Congratulations to UFV employee grads from Convo 17

Congratulations to Derek Ward-Hall of Student Recruiting, who earned his Bachelor of Business Administration. Congratulations also to Cherish Forster of the School of Criminology, who earned her General Studies diploma. If you are an employee who earned a credential this year, let us know and we’ll share the good news.

Policy consultation – Graduate Course and Program Approval (209)

As part of the consultation process, the Secretariat office invites the UFV community to provide feedback on the proposed revisions to the Graduate Course and Program Approval policy. A memo and the draft policy is available on the Secretariat website at http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/policies-under-consultation/. Please submit feedback to Adrienne Chan (Adrienne.Chan@ufv.ca) by noon on July 3, 2017. … Read more

Economics students enter Asia Pacific Foundation showcase competition

Among the growing field of experiential learning opportunities provided by the University of the Fraser Valley on and off campus, undergraduate research plays an important role. On Saturday, May 27, UFV economics students Ben Duncan, Gurpreet Jaswal, and Dayton Marks, supported by their instructor, Bosu Seo, took part in the research showcase competition organized by … Read more

CE Coding Bridging program a success

The end of May saw the successful completion of a pilot coding program, offered together by UFV Continuing Education and the Ministry of Advanced Education. Nine senior-level and post-graduate computer information systems (CIS) and computer science (CS) students participated in this advanced coding training, aimed at helping them transition into employment. The Coding Bridging program … Read more

Savvy assistants are in demand — add Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to your repertoire

Adobe Big 3 Bootcamp INTRO TO ADOBE INDESIGN, ILLUSTRATOR, AND PHOTOSHOP Savvy assistants are in demand! Set yourself apart, and be more efficient by gaining digital skills in Adobe’s top-three design, layout, and image making programs. This course is taught by industry experts, and utilizes a hands-on approach for anyone wanting to learn how to … Read more

Print Services closure on June 14

UFV Print Services will be closed on Wed, June 14, at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack locations while staff attend a conference. Please direct any questions or concerns to Chris Joakim, Manager of Print Services, via email at christopher.joakim@ufv.ca or by phone at local 2385. 06/15/2017

Career opportunities at UFV — June 12

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Academic Advisor Instructor, Upgrading & University Preparation Advisor, Health, Safety & Wellness Instructor, Social, Cultural & Media Studies Assistant, Assessment Services Instructor, Library & Information Technology Library Technician, Circulation To view details on these postings, and for … Read more

Sad news: Neil Campbell has passed away

Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that Neil Campbell, a long-time faculty member in English as a Second Language who served as department head for much of that time, has passed away. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 10, at 2 pm at the Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church. Neil started at … Read more

Coursepack requests for Fall semester — deadline June 15!

*Reminder* Fall 2017 deadline for ordering course materials is approaching! Coursepack Requests are due June 15. Visit http://ufv.ca/bookstore/faculty/coursepacks/ for more information. Please contact Coursepacks@ufv.ca with any questions. UFV Bookstore Staff bookstore@ufv.ca | coursepacks@ufv.ca   06/17/2017

Chilliwack Bookstore — Summer Hours begin June 15

Chilliwack/CEP Bookstore will be open the following days/hours between June 15-August 15: Monday 9 am-4 pm Tuesday 9 am-4 pm Wednesday — Closed Thursday — Closed Friday — Closed The Chilliwack Bookstore will resume regular hours on August 15, 2017. Please visit our Abbotsford Bookstore location or email us at bookstore@ufv.ca. http://ufv.ca/bookstore/store-info/hours-and-locations/   08/12/2017

Career opportunities at UFV — June 5

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Heavy Mechanical Trades Programs Executive Assistant, UFV Board of Governors Assistant Professor, Electronics Administrative Assistant, Advising Centre Instructor, Economics Assistant, Employee Contracts To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, … Read more