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What is happening? All employee, student lab, and classroom-based computers are being upgraded to the Windows 10 operating system. If you received your UFV computer through the UFV Employee Computer Refresh Program after May 2019 it will already be operating on Windows 10. What do I need to do? ITS will contact you if your desktop … Read more
The arts open spaces for the exploration of diversity, with different perspectives claiming inclusion as an intrinsic value. Sharing ideas that bring to light both professional and personal experiences, five artists will give examples of leadership/best practices and future work that needs to be undertaken in the field. Join us on Tues, Oct 22, at … Read more
The Online Portal for Winter textbook adoptions is now open. Adoptions can be entered online or e-mailed to jeff.thiessen@ufv.ca. Please submit textbook orders by Oct 15. Coursepack submission deadline is Nov 15. https://ufv.ca/bookstore/faculty-and-staff-services/textbook-adoptions/ For more information, contact Jeff Thiessen at jeff.thiessen@ufv.ca 10/05/2019
MÉTIS DAY AWARENESS The traditional culture of our Métis ancestors, shaped by nature, still exert strong influence on generations today, from spirituality to political attitudes. There is an undeniable relationship between Métis culture and the way history, traditional knowledge systems, healing practices, values and norms and political and legal customs are interpreted. This relationship governs … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Oct 18 at 2:30 pm, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Oct 8. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 10/18/2019
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