Service Excellence awards — submit your nomination — deadline Feb 23

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

Career opportunities at UFV — Jan 8

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

Retirees Cafe — Jan 24 in Chilliwack

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

Retirees Cafe — March 28

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

Training & Development Allowance

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

Commuter Alert – January 2018

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, Jan 27 – Stone Sour & Halestorm Concert: 7 pm Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, 8-10, or on city … Read more

Co-op Education info session — Jan 17

Co-operative Education (Co-op) combines academic studies with relevant work experience. Academic semesters alternate with work terms, giving you up to two years of relevant work experience. The UFV Arts, Business, LIBIT, CIS, and Science diploma and degree Co-op programs are nationally accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE), a recognized seal of quality. … Read more

Co-op Education info session — Jan 18 & 19

Co-operative Education (Co-op) combines academic studies with relevant work experience. Academic semesters alternate with work terms, giving you up to two years of relevant work experience. The UFV Arts, Business, LIBIT, CIS, and Science diploma and degree Co-op programs are nationally accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE), a recognized seal of quality. … Read more

Student Union Building LEED Gold Certification celebration — Jan 8

You’re invited to celebrate the LEED Gold certification of the Student Union Building: Mon, Jan 8 1-2 pm SUB Atrium LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a third-party certification program that sets standards and applies ratings for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings. The SUB is LEED Gold certified, the second … Read more

New Economic Stability Dividend pay increase for UFV faculty and staff in February 2018

UFV faculty and staff will receive an additional 0.4% pay increase in February 2018 under the BC Government’s Economic Stability Mandate. This 0.4% raise is in addition to the 1% adjustment payable as per the bargained wage schedule. The Ministry of Finance announcement has details on this latest Economic Stability Dividend for all public sector … Read more

New Folks/Moves and Changes

From November 2017 Welcome to new employees and congratulations to those who have accepted new positions. Hayley Chase — Clerk, Admissions Laura Crawford — Assistant to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Professional Studies; moved from Department Assistant, Continuing Education Kenneth Harmel — Educational Technologist Jennifer MacDonald — Strategist, Health & Wellness; moved from … Read more