Front entry sand blasting

GPM Civil Contracting will be sand blasting the new front entry concrete work June 24 & 25. Although plastic sheeting and fencing has been installed to protect the A-B breezeway entry areas, this will be a noisy and dusty process. Please use caution when entering this area during this time. Thank you for your patience … Read more

Campus Planning & Facilities on the move

The Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) team will be renovating their Abbotsford campus office space (B150) from June 28 through Dec 15, 2021. During this time, CPFM offices will relocate to: B133 – Facilities Management and Operations B334 – Campus Planning K162 – Project Management Office All department phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Please continue to … Read more

Special Chat – R (Chat Reconciliation) Sessions

Please join Amea Wilbur, Brianna Strumm, and Lorna Andrews on a discussion on Trauma Informed Pedagogy in relation to supporting Indigenous peoples impacted by the discovery of the 215 unmarked graves at Kamloops Residential School. Session dates/times: Wednesday, June 23 (12-1 pm) For information and registration, please contact: tlcevents@ufv.ca – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/chat-r-chat-reconciliation-special-sessions-2/ For more information, … Read more

Orientation Ambassadors needed

Looking to gain volunteer experience and make a difference on campus? Consider applying to the Orientation Ambassador program. The Orientation team has come up with many exciting plans to welcome 2021/22 students to the University of the Fraser Valley. As we welcome new students to university life, the Student Life department is seeking enthusiastic students … Read more

Agriculture Technology facilities tours

Daily tours of the Agriculture Technology facilities. View first-hand our teaching barn, greenhouses, lab and indoor and outdoor classrooms, starting August 16. Bookings through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agriculture-technology-facilities-tours-tickets-158019204695   For more information, contact Michelle Morier at michelle.morier@ufv.ca 09/09/2021

UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Award nominations

Seeking nominations for the 2021 UFV Alumni Association’s Distinguished and Young Distinguished Alumni Awards. We all know our alumni are awesome – here’s your chance to tell them. Nominate an outstanding alum in recognition of their achievements in one or more key areas. Visit our website for more information on how to nominate, and to … Read more

UFV Learning Apps & Blackboard workshops — to June 29

Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Camtasia Workshop – Wed, Jun 23 (2-3 pm) … Read more

New folks/moves and changes — June 2021

New Hires, Moves and Changes, June 2021 Alexandra Brent — Advisor, Compensation & Benefits Michelle Morier — Department Assistant, Agriculture Technology Melissa Naman — Assistant, Centre for Experiential & Career Education moved from Assistant to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Access & Continuing Education Matthew Olafson — Assistant Professor, Faculty of Applied & … Read more

Special Chat — R (Chat Reconciliation) Sessions — Trauma Informed Pedagogy

Please join Amea Wilbur, Brianna Strumm, and Lorna Andrews on a discussion on Trauma Informed Pedagogy in relation to supporting Indigenous peoples impacted by the discovery of the 215 unmarked graves at Kamloops Residential School. Session dates/times: Wed, June 16  (12:30-1:30 pm) Wed, June 23 (1-2 pm) For information and registration, please contact: tlcevents@ufv.ca – … Read more

MicroCourses — Online & Hybrid Teaching Fundamentals

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online and hybrid courses ), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Here is a link to the workshops and their descriptions: http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/. Sessions are open to all UFV employees. If you have any problems registering, please … Read more

Constructing Heritage in Canada’s South Asian Diasporas — June 16

We invite you to a symposium: Constructing Heritage in Canada’s South Asian Diasporas June 16, 2021 10 am (Pacific Daylight Time) via Zoom. Presented by the Association of Critical Heritage Studies – Canada In partnership with South Asian Studies Institute, University of the Fraser Valley University of Alberta Kule Institute for Advanced Studies Northumbria University … Read more

Centre for Accessibility Services Transition and Information event — June 29

The Centre for Accessibility Services at the University of the Fraser Valley presents our first Transitions and Information event this June. The event is open to students, parents, and service providers who are hoping to learn more about the services available to them or those they support once they transition into post-secondary studies. The details … Read more

Open Call: Ensemble Cast & Production Crew for fall 2021 theatre production

Open Call: Ensemble Cast & Production Crew for fall 2021 theatre production No audition or theatre experience required to participate UFV Theatre mainstage production for fall 2021 will be a full-production of various short Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 plays! Performances will take place between November 17-27. The Climate Change Theatre Action 2021 is a … Read more