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Many of our students gain valuable knowledge and skills outside of their academic classrooms; however, very few are able to have their prior knowledge and skills recognized to meet their academic goals at UFV.  Join Amanda Roberts, UFV’s PLAR Manager, to … Read more

Territory Acknowledgement workshops — online and in person

Teaching and Learning specialist Lorna Andrews will facilitate these workshops, both face-to-face, and online. The Face-to-Face (F2F) workshops During this session, we will learn about Stó:lō’s relationship with S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. We will be outside for this session (rain or shine), … Read more

Nominate someone great for 2021/22 faculty awards

Recognize a faculty member for their outstanding service, research, or teaching by nominating them for an award! The nomination deadline for the faculty excellence awards is December 3, 2021. Faculty, students, alumni, staff, and university officers are eligible to nominate. For more details on eligibility and to submit a nomination, please visit: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/awards/faculty-excellence-awards/. If you … Read more

Share UFV career opportunities on your social media

As a UFV employee, if you have a social media account on LinkedIn, Twitter, and/or Facebook, please consider sharing posted UFV career opportunities to your network of colleagues, clients, customers, and friends to help spread the word. We want to drive applicants to ufv.ca/careers/ by spreading the word and filling vacancies with great new hires! … Read more

Online co-op information sessions: Sept 15, 21, 23

Looking for relevant 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 cordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and information on how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an … Read more

Senate Meeting — Sept 24

The first Senate meeting for the 2021-22 Academic year is scheduled for Friday, Sept 24th, 2021 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, Sept 14th at 12:00 noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca – – https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact … Read more

ATS Training Session for Hiring Managers and SAC Chairs — Sept 29 & Oct 26

Human Resources has been offering ongoing training sessions to train users on the functions of the new Applicant Tracking System, which has now been LIVE since January 7, 2021. Features of the new system include: • Web-based posting requisition form • Multi-level, online approvals, and posting tracking • Online application interface for job seekers • … Read more

Fundamentals of Writing for the Web — Sept 14

Research shows that the ways in which we consume information have been changing significantly as more information and content moves online. Learn the fundamentals of how to inform, instruct and inspire your website visitors. Date & Time: September 14, 2021 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Abbotsford, room A232 Facilitator: Stephanie Jantzen and Marieme … Read more