College Pension Plan — Approaching Retirement workshop

by

Faculty and senior administrators enrolled in the College Pension Plan are invited to attend an “Approaching Retirement” workshop on February 20, 2020 at 9 am on the Abbotsford campus, Room B121. If you are within five years of retirement you are encouraged to attend this workshop. Please register for the workshop on the College Pension … Read more

UUP associate professor writes math textbook

by

Anna Kuczynska, an associate professor in Upgrading and University Preparation and the UFV Math and Stats Centre coordinator, has written an open textbook for Math 085 called “Intermediate Algebra and Trigonmetry” that has been accepted into BC Campus’s Open Textbook collection which can be found at the collection as well as on Anna’s website at … Read more

Career opportunities — Dec 18

by

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, Welding (2 positions) To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar at neena.buttar@ufv.ca

Next Meeting of Senate — January 17

by

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Jan 17, on the Chilliwack campus, Room A2209. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Jan 7. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 01/17/2020 – 02:30 pm – CEP Room A2209 https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca … Read more

Haq and History exhibit — Jan 15-Feb 13

by

You are invited to the opening reception of ‘Haq and History’ at UFV’s S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery. This exhibit was curated and designed by the Royal BC Museum in partnership with the South Asian Studies Institute at UFV. The exhibit gives visitors a chance to experience stories from and about South Asian Canadians that document their lives, … Read more

Improvements to record management coming

by

Every day you create, share, use, and hold records. Some are stored on department drives, external hard drives, or as hard copies. A recent independent review made 39 recommendations aimed at bringing UFV’s Record and Information Management (RIM) practices into line with provincial standards and industry best practices. The Secretariat has established a RIM steering … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for December

by

If you require a full-time student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so online at www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans be sure the courses you register in meet Student Aid BC requirements – minimum of 9 post-secondary credits. These credits CANNOT include upgrading courses or course(s) you … Read more

Campus Card replacement costs

by

IS YOUR CAMPUS CARD LOST? Starting January, 2020 replacement fees for lost, stolen, or damaged cards will increase to $20. Why are replacement fees increasing, the increase is due to changes in card technologies and card production fees. Have a question, you can contact us at campuscard@ufv.ca. Please note; expired Campus Cards are replaced free … Read more

The Limits of Division: Getting Beyond Polarized Politics — Public Talk by Dr. Scott Matthews — Feb 6

by

  UFV Politalk Roundtable Series: The Limits of Division: Getting Beyond Polarized Politics Free public talk by Dr. Scott Matthews, associate professor of political science at Memorial University Thur, Feb 6 2:30–4:30 pm Abby B101 Moderated by: Dr. Fiona MacDonald, Department Head and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, UFV Sponsored by: Department of Political … Read more

Extended call for vacancies on Senate’s standing committees

by

Want to use your leadership skills to help? Join one of Senate’s standing committees and help carry out the business of Senate. Senate is UFV’s academic governing body responsible for managing academic policies and advising the Board on policies of mutual interest. Who can join? Student and faculty positions are currently available on several committees. … Read more

Career opportunities — Dec 9

by

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant to the Office of the Dean Instructor, Mindfulness and Adult Education Assistant, Director of Ancillary Services Project Manager (Re-posted) To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For … Read more