Career opportunities — Oct 1

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Enrolment Services Project Manager, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Sessional Faculty (College of Arts) Sessional Faculty (Faculty of Professional Studies; Faculty of Science) https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 10/04/2018

President’s Town Hall

Dr. Joanne MacLean, UFV President and Vice-Chancellor, is answering questions from faculty and staff about any university-related topic, her paper “A University Is Its People”, and more at Town Hall events on October 2. Event details Abbotsford campus, room B101, 11:30 am – Click to watch live online (opens new window) Chilliwack campus, Rivers Dining … Read more

Spin & Strength classes

Start on the bikes, and finish with strength exercises using minimal equipment. Please familiarize yourself with the sign up procedures for this class. Thursdays 4:15-5 pm Sept 13-Nov 29 Location: Cave (back of E176) – Abbotsford Spin Class Reservation For more information, contact Stacie Anaka at stacie.anaka@ufv.ca 09/27/2018

Association of Geography Undergrad Students fall fundraiser

The Association of Geography Undergrad Students will be holding their 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser! Thurs, Oct 4 at Townhall Public House (33720 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford) Ticket are $20. Price includes a beef, chicken or veggie burger with fries and your choice of beverage. Lots of different opportunities to win great prizes, including a 4-credit … Read more

Chilliwack Library de-stressing event — Oct 15

Are you ready for a break yet? Pat dogs, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate & mulled apple drink. Join St. John Ambulance dogs Abi, Marie, Shaska, Taylah, Taz and Lucky in the Chilliwack campus library on Mon, Oct 15, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. https://ufvlibrary.blogspot.com/ For more information, contact Lisa Morry at lisa.morry@ufv.ca 10/15/2018

Call for Proposals: Fund for Innovative Teaching

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has a Fund for Innovative Teaching (FIT) to support faculty in creating, developing and/or delivering innovative teaching and learning opportunities for students. FIT funds will support short term, one-year proposals in innovative pedagogy or curriculum design. This year, the following eight topics will be prioritized as fundable projects: … Read more

First Semester Check-in — Oct 4 in Abbotford (two times to choose from)

A group discussion to help created a balanced transition into university life. Learn to balance academic success with quality of life. Drop in! Hosted by UFV Advising. Thurs, Oct 4 10-11 am or 2:30-3:30 pm Abby B100A (next to the cafeteria) For more information, contact Elaine Newman at Elaine.Newman@ufv.ca This event will take place on … Read more

Next meeting of Senate — Fri, Oct 19

The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Oct 19, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Oct 9. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. http://www.ufv.ca/senate   10/10/2018

Career Exploration & Life Planning workshops — Oct 15 (Abby) and 24 (Chwk)

Do you want to explore careers that fit you? This workshop leads you through self-assessments and world of work assessments, and helps you decide on next steps. 4:30-7 pm Mon, Oct 15 — Abbotsford Wed, Oct 24 — Chilliwack Call UFV Student Services to register: Abbotsford, Room B214, 604-854-4528 Chilliwack, Room A1318, 604-795-2808 http://www.ufv.ca/counselling For … Read more

Career opportunities — Sept 21

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Information Security Architect https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 09/27/2018

PoliTalk Roundtable Series — The Legacy of Kofi Annan — Oct 9

From serving as the Under Secretary-General of the United Nations during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide to his elevation to the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from Sub-Saharan Africa, Kofi Annan spearheaded United Nations’ efforts toward the attainment of a fairer and peaceful world. His death on August 18, 2018 calls for an evaluation of … Read more