Modern Languages Institute — Grow Local, Go Global
Learn a language and make a future… take language courses at UFV. https://www.ufv.ca/mola/ For more information, contact Martina Southern at martina.southern@ufv.ca 12/16/2017
Financial Aid & Awards Tips for December
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for December If you require a student loan for the winter semester and you haven’t already applied, do so on-line at www.studentaidbc.ca Loan documents for January will soon be confirmed electronically. Please contact Financial Aid and Awards for details on processing your loan to ensure that you have your funds … Read more
Commuter Alert – December 2017
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, Dec 30 – Harlem Globetrotters: 7 pm • Sun, Dec 31 – Harlem Globetrotters: 2 pm Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots … Read more
Policy Revised — Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy (93)
The Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy (93) has been updated to reflect the name change from Disability Resource Centre to the Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS). The policy is available on the Secretariat website at http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 12/08/2017
Holiday receptions — Dec 12 and 14
The Provost, Vice-Provost, AVP Research, and Deans invite you to celebrate the year’s end and new year’s beginning. Abbotsford Tues, Dec 12 U-House 2-4 pm Chilliwack Thurs, Dec 14 Aboriginal Gathering Place 2:30-4 pm
Volunteer opportunity for UFV Students at Abbotsford Regional Hospital
Attention UFV students! Are you interested in a career in the healthcare field? Would you like to gain experience working as a health advocate? Do you want to be part of an impactful & meaningful program connecting patients to the social determinants of health, such as food, housing, and social supports? If you answered YES … Read more
Abbotsford Food Bank fundraiser at Dec 1 Jerry Seinfeld show
Students from BUS 323 classes will be accepting donations on behalf of the Abbotsford Food Bank on the night of the Jerry Seinfeld comedy show at Abbotsford Centre. We ask that everyone bring a toonie (or more!) to help families in need during the holidays. Fri, Dec 1 6-8 pm Abbotsford Centre For more … Read more
Career opportunities at UFV — Nov 27
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Project Manager, ERP Clerk, Admissions Continuing Education Instructors – Medical Office Assistant program & Medication Management course To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact … Read more
Join Visual Arts students for studio visit & exhibit opening — Nov 29
Join both VA116 Space, Form & Time students and VA402 Senior Studio students for an opportunity to visit senior students in their working studio spaces, as well as the Opening Reception for the annual Multiples exhibition. Wed, Nov 29 5-7 pm S’eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery B136 & C1404, C1401 (Exhibit continues through Dec 5) https://www.ufv.ca/visual-arts/ For more … Read more
Fall grade submission deadline reminder
Grades for the Fall 2017 semester are due to the Office of the Registrar Thurs, Dec 21. Grades will be rolled (saved to student’s academic history), and GPAs recalculated just before the holiday closure on December 22. Please note that late grades will not be rolled again until the university opens in January. Please refer … Read more
Alumni Commemorative Wine Artist competition — submission deadline Jan 15
If you know of a UFV alumnus with a flair for artistic creativity, we invite you to encourage them to submit their artwork for the 2018 Alumni Commemorative Wine Artist competition. The Alumni Commemorative Wine is a highly anticipated annual tradition at UFV. The wine is produced in honour of the graduating class and is … Read more
Ugly Holiday Sweater Day — Dec 8
Happy Holidays from Human Resources! Tis the season to pull out those ugly sweaters and share some holiday joy! Great prizes for the ugliest sweaters (but you must come to Human Resources to show off or email your pics to nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca) Fri, Dec 8 For employees on all UFV campuses For more information, contact Nancy … Read more
New Hires, Moves and Changes, October 2017
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who are taking on new positions: Yvonne Contreras — Assistant, Student Services, moved from Department Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Shannon Draney — Instructional Assistant, Upgrading & University Preparation, Abbotsford, moved from Coordinator, Industry Services & Part Time Trades Christine Jones — Supervisor, … Read more
Obituary: Noel Hall
Dr. Noel Hall, who was chair of the UCFV board of governors from September 13, 1994 – July 31, 1999, passed away on October 31, 2017. Hall was very active in Mission community and played a key role in helping to develop university-level programming at UCFV. Read his full obituary here: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Noel-Hall&lc=3806&pid=187185727&mid=7624624 Story from UCFV … Read more
Sto:lo Career Fair
Stó:lō Service Agency is please to inform you of our upcoming Career Fair under the theme Your Dreams, Your Future – Find it Here! The Career Fair, which will bring together aboriginal people, employers, and experienced professionals under one roof, is scheduled to take place on February 27, 2018 at Tzeachten Community Hall. This year’s … Read more