Active Learning: Team-Based (TBL) Pedagogy workshop — Aug 27

Tues, August 27 8:30 am-4 pm Chwk A1212 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day practical institute will explore active learning and in particular student-centred pedagogy through cooperative learning. Various forms of group work will be appraised and in particular Team-Based Learning (TBL). Educators will learn about: • how to nurture peer learning and … Read more

Course Design and Course Redesign Institute — Aug 26

Mon, Aug 26 8:30 am-4 pm) Abby G113 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day hands-on course design and course redesign institute will focus on “Backwards Course Design.” Additionally, we will explore/appraise “course alignment” with reference to “outcomescompetencies,” assessment that supports learners, and strategies to nurture student-centred activities. Educators attending the institute are encouraged … Read more

Research Office ROMEO workshop — Sept 25 (changed from Sept 19)

The UFV Research Office will be providing training for ROMEO, our new research administration tool. ROMEO is an online database that will provide you and the Research Office with the ability to work within one platform to manage internal and external funding applications, projects and ethics protocols throughout the lifespan of your research project. This … Read more

Career opportunities — Aug 26

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Department Assistant, Upgrading & University Preparation Groundskeeper Director, Indigenous Student Centre Assistant, Scheduling Director, Centre for Experiential and Career Education To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For … Read more

Ask Anything — Indigenization workshops — Aug 28

Ask Anything Workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Participants can ask anything that would help them begin or continue Indigenization efforts. Abby G124 Wed, Aug 28, 9 am-noon Chwk Rm A0022 Wed, Aug 28 1-4 pm   For more information or to register please contact tlcevents@ufv.ca https://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact … Read more

Territory Acknowledgment vs. Stó:lō Welcome workshops — Aug 29

Please join the Territory Acknowledgment vs. Stó:lō Welcome Workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Learn the difference between these two Stó:lō protocols and how to use them in your practice. Locations & times: (choose one session) Chilliwack campus – Thurs, Aug 29 9-10 am 10:05-11:05 am 11:10 am-12:10 pm Abbotsford campus … Read more

Fraser Valley Literary Festival — Sept 13 & 14

On September 13 and 14 at University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus, literary artists and enthusiasts are invited to join in the second annual Fraser Valley Literary Festival. The Fraser Valley Literary Festival brings together a budding Fraser Valley creative community with the thriving BC writing community. It’s for those emerging writers who crave … Read more

Cultural Safety and Competency workshop — Aug 30

Join us for the Cultural Safety and Competency workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Participants will gain hands-on experience on how to implement cultural safety in the classroom and build cultural competency. This two-hour workshop is facilitated online. Please choose one of the session times. Fri, Aug 30 Workshop times: 10 … Read more

Chat-R (Chat Reconciliation) workshop — Sept 4

Join the Chat-R (Chat Reconciliation) Workshop, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist (Indigenization) Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything association with Reconciliation. Lorna will be available September 4, 2019, from 9 am-4 pm. For more information or to book an online chat session with Lorna, please email: lorna.andrews@ufv.ca   … Read more

An evening with Jack Saddleback — Sept 6

Calling all LGBTQ2+ community members, Allies and Advocates! The Pride Culture Conference, in collaboration with UFV Student Union Society, presents: An Evening with Jack Saddleback Jack is a Cree two-spirited, transgender, gay man from the Samson Cree Nation in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada. He is a professional speaker on LGBTiQ2+ related topics, including: Indigenous issues, mental … Read more

Get Your Campus Card — Aug 21-23

Visit the Campus Card office to get your Campus Card. The office is located on the Abbotsford campus, S1101, or you can visit the Chilliwack library circulation desk. http://www.ufv.ca/campuscard/photo-id-schedule/. Your Campus Card is your university ID, library card, printing card, validation for the U-Pass program and so much more. August 21-23 9 am-4 pm S1101 … Read more

Interruption to all network services: Aug. 15, 11:15 pm – 1:30 am

On the evening of Thursday August 15, between 11:15 pm and 1:30 am, there will be an interruption affecting all network/internet services including websites, myUFV, myClass, email, and telephone systems. This outage will last approximately 30 minutes to transition to an upgraded network security system and to enable future increases and improvements to internet speed … Read more

Effectively immediately: Updated Service Agreement template

Effectively immediately for all new or renewals of Service Agreements (Provision of Service Agreements): An updated Service Agreement template is now in place to be used for all new or renewals of Service Agreements (Provision of Service Agreements). The template will no longer be housed on the Financial Services webpage, you will need to contact … Read more