Faculty Excellence awards — deadline extended to Feb 1

The deadline for Faculty Excellence Award nominations has been extended to February 1, 2019. For more info on the types of awards, eligibility requirements, and nomination forms, please visit the Faculty Excellence Awards webpage. If you have questions, please email UFVSecretariat@ufv.ca. https://www.ufv.ca/senate/faculty-excellence-awards/ For more information, contact Lisa Boldt at UFVsecretariat@ufv.ca 02/01/2019

Intelligent Lives film screening — Feb 5

The Workplace Task program and the Library present the fourth Canadian screening of INTELLIGENT LIVES, a film by Dan Habib. The event will include a discussion, networking and the film screening. INTELLIGENT LIVES stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college ,and the … Read more

Senate meeting — Feb 15

The next meeting of Senate is on Friday, February 15, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A266. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tuesday, February 5. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at UFVsenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 02/15/2019

Book Celebration: Potlatch as Pedagogy by Sara Davidson and Robert Davidson — March 14

Please join us as we celebrate the publication of ‘Potlatch as Pedagogy’, co-written by UFV’s Dr. Sara Davidson and her father, Haida artist Robert Davidson. This event is jointly sponsored by the Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies office and the Teacher Education department. Books will be available for purchase and signing by Sara and Robert. … Read more

Support 101: Sexualized Violence Prevention workshop — Jan 21 (Abby)

Learn how to support someone who has experienced sexualized violence. In this student-facilitated workshop, we’ll discuss empathetic listening, campus and community resources, and reporting options. Mon, Jan 21 2:30-4 pm Abbotsford D122B http://www.ufv.ca/inthistogether For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at belinda.karsen@ufv.ca 01/22/2019

Support 101: Sexualized Violence Prevention workshop — Jan 24 (Chwk)

Learn how to support someone who has experienced sexualized violence. In this student-facilitated workshop, we’ll discuss empathetic listening, campus and community resources, and reporting options. Thurs, Jan 24 11:30 am-12:50 pm Chwk A1360 http://www.ufv.ca/inthistogether For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at belinda.karsen@ufv.ca 01/25/2019

Career opportunities — Jan 21

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: > Operations Analyst > Advisor, Financial Aid & Awards > Provost and Vice-President, Academic > Committees Assistant, College of Arts > Senior Assistant, Enrolment Services > Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing > Assistant, Ceremonies & Events https://ufv.ca/careers/ For … Read more

A special thank you to Rolf Arnold — Jan 24

After years of hard work and dedication, Rolf’s term as Associate Dean within the Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies has come to an end. Please join us to celebrate Rolf’s 30+ year commitment to UFV. Rolf began as an instructor in the automotive department before he was appointed director and then associate dean. Rolf … Read more

UFV’s Got Talent — March 11

Calling students, staff and faculty, come and show off your talents! OPENING NIGHT OF VALLEY FEST Mon, March 11 Three categories: Comedy/Improv/Theatre  Music/Dance  Variety Show us your weird and wonderful too! Can you… Sing? Dance? Make people laugh? Juggle? Do magic? Do great impressions? Do ventriloquism? Rap? Slam poetry? We want to hear from you! … Read more

New folks, moves and changes

Welcome to the following new employees: Jennifer Russell — Assistant, Enrolment Services Olivia Leskiw — Student Recruiter Izudin Issa — Coordinator, Athletic Events Everett Igobwa — Faculty Development Consultant Anita Nielsen — Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations