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The UFV History department is hosting a public forum on historical monuments, the use of history and who gets to decide. In Charlottesville, Virginia, removal of a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee brought out protesters, some with links to white supremacist organizations. In Canada, members of the Ontario union of elementary school teachers advocated dropping … Read more
The 2017 Retirement Dinner will be held on Mon, Nov 20, at 6 pm at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre. You are invited to a dinner to honour 13 employees as they retire from the University of the Fraser Valley: Elaine Harris, Molly Ungar, Shelley Chute, Lisa Storozynsky, Peggy Bray, Diane Luu, Lori Ann … Read more
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Wed, Sept 27. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships available to you. Visit all of the booths and enter for a chance … Read more
Join us for a for a discussion about sustainable food systems and hear expert insight on plant health, glyphosates, soil health, organic, GMOs, and human health. Thurs, Sept 21 University House 7-9 pm Speakers: Dr. Garry Fehr, UFV Director of Agriculture Centre of Excellence (Moderator) Dr. Laila Benkrima, Horticulturist Carmen Dunn, Holistic Nutritional Practitioner Dan … Read more
CIBC Networking Event Don’t miss CIBC’s Networking event happening on Tues, September 26 at 1 – 2:30PM The event will be located in room C1429 (Abbotsford Campus) Reserve your spot by emailing networking@ufv.ca Drop-ins welcome! This event is brought to you by the Career Centre. 09/27/2017
Indigenous Affairs senior advisor Shirley Hardman is looking for volunteers to sit with the Witness Blanket exhibit at various times. The duties are light. Our commitment is to have someone with the blanket for all open hours. The person who volunteers until 7 pm will need to ensure that security has come and locked the … Read more
Looking for skills growth in your business writing? Writing doesn’t come easy to everyone, especially in the business world! Check out the Business Writer’s Weekend to jumpstart your workplace-writing skills. Key skills you will acquire include the basics of writing a grant, writing a press release, and much more. Learn how to use your writing … Read more
You are invited to celebrate the LEED Gold certification of CEP A. Tues, Sept 26 1:30-2:30 pm CEP A – 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. CEP A is LEED Gold-certified, the 2nd … Read more
Staff Vacancy on the Board of Governors Call for Nomination Period: September 18 to October 6, 2017 A call is underway for one UFV staff member to serve the remainder of a three-year term on the Board of Governors. If you are interested in this position, please forward a completed Board Staff Nomination Form, available … Read more
Attention: First-Year Students! New to UFV? Learn about all the great services that are available to you while earning some amazing FREE prizes with the First Year Challenge. The First Year Challenge, carried out by The Student Life department, would like to invite all first-year students to participate in our newly developed curriculum. Familiarize yourself … Read more
The SOWK 380 course, typically taught by Professor Robert Harding, is a class that has a history of harnessing the creative and inventive juices of UFV students in the pursuit of social justice. This video acknowledging that UFV is in Sto:lo territory is just one example of their superior work and the video is open … Read more
The College of Arts is calling for student nominations for a one-year term, September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018. The College of Arts Council (CAC) is seeking four student representatives, and the College of Arts Curriculum Committee (CACC) is seeking two student representatives. http://www.ufv.ca/senate/arts-committees/ For more information, contact Amara Wong at ArtsComAssist@ufv.ca 12/31/2017
The Graphic and Digital Design diploma (GDD) program has an annual intake each fall. GDD offers two application deadlines with early applicants given priority in the review process. Admissions are competitive. Early/International application deadline: Tues, April 3, 2018 Early Portfolio submission deadline: Tues, April 24, 2018 Late application deadline: Tues, May 1, 2018 Late Portfolio … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Advisor, Occupational Health & Safety Associate Dean of Faculty, College of Arts Clerk, Admissions Assistant, Purchasing To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara … Read more
The Post-PD report has been update. Please use the new form for all Post PD report submission as of September 11, 2017. Find the NEW Post PD Report at: http://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/human-resources/hr-forms/Post-PD-report.pdf If you have any questions please call the Professional Development Assistant at local 5133 or via email at in-service_pd@ufv.ca 10/31/2017