New Student Orientation

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New Student Orientation is open to all new-to-UFV students. During Orientation you will: Connect with other students in your program Become familiar with UFV supports and resources and know how to access them Learn your way around campus Discover all that UFV has to offer you! For more information on New Student Orientation, please visit … Read more

Kaltura upgrade on July 27

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UFV Mediaspace and myMedia in myClass (Blackboard Learn) will be unavailable on July 27 2019, from 12 noon til 10 pm. Upgrade will include, – Kaltura Capture desktop recorder will replace Capturespace – Express Capture – In-video Quizzing will allow Multiple attempts, Analytics table, Open Question type (not gradable). For more information on this upgrade, … Read more

UFV phasing out cash payment for tuition, student fees and housing rental fees

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Dear colleagues, On September 3, 2019 UFV will begin to phase out acceptance of cash payments for student tuition, student fees, and housing rental fees. Eliminating cash helps preserve the integrity of the post-secondary financial process, supports the safety and security of students’ payments, and follows best practices already adopted by many post-secondary institutes in … Read more

Tuition waivers — submit requests before semester starts

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Permanent employees who are taking classes or who have spouses or dependents doing so need to submit tuition waiver requests for Fall 2019 for themselves, spouses, and/or dependents before classes start. Requests can be submitted online by going to the HR website. https://www.ufv.ca/machforms/view.php?id=256217 For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 08/31/2019

Career opportunities at UFV

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, WeldingSessional Faculty, School of Creative Arts (Media Arts) Assistant, Director, Student Life & Development Department Assistant, College of Arts Department Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Lab Technician, College of Arts Janitor Library Technician, East … Read more

Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation — Aug 26 & 27

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Join us for the Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation, facilitated by Lorna Andrews Mon and Tues, Aug 26-27 9 am-4:30 pm Abby G124 During our two days together, we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom and our education practice. We will explore strategies for creating a culturally … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — July 15

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, BSN Program Groundskeeper Student Recruiter Library Technician Advisor, Tenure and Promotion Assistant, Human Resources & Contracts Assistant, Global Engagement Instructor, Automotive Service Technician Program Instructor, Carpentry Apprenticeship Program To view details on these postings, and … Read more

Welcome Back BBQ — Wed Aug 21

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All faculty, staff, administrators, and their families are invited to attend our annual Welcome Back BBQ to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Enjoy being with colleagues, the outdoors, great food, music, giveaways and fun including a candy bar and ice cream sundae stations, and fun activities for all ages. We hope to … Read more

SASI – 2019 Heritage Award Recipients

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SASI has won the Outstanding 2019 BC Heritage Award for their work on (Dis)Enfranchisement: 1907-1947 The Forty Year Struggle for the Vote (Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford). https://heritagebc.ca/events-activities/heritage-awards/heritage-awards-2019-recipients/ For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 08/31/2019