Policy Update – Business and Travel Expense (235)

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The following policy has recently been updated and approved and are posted on the Secretariat website – https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ The changes are effective immediately. Business and Travel Expense (235) (formerly Travel Approval, Booking and Reimbursement) If you have any questions please direct them to policyconsult@ufv.ca 08/31/2020

Italian Calabrese Diaspora Studies in Canada Feb 11

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Join guest lecturer Professor Margherita Ganeri from Italy on the current debate on Italian Diaspora Studies in Canada focusing on the centrality of Calabria for the young and growing field of Italian Canadian literature. Tues, Feb 11 5–6:00 pm A225 – Abbotsford Campus   For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 02/12/2020

‘We Are Hockey’ closing event: Family Day — Feb 17

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Join us as we celebrate the successful run and closing of the ‘We Are Hockey’ exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple. This free Family Day event will include hockey tips by the first NHL South Asian Canadian player Robin Bawa and President of Apna Hockey Lali Toor, commentators of … Read more

Reading and discussion panel with our writer-in-residence — March 31

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Reading and Discussion Panel Featuring 2020 writer-in-residence Adele Barclay, Dina Del Bucchia, and Kyla Jamieson The writers will read from their own work, engage in a discussion about writing and craft, and then open up to a Q&A from the audience Tues, March 31 3:15 Abby B121   For more information, contact Sha Scholtens at … Read more

When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention & Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence — Feb 13

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The College of Arts and the Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) presents: “When your partner abuses you: Practice, Prevention and Public Health Crisis of Intimate Partner Violence.” This is the first forum of a three-part series that will provide an in-depth discussion about domestic violence and its impacts on society. Thurs, Feb 13 2:30–4:15 pm … Read more

Career opportunities — Feb 10

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Summer 2020 Counsellor, Student Services Groundskeeper Building Maintenance Worker Assistant Professor, Communications Support Analyst I Project Manager (2 Positions) To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ … Read more

Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances — Feb 14

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You are invited to our next School of Business Seminar Presentation: Global Climate Change and the Emergence of Multi-Level Governance: The Role of Business, Non-Profit Organizations and Cross-Sector Alliances With Dr. Saeed Rahman Fri, Feb 14 11:30 am–1 pm Abby B140 Effective global climate governance entails establishing institutions, groups and policies, integrating climate change issues … Read more

Aziz Ghafoor attends Harvard’s National Collegiate Research Conference

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Aziz Ghafoor, a second-year Kinesiology student at UFV, recently became the first-ever student from UFV to attend the 2020 National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) at Harvard University. The NCRC, which was created in 2012 by the Harvard College Undergraduate Association, is the largest student-run research conference in the United States and allows undergraduate students from … Read more

Ashland Speaker: Jivesh Parasram — March 4

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Ashland Speaker: Jivesh Parasram Lecture and Workshop UFV Theatre and the UFV School of Creative Arts present this year’s Ashland Speaker Jivesh Parasram, an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, community activator, and facilitator of Indo-Caribbean descent. Jivesh Parasram is also the Artistic Director of Rumble Theatre, located in Vancouver, BC. Please join us for a lecture and … Read more

New Hires, Moves and Changes — January 2020

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Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have changed jobs. New Hires, Moves and Changes, January 2020 Nicole Cullen — Department Assistant, College of Arts Darius Mavis — Analyst I, Security Tatiana Voiniciuc — Analyst I, Systems moved from Developer, Web Applications Brian Wright — Team Lead, Audio Visual Oksana Ivanenko … Read more

Ricoh MFD Training Sessions

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All UFV employees are invited to join us on Thurs, Feb 13, for an in-depth training session, featuring our new Ricoh Multi-Function Devices. We will have a 20-year veteran from Ricoh instructing the class. Bring your all questions and experience a live demo, detailing instructions on how to use the Ricoh MFDs. Training sessions are … Read more

Capture & Release photography workshop — March 20

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Capture & Release Workshop Learn how to take better photographs for work, home, and play. Find out how to share your photos effectively through social media. This workshop is led by Darren McDonald, a long-time professional photographer and current UFV communications specialist with a knack for capturing and sharing key moments. Bring your own equipment, … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Jan 30

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Take part in a scholarly sharing initiative during a series of monthly gatherings where members of the UFV community discuss their current scholarly work. January 30, 2020 (Thursday) From 1-2:25 pm in Abby F125 – Light Lunch Served • Heather McAlpine, English, Title TBC • Hannah Celinski, Communications, “Walking in the Footsteps of Many: Legacy … Read more