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Due to COVID-19 UFV’s annual Employee Recognition Dinner, scheduled for May 4, 2020, has been postponed. This is a wonderful event and although this news is disappointing, please know that we try our best to reschedule so that all of our hard-working employees have the chance to celebrate their achievements and be recognized for the … Read more
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
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
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
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
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering more sessions of its popular microcourses to help you adapt to teaching online. SCHEDULE — May MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization (Tues, May 19 at 11 am) MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction Starting May 6 (Wed, May 6 at 2 pm/Tues, May 12 at 11 am/Wed, May 20 at 2 … Read more
Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, the 40th annual employee golf tournament that was scheduled for May 9 will be postponed. “This is one of our favorite events of the year and is extremely well attended by our employees, so we sincerely hope that we will get the opportunity to re-schedule later in the summer when … Read more
Twice a year, UFV students involved in the CityStudio Abbotsford partnership bring their projects to City Hall for Hubbub, a combination show-and-tell and Survivor-style competition. Groups from participating classes show off a semester’s worth of work on a project designed to address a real, practical challenge presented to them by the City of Abbotsford. There’s … Read more
The UFV Athletics and Campus Recreation and Human Resources departments are launching a virtual initiative to build our community while keeping our physical distance. Starting Tuesday, April 14, 2020, join our Facebook group: UFV Unite – Connecting the UFV Community to stay connected and engaged while remembering the importance of exercising the body and mind. … Read more
Spring 2020 – Online Workshops Week of April 13 Home Ergonomics The remote education session will provide participants with practical knowledge about how to set themselves up correctly in their home work space and how to work safely. MoveSafe focuses on the importance of integrating lots of movement breaks into the employees day and … Read more
In addition to the health concerns associated with the COVID-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
As part of a four-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Approval of Graduands (20) policy. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of May 11, 2020. Thank you for your input. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ … Read more
A number of academic publishers are making content freely available during the COVID-19 crisis. The UFV Library is activating content and collating a list on a LibGuide. The list includes scholarly journals, monographs, textbooks and Coronavirus Research portals. This is an opportunity to access new content and use books and texts that would otherwise be … Read more
Message from Jeff Thiessen, UFV Bookstore Manager & Course Materials Buyer: I would first like to applaud all your efforts for migrating to an online platform for learning. That is a huge task and accomplishment. The Bookstore has been closed to the public since the end of March in an effort to help “flatten the curve” … Read more
It’s important to be aware of the stresses and demands working, living, and teaching in a pandemic environment can create. UFV encourages employees to access resources through the UFV Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Reliable, accurate COVID-19 health information is available through the BC CDC and Health Canada.