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Do you have daunting tasks that you want to get done? Do you have new goals that you want to achieve for yourself in 2020? Are you feeling overwhelmed by what you have to accomplish? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please come down to Resolution of Wellness at the Student Lounge … Read more
Connect with employers who are actively hiring. Turn your certificate, diploma, or degree into dollars. March 3 11 am-3 pm Building E (North Gym), Abbotsford Campus https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Paige Vanderveen at cece@ufv.ca 03/04/2020
Active FUNdamentals — UFV Spring Break Camp, March 16-20, 2020 Are you looking for an amazing spring break camp experience for your child(ren)? The University of the Fraser Valley Campus Recreation and Kinesiology departments will be partnering again to bring you another season of day camps this March Break! Full week camp dates are March … Read more
Get to know your pension. As a member of the College Pension Plan, you are eligible for a lifetime monthly pension when you retire. Every year, by the end of February, you receive your Member’s Benefit Statement, an annual statement showing useful information about your pension. After you’ve reviewed your Member’s Benefit Statement, sign in … Read more
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for January Be sure to pay your fees before the deadline — Penalties apply if fees are not paid in full. If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan funding, please contact Financial Aid and Awards immediately. Get your bursary applications prepared — first day to apply is January 15. … Read more
Births Congratulations to kinesiology professor Joanna Sheppard and her wife Celine on the birth of their son. Jack Roland Sheppard Born Dec 21, 2019, at 6:15 am 8 lbs, 10 oz 21 inches long
Project management is a fundamental skill in today’s workplace. This workshop will provide you an overview of the discipline, explore how its applied in the business world, and look at ways you can apply it to your work; including essential software to keep your project on track. Thurs, March 26, 2020 9 am–noon Abby K173, … Read more
Haq and History exhibition Everyone is welcome to the opening reception of the ‘Haq and History’ exhibit at the UFV S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery. Wed, Jan 15 4:30–6:30 pm. This exhibit is curated and designed by the Royal BC Museum in partnership with the South Asian Studies Institute at UFV. Haq and History gives visitors a chance … Read more
This session intends to provide employees and team an introduction and a general level of knowledge about intercultural fluency, its concepts and tools. It will provide intercultural fluency training and how to use this tool in an academic environment. General learning objectives: Participants will: better understand how valuing cultural diversity and strengthening connections across differences … Read more
Leadership Series Understanding Unconscious Bias Everyday, the decisions we make and the workplaces we create are impacted by implicit bias. We are often unaware of when our personal, cultural, and institutional biases are at play or of the way that they shape our culture and relationships. Through experiential learning and discussions of the research, we … Read more
The ability to manage time and stress is absolutely critical to the success of any manager or leader. Learn techniques for effective time and stress management. Find out how to identify stressors, set priorities, handle interruptions and crises, and improve work methods and productivity. Thurs, Feb 27 9 am-noon Abby K173 Register: To register, please … Read more
Project management is a fundamental skill in today’s workplace. This workshop will provide you an overview of the discipline, explore how its applied in the business world, and look at ways you can apply it to your work; including essential software to keep your project on track. Thurs, March 26 9 am–noon Abby K173 https://www.ufv.ca/hr/learning-and-development/workshops/ … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Strategist, Digital Marketing and Engagement Assistant, Document Intake To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar at hrinfo@ufv.ca 01/03/2020
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
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