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Please join us for UFV’s Scholarly Sharing Initiative, Fall 2019. Be uplifted by analysis! Be moved by insight! Ask questions and share ideas! The Scholarly Sharing Initiative, founded in 2011, is an informal monthly gathering where faculty, students, and interested others can gather over lunch and coffee to share, discuss, present, and receive feedback on … Read more
Rae McCombs, who played an integral role in UFV’s Continuing Education department in the 1980s and 1990s, passed away peacefully at home on Sept 27, 2019. He leaves to mourn his wife Lillian, who retired from UFV as a chemistry instructor in 2007, as well as three children (Brendan, Michelle, and Damien), one step-daughter (Nicole), … Read more
Meet, celebrate, and learn with entrepreneurs & leaders of fast-growing, award-winning companies in Canada. This inspiring event will feature many of the tech world’s most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs. With over 20 speakers, three information-rich panels, lightning talks, networking opportunities, interactive LIVE drum session ft. Drumeo, and a PITCH Competition, this is the one … Read more
UFV French Club Soirée d’Hallowe’en/Hallowe’en Party Everyone Welcome! Join us for games, costumes, prizes and movies! Thurs, Oct 31 7-10 pm Abby B158 For more information, contact Nicole Cullen at nicole.cullen@ufv.ca 11/01/2019
Join the Discussion! Cesar Flores and Lizette Miranda will share their reflections and insights from their work and experiences in Central America. *Cesar and Lizette are Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) area directors who operate our of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Everyone Welcome. No RSVP required. Refreshments provided. Tues, Oct 29 11:30 am-1:30 pm Abby B101 … Read more
Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the outcome of the Federal Election and what it means for Canadians and the International Community. Panelists include: Jeanette Ashe (Douglas College), Satwinder Bains, Martha Dow, Jessica Price and Tyler Chamberlain Moderator: Duncan Herd, Political Science major Organized by: Fiona MacDonald, Political Science department head Fri, Nov 1 … Read more
Join the Philosophy Association of UFV in welcoming their first guest speaker, Willow Verkerk — a feminist philosopher based in Vancouver — to discuss the work of philospher Jacques Derrida on The Politics of Friendship. Involving a discussion of love, death, and solidarity, Willow deals with the question of whether friendship with the dead is … Read more
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to drop by for cookies and coffee and to learn about everything the Advising Centre has to offer. Advisors help students plan their educational careers and answer questions about: course or program selection transfer credit course withdrawal program requirements changing programs declaring a major or minor making or updating … Read more
UFV staff members enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) are encouraged to visit the MPP website at www.pensionsbc.ca and participate in a survey regarding post-retirement group health benefits. The Board of Trustee is considering changes to the PRGB and would like to get members input on the proposed changes. https://mpp.pensionsbc.ca/ For more information, contact … Read more
Movember is the leading charity tackling men’s health on a global scale. We care very deeply for our male employees and their health and are hoping to raise awareness to prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health & suicide prevention. We are looking for as many of our male employees as possible who would be … Read more
At its Oct 18, 2019 meeting, Senate approved the following: • Revisions to the Credentials (64) policy • Revisions to the Human Research Ethics (54) policy. The policies are available on the Secretariat policy website at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/26/2019
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Kinesiology Learning Designer To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar at neena.buttar@ufv.ca 11/07/2019
A message from the Office of the Provost and VP Academic: Ken Steele of Eduvation will speak at UFV on November 15 on the topic of Higher Education Trends. Fri, Nov 15 9-11:30 am Abby B101 (lecture theatre) The event will also be live-streamed here: https://ufv.ca/livewithkensteele Ken is at the forefront of education innovation for … Read more
Extended Call for Expressions of Interest 2019 Expressions of interests continue to be sought, for students, staff, and faculty vacancies on the standing committees of Senate. Positions are being filled as applications are received, on a first-come, first-serve basis. One staff position is available on the Senate Budget committee. Student and faculty vacancies are available … Read more
Learn more about your pension. Employees at UFV who are members of the College Pension Plan or the Municipal Pension Plan are invited to this workshop to learn more about their pension. The workshop will provide basic information on both pension plans, plan design, and options at retirement. Feel free to bring you own Member’s … Read more