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Congratulations to Blair McFarlane, UFV’s energy manager, and his wife Vanessa. They welcomed baby June Isla on January 23, 2018. She weighed 7 lb, 2 oz. “Vanessa and I are happily managing the lack of sleep and abundance of new-parent cliches,” reports Blair.
UFV Teaching and Learning is please to present: Dr. Jessica Riddell Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair of Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Chair, Department of English, Bishop’s University 3M National Teaching Fellow (2015) Chair, Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) jessica.riddell@ubishops.ca Presentation: The Lessons of Wonder Woman for the Academy Wonder Woman offers a model for our highest ideals … Read more
The UFV Visual Arts diploma students invite family, friends, the UFV community and the public at large to attend their graduating exhibition: Alone in Wonder The exhibition continues to April 10, 9 am -5:30 pm and includes an exciting mix of inventive works: Installation, New Media, Print Media, Photography, Painting and Video. Graduating students: Beru … Read more
Join us at the 38th Annual UFV Employee Fundraising Golf Tournament, to be held on May 12, 2018. Have fun and support students at UFV! Registration is $60 per person. Tee times will begin at 9 am with lunch following. Registration is limited to the first 120 golfers, so be sure to register early! The … Read more
See info from SWHS blog http://blogs.ufv.ca/swhs/2018/03/06/social-work-week-march-4-10-what-does-a-social-worker-do/ For more information, contact Melinda Saretzky at melinda.saretzky@ufv.ca 03/24/2018
At its meeting on March 1, 2018, the Board of Governors approved the following: Revisions to Board Bylaw BGB-110.08 Officers of the Board Revisions to Board Bylaw BGB-110.07 Board Composition, Appointment, Election and Succession Revisions to the Board Policy on Academic and Corporate Seals and Coat of Arms (BRP-200.03) Revisions to the Board Policy on … Read more
Join the Blackboard Full Grade Centre and Lab This is an advanced workshop (1.5 hours– Computer Lab). First hour, we will provide an overview of the Full Grade Centre. We will review the basics for faculty who want to manually create columns to provide grades and feedback. We will then look at other tools to help … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, April 6, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin.ca by noon on Tues, Mar 27. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 04/06/2018
Join us for the Using Kaltura Video for Blackboard Workshop facilitated by Robin Pittman. In this workshop Robin will be demonstrating the Kaltura building block in Blackboard Learn. You will learn how to: • access the tool in Blackboard • capture from your webcam • upload audio/video • guideline for student assignments We look forward … Read more
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the proposed revisions to the Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship (53) policy. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/. If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by April 13. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 04/13/2018
All employees eligible for Health Spending Account funds in fiscal 2018/19 have been sent an email with a link to the 2018/19 HSA Funds Designation Form. Employees who would like to direct some or all of the new funds must submit the form by March 23, 2018. If you did not receive the email please … Read more
Be a part of shaping the future! Tomorrow’s Jobs, Today. Attend the first ever Fraser Valley Career Connections and Conference (FVCCC) on Thurs, April 5, at the Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre (Tradex). With a booming economy, a young and diverse population and an abundance of business resources, the Fraser Valley is a place … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Clerk, Admissions Generalist, Office of the Registrar Assistant, Admissions Department Assistant, Visual Arts & Graphic and Digital Design Instructor, Arts and BGS Portfolio Courses Coordinator, Co-operative Education Sessional Faculty, Fall 2018 Instructor, School of Business, Marketing Instructor, … Read more
Looking to transition from student to employee and launch your career? Or find summer work? Check out the 2018 Career Fair! Find out what skills you need to get picked. Turn your certificate, diploma, or degree into dollars. Meet with graduate schools and over 45 employers. Don’t miss your chance to win 1 of 3 … Read more
Sichuan Study Tour May 15-25, 2018 Travel to the heart of Sichuan, China, home of the world’s giant pandas. Enjoy 10 days immersed in the capital city of Chengdu, China, with Visual Arts Professor Shelley Stefan. Students gain academic credit in drawing while exploring the Giant Panda Research Base, Sichuan teahouses, Buddhist temples, lotus … Read more