6th pARTicipate poster competition — deadline Feb 14

CALL FOR POSTER SUBMISSIONS Design a poster for the 6th pARTicipate poster competition, hosted by UFV SoCA and UFV GDD. This year’s theme is Save the Earth! The submission deadline is Fri, Feb 14. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, and select posters will be exhibited in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery from February 26–March … Read more

MS Outlook and Managing Email effectively — March 13

Looking to be more efficient with your emails? This workshop covers tips and tricks used in MS Outlook to enhance your productivity by utilizing the calendar to categorize, create recurring appointments, and plan meetings with others. Additionally, learn to effectively utilize contacts and manage your day-to-day tasks. Fri, March 13 1–4 pm Room: TBA Facilitator: … Read more

Physical Activity at Every Size — Jan 31

Is the goal of physical activity weight loss? There is a societal misconception that this is the case, but the evidence doesn’t back this up. We will explore the multitude of mental and physical health benefits associated with physical activity and why a lack of weight loss with physical activity shouldn’t be viewed as failure. … Read more

Glow Yoga — Jan 30

One of the hottest events at UFV is coming back!! Brought to you in partnership between the Peer Resource and Leadership Centre and Campus Rec. Glow Yoga is a high-energy yoga event featuring glowsticks, black lights, glow-in-the-dark body paint and a local live DJ! This event is suitable for all fitness levels. This event is … Read more

Changes to Kanopy streaming video service

Kanopy is a streaming video collection with a mix of movie, documentary and educational titles. Once a title has been viewed 4 times, it triggers a one year lease for $150. Starting in January 2020, the UFV Library has curated our collection to a narrower group of titles. Kanopy streaming videos will be available to … Read more

Developing a Professional Growth Plan — Feb 4

Developing a Professional Growth Plan We are surrounded by great teachers and engaged students at UFV. How engaged are you in your own learning? Do you feel that spark of excitement about your own professional learning? Having a professional growth plan provides focus and intention to your professional learning. How do we incorporate and ask … Read more

Nominations for Professor and Librarian Emeritus

Deadline: Emeritus recommendations must be submitted to the appropriate Dean or University Librarian by February 14, 2020. UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. How does someone earn emeritus status? The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by … Read more

Get your Campus Card

Be sure to get your campus card within the within the first two weeks of classes if you don’t already have one — it’s your university ID and so much more! On the Abbotsford campus, the card office is located in S1101, or if you are on the Chilliwack campus, visit the library prior to … Read more

Cindy Schultz named Director of Health Studies

Cindy Schultz has been selected as the Director of the UFV School of Health Studies. This role oversees nursing and dental programs at UFV, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Practical Nursing diploma, Health Care Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant. Schultz is a UFV alumna (Nursing diploma, Nursing Management certificate, and BSN) and also … Read more

Design Thinking Innovation — Jan 22

Design Thinking Innovation In this interactive, hands-on workshop you will experience “innovation in action” as you learn the principles of design-thinking innovation and explore how this tool can be used to foster creative, collaborative culture in your areas. You will also learn about the conditions that create environments for you and your teams to nurture … Read more

Learning and Development Series — Winter 2020 Workshops

Design-Thinking Innovation In this interactive, hands-on workshop you will experience “innovation in action” as you learn the principles of design-thinking innovation and explore how this tool can be used to foster creative, collaborative culture in your areas. You will also learn about the conditions that create environments for you and your teams to nurture and … Read more

UFV Arts practicum opportunities — apply by Jan 10

WANTED! By Jan 10, 2020: Seeking students for a variety for practicum positions for (1) Stave Lake Interpretive Panel Project, (2) Abbotsford Youth Commission, (3) Fraser Health in Partnership with the Cities Fit for Children Committee, (4) Fraser Health and the New Matrix Meal Plan, (5) Chilliwack Healthier Communities, (6) Archway Community Services, (7) UFV … Read more

Dog Sees God by Bert V. Royal — Jan 22 and 23

Dog Sees God by Bert V. Royal Directed by Luke Stevens UFV Theatre student pop-up performances. Performance dates and times: Wed, January 22 at 6 pm Thurs, January 23 at 6 pm Reserve seats by contacting the box office at theatre@ufv.ca or phone 604-795-2814 with your name, number of seat reservations required and performance. For … Read more

6th pARTicipate poster competition

Call for poster submissions: 6th pARTicipate poster competition Save the Earth! Design a poster that coincides with this year’s theme “Save the Earth!”. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, and select posters will be exhibited in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery from February 26 – March 15, 2019. Submission deadline is Feb 14, 2019. All … Read more

Chilliwack Library renovations

Renovations to improve student services, add group study rooms and computers, add flexible study and event space, and expand and relocate the Academic Success and Math centres, are starting at the Chilliwack campus library in January 2020. The library will be open regular semester hours during renovations, but students will notice dust and noise, and … Read more