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There are all sorts of feelings about the Return to Campus after our prolonged period of working, teaching, and studying from home due to the pandemic. The University Relations team wants to capture and express some of those feelings as we prepare collectively for the start of the fall semester. And we’re inviting faculty, staff, … Read more
Have you wondered how innovation and design thinking could be relevant for your business or your organization? Do you strive to better understand customer and/or community needs? Workforce Connection is excited to bring you the “Design Thinking” workshop, where you will learn why the principles and practices of design thinking are critical for entrepreneurs and … Read more
The Centre for Accessibility Services at UFV is excited to announce our second CHAT-A (Accessibility) Launch on September 1 at 1:30pm till 2:30pm! It is a virtual dialogue on the topic, “Types of Accommodations (Inside and Outside the Classroom).” This session is only for students and it is an important conversation that needs to be … Read more
Provost and VP Academic “Lunch and Learns” Over 2021-22, the Provost’s office will continue to organize monthly “Lunch and Learns” on a variety of topics. This will be a safe space for important conversations, a place to learn and, at times, an entertaining place for informal, fun discussions. Topics will be announced each month, ahead … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is proud to once again support Science Talks, a series of virtual science cafés dedicated to exploring the latest research and ideas in some of the most exciting areas in science. Join UFV’s experts in the field for stimulating discussion and a chance to cut through the ‘fake news’ and misinformation … Read more
Hey new students, do you want to ask questions and hear from current students about their experience at UFV? This online panel will feature students from various programs and years – all with unique experiences, perspectives, and advice to share. This virtual event takes place on Thurs, September 9. Stay tuned for details on how … Read more
This online ceremony welcomes new students to our UFV community, and kicks off our Welcome Weeks celebrations for 2021! Meet UFV President Joanne MacLean, the Dean from your faculty of study, your Student Union Society president, and the incredible students and support staff who are here to help you every step of the way throughout … Read more
Whether you’re new to UFV, or continuing your courses with us this Fall, all UFV students are invited to participate in Welcome weeks! Taking place from Sept 8–Oct 6 , you can enjoy fun and interactive online and on-campus activities that give you a chance to meet other new and current UFV students, connect with … Read more
Beginning Sun, Sept 5, employees and students will log on to Blackboard using their UFV email address. By changing our log-on procedure from using a UFV student/employee number to using your UFV email address, users can expect an improved and secure sign-on process. What do I need to do? When you log on to Blackboard … Read more
UFV has transitioned to MS Office 365, providing employees with access to additional MS programs and services. While there aren’t many major changes within the programs, this course will highlight differences and how to navigate this new system. We will discuss Excel, Word and Outlook. Contact the instructor, Courtney Boisvert, at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca by Sept 20 … Read more
What will it take to navigate this crisis, now that our traditional metrics and assumptions have been rendered irrelevant? More simply put, it’s our turn to answer a question that many of us once asked of our grandparents: What did you do during the war? Our answer is a call to act across five stages, … Read more
Change is a fact of life, but letting go of the familiar can be challenging. When we understand the need for change, and are resourced to manage it, we transition with greater ease. Participants in this half-day workshop explore strategies, frameworks, self-care tools and resources to navigate the change process successfully. Participants will also get … Read more
Self-awareness is the foundation of excellent teamwork, improved communication, enhanced productivity and truly inspirational leadership. Insights can raise the level of self-awareness throughout the university and help faculty and staff re-integrate into a highly successful future. The Insights Discovery model is a simple and accessible four-color model which, accompanied by an Insights Discovery Personal Profile, … Read more
As we transition to in-person work, how might we strengthen relationships across teams at UFV for greater resilience? Objective 1: Resilience tools and wellness practices for the transition to in-person work Objective 2: Connect the dots of commonalties, similar goals, and build bridges of connection across silos for increased communication and collaboration Objective 3: Get … Read more
As we transition to in-person work, how might we strengthen relationships across teams at UFV for greater resilience? Objective 1: Resilience tools and wellness practices for the transition to in-person work Objective 2: Connect the dots of commonalties, similar goals, and build bridges of connection across silos for increased communication and collaboration Objective 3: Get … Read more