UFV SUS Board Chair position open

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The Board Chair for the UFV Student Union Society is responsible for chairing the SUS Board of Directors. The purpose of the role is to ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission and facilitate a collaborative and engaged Board of Directors by providing guidance and practicing effective governance. Please apply through the link provided. – … Read more

Upriver Halq’eméylem translation contest held

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The UFV Modern Languages Institute Halq’eméylem program is pleased to be hosted the Upriver Halq’eméylem Translation Contest on Friday, April 30. In these extraordinary times, this years’ contest was completely virtual via Zoom. Over 190 students representing school districts from all over the Fraser Valley, Sts’ailes and Seabird Island Community School participated by using the … Read more

Graduate Photography with Artona Group — May 11-15

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Calling all grads! Artona Group Photography are back on campus for more official graduate portrait photography from May 11 through 15. Book online at https://artona.com/schools/UFV/programs/graduation. Plus don’t miss the bonus stage-crossing photography option for you and your bubble! See the full details & sign up for this exciting new opportunity here. http://bit.ly/UFV21-ArtonaStage. Please note, stage … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — May 4-13

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The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement *collaborate among peers … Read more

Chat-T (Teaching) — May 5

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CHAT-T (TEACHING) Virtual chat with Claire Hay Dates: May 5, from 1–2:30 pm via Zoom Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, in wide-ranging conversations around teaching and learning. Connect with colleagues and discuss topics such as assessments, grading practices, problem-based learning, or whatever is on your mind. Register, receive the link to her virtual … Read more

Chat-R (Reconciliation) — May 5

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Chat-R (Chat Reconciliation) Date(s): Wed, May 5, from 1- 2:30 pm Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV. Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything associated with Reconciliation. http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 05/05/2021

Special Leave approved for Covid-19 vaccinations

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For employees scheduled to receive their Covid-19 vaccination during the workday, staff and non-teaching faculty can request time off using special leave per Article 25.7 (g) Specialist Medical Appointments. “For an employee’s non-routine, medical, dental and therapeutic appointment with a specialist where these appointments cannot be reasonably be scheduled outside of working hours.” For more … Read more

UFV Learning Apps — April 28-May 6

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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: PeerScholar Workshop — Thurs, May 6 (11-12 pm) … Read more

Accessibility Awareness Event — June 1-3

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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. Save the Dates: … Read more