From Hollywood, Hockey, to Universities: Moving Beyond Patterns of Racism — March 20

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join the Keynote Speaker Dr. Ena Dua [York University, co-author of The … Read more

Intercultural Competence: Resources for Self-Guided Learning — March 18

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff, and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join CMNS 180 in the Library Rotunda (G102) to take part in … Read more

Race Conversations: An Open Discussion about Race and Racism — March 16

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff, and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join us at the STEP Cafe Panel session in the Global Lounge, … Read more

Recreation Wednesdays — outside the SUB through April 1

Join our Student Engagement mentors every Wednesday morning to get active and play some sports and games. Games vary from basketball and soccer to frisbee, volleyball, and table tennis! Wednesdays to April 1 8:45-10:15 am Basketball Court outside of SUB (Student Union Building) For more information, contact Simran Bains at Simran.Bains@ufv.ca 04/01/2020

Policy Consultation — Policy 7 to be revised

The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been revised. Supporting documents 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 March 23, 2020. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 03/24/2020

Budget Open House — March 12

Budget Open House 2020 Thursday, March 12, 2020 Abbotsford: 10am to 12 noon Building B, Room B121 Chilliwack: 2:30pm to 4 pm Building A, Atrium Information on the fiscal year ahead will be presented in an interactive and informal atmosphere. The Open House format will provide time for feedback and conversation. Please come, have a … Read more

UFV International Week: Reflecting on Race/Racism and Canadian Media — March 19

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Reflecting on Race/Racism and Canadian Media Panel on Racism, Sport and Media … Read more

Closing Plenary: Anti-Racism, Action, and Commitment to Change — March 20

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Join us for the Closing Plenary: Anti-Racism, Action, and Commitment to Change … Read more

Workshop: Designing a Successful Research Poster for Student Research Day (For Students)

Do you need help designing your Student Research Day poster in time for the March 17 submission deadline? Attend this workshop (drop-in any time between 1-3 p.m.) to ask questions and learn: – What makes a successful research poster vs. a not-so-successful poster – Basic graphic design principles — i.e., how to make your poster … Read more

Career opportunities — March 9

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Library and Information Technology Coordinator, Research, Food and Agriculture Institute Officer, Donor Relations Assistant Professor, Marketing Sessional Faculty, Fall 2020 Assistant, Recruitment Assistant, Ceremonies & Events Program Coordinator, Teacher Education Aministrative Assistant, Academic Success Centre … Read more

UFV International Week: Panel on Race, Caste and Ethnicity — March 11

In celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, come join us for this free week-long series of events. The series brings together faculty members, staff and students of UFV to reflect on race and racism-related issues in contemporary Canadian society. Panel on Race, Caste, and Ethnicity [ANTH + SOC 470E] 2:30 to … Read more

Indigenizing Forum Theatre – Interactive talk with Dr. Cindy Jardine — March 9

Forum theatre, a form of Augusto Boal’s ‘Theatre of the Oppressed,’ is built on games that foster trust and cooperation to bring individuals together as a community through laughter and a shared sense of belonging. In this space of trust, participants may then progress to imaging activities that eventually result in a short play that … Read more

Gratitude in the Workplace — May 13

Gratitude in the Workplace Over the past two decades, the field of positive psychology has expanded rapidly, and one of the most discussed areas has been gratitude. We know that people who practise gratitude lead healthier lives both physically and emotionally. We also know that gratitude has a positive impact on both the workforce and … Read more