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A new policy on International Travel has been developed and is being circulated for consultation. Please see the memo and draft policy available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ The University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit feedback to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by Feb 26. 02/26/2018
Dr. Joanne MacLean will be the new President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley. MacLean is currently Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at UFV and will officially assume her new role on May 1, 2018. She replaces Jackie Hogan, who has held the office on an interim basis since June, … Read more
As you may be aware, Shirley Hardman is currently on sabbatical, returning on May 1, 2018. In Shirley’s absence, Dr. Stelómethet Ethel Gardner will be available to support Indigenization efforts on campus. This can include meeting with faculty or staff, and providing presentations to classes depending on the topic areas (Ethel’s areas of expertise include … Read more
Nominations for Professor and Librarian Emeritus Nomination deadline: Feb 16 UFV grants the honourable designations of Professor and Librarian Emeritus in recognition of long service and contributions to the institution. How does someone earn emeritus status? The designation of “Professor Emeritus” or “Librarian Emeritus” may be awarded by the Board of Governors to a retired … Read more
Did you know that new UFV students can be paired with an upper-level peer mentor? Or that all UFV students can receive free counselling and academic tutoring? Learn more about the array of resources available to help students thrive during their university careers. All members of the UFV community, including new and returning students, faculty, … Read more
Deep Sea Changes Featuring Madeline Hildebrandt On view January 8–25 Deep Sea Changes is an installation depicting an undersea environment made from a variety of plastics gathered from my everyday life. Plastics are being used to represent this environment because of deep environmental concerns for the current and future state of the oceans that are … Read more
Deep Sea Changes Featuring Madeline Hildebrandt Opening reception Mon, Jan 8 @ 6-8 pm On view Jan 8-25, 2018. Deep Sea Changes is an installation depicting an undersea environment made from a variety of plastics gathered from my everyday life. Plastics are being used to represent this environment because of deep environmental concerns for the … Read more
SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants are expected to respond to the objectives of the Insight program and the Connection program. They provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities that will inform decision-making at a single partner organization from the public, private, or not-for-profit sector. The small-scale, stakeholder-driven partnerships supported through the Partnership Engage Grants … Read more
UFV Service Excellence Awards are presented annually to recognize and celebrate UFV staff and faculty excellence in service, leadership, and teamwork that supports the values, mission, and goals of UFV. Launched in 2016 by the UFV Board of Governors, current UFV faculty and staff can be nominated in three categories: • UFV Staff Excellence Award … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Technologist, E-Room Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Statistics To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 01/18/2018
Stay in touch with friends and former co-workers and find out what’s new at your university. The Retirees Cafe meets up on the fourth Wednesday of every other month on alternating campuses. Contact Deanna.mcintyre@ufv.ca for more details. Wed, Jan 24 2:30-4 pm Chilliwack Campus – Room TBD https://giving.ufv.ca/wp-content/cache/all/events/index.html For more information, contact Deanna McIntyre at … Read more
Stay in touch with friends and former co-workers and find out what’s new at your university. The Retirees Café meets up on the fourth Wednesday of every other month on alternating campuses. Please contact Deanna.mcintyre@ufv.ca for further details. Wed, Mar 28 2:30-4 pm Abbotsford Campus – Room TBD https://giving.ufv.ca/wp-content/cache/all/events/index.html For more information, contact Deanna McIntyre … Read more
Textbook Buy Back returns to Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus Bookstores January 2018! UFV Abbotsford Bookstore – Jan 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 9 am-4 pm UFV Chilliwack Bookstore – Jan 10 10 am- 3 pm Textbooks must be in good condition, no rips, tears, or extensive marking in texts. To receive the best price for … Read more
Permanent employees eligible for the Training & Development Allowance must submit claims by February 28, 2018 to receive reimbursement for the 2017/18 fiscal year. Information and claim forms are available on the Human Resources website. Please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or via email if you have any questions. https://www.ufv.ca/hr/professional-development/training–development-allowance/ For more information, contact … Read more
As communities in the Fraser Valley recover from the ice and snow storms of last week and UFV prepares to open to studnets on Jan. 3, the UFV Facilities team is dealing with several high-priority maintenance and repair issues caused by the severe weather. Please exercise caution and allow extra time when travelling to, and … Read more