Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Student data from the perspective of Institutional Research and Planning

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Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Student data from the perspective of Institutional Research and Planning Institutional Research publishes all manner of student data on a variety of platforms. System-wide data for B.C. Post-secondary is available on Ministry websites. Learn about where you can find student data, and see numbers and statistics that we find particularly … Read more

 CECE launches a new Career Mapping Tool for UFV faculty, staff and students

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The Centre for Experiential and Career Education excited to announce that the Career Mapping Tool is now available at UFV. Students, faculty and staff will now be able to use the tool. It is a robust, valuable resource and one-of-a-kind resource that will help students explore what future careers might be possible for them. The … Read more

EDI fundamentals & your research (Part 2) — Strategies for implementation — May 20

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Competencies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important in all of our contexts at UFV — including in how we do research. On a national level, research organizations and funders increasingly require that applicants demonstrate a strong understanding of EDI and comprehensive plans to include EDI principles in all of their work. Gwen Hill, … Read more

EDI fundamentals & your research (Part 1) — Context and foundations — May 18

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Competencies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important in all of our contexts at UFV – including in how we do research. On a national level, research organizations and funders increasingly require that applicants demonstrate a strong understanding of EDI and comprehensive plans to include EDI principles in all of their work. Gwen Hill, … Read more

Join nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide and get your vaccination

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77.5% of adult British Columbians have received their first COVID-19 vaccination, and nearly 22% of those 12 and up have received both their first and second doses. Here are three steps to get vaccinated: Register Book an appointment Get the vaccine According to the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer, 4,570,153 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have … Read more

Dr. Bonnie Henry holds townhall for post-secondaries

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A virtual town hall meeting was held on May 10, 2021 to discuss the preliminary public health guidance for Fall 2021 provided in the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Primer. Participants at the town hall included representatives from the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, as well as senior representatives from public post-secondary institutions and post-secondary labour unions. … Read more

Planning for September — an update

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A message from President Joanne MacLean:   Dear colleagues, Over the past 15 months you have overcome the personal and professional challenges imposed by the pandemic. Thank you for all you have done to persevere through this academic year in support of students and their education. As COVID-19 case numbers trend slightly lower, and as … Read more

Online Co-op information sessions

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Online Co-op Information Sessions! Find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience! Hosted by our co-op coordinators, the session will include the details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-op program. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session. Note: all sessions contain the … Read more

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

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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

Accessibility Awareness Event (June 1-3, 2021)

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To promote and raise awareness for the National Accessibility Week, May 31 – June 4, 2021, the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) and the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) are hosting a three-day online event featuring keynote presenters, workshops, a student panel, and other relevant sessions to showcase and learn about accessibility. All sessions will … Read more

Poet inspired by mum who lives with dementia

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Math and Stats department assistant Margret Bollerup is also a published poet. She is pictured above with her mum, Roberta, whom she describes as: former physician, fierce friend, intrepid Guider, and general firecracker, now lives with mixed (Alzheimer’s and vascular) dementia. Roberta’s husband Bryan is her main caregiver, but it is a testament to the … Read more