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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
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
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. Facilitators: Stephanie Jantzen and Marieme Mbengue of the Marketing team in University Relations. Tues, Sept 14 10 am-noon Abby A232 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-writing-for-the-web-tickets-164050813399 … Read more
The Abbotsford campus quick print shop will be open every Tuesday, starting Sept. 7, 2021! During COVID the Abbotsford print shop was closed for service; however we are excited to announce that starting Sept 7, the Abbotsford print shop will be open every Tuesday (one day/week). Please check out the website to view specific services … Read more
After a 6-week consultation, the Adjunct Faculty, Research Associates & Visiting Scholars (197) policy has been revised. It can be viewed at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ If you have any questions, please contact policyconsult@ufv.ca 09/18/2021
Human Resources has been offering ongoing training sessions to train users on the functions of the new Applicant Tracking System, which has 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 Secure resume viewing dashboard for … Read more
Welcome back as we begin our next phase in the Return to Campus plan! I’m looking forward to having students, faculty, and staff on campus and to seeing and hearing the sights and sounds of a vibrant university coming back to life this fall. I also recognize some of you may be concerned about not … Read more
As part of the M365 project, faculty can request an MS Team shell for a course starting September 13, 2021. To request an MS Team course shell, faculty will fill out the IT Services M365 request form (available starting September 13), and the Team shell will be created and automatically populated for use this semester. … Read more