Supported Learning Group information session for potential leaders — April 1

Now Hiring: Supported Learning Group leaders Are you looking for valuable work experience in your field of study? Put your classroom knowledge to work and become and SLG leader! SLG leader information session: Wed, April 1, 2:30-4 pm Abby B121 Contact Navneet.Sidhu@ufv.ca or stop by the SLG Centre (C1007) to reserve your spot. If you … Read more

Commuter Alert — March 2020

Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. •  Sat, March 7:  Brad Paisley Concert — 7:30 pm •  Sat, March 14:  Gnarley Barley Brew Festival — 7 pm • Sat, March 21:  Mini Pop Kids — 3 pm … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for March

Registration for the summer semester begins soon so remember to set aside $200 for your deposit — fee deferrals are not a given. Start preparing your scholarship and leadership applications – deadline is May 10. NOTE: This is an online application process. You will be able to access it through MyUFV on March 15. If … Read more

2020-21 weeks breakdown for UFV meetings and stat holidays

The 2020-2021 Meeting Schedule Weeks Breakdown is located at H:\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2020-2021 Meeting Schedule Timelines\2020-2021 Weeks Breakdown for UFV Meetings and Stat Holidays.pdf. Those employees responsible for booking meeting space for department and committee meetings are asked to contact Room Bookings directly, between February and June 2020, in order to book space. Please send … Read more

Help shape UFV’s future — share your thoughts

At the President’s town hall in October we introduced UFV’s integrated strategic planning process — a key continuation and evolution of the mission and vision work UFV completed in 2019. Through consultation, and with your input, the integrated strategic plan will provide the specific goals and steps we will implement in our daily UFV lives … Read more

International Women’s Day Film Screening: Because We Are Girls — March 6

Friday, March 6, 2020 Screenings at 10 am and 11:30 am In celebration of International Women’s Day, please join us for a showing of the film Because We Are Girls. Because We Are Girls tells the story of a conservative Indo-Canadian family in small-town British Columbia that must come to terms with a devastating secret: … Read more

Career opportunities — Feb 24

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Director of the School of Business Advisor, School of Business Auxiliary, Exam Invigilators Janitor Coordinator, International Mobility (Outbound) Assistant, Enrolment Services School Assistant, School of Creative Arts Department Assistant, English Production Assistant, Marketing International Student Relations … Read more

Record Steward Introductory Sessions — please RSVP

Record stewards are invited to take part in UFV’s records and information management training session. Further to the previous communication regarding UFV’s records and information management (RIM) program, the inaugural meeting of record stewards will kick off the project implementation phase. Thank you for supporting UFV’s RIM program. As a record steward, you will act … Read more

International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination — Sonja Williams — March 16

Please join UFV President Joanne MacLean as we welcome guest speaker Sonja D. Williams as part of a week of events for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Throughout her professional career, Sonja D. Williams has served as an educator as well as a multi-award-winning writer and producer of features and documentaries … Read more

Sip & Learn: Planetary Health — April 9

This event is hosted by the Student Nurses for Global Citizens at the UFV Chilliwack campus in the gathering place. The intention of this evening is to provoke and facilitate discussion around pertinent planetary and global health topics. Join us from 6-6:30pm for refreshments and networking, and stay from 6:30-8 pm to engage in thoughtful … Read more

Indian Cinema and Shakespeare — March 4, 11, and 18

Ehsaas Film Festival: Shakespeare and Indian Cinema Come join us for this free event (three films over three weeks) which brings together Indian Cinema and Shakespeare. After each film screening join UFV faculty, who will be providing context and conversation. FILMS: Maqbool (adaptation of Macbeth) on March 4, 2020 Haider (adaptation of Hamlet) on March … Read more

Moose Hide Campaign info table — Feb 19

Drop by our info table to learn more about UFV’s participation in the Moose Hide Campaign, a national initiative to prevent violence against Indigenous women and children. Get a Moose Hide pin to show your support for this important public awareness campaign. To learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign, visit moosehidecampaign.ca For questions about … Read more