5-day Silent Mindfulness Retreat — May 24-28

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This 5-day Silent Mindfulness Retreat is led by Dr. Seonaigh MacPherson. The focus will be on mind-body integration through mindfulness. The Early Bird rate is $900 and includes lodging and food. A Silent Retreat is a prerequisite for the six-day MBSR Training, which is designed for those interested in teaching MBSR. Tickets can be purchased … Read more

Come watch Sustainability Case Competition 2018 — Mar 9

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The UFV School of Business would invites you to attend our UFV Sustainability Case Competition Student Presentations and Reception. On Fri, March 9 from 2-6 pm, come watch UFV students compete to solve a real-world sustainability challenge focused on our region. There will be an opportunity to network with our talented students and our panel … Read more

Career Readiness Path — prepare for your future!

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Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare graduates for a successful transition into the workforce. In a recent survey, 400 Canadian employers where asked what graduates lack. The top 5 were as follows: 1. Interpersonal or people skills: 51% 2. Problem-solving skills: 45% 3. Teamwork: 41% 4. Oral communication: … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Mar 5

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: AVP, Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Director, Research Services & Industry Engagement Instructor, Physics Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Instructor, Kinesiology Instructor, Social Work & Human Services Building Maintenance … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Feb 26

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: AVP, Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Director, Research Services and Industry Engagement Instructor, Physics Assistant to the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Instructor, Kinesiology To view details on these postings, and for … Read more

Mini Med School

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Students from the Faculty of Health Sciences are teaming up with UBC Med students and Chilliwack Division of Family Practice to offer free medical info sessions in Chilliwack. The event will include Q&As, lectures, and health resource displays. Mini Med School offers the community a chance to hear from and chat with local doctors and … Read more

Health and Wellness Expo — Mar 26

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Want to find out about cancer screening, dealing with stress, quitting smoking, or taking care of your teeth? Fentanyl, binge drinking, or emergency preparedness? Come to the UFV Health and Wellness Expo in the atrium of Buildnig A at the Chilliwack campus on March 26. The UFV Faculty of Health Sciences School of Health Studies … Read more

myWeb down for maintenance Sun, March 11, 8-9:30 am

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The myWeb system will be down for maintenance on Sunday, March 11, from 8 to 9:30 am. You will not be able to access the system during that time. Service will resume at 9:30 am and editors will be able to log in normally at https://myweb.ufv.ca For more information, contact myWeb team at myweb@ufv.ca 03/11/2018

Develop skills in the area of Indigenous land claims with four-week summer certificate

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Thinking of a career in politics, law, education, social work, human rights, public administration, or international development? In any of these professions, you can give yourself a leg up by developing a strong understanding of the history of Indigenous land claims and treaties in Canada and around the world. And with UFV’s four-week, 12-credit Indigenous … Read more

Students recommend ways to enhance campus learning

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In the fall of 2017, UFV’s Teaching and Learning Centre began soliciting for proposals from students on improving learning at UFV. The question was, “What can UFV do to enhance your learning.” Three prizes were awarded. The contest drew 27 proposals from students over a six-week period. An ad hoc committee reviewed the proposals and … Read more

U-CUBE: Condensed University Block Experience — try it this summer!

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The U-CUBE program could be the best decision you make to focus your education and career goals! Obtain three credits for a course — in as little as 18 days. Or, sign-up for a block of condensed courses (four courses total) and complete 12 credits during the 2018 summer semester. Don’t miss this NEW summer … Read more

Call for expressions of interest for standing committees of Senate

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Take part in UFV governance! Expressions of interests are being sought from faculty and staff members as well as undergraduate/graduate students to serve on the standing committees of Senate. The Senate Governance Committee welcomes expressions of interest for positions on the standing committees of Senate. The terms for the positions are two years, from August … Read more