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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Coordinator, Global Engagement and Contract Training International Student Relations Specialist Assistant, Director of Ancillary Services To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek … Read more
Visual Arts Silent Auction Jan 30-Feb 2 Proceeds go to the production of the Creative & Performing Arts Festival on April 27. The event is open to the public for FOUR days and provides a rare opportunity to acquire artworks that are affordable. Winners will be contacted on Feb 5. Everyone is welcome! Tue, Jan … Read more
Petere Raabe (Philosphy) has been invited to present at the 15th International Conference on Philosophical Practice in Mexico City in June. He is also a member of the academic organizing committee for the conference. He will hold a workshop on philosophy’s role in counselling and psychotherapy, and present a paper titled “Philosophy as Education and … Read more
We like recognizing outstanding achievement and service at UFV and we want your nominations. Faculty Service Excellence Award (new) — call for nominations — deadline Jan 26 UFV has created a new award recognizing individuals for academic excellence in service. Award recipients receive a plaque, a framed certificate, and an award of $2,500. Nominations must … Read more
5th Biannual pARTicipate Poster Competition 2017/18 YES to the ARTS and HUMANITIES! Organizers The Visual Arts (VA), and the Graphic + Digital Design (GDD) departments The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Abbotsford BC, Canada The project has been running biannually since 2009 with its aim to foster imagination, criticality, visual thinking, graphic design skills … Read more
On Wednesday, January 31st, the UFV Counselling department invites you to help us end stigma around mental health. Let’s start the conversation. Come by to learn about mental health, play a game, and win swag. Wed, Jan 31 11 am-3 pm Abbotsford — Library Rotunda Chilliwack — Atrium (across from cafeteria) For more information, contact … Read more
Join us for the 3rd annual Glowga, presented by UFV Yoga Club, SUS, and Campus Recreation! Tue, Jan 23 6-8 pm Evered Hall (in the SUB); Abbotsford Campus From 6- 7 pm enjoy glow paint activities, grab some tasty snacks, and socialize! The lights go out and the yoga session starts at 7 pm. There … Read more
The Indigenous Student Centre and Chilliwack campus library are collaborating on a series of drop-in crafts and raven-making workshops on the Chillwack campus this winter: • Thurs, Jan 18, drop-in craft (dreamcatchers, mini button blankets, medicine bags, beaded dragonflies) in the library, 11:30 am-1:30 pm • Mon, Jan 29, raven making in the atrium, 2 … Read more
We have an exciting opportunity for first- and second-year science students! Upper-level students want to help you have the best experience possible in your first years at UFV. If you are currently in your first or second year as a biology or chemistry student, we will match you with an upper-level student in order to … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Educational Technologist 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 01/25/2018
UFV Scholarship and Leadership Awards Application Workshop Fri, March 16 For more information, contact Financial Aid at finaid@ufv.ca 03/16/2018
The one-day Mindfulness Core Concepts on Feb 13 is an experiential workshop that will introduce participants to the origins, principles, and practices of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and other mindfulness-based interventions. Interested in teaching others mindfulness? This one-day course is a prerequisite for the Six-Day MBSR Intensive Training & Retreat on June 23-29, 2018, which … Read more
A new policy on International Travel has been developed and is being circulated for consultation. Please see the memo and draft policy available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ The University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit feedback to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by Feb 26. 02/26/2018
Dr. Joanne MacLean will be the new President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley. MacLean is currently Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at UFV and will officially assume her new role on May 1, 2018. She replaces Jackie Hogan, who has held the office on an interim basis since June, … Read more
As you may be aware, Shirley Hardman is currently on sabbatical, returning on May 1, 2018. In Shirley’s absence, Dr. Stelómethet Ethel Gardner will be available to support Indigenization efforts on campus. This can include meeting with faculty or staff, and providing presentations to classes depending on the topic areas (Ethel’s areas of expertise include … Read more