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For Open Education Week 2020, you are invited to a panel discussion that will reflect on both the use of open education resources (OER) in teaching and the process of creating such materials. Adopting the use of OER represents more than financial relief for students. A myriad of other social justice issues, such as accessibility, … Read more
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 safe learning environment and Indigenizing through reconciling Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing and being while we Indigenize our teaching practice and curriculum. … Read more
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recently revised. 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 March 16, 2020. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 03/16/2020
Weaving Knowledge Systems (formerly Indigenizing the Curriculum) is a two-day workshop that provides you with hands-on experience and resources that will bring together Indigenous and Western worldviews based on your subject area. We will explore experiential activities to weave cultural safety/humility, Indigenous Ways of knowing and being, and Indigenous worldviews, into your course(s)/practice. Bring at … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Manager, Donor Relations Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice Provost & Associate Vice President, Academic Instructors, Biology Instructor, Chemistry Manager, Network Services Strategist, Marketing Manager, Cloud, Servers & Storage Officer, Advancement Operations Strategist, Web Content Digital Analyst, … Read more
UFV’s Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies will be presenting interactive displays at the Fraser Valley Women’s Expo Feb 28-Mar 1 Join us for interactive displays (paint simulator, welding simulator, Binary Code Game, Robotic Arm, and Culinary Skills Demo showcasing how to make a French Omelette with Chef Sian Hurley). When: Fri, Feb 28, 4–9 … Read more
Have your say in how UFV is governed. Students have the opportunity to vote March 3 to 6, for their 2020-21 student representatives on the Board and Senate. There are two positions on the Board and four positions on Senate. To read the candidates’ statements, please visit: www.ufv.ca/secretariat/elections/. When voting opens, eligible voters will receive … Read more
The Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Speaker Series presents Dr. Lynda Balneaves. Her topic will be Cannabis in Canada: Is the Grass Greener? Come listen to Dr. Balneaves as she discusses an overview of cannabis legalization, the current state of medical cannabis, and how legalization affects health care professionals. Refreshments will be provided. Mon, April … Read more
Now Hiring: Supported Learning Group leaders Are you looking for valuable work experience in your field of study? Put your classroom knowledge to work and become and SLG leader! SLG leader information session: Wed, April 1, 2:30-4 pm Abby B121 Contact Navneet.Sidhu@ufv.ca or stop by the SLG Centre (C1007) to reserve your spot. If you … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Sat, March 7: Brad Paisley Concert — 7:30 pm • Sat, March 14: Gnarley Barley Brew Festival — 7 pm • Sat, March 21: Mini Pop Kids — 3 pm … Read more
Spring Break camp at UFV, March 16-20, 2020! This is an amazing Spring Break experience open to children ages 5-12. The University of the Fraser Valley Campus Recreation and Kinesiology departments partner to bring you a full week of camp, March 16-20, 2020 on the Abbotsford campus, Building E. Throughout the week, your child will … Read more
Registration for the summer semester begins soon so remember to set aside $200 for your deposit — fee deferrals are not a given. Start preparing your scholarship and leadership applications – deadline is May 10. NOTE: This is an online application process. You will be able to access it through MyUFV on March 15. If … Read more
The 2020-2021 Meeting Schedule Weeks Breakdown is located at H:\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2020-2021 Meeting Schedule Timelines\2020-2021 Weeks Breakdown for UFV Meetings and Stat Holidays.pdf. Those employees responsible for booking meeting space for department and committee meetings are asked to contact Room Bookings directly, between February and June 2020, in order to book space. Please send … Read more
At the President’s town hall in October we introduced UFV’s integrated strategic planning process — a key continuation and evolution of the mission and vision work UFV completed in 2019. Through consultation, and with your input, the integrated strategic plan will provide the specific goals and steps we will implement in our daily UFV lives … Read more
Friday, March 6, 2020 Screenings at 10 am and 11:30 am In celebration of International Women’s Day, please join us for a showing of the film Because We Are Girls. Because We Are Girls tells the story of a conservative Indo-Canadian family in small-town British Columbia that must come to terms with a devastating secret: … Read more