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All Graphic Design students (and design enthusiasts) are invited to attend PLANET PIZZA PARTY hosted by the Graphic Design Student Association (GDSA) on Tues, September 18 from 1-2 pm on UFV, Mission campus, Room D227. Meet fellow designers, eat pizza and have some galactic fun! Sept 18 Noon to 1 pm D227 Mission campus … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Coordinator, Practicum and Internship Assistant, Office of the Vice President External Instructor, Arts and BGS Portfolio Courses Coordinator, Nursing Laboratory https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 09/20/2018
Join us for our 7th annual customer appreciation event! Our sale starts at 8 am at UFV Abbotsford and Chilliwack Bookstore. Customers can take 30% off their clothing, accessory, or supply purchase! Drop by UFV Abbotsford Bookstore throughout the day to listen to CIVL Radio, broadcasting on-site and visit with the Monster Energy crew, giving … Read more
Join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO), facilitated by Michelle Johnson FLO Online Schedule – Nov 13–Dec 10, 2018 FLO is a four-week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve or have little online teaching or online learning experience. The course covers four … Read more
Open to UFV students only Learn strategies to intervene safely and effectively in situations that may lead to sexualized violence. Mon, Sept 24 Noon-1:30 pm Abby Student Lounge (S1111) http://www.ufv.ca/inthistogether For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 09/25/2018
Dear Colleagues: I’m really looking forward to working with you as we begin the fall term and I want to share with you my thoughts on where UFV is and where we are going. I hope you will watch the short video and read my papers A university is its people – part one A … Read more
A free WHMIS course is available to all UFV employees and students through Blackboard. Instructions on how to access the course are available at: https://www.ufv.ca/hsw/whmis/ Participants will need to self enroll for the course by logging into Blackboard with their employee/student number and myUFV password. Any questions/inquiries can be sent to: ohs@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/hsw/whmis/ For more … Read more
Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, development, and wellness workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Wed, Oct 3 — Digital Minute Taking Wed, Oct 17 — Professional Communication in the Workplace … Read more
The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections to … Read more
*Drills have been postponed due to flooding. New dates posted when available. A series of fire drills will be conducted the week of September 10-14, 2018, including: Abbotsford campus: Tues, Sept 11 at 2:15pm. Chilliwack Trades and Technology Centre at Canada Education Park: Thurs, Sept 13 at 10:30am. Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park: … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: • 2018.185 – Janitors, Auxiliary • 2018.186 – Student Recruiter 09/06/2018 – 09/13/2018 – https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 09/13/2018
Kinesiology associate professor David Harper recently had an op-ed piece about the value of a ketogenic diet published in the Vancouver Sun. Here is the link: David Harper: Keto diet a healthy alternative to the standard Western diet
Associate professor of philosophy Peter Raabe was one of several invited facilitators at a four-day international philosophical counselling workshop in China’s capital city. On August 11 he presented a lecture followed by a day-long workshop at the Center for International Academic Exchange of Beijing Normal University. The event, titled “Let Philosophy Inspire Life,” was sponsored … Read more
Apply for a scholarship for Graduate School The research office is hosting a workshop for students who plan to apply for NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR scholarships for graduate school. Brad Whittaker, Director of Research Services, will give a presentation, go through an application step by step, and answer any questions. Wed, Sept 26 Abby A203b … Read more
The UFV-SUS Food Bank addresses food insecurity amongst members of our UFV community by providing nutritious food and promoting healthy eating, in an accessible, inclusive, respectful and sustainable manner. We serve all registered UFV students and their families through a partnership program between Student Life and the UFV Student Union Society. UFV students, staff, and … Read more