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The Secretariat office is calling for nominations for faculty and staff on Senate and the Board of Governors, for three-year terms beginning August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2021, as well as one-year renewable terms for students, from August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019. The deadline for nomination is February 2, 2018 at 4 … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Sat, Feb 3 — Cheerfest: 8 am Mon, Feb 5 — Hedley Concert: 7 pm Sat, Feb 10 — Old Dominion Concert: 7:30 pm Sat, Feb 17 — Private Gala: 5:30 … Read more
Charlene Hellson will be presenting her one-woman show, Unpacking the Backpack, at UFV on March 21, 1:30-4 pm. Charlene Hellson is a member of the Siksika Nation, part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. She leads several lives as mother, performer, writer, and manager of the Aboriginal Mental Health program for Alberta Health Services. She lives in … Read more
You are invited to UFV History department Photo Exhibit titled, “The Holocaust, Memory & Canada Today” in partnership with University of the Fraser Valley – UFV International. In May, 2017, fourteen people from the UFV community participated in a study tour of Holocaust history, focusing on historical sites associated with the planning and implementation of … Read more
UFV Latin American Studies and Global Development Studies present: A Brazilian Experience Fighting against Modern Slavery For almost 20 years, Mary Ann Junho Song has worked in Brazil for the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Please join us as she shares her engagement with issues of marginalization, invisibility and trauma, as experienced by those victimized … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Thurs, Feb 8. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships available to you. Each student approved to study abroad is eligible for up … Read more
Are you a new myWeb editor on staff at UFV? Learn the basics of editing web pages using myWeb, UFV’s content management system, as outlined in the myWeb Startup Guide. This introductory session is by invitation to new myWeb editors and provides an overview of essential myWeb skills. You will learn: How to log in … Read more
We will be acknowledging DJ’s service to UFV and congratulating him on his retirement. This will be an informal standing reception with a few people giving short remarks, followed by a gift presentation. People from UFV and the community will be invited, along with former presidents and colleagues. DJ’s UFV service record includes: 1994-2017 — … Read more
Have questions about your degree or diploma? Want to learn how to make the most of your General Studies education? Open to all current and prospective General Studies students, this event will feature a series of 30-minute information sessions regarding the most important areas of the program. Topics include: completing the Customized Learning Plan, meeting … Read more
The 2018-2019 Meeting Schedule Weeks Breakdown pdf is located at S:\Public\UFVinfo and can also be found online at https://www.ufv.ca/senate/resources/. Those employees responsible for booking meeting space for department and committee meetings are asked to contact Room Bookings directly in order to book space. Please use the following link to make room requests from the room … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Coordinator, Global Engagement and Contract Training International Student Relations Specialist Assistant, Director of Ancillary Services To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek … Read more
Visual Arts Silent Auction Jan 30-Feb 2 Proceeds go to the production of the Creative & Performing Arts Festival on April 27. The event is open to the public for FOUR days and provides a rare opportunity to acquire artworks that are affordable. Winners will be contacted on Feb 5. Everyone is welcome! Tue, Jan … Read more
Petere Raabe (Philosphy) has been invited to present at the 15th International Conference on Philosophical Practice in Mexico City in June. He is also a member of the academic organizing committee for the conference. He will hold a workshop on philosophy’s role in counselling and psychotherapy, and present a paper titled “Philosophy as Education and … Read more
We like recognizing outstanding achievement and service at UFV and we want your nominations. Faculty Service Excellence Award (new) — call for nominations — deadline Jan 26 UFV has created a new award recognizing individuals for academic excellence in service. Award recipients receive a plaque, a framed certificate, and an award of $2,500. Nominations must … Read more
5th Biannual pARTicipate Poster Competition 2017/18 YES to the ARTS and HUMANITIES! Organizers The Visual Arts (VA), and the Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) departments The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Abbotsford BC, Canada The project has been running biannually since 2009 with its aim to foster imagination, criticality, visual thinking, graphic design skills … Read more