UFV's announcement source
Put those papers you write for your classes to use and submit them to journals! In this event, we will introduce you to some undergraduate submission possibilities. Publishing papers as an undergrad will help with graduate applications and other opportunities. This event is being offered online at: https://ufv.campuslabs.ca/engage/event/162997 You may see a log-in screen when … Read more
Please join us on Wednesday, September 23 at 7 pm for the UFV Alumni Association Annual General Meeting to be followed by a virtual awards celebration and the launch of the 2020 UFV Alumni Commemorative Wine. Wed, Sept 23 Zoom 7 pm Registration is required. Please register online by September 16, 2020. You will receive … Read more
Submitted by Sumitra Robertson At the end of June Peter Geller was looking for a more social team meeting for the 11 members of the Vice Provost Office. Rebekah Brackett, the Indigenous Academic Success Cohort Program Coordinator, invited colleagues to an artist skill share she was leading for the Abbotsford Arts Council in early June. … Read more
The newest UFV Learning Apps available to help you enhance your online classes are PeerScholar, WeVu, Padlet, Blackboard Ally, Zoom, and Camtasia. A full listing of apps available, will soon be listed on our website. Upcoming Schedule: Peer Scholar — Mon, Aug 31 at 9:30am / Thurs, Sept 3 at 2 pm WeVu — Tues, … Read more
A great way for students to learn from their peers using self and peer assessment. This is a very structured yet flexible way to provide self and peer assessments. The app is free. Workshop Schedule: PeerScholar — Mon, Aug 31 at 9:30 am http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/peerscholar-training/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 08/31/2020
A platform that can host videos made by students and faculty. WeVu allows video annotations and time-stamped feedback. An easy to use tool where students and instructors can comment inline with a video. Workshop Schedule: WeVu – Tues, Sept 1 at 11 am – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/wevu-workshop-2/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/01/2020
A synchronous or asynchronous application that can support activities like posting Post-it notes to a whiteboard for generating/collaborating on. A colourful and engaging medium to share ideas that is very simple for students to post anonymous entries. It is an alternative to a shared whiteboard and is simple for instructors to set up. Workshop Schedule: … Read more
Zoom is an alternative to Collaborate Ultra. With more participants’ video feeds and stability, Zoom is a great for meeting your students out of Blackboard. However, Zoom needs installation of an app. Workshop schedule: Zoom — Wed, Sept 2 at 10 am http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/zoom-workshop-2/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/02/2020
Blackboard Ally is making course content accessible. Blackboard Ally is an accessibility application that works with Blackboard to help ensure that your digital course content is accessible by learners. Ally provides course content in accessible formats, including electronic braille and audio files. Workshop Schedule: BB Ally Fri, Sept 4 10:30 am – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/blackboard-ally-workshop/ For … Read more
Camtasia can be a great tool for your videos! Camtasia is a screen recorder and video editor that can be used to create and edit video tutorials and other instructional videos. Workshop Schedule: Camtasia — Fri, Sept 4 at 9am http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/camtasia-workshop/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/04/2020
UFV Theatre Antigone Audition & Backstage Announcement Antigone Adapted and Directed by Shelley Liebembuk Performances: November 25-27, 2020 at 7pm and November 28, 2020 at 2 pm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Performances will be live, via a virtual platform. Seeking six performers for this contemporary take on Sophocles’ powerful tragedy about the individual’s struggle to resist injustice. … Read more
The Academic Success Centre is delighted to welcome Tara Corman to our team as Learning Strategist. Tara was drawn to UFV’s student-centred focus on diverse pathways and inclusive education, and she looks forward to contributing to the Academic Success Centre’s commitment to providing flexible and peer-driven academic support. She eagerly awaits a return to campus … Read more
Looking for relevant work experience? Join one of three online Co-op Information Sessions! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, this co-op information session will include details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-operative Education program. There will be an opportunity for Q & A with a co-op student with previous co-op work experience. … Read more
Art Class At Home Join Amara for a guided drawing class, where you’ll be getting easy step-by-step instructions on how to make a work of art at home! No fancy supplies or art experience necessary. All you’ll need is: a black pen or sharpie, paper, and a ruler (or any straight edge). If you have … Read more
The Campus Card office is now open for the Fall semester, on the Abbotsford campus. To better assist students and employees the office will be open until the Thanksgiving weekend where hours will be reduced thereafter. For hours of operation visit www.ufv.ca/campuscard/. Campus Card office: S1101, Abbotsford campus https://www.ufv.ca/campuscard/ For more information, contact Sheila St. … Read more