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This workshop provides introductory minute-taking skills in a digital environment. Participants will learn the steps in the minute-taking process including agenda, pre-meeting minutes, and minute template skills. Facilitator: Lisa McMartin Register: To register, please contact the Office of the Registrar quoting your employee number and CRN 80367 Email: reginfo@ufv.ca Phone: 604-854-4501 Questions: For more information, … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has a Fund for Innovative Teaching (FIT) to support short-term (up to one-year) proposals for faculty to create, develop, or deliver innovative teaching and learning opportunities for students. This year, the following topics will be prioritized as fundable projects: • Development of online courses • Collaboration between faculty … Read more
Need help getting the word out? The Communications team within the University Relations department at UFV can help you communicate about your UFV-related event, news, or project. UFV has approximately 15,000 students, 1,500 employees, and more than 30,000 alumni. We partner with you to offer various communications channels and plans that will help you reach … Read more
The next phase of UFV’s Building Renewal Project on the Abbotsford campus begins Monday, Sept 30. While the timing and type of work have been scheduled to minimize inconvenience, door access from the east side of Building A will be closed for a short period and some construction noise will occur. What is happening? Mon, … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Facilities Management Groundskeeper Strategist, Web Content Sessional Faculty (Winter 2020) Various, Adult Education To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar … Read more
From a very young age we adopt common physical hygiene habits such as brushing our teeth, washing our hands, and taking regular showers. What about hygiene habits that focus on our mental health? This one-hour, interactive session will increase your awareness and understanding of psychological hygiene while learning the factors that can promote and preserve … Read more
Type 2 diabetes makes up 90-95% of all cases of diabetes. It is caused by a deficiency of insulin. The commonest cause of insulin deficiency is the natural ageing process: with natural aging, the cells that produce insulin gradually die off. Everybody will develop diabetes if they live long enough and every person with diabetes … Read more
Learn advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Topics may include financial functions, table creating and manipulation, PivotTables and PivotCharts, custom formatting, and consolidating data. Facilitator: Courtney Boisvert CRN: To register, please contact the Office of the Registrar quoting your employee number and CRN 80368 Email: reginfo@ufv.ca Phone: 604-854-4501 Questions: For more information, please contact Tara Rozenek: … Read more
Please drop in to enjoy some light refreshments with Kim White, UFV Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Officer, and to wish her well as she moves on from UFV to the next exciting phase of her journey. Wed, Oct 2 2-3 pm Abby A263 For more information, contact Nancy Scarrow at nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca 10/02/2019
One of the hottest events at UFV is coming back!! Brought to you in partnership between the Peer Resource and Leadership Centre and Campus Rec. Glow Yoga is a high energy yoga event featuring glow sticks, black lights, glow in the dark body paint and a local live DJ! This event is suitable for all … Read more
The Adult Education department is initiating the second of an annual, themed series of study groups aimed at broadening and deepening our reflective practices and collegial relations as teachers, educators, and administrators in higher education. Session 2: Community Engagement Wed, Oct 16 11 am–1 pm Abby B133 Community engagement is about building strong and meaningful … Read more
In partnership with the Abbotsford School District, UFV is hosting 900 high school students from across Canada for one day of the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC). Students will be participating in interactive sessions on wellness, teamwork, and personal development in various locations on UFV’s Abbotsford campus. Fri, Sept 27 11 am-5:30 pm Abby: Buildings … Read more
The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Intructional 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
The Faculty of Professional Studies announces the release of Dr. Mary Gene Saudelli’s newest edited book, Voices from Far Away Lands: From Divergent to Convergent, with Cambridge Scholars Publishing. The book is a collection of essays that highlights the power of story, especially as told by those living international lives. With an emphasis on internationalization … Read more
Campus Recreation is organizing a variety of non-competitive, leisure sport leagues. Participants can either sign up as a team with an appointed team captain or as individuals (aka free agents). Leagues will run at specific times throughout the week and schedules will be sent out to teams weekly. The leagues we will be offering include: … Read more