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Welcome to the new academic year, UFV faculty and staff members! We want to extend a big thank you to all those who stopped by the Advancement booth. As we reflect on the spectacular afternoon we spent together at the Employee Welcome Back BBQ, we feel so much gratitude for your dedication to UFV students. … Read more
Trusting relationships are at the foundation of inclusivity. In professional settings, the actions and experiences that establish trust can differ across individuals and cultures. In this workshop, we will: • discuss why taking time for trust-building is vital in multicultural interactions and teams. • define different orientations to trust-building and locate our own orientation. • … Read more
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the revisions to the Grading System (101) policy, Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm Wed, Oct 4, 2023. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/05/2023
The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, Sept 15, 2023, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission of items for the agenda is Tues, Sept 5 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca 09/15/2023
This workshop is geared towards those at UFV who are involved in researching, writing, revising, or supervising policy work. The workshop will be held later in the fall. Please contact UFVSecretariat@ufv.ca if you are interested in attending. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/16/2023
Are you a new or returning science student? If so, this event is for you! We are excited to be hosting our 16th Annual Science Social. Come on out and visit with fellow science students, science faculty, and staff while getting information on the science clubs and associations on campus. Of course, there will be … Read more
Join with Hope Centre students, staff, and faculty to meet up, familiarize yourself with the centre, and enjoy coffee and cookies. Wed, Sept 6 Noon to 3 pm Hope Centre http://ufv.ca/hope For more information, contact Michelle Vandepol at michelle.vandepol@ufv.ca 09/07/2023
The Student Life department is now the Student Experience office. Visit our office, or just hang out in the lounge Room 1111 in the Student Union Building, Abbotsford campus. We support students in making the most of their university experience and encourage students to connect with what’s happening on campus. The following are some ways … Read more
SUS and UFV International will host an outdoor movie night featuring Top Gun: Maverick. Snacks and pop will be provided, but make sure to secure your ticket! Fri, Sept 8 7-10:30 pm Abbotsford campus green https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/backyard-flix-tickets-694924356457 For more information, contact Gabriella Wertheimer Cinque at vpstudents@ufvsus.ca 09/08/2023
Please join us in lending support and building solidarity for anti-casteism at UFV by attending an event in collaboration with the UFV Library on September 19 in the UFV Library Rotunda at 11am. On this day, we will install a painting of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (the architect of the Indian constitution and a visionary … Read more
Please note that UFV buildings may have limited access or be closed during long weekends and holidays. If you require access to a specific area during these times, please submit a Room/Building Access request at least seven days prior to when the access is needed. Please be aware that this service is only monitored during … Read more
UFV’s Safety & Security department is hosting its first annual Safety & Security Week from September 11-14. This week is designed to give students and employees the opportunity to: Connect with team members Learn about the services that are offered by Safety & Security Learn about tools and information that will help to keep you … Read more
What do I need to know? Significant power and IT outages are scheduled for this Saturday, August 19. Where and when? Power outage: Electricity will be shut down to Abbotsford Buildings G and H (Lá:lem te Baker) between 8 am and 12 noon Sat, Aug 19. IT outage: IT services will be suspended on all … Read more
Let’s send off the summer together with good music, food, and drinks at the second UFV Tea Dance & Queeraoke party. Practice your favourite karaoke song and join us on Thursday, August 31st for one final celebration of the summer. This public event is open to all who are aged 19 and older and will … Read more
Expressions of interest continue to be sought from non-senator faculty, staff and students to serve on Senate’s standing committees, for the available positions listed on the Standing Committee Vacancies web page. Positions are available on the Academic Planning and Prioriities, Awards and Honours, Faculty Standards, Indigenization, and Research Committees. Terms of office are two years, … Read more