greenSPEAK walking tour with Professor Alan Reid — Oct 11

The Faculty of Science is excited to announce the upcoming 2018/19 greenSPEAK Series! Please join Biology Professor Alan Reid for a lunchtime guided walking tour around the D Building “Swamp”. We will meet up at the First Nations’ spinning wheel outside on the plaza between Buildings A and B, then head out for a guided … Read more

Municipal Pension Plan AGM — Oct 11 in New West

Members of the Municipal Pension Plan are invited to attend the MPP AGM on Thursday, October 11, at 10 am to noon at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC. https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/annual-general-meeting For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 10/11/2018

UPCOMING OUTAGE: myUFV self-service — Oct 6-8

Self-Service links within myUFV, the UFV mobile app, as well as access to the Banner system will be unavailable during the weekend of October 6-8, 2018, while system upgrades are made. All other services and accounts including myClass (Blackboard) will continue to be available. For more information please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/banner9 Contact for technical help: http://itservicedesk.ufv.ca … Read more

UFV to upgrade Banner system

A message from CIO Darin Lee. UFV has begun a multi-project upgrade to bring the Banner system to its newest release, Banner 9. Students, staff, and faculty depend on Banner for essential administrative functions including admissions, student registration, course scheduling, human resources, and payroll. Modules will be upgraded in phases to ensure a smooth transition. … Read more

Career opportunities — Oct 1

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Enrolment Services Project Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Sessional Faculty (College of Arts) Sessional Faculty (Faculty of Professional Studies; Faculty of Science) https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 10/04/2018

President’s Town Hall

Dr. Joanne MacLean, UFV President and Vice-Chancellor, is answering questions from faculty and staff about any university-related topic, her paper “A University Is Its People”, and more at Town Hall events on October 2. Event details Abbotsford campus, room B101, 11:30 am – Click to watch live online (opens new window) Chilliwack campus, Rivers Dining … Read more

Spin & Strength classes

Start on the bikes, and finish with strength exercises using minimal equipment. Please familiarize yourself with the sign up procedures for this class. Thursdays 4:15-5 pm Sept 13-Nov 29 Location: Cave (back of E176) – Abbotsford Spin Class Reservation For more information, contact Stacie Anaka at stacie.anaka@ufv.ca 09/27/2018

Association of Geography Undergrad Students fall fundraiser

The Association of Geography Undergrad Students will be holding their 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser! Thurs, Oct 4 at Townhall Public House (33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford) Ticket are $20. Price includes a beef, chicken or veggie burger with fries and your choice of beverage. Lots of different opportunities to win great prizes, including a 4-credit … Read more

Chilliwack Library de-stressing event — Oct 15

Are you ready for a break yet? Pat dogs, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate & mulled apple drink. Join St. John Ambulance dogs Abi, Marie, Shaska, Taylah, Taz and Lucky in the Chilliwack campus library on Mon, Oct 15, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. https://ufvlibrary.blogspot.com/ For more information, contact Lisa Morry at lisa.morry@ufv.ca 10/15/2018

Call for Proposals: Fund for Innovative Teaching

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has a Fund for Innovative Teaching (FIT) to support faculty in creating, developing and/or delivering innovative teaching and learning opportunities for students. FIT funds will support short term, one-year proposals in innovative pedagogy or curriculum design. This year, the following eight topics will be prioritized as fundable projects: … Read more

First Semester Check-in — Oct 4 in Abbotford (two times to choose from)

A group discussion to help created a balanced transition into university life. Learn to balance academic success with quality of life. Drop in! Hosted by UFV Advising. Thurs, Oct 4 10-11 am or 2:30-3:30 pm Abby B100A (next to the cafeteria) For more information, contact Elaine Newman at Elaine.Newman@ufv.ca This event will take place on … Read more