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Students, faculty, and staff are invited to drop by for cookies and coffee and to learn about everything the Advising Centre has to offer. Advisors help students plan their educational careers and answer questions about: course or program selection transfer credit course withdrawal program requirements changing programs declaring a major or minor making or updating … Read more
UFV staff members enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) are encouraged to visit the MPP website at www.pensionsbc.ca and participate in a survey regarding post-retirement group health benefits. The Board of Trustee is considering changes to the PRGB and would like to get members input on the proposed changes. https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/ For more information, contact … Read more
Movember is the leading charity tackling men’s health on a global scale. We care very deeply for our male employees and their health and are hoping to raise awareness to prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health & suicide prevention. We are looking for as many of our male employees as possible who would be … Read more
At its Oct 18, 2019 meeting, Senate approved the following: • Revisions to the Credentials (64) policy • Revisions to the Human Research Ethics (54) policy. The policies are available on the Secretariat policy website at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/26/2019
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Kinesiology Learning Designer 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 11/07/2019
A message from the Office of the Provost and VP Academic: Ken Steele of Eduvation will speak at UFV on November 15 on the topic of Higher Education Trends. Fri, Nov 15 9-11:30 am Abby B101 (lecture theatre) The event will also be live-streamed here: https://ufv.ca/livewithkensteele Ken is at the forefront of education innovation for … Read more
Extended Call for Expressions of Interest 2019 Expressions of interests continue to be sought, for students, staff, and faculty vacancies on the standing committees of Senate. Positions are being filled as applications are received, on a first-come, first-serve basis. One staff position is available on the Senate Budget committee. Student and faculty vacancies are available … Read more
Learn more about your pension. Employees at UFV who are members of the College Pension Plan or the Municipal Pension Plan are invited to this workshop to learn more about their pension. The workshop will provide basic information on both pension plans, plan design, and options at retirement. Feel free to bring you own Member’s … Read more
You are invited to a talk by our newly appointed SASI faculty associate, Dr. Adrienne Fast, Curator of Art and Visual Culture at the Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford. Dr. Fast’s talk, titled “Hungry Bengal,” looks at the 1943 Bengal Famine which was once referred to by the BBC as one of the “things we forgot … Read more
Join us for the Instructional Skills Workshop, facilitated by Samantha Pattridge and Robin Pittman Abby G124 Workshop schedule: Tues, Jan 14, 8:30 am–4:30 pm Wed, Jan 15, 8:30 am–4:30 pm Thurs, Jan 16, 8:30 am–4:30 pm Fri, Jan 17, 8:30 am–1 pm The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered to a group of four to … Read more
Annual Christmas Print Sale Hosted by the UFV School of Creative Arts Want to give an original gift for the holiday season? Purchase one-of-a-kind artworks including prints, drawings, photographs, and more. Location: Library Rotunda, Abby G H102 Tues, Dec 3 10 am–5 pm Wed, Dec 4 10 am–5 pm Proceeds support the 2020 UFV School … Read more
Michael Bopp, PhD, and Judith Bopp, PhD, have over 30 years experience with what they call ‘changemaking’ in diverse communities all over the world. This presentation will focus on what it takes to translate theories, principles, and models of development into positive outcomes on the ground. Peace building is demonstrated by discovering the determinants of … Read more
All new students starting their studies in Winter 2020 are invited to Winter New Student Orientation. Please visit ufv.ca/nso for more information or email orientation@ufv.ca. Jan 3 11 am-4 pm UFV Abbotsford campus https://ufv.ca/current-students/new-student-orientation/ For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 01/04/2020
Come explore Washington DC and New York City while earning 8 UFV credits in either Biology or Geography. Topics include Natural History Collections, Physical Environment, Human Geography, Conservation Biology and Biodiversity, Natural Disaster Resilience and Transportation Planning. This field school is being offered by the Faculty of Science and takes place from June 28 – … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Officer, Advancement Operations Officer, Donor Relations Sessional Faculty, School of Creative Arts 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 … Read more