Free workshops for UFV students — from UFV Counselling

Has the transition to online learning been overwhelming? Are you feeling stuck in ineffective habits? UFV Counselling is offering students a three week virtual workshop. • Gain insight and tools to deal with self-critical patterns and stressors. • Identify and adapt your natural learning style and strategies. Wednesdays: May 20, 27, & June 3 from … Read more

Next Meeting of Senate — June 5, 2020 2:30 pm

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, June 5,  via video conference on BlueJeans. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, May 26. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/05/2020

UFV REACH — Online wellness challenge for UFV students

Welcome to UFV REACH! Join our online wellness challenge on Facebook, open to all UFV students! Our goal is to connect and engage as a UFV student community while remembering the importance of exercising the body and mind. UFV REACH isn’t only about physical activity, but also about community, connection and social wellness. Why REACH, … Read more

Things to do before Blackboard outage (April 28-May 1)

As previously announced, MyClass (Blackboard) will be completely unavailable from April 28 (Tuesday) through May 1 (Friday) due to its system upgrade. Here are a few things to do before the outage: https://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/online-learning/Things-to-Do-Before-Blackboard-Outage-APR-28-MAY-1-2020.pdf For more information, contact Teaching and Learning at asktlc@ufv.ca    04/28/2020

Career opportunities — April 27

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Strategist, Web Content IT Service Management Analyst Service Analyst I 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   05/08/2020

Next Meeting of Senate — May 8

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, May 8, via Video Conference. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Apr 28. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/08/2020

Second consultation — Grade Report (109) Policy revision

The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy Grade Reporting (109) policy that is now being sent out for a second consultation. Supporting are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by May 7, 2020. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/   05/08/2020

Board of Governors policy and bylaw updates

At its April 2, 2020 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policy and bylaws revisions: • Board policy BRP-235.03 — Board Policy on Academic Excellence Awards • Board bylaw BGB 110.04 — Confidentiality of Board Information • Board bylaw BGB-110.09 — Board and Decision-Making Information • Board bylaw BGB-110.11 — Board Evaluation • … Read more

Online: Student Support Session — Mindfulness: Developing Calm Through the Body

In addition to the health concerns associated with the  COVD-19 virus, the stress and uncertainty at this time can feel heavy and overwhelming. Many of us are practising social distancing or isolation, making it more important than ever to maintain a sense of community in creative ways. In order to provide some support to our … Read more