Policy Consultation: Research Centres & Institutes (211) and Adjunct Faculty, Research Associates and Visiting Scholars (197) EXTENSION

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The consultation on these policies have been extended until February 10, 2021. The University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the revisions to the following policies:| Research Centres & Institutes (211) Adjunct Faculty, Research Associates and Visiting Scholars (197) Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments … Read more

1 in 8 Billion: Students as Global Citizens

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In celebration of International Development Week 2021, UFV Global Development Studies Program presents Global Development Sector Panel “1 in 8 Billion: Students as Global Citizens” Thurs, Feb 11 11 am to 1pm Find out how YOU, as students, can get involved in the global development sector. OPEN TO EVERYONE! Learn from the global experiences and … Read more

International Development Week — Feb 8-12

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As part of International Development Week, Feb 8-12, UFV Global Development Studies has partnered with UFV International and the Modern Languages Institute (MOLA) to plan a series of events throughout the week. UFV International Development Global Internships 1 in 8 Billion: Student Mobility and Opportunities Learn about local and global internship opportunities, scholarships available, current … Read more

Did you know that UFV has a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee?

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The Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHSC) consists of members representing both workers and employers at UFV. The joint committee meets monthly, consulting in a cooperative spirit to identify health and safety concerns that affect UFV’s workplace. https://www.ufv.ca/risk-and-safety/teams-committees/johsc/ For more information, contact Stacie Dixon at stacie.dixon@ufv.ca 02/15/2021

Joanna Sheppard appointed to PHE Canada Board of Directors

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Joanna Sheppard (Kinesiology) has been appointed to the Physical and Health Education Canada Board of Directors as its British Columbia & Yukon Representative. Joanna Sheppard is an associate professor in the School of Kinesiology. As a pedagogy specialist, Dr. Sheppard is an advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and embeds theoretical and critical best … Read more

Lunch and Learn — COVID-19 & International Students (with David McGuire)

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The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the daily lives of people from all corners of society. UFV’s students — our institution’s raison d’être — are certainly no exception but the international students have been particularly affected by the host of challenges that the pandemic, and the global attempts to contain it, has presented. Join UFV’s Associate … Read more

Virtual Campus Engagement Expo with UFV College of Arts

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Drop-in and learn about UFV’s Social Sciences, Humanities and Integrated General Studies programs and practicum opportunities on Wed, Jan 27 from 11-1 pm. The following drop-in sessions will be held during My Campus Life’s virtual Campus Engagement Expo: 💻 11 am-12 pm: UFV Humanities Panel Join representatives from Theatre, Graphic and Digital Design, Media and … Read more

Senate and Board nominations open — deadline Feb 8

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The Secretariat office is currently accepting nominations for faculty, student, and staff positions on the Board and Senate. Terms of office begin August 1, 2021. To view positions available, and submit a nomination form, please visit ufv.ca/get-involved. Nominations close at 9 am on Mon, Feb. 8. If more nominations are received than positions available, an … Read more

English alumna Jasmin Kaur publishes second YA book

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English alumna Jasmin Kaur (BA ’17) will publish If I Tell You the Truth, her second book with Harper Collins Canada, on January 19. She will also be giving a virtual author reading via the Fraser Valley Regional Library on January 21. More about Jasmin here: https://www.jasminkaur.com/ And her thoughts on her UFV experience here: … Read more

Robbyn Bennett joins UFV as first Director, Counselling and Wellness

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Robbyn Bennett (MA, RCC) has joined UFV in a new position on the Vice President Students team, as the inaugural Director, Counselling and Student Wellness. This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction on student wellness programming and services, advancing a vision of holistic student wellness across the institution, which meets the needs … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals

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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. Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 – Course Organization — Tues, Jan 25 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 – Adapting Instruction — Wed, Jan 27 at 1 pm MicroCourse 3 … Read more

Tech Tools for Teaching

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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 — Tues, Jan 26 (10-11 am) … Read more