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*New* — Starting Fall 2017! To enable you to seize opportunities in this fast-moving field, UFV’s Public Relations certificate program equips you with practical knowledge in public relations, social media, image management, public speaking, media relations, and writing. These sought-after skills qualify you for varied employment opportunities or career advancement and are applicable across a … Read more
Faculty or staff who would like to request one of the services that the Academic Success Centre offers can now use our online form to do so. The types of service include: bringing a student group to one of our ASC locations for an orientation; having an ASC faculty or staff person come to your … Read more
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At its June 9, 2017 meeting, Senate approved revisions to the Senate Bylaws by amending and adding a process for determining Senate’s jurisdiction as Appendix A. The bylaw change sets out a process for handling questions that arise as to whether Senate has jurisdiction over decision making on a matter. Please contact Lisa McMartin (lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca) … Read more
New Colleague Orientation will take place on Mon, Aug 21 from 9 am-4 pm in the Great Hall of the Student Union Building For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 08/21/2017
There will be a film crew on the Abbotsford campus from June 27-29. The film is called ‘Engaging Father Christmas’ and is a Hallmark movie of the week. The following is the filming schedule: June 27: The trucks will arrive in the parking lot (west side of parking lot 10, by SUB) on June 27 … Read more
Elite Fire Protection will be performing the annual fire inspections at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses starting Tues June 27, leading into the first two weeks of July. They are testing emergency lighting battery packs and inspecting/replacing fire extinguishers around campus. You may see contractors in your area inspecting these fire devices. Contractors will be … Read more
At its June 20, 2017 meeting, the President’s Executive approved revisions to the Appointment, Promotion, Suspension and Termination policy (143). The revisions include reference to the Collective Agreement and the Terms and Conditions for Exempt Staff, an attempt to better reflect current practices, and specific reference to the responsibility of the President to ensure appropriate … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant, Enrolment Services Lab Assistant, Upgrading and University Preparation Educational Technologist 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 07/07/2017
Due to renovations, the Cascades Café on the Abbotsford campus will be closed during the summer months, from July 1, 2017 to September 5, 2017. Please note that the Tim Hortons will be open for their regular business hours, which are available on the Dining Services web page. We apologize for any inconvenience this may … Read more
The UFV Visual Arts Department presents visiting scholar Wu Dan.Wu Dan is Chair Professor and Graduate Supervisor in the College of Fine Arts at Sichuan Normal University of Chengdu, China. Come hear Wu Dan give a visiting artist slide lecture at UFV. July 5, 2017 at 3 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus, Room B140. For … Read more
Pop-up Laneway Event 10 am-1 pm Geog 464 Planning Studio Join us for our free Tactical Urbanism Pop-Up event in Historical Downtown Abbotsford. Sat June 24 9 am to 1 pm Behind the Spruce Collective Market. This event will showcase how laneways can be utilized in Abbotsford’s historic downtown. There will be games, live music … Read more
Women of Africa Works by Charlene Sepellius June 16-June 30. VA 421 Directed Study: Painting and Drawing Faculty: Stefan 2017 Summer Term Being a UFV international student from the beautiful continent of Africa has been such a wonderful blessing because of the opportunities to create unique art. Focusing on the women of Africa, this series … Read more
At is June 13, 2017 meeting, the President’s Executive approved revisions to the Adjunct Faculty, Research Associates and Visiting Scholars policy (197). The major change is related to ensuring compliance with federal regulations when it is intended or anticipated that appointments of non-Canadians or non-Permanent Residents of Canada under this policy will result in salaried … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Library Technician, Circulation Academic Advisor Coordinator, Experiential Learning Academic Advisor, UFV International Assistant, University Registrar and Appeals To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact … Read more