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Come by on Monday Feb 12 to watch Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010), discuss consent and depictions of romance in the media. Play along with Bad Romance movie bingo, win prizes, eat free snacks and meet new friends. This gathering is presented by In This Together, UFV’s sexualized violence prevention program. RSVP at https://forms.gle/fHfpsGA7fagtj7UU8 … Read more
As we continue our work for UFV to become a more accessible community and fulfill its obligations under the Accessible British Columbia Act, the Accessible British Columbia Act steering committee invites you to participate in an anonymous survey on accessibility and disability at UFV. The goal of the survey is to inform the development of … Read more
Join us at the Services Clinic hosted by Service Canada, Health Insurance BC, and @ufvjobs. We’re here to help with social insurance number (SIN) applications, Medical Services Plan (MSP) enrollment, and rapid resume reviews. Remember to bring your original valid Study Permit with work authorization and passport for SIN number and/or MSP applications, and bring … Read more
Presented by the UFV School of Creative Arts Acting and Production classes, Rhinoceros is a humorous and absurdist masterwork by Eugène Ionesco, written in 1959. Parjad Sharifi directs the play, which comments on the dangers of conformity and acts as a metaphor to depict the rise of fascism and totalitarian ideologies. Rhinoceros challenges audiences to … Read more
A guided ground tour in Mission on March 15 explores the oral history of the Xe:xals or Transformers. When the world was very young and the people lived with no guidance, the Great Creator either became the Xe:xals, or appointed the Xe:xals as guardians of the Sto:lo, to show the people how to live. The … Read more
Pursuing a career of curiosity, Pamela Dangelmaier (Cert ’20) is now helping people find their own passions. Not only is she now a life-coach, she is speaking at this year’s TEDxSurrey on Saturday, Jan 20. Learn more at https://alumni.ufv.ca/stories/the-art-of-reflection/. For more information, contact Anthony Biondi at anthony.biondi@ufv.ca. 01/13/2024
Attend an online Co-op Info Session to find out how you can combine your academic studies with relevant paid work experience. Registration is now open via CareerLink. Visit ufv.ca/coop for additional information. Note: all sessions contain the same information, it is only necessary to attend one of the sessions. Wed, Jan 17, 2024 from 2 … Read more
Discover opportunities to get involved on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. Expos take place Wednesday, Jan 17, at UFV Chilliwack and Wednesday, Jan 24, at UFV Abbotsford, highlighting upcoming events, and campus work opportunities. The expo includes more than 40 student clubs and associations, and UFV and SUS services will be showcased. There will also … Read more
At a webinar on Thursday, April 16, learn advanced skills in Microsoft Excel through Blackboard Collaborate. Topics may include financial functions, table creating and manipulation, PivotTables and PivotCharts, custom formatting, and consolidating data. Courtney Boisvert facilitates. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-excel-tickets-781435453477. Thu, Apr 16, 2024 1:30 to 3 pm Online For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at … Read more
Many of us are caregivers for elderly parents. The stress experienced by caregivers can have negative consequences on our physical and psychological well-being. An online session on Wednesday, March 13, will provide participants with support and resources to help them take care of their loved ones and, at the same time, sustain a healthy quality … Read more
Learn about how stretching at your desk can make your work day better during a webinar on Thursday, March 7. The discussion is facilitated by Jason Dallavalle, manager, environmental health and safety. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stretching-break-learn-stretches-at-your-desk-tickets-772373719587. Thu, Mar 7, 2024 Noon to 12:30 pm Online via Teams For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca. 03/07/2024
What do we know about systems and what behaviours in those systems surprise us? Which mask have you chosen to wear? Is the team you are on a great team? A session at UFV Abbotsford on Tuesday, Feb 27, provides the opportunity to briefly get behind one your masks and learn about why organizations, teams, … Read more
Dr. Robin Armstrong from the BC Chiropractic Association talks about stress and pain during a webinar on Wednesday, Feb 21. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stress-and-pain-tickets-779715117907. Wed, Feb 21, 2024 Noon to 1 pm Online via Zoom For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 02/21/2024
Do you have dreams about getting promoted but nightmares about the job interview process? In an interactive session at UFV Abbotsford on Wednesday, Feb 21, you will learn a systematic approach to preparing yourself for a job interview. This session is adaptable for positions of any level. You will learn about types of interview questions … Read more
An online presentation on Friday, Feb 16, will summarize and expand on content framed in two books that shook up the therapeutic beliefs of Dr. Leanne Cianfrini, a typically-optimistic person with 20 years experience as a Cognitive-Behavioral Psychologist. The books are The Antidote: Happiness for People who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking (by Oliver Burkeman) and The … Read more