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Students from UFV’s Kinesiology and Education programs have completed another Champions for Health Promoting Schools program in Antigua, West Indies, under the guidance of kinesiology professor Joanna Sheppard. This is the ninth year that kinesiology professor Joanna Sheppard has led UFV students volunteering on the island (and the 12th year of the program). UFV students participate … Read more
Check out the Athletics and Recreation options for kids on campus this summer: Active FUNdamentals (ages 5-7) During this week, your child will work on developing their fundamental movement skills like running, jumping and catching. We’ll practise these skills through fun and cooperative games-based programming, as well as arts, crafts and educational sessions. It is … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, Psychology Clerk, Admissions Advisor, Disability Resource Centre (Trades & Technology Transition Support) 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 Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Thurs, June 1 – Dean Brody Concert: 7 pm • Sat, June 3 – Regional Amway Rally: 1:30 pm • Tues, June 6 – UFV Convocation: 9:30 am & 2:30 … Read more
Send your kid to university this summer Spaces are filling fast for science, philosophy, and athletic day camps. Don’t miss out on fun and exciting learning opportunities for your kids. Cascades camps: Learn from the pros, refine existing, skills, and try some new sports | July & Aug, options for kids K through 12 Science … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have changed jobs: Cindy Jardine — Canada Research Chair, Health and Community Lisa Matty –– Administrative Assistant, College of Arts Lorelei Janzen — Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences/Nursing Stacie Anaka — Facilities Operations Coordinator, Athletics Sean Rigter — Clerk, Assessment Services moved from … Read more
Are you working on any research projects next year? Are you writing an article, delivering a conference paper, conducting a study, or planning innovative teaching? If so, then please consider sharing your work at one of the upcoming SSI meetings! Description: The Scholarly Sharing Initiative is a series of informal monthly gatherings held for faculty, … Read more
The Instructor Account assigned to faculty for generic login to the network is being phased out for the end of the Summer 2017 semester. Information Technology Services is taking this action to balance the needs for flexible network access and security of data for all employees at UFV. How does this impact you? Faculty accessing … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, CDA Program Services Provider, Mailroom Senior Technical Analyst 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 Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 06/01/2017
At its May 16, 2017 meeting, President’s Executive approved revisions to the Fundraising Priority Setting and Approval policy (152). The policy is available on the Secretariat policy webpage: http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 06/02/2017
At its May 16, 2017 meeting, President’s Executive approved rescinding the Donations policy (3). This policy is no longer needed as the Gift Acceptance policy (228) supersedes the Donations policy. For more information, please contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ 06/02/2017
In response to Government legislation requiring institutional policy, and to address a very important topic on university campuses, the UFV Board of Governors has approved a change to existing policy BRP-201.02 Harassment, Discrimination & Physical or Emotional Abuse Prevention & Resolution, Board Policy on, and the creation of a new policy Prevention, Education and Response … Read more
At its May 18, 2017 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to BRP-235.05 Board Policy on Academic Excellence. The changes accommodate a third award recognizing academic excellence in service. The policy is available on the Secretariat policy webpage: http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, please contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 06/02/2017
The Trades & Technology Centre (TTC) main reception centre will be closed on June 6 and 7, 2017 as staff will be volunteering at Convocation. For more information, contact Kelli Graham at kelli.graham@ufv.ca 06/07/2017
At its May 18, 2017 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to BRP-235.04 Board Policy on Delegation of Authority on Academic Matters. The policy change sets out a process for handing questions that arise as to whether the Board has jurisdiction over decision making on a matter. The policy is available on the Secretariat … Read more