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We’ll be celebrating Holi on Tuesday, March 10 by distributing FREE cupcakes! Cupcakes will be available from 9-11 am & 1-3 pm. We hope to see on Tuesday. Tues, March 10 9 am-3 pm F124 (University House) For more information, contact Simran Bains at Simran.Bains@ufv.ca 03/11/2020
Do you need help designing your Student Research Day poster in time for the March 17 submission deadline? Attend this workshop (drop-in any time between 1-3 p.m.) to ask questions and learn: – What makes a successful research poster vs. a not-so-successful poster – Basic graphic design principles — i.e., how to make your poster … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Library and Information Technology Coordinator, Research, Food and Agriculture Institute Officer, Donor Relations Assistant Professor, Marketing Sessional Faculty, Fall 2020 Assistant, Recruitment Assistant, Ceremonies & Events Program Coordinator, Teacher Education Aministrative Assistant, Academic Success Centre … Read more
In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Panel on Race, Caste, and Ethnicity [ANTH + SOC 470E] 2:30 to … Read more
Forum theatre, a form of Augusto Boal’s ‘Theatre of the Oppressed,’ is built on games that foster trust and cooperation to bring individuals together as a community through laughter and a shared sense of belonging. In this space of trust, participants may then progress to imaging activities that eventually result in a short play that … Read more
Gratitude in the Workplace Over the past two decades, the field of positive psychology has expanded rapidly, and one of the most discussed areas has been gratitude. We know that people who practise gratitude lead healthier lives both physically and emotionally. We also know that gratitude has a positive impact on both the workforce and … Read more
There’s More to it Than Money Can I afford to retire? Am I ready to retire, or will I be? These are two basic questions when thinking about retirement, whether it is going to be next year or a few short years from now. Based on very positive feedback from other workshop participants around the … Read more
Thinking about a practicum or internship experience? Bring your lunch and learn about practicum and internship opportunities within the College of Arts. We will have an interactive Q & A, student prizes, and practicum student testimonials, as well as a practicum & internship expert panel discussion. Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided! All College … Read more
Are you wondering how to dispose of old electronics that you no longer use, but that are cluttering your space? We have a solution. The Computer Information Systems department and Computer Student Association are working with era.ca to provide an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to drop off personal electronics for safe recycling. era.ca … Read more
The following policies has been rescinded effective February 28, 2020: Student Residence Code of Conduct (73) Student Awards (76) If you have any questions, please contact policyconsult@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 03/14/2020
What is happening? The next phase of UFV’s Building Renewal Project on the Abbotsford campus will begin on March 2. Crews will relocate scaffolding to the North-West side of A-East (rooms A234, A232, A336, A334, A332a, A328). Scaffolding will be built on both floors over a period of 4-6 weeks. Work will take place between … Read more
For Open Education Week 2020, you are invited to a panel discussion that will reflect on both the use of open education resources (OER) in teaching and the process of creating such materials. Adopting the use of OER represents more than financial relief for students. A myriad of other social justice issues, such as accessibility, … Read more
During our two days together, we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom and our education practice. We will explore strategies for creating a culturally safe learning environment and Indigenizing through reconciling Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing and being while we Indigenize our teaching practice and curriculum. … Read more
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recently revised. Supporting are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by March 16, 2020. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 03/16/2020
Weaving Knowledge Systems (formerly Indigenizing the Curriculum) is a two-day workshop that provides you with hands-on experience and resources that will bring together Indigenous and Western worldviews based on your subject area. We will explore experiential activities to weave cultural safety/humility, Indigenous Ways of knowing and being, and Indigenous worldviews, into your course(s)/practice. Bring at … Read more