Student Union Building LEED Gold Certification celebration — Jan 8

You’re invited to celebrate the LEED Gold certification of the Student Union Building: Mon, Jan 8 1-2 pm SUB 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. The SUB is LEED Gold certified, the second … Read more

New Economic Stability Dividend pay increase for UFV faculty and staff in February 2018

UFV faculty and staff will receive an additional 0.4% pay increase in February 2018 under the BC Government’s Economic Stability Mandate. This 0.4% raise is in addition to the 1% adjustment payable as per the bargained wage schedule. The Ministry of Finance announcement has details on this latest Economic Stability Dividend for all public sector … Read more

New Folks/Moves and Changes

From November 2017 Welcome to new employees and congratulations to those who have accepted new positions. Hayley Chase — Clerk, Admissions Laura Crawford — Assistant to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Professional Studies; moved from Department Assistant, Continuing Education Kenneth Harmel — Educational Technologist Jennifer MacDonald — Strategist, Health & Wellness; moved from … Read more

UFV Abbotsford Bookstore — Extended December hours

Get a head start on Winter semester shopping. UFV Abbotsford Bookstore is now open December 28, 29 & 30 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Pick up your course materials, online order, school supplies or parking pass and skip the January line up! View Bookstore Hours – https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/store-info/ Email us anytime – bookstore@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/bookstore/store-info/ For more information, … Read more

Important Payroll Year-End Notices

Seasonal Closure – Important Timesheet Completion and Due Date Changes: UFV will close for the annual seasonal closure at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 22, and remain closed until Tuesday, January 2. The final pay of the year — December 31 — will be paid on Friday, December 22. All employees who are paid by … Read more

Free take-home naloxone

Prevent an overdose. Save a life. Overdoses are happening in communities everywhere. Naloxone can save a life. The University of the Fraser Valley is providing free take-home naloxone (thn) kits to students, faculty, and staff. Take online training Take the 15-minute online training course on your phone or desktop at naloxonetraining.com Pick up your kit … Read more

Advanced Studies in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction — ADED 423

Interested in developing your Mindfulness Practice and/or becoming a Mindfulness teacher? ADED 423 is a 3-credit course being offered in Winter 2018 on Thursdays from 5:30 – 8:30 pm and is a prerequisite for the Mindfulness Based Teaching & Learning Graduate Certificate. This course uses scientific and meditative forms of inquiry and is a practice-oriented … Read more

Research Excellence Award — call for nominations

Calling for Research Excellence Award Nominations Deadline for nominations is 4 pm on Jan 12, 2018! Each year UFV recognizes individual research excellence through its Research Excellence Award. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV B faculty who have completed their probationary period or sessional instructors who have a cumulative equivalent of two years teaching … Read more

Info session for 2018 London International Youth Science Forum — Jan 17

We are looking for a student enrolled in a science program at UFV, who is academically outstanding and also has great leadership and communication skills, to represent UFV at the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) in London, England July 25 to Aug 8, 2018 (all expenses paid). Join us in welcoming two of our … Read more

Financial Aid & awards tips for January

Be sure to pay your fees before the January 16 deadline – Penalties apply if fees are not paid in full. If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan funding, please contact Financial Aid and Awards right away. Get your bursary applications prepared – first day to apply is January 15. Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship … Read more