AI Art Exhibition: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence — Mar 13-Apr 4

The AI Art Exhibition: Exploring Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, showcases the diverse ways that AI technology is being used in the creative process, including but not limited to, digital art, installations, video art, and mixed media. The exhibition runs from Mar 13 to Apr 4 UFV students and the community were invited … Read more

Deadline to submit HSA/DTA claims and PD applications — Mar 31

The deadline to submit Health Spending claims and Training and Development and Professional Development applications is Mar 31. Visit https://blogs.ufv.ca/ufv-at-work/2024/01/31/deadline-fast-approaching-to-submit-your-hsa-dta-claims-and-professional-development-applications/ For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca. 03/31/2024

EFCIE Innovation Grant — Feb 29 deadline

The deadline to apply for an Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (EFCIE) Innovation Grant is Feb 29. These grants bring faculty mentors and students together in teams to expand on initial student or faculty work, either by developing a working prototype or by assessing the viability of a proposed solution in a rigorous … Read more

LinkedIn Learning available to UFV employees

LinkedIn Learning is now available for UFV employees to access. LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform that offers thousands of video courses on a variety of different topics taught by industry experts. This learning resource allows employees to access digital tutorials, courses, and curated learning paths to enhance their work performance and career development … Read more

New employee orientation — Aug 21

This event on Aug 21 welcomes a host of new faculty and staff employees to the university, many of whom start in preparation for the Fall 2024 semester. Come meet colleagues, university leaders, human resources, the Faculty and Staff Association and get to know our campus and key initiatives. Invitations to new hires will be … Read more

Fentanyl, Facts, Family: Community Knowledge Exchange — Feb 10

Join the conversation on Saturday, Feb 10 at UFV Abbotsford! The knowledge exchange is for all community members: people who use drugs, family members, friends, first Responders, service providers, health professionals, students, teachers, politicians, business people, academics, community groups, artists, faith communities, youth workers — everyone who wants to learn and share in understanding the … Read more

Paint by the Number — Feb 27

A Paint by the Number event will held on Tuesday, Feb 27 at the UFV Abbotsford Student Experience Office (S1111). Paint by the number templates, paint, paint brushes, and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Awfa Albakri at awfa.albakri@ufv.ca. Tue, Feb 27, 2024 1-3 pm UFV Abbotsford Student Experience Office (S1111) 02/28/2024

TD Webinar: Home Insurance Literacy — Feb 19

At a webinar on Monday, Feb 19, Deepali Agarwalla will discuss how insurance works and how to protect yourself with home insurance. She will explain how catastrophic losses and climate change affect insurance. She’ll also cover common misconceptions about home insurance, providing an explanation of each coverage, and how residential premiums are calculated. Finally, she … Read more

2023-24 fiscal year health spending & training and development deadline — Mar 31

Health spending claims for the 2023-24 fiscal year are due by March 31. Permanent employees that are eligible for the Health Spending Account and/or the Training and Development Allowance must submit claims by the deadline. Claim forms for health spending account expenses can be found on the UFV HR website at https://www.ufv.ca/hr/working-at-ufv/forms/ and account balances … Read more

Inside the Collection — Feb 12 to Mar 6

The UFV Visual Arts Permanent Art Collection consists of nearly 200 works purchased from graduating Visual Arts students over the years, in addition to donations from visiting artists. Select pieces from the collection will be exhibited from Feb 12 through March 6 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Artists have created … Read more

Writing for Resilience and Crafting — Jan 31 and Feb 6

At two in-person sessions on Wednesday, Jan 31 and Wednesday, Feb 6 at UFV Abbotsford, Dr. Michelle Superle will guide you through short bursts of writing to organize, interpret and resolve difficult experiences. Alternate between journal writing and creating an upcycled craft. UFV librarians will share Makerspace activities with you. Complete a scrappy heart garland … Read more