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Director of Research Services and Industry Engagement, Jerri-Lynne Cameron will run through how to prepare a Research Option & Scholarly Activity (ROSA) application at the annual ROSA Workshop on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in room A203B at 10 am. Cameron will also cover how the applications are assessed, and answer any attendee questions. The Research, … Read more
August — Tips of the Month from Financial Aid and Awards Need a student loan for September? It’s not too late! On-line applications are available 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 … Read more
TLC LEARNING DESIGNER WORKSHOPS Blackboard Learn — Introductory Workshop Wed, Aug. 14 Chilliwack Campus, Rm A1202 2-4 pm Thurs, Aug. 15 Online Instruction 9:30–11:30 am Wed, Aug. 21 Abby G181 9:30–11:30 am This workshop will provide you with an overview of Blackboard Learn. Topics include: how to navigate Blackboard, how to personalize your course, and … Read more
Visit the Campus Card office to get your Campus Card starting August 21, 2019. The office is located on the Abbotsford campus, S1101, or you can visit the Chilliwack library circulation desk. Your Campus Card is your university ID, library card, printing/photocopying card, and validation for the U-Pass program. You can add money (Cascade Cash) … Read more
Plant removal around the exterior walls of Abbotsford Building A-East will occur on three days in the period between Wed, July 24 and Wed, July 31. Yard Pro crews will be working with power tools and excavators along the perimeter of Building A as part of the Building Renewal Project. Work will begin at 8am … Read more
An invitation from President Joanne MacLean:
New Student Orientation is open to all new-to-UFV students. During Orientation you will: Connect with other students in your program Become familiar with UFV supports and resources and know how to access them Learn your way around campus Discover all that UFV has to offer you! For more information on New Student Orientation, please visit … Read more
UFV Mediaspace and myMedia in myClass (Blackboard Learn) will be unavailable on July 27 2019, from 12 noon til 10 pm. Upgrade will include, – Kaltura Capture desktop recorder will replace Capturespace – Express Capture – In-video Quizzing will allow Multiple attempts, Analytics table, Open Question type (not gradable). For more information on this upgrade, … Read more
Dear colleagues, On September 3, 2019 UFV will begin to phase out acceptance of cash payments for student tuition, student fees, and housing rental fees. Eliminating cash helps preserve the integrity of the post-secondary financial process, supports the safety and security of students’ payments, and follows best practices already adopted by many post-secondary institutes in … Read more
Permanent employees who are taking classes or who have spouses or dependents doing so need to submit tuition waiver requests for Fall 2019 for themselves, spouses, and/or dependents before classes start. Requests can be submitted online by going to the HR website. https://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=256217 For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 08/31/2019
Faculty: If you have not been in touch with the Bookstore regarding your Fall adoption please do so as soon as possible to have them here in September. We would love to hear from you even if you are not adopting a textbook for your course. For more information, contact Jeff Thiessen at jeff.thiessen@ufv.ca 08/14/2019
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, WeldingSessional Faculty, School of Creative Arts (Media Arts) Assistant, Director, Student Life & Development Department Assistant, College of Arts Department Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Lab Technician, College of Arts Janitor Library Technician, East … Read more
Join us for the Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation, facilitated by Lorna Andrews Mon and Tues, Aug 26-27 9 am-4:30 pm Abby G124 During our two days together, we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom and our education practice. We will explore strategies for creating a culturally … Read more
Plant removal around the exterior walls of Building A-East on the Abbotsford campus will occur on three days in the period between Wed, July 24 and Wed, July 31. Yard Pro crews will be working with power tools and excavators along the perimeter of Building A as part of the Building Renewal Project. Work will … Read more
On July 30, the Faculty Services/Mail & Prep Room (B385, Abbotsford campus) will be temporarily relocated to B241, while B385 undergoes renovations this August-September. As always, we will attempt to keep disruptions to a minimum but ask for your patience and understanding during this time. B241 will have two MFDs (one colour and one B&W), … Read more