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If you are thinking about a teaching career either as an elementary/middle or secondary school teacher, then you are invited to attend the upcoming information seminars. There will be opportunities to explore reasons to become a teacher and hear about the expectations of teachers in today’s classroom. As there are multiple pathways leading to a … Read more
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Sat, April 29 – TWU Convocation: 1 pm Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, 8-10, or on city streets at Gillis … Read more
The Visual Arts department is excited to announce the launch of the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery website: www.sag-ufv.ca. The purpose of the website is to provide online access to the exhibitions and collections held in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery, as well as to support teaching, learning and engaging with contemporary artwork in a digital context. The … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Biology Sessional Faculty Instructor, Graphic & Digital Design Advisor, Health, Safety & Wellness Instructor, Psychology Instructor, Communications Instructor, Criminology Instructor, Chemistry Database Specialist To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go … Read more
Building Resilience Tues, April 11 1-2 pm Abby A203b Research shows that individuals can improve how well they adapt to challenges and adversity. This session will help break negative thought patterns and offer healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Participants will be introduced to a variety of effective, practical tools to improve physical health, respect … Read more
It’s tax season again! Fortunately for UFV students, BASA (Business Administration Students Association) will once again be running the BASA tax service to prepare tax returns for UFV students and the public for as little as $25. About the BASA tax service This is a student-lea program that gives the students at UFV a convenient … Read more
Supporting students through the Faculty and Staff Bursary Join us at the 37th Annual UFV Employee Fundraising Golf Tournament on Sat, May 13. Make a difference, have fun, and support students at UFV! Together we raised $4,350 last year for students facing sudden and unexpected financial burdens. Please help us raise $7,000 this year and … Read more
Come and enjoy a last, fabulous dinner crafted by UFV’s Culinary Arts students of 2017, at Rivers Dining Room on Apr 19 and 20. Savour an outstanding gourmet four-course meal and enjoy wine pairings provided by Whatcom Wine and Spirits. Only $39.95 per person (including wine pairings with each course. Tax NOT included.) Doors open … Read more
A message from Jackie Hogan, CFO & VP Administration: Dear Colleagues, As follow up to Board Chair John Pankratz’s message of March 3, 2017 announcing my appointment to the role of interim President and Vice Chancellor effective July 1, 2017, I am pleased to announce the plan for administrative continuity within the CFO & VP … Read more
Kinesiology professor Lauren Couture and husband Marc welcomed baby Charles (Charlie) on Fri, March 24, 2017. He weighed 8 lb, 6 oz and was born at Royal Columbian Hospital. Big brother Russell is happy to welcome his new sibling.
Preparation is underway for this year’s New Student Orientation (NSO) events. NSO is an opportunity for new students to connect with UFV by getting to know key people, gaining informative resources and meeting other UFV students. NSO is divided into two parts with Part 1 Start Your Journey happening in May and Part 2 Survival … Read more
Directed by Phay Gagnon April 6-9 at The Reach Gallery, Abbotsford April 20-23 at the Stó:lō Research Centre, Chilliwack Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances at 7:30pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm Grand Theft Terra Firma explores how S’ólh Téméxw — the traditional and unceded territories of the Stó:lō people—was colonized in the 1850s and 1860s and asks … Read more
Poppies – Images – Words Help create a River of Poppies as a tribute to those who fought in the First World War. Personalize a poppy with a message or a soldier’s name Watch archival footage Listen to excerpts from war diaries,soldiers’ letters, & poetry Alumni Hall March 27-29 10am-1pm April 9 1 pm-5 pm … Read more
Congratulations to theatre professor Heather Davis-Fisch and husband Scott on the birth of their second son, Quinn Michael Davis-Fisch. He was born February 28, 2017. Big brother Jasper is happy to welcome Quinn, who weighed 7 lb, 12 oz at birth. Save Save
JPDC has approved new professional development allowable expenses, effective April 1, 2017. Please take some time to review the allowable expenses and note the information will also be posted on the Human Resources website under Professional Development in the coming weeks (see link here) . If you have any questions, please contact the PD assistant … Read more