Coevality: 2017 Visual Arts diploma grad exhibition

Coevality n. The condition of originating or existing during the same period n. The name for the UFV Visual Arts diploma grad show 2017 The UFV Visual Arts diploma graduates invite you to attend Coevality, their graduation exhibition. Included in the exhibition will be a diverse selection of works including photography, print media, painting, drawing, … Read more

Science Rocks! 2017 summer facilitators opportunity

A great resume-builder for science students who like working with children! Employment dates are Mon-Fri, July 4-Aug 25 8 hours per day/$12/hr Apply by sending your resume and a brief letter of interest to sciencerocks@ufv.ca by March 22, 2017 http://blogs.ufv.ca/science/2017/02/28/science-rocks-facilitators-needed/   03/23/2017 Save Save

Consultation for New Policy — Resolution of Student Complaints

As part of a three-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on a new policy, Resolution of Student Complaints, accessible on the Secretariat policy web page at www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/policies_review/. Please submit your comments to Al Wiseman at al.wiseman@ufv.ca by March 22, 2017. For more information, contact Monique Castonguay … Read more

Advanced Excel — employee workshop — March 28

Advanced Excel for the Office workshop Tues, March 28 8:30-11:20 am, room D221, Abbotsford campus OR Tuesday, April 4 8:30-11:20 am, room A0024, Chilliwack campus at CEP This workshop is an interactive lesson on advanced excel for the office. Use macros to increase productivity in your work and use PivotTables and Pivot Charts to increase … Read more

Feeding 9 Billion Challenge — March 18 & 19

The Agriculture Centre of Excellence is hosting the Feeding Nine Billion (F9B) Challenge on March 18th and 19th. The F9B Challenge is a food security initiative that aims to provide a platform to stimulate student innovation and entrepreneurship around food security issues. On Sat, March 18 at noon, groups of 3-5 students from at least … Read more

RAN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination honours committed citizens changing the world — March 28

The Race and Antiracism Network (RAN) is hosting an event to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Tues, March 28 Abby B121 Local activists and scholars will present the work they have done to combat racism at a grassroots level. They are being honoured as “committed citizens changing the world” with … Read more

2017/18 Health Spending Account — action required

The 2017/18 Health Spending Account funds designation forms have been sent to permanent employees eligible for HSA funds. If you have not received the form via email, please go to the HR website at www.ufv.ca/hr to access a form. Please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or debbie.dyck@ufv.ca if you have any questions.  03/24/2017

School of Business Research Seminar Series: Lecture on Macronomics; Should We Abandon Classical Economics? — March 10

Economics is now under some pressure to improve, if not change, its premise. In the last few decades noteworthy economists, leading academics, and business leaders worldwide have expressed serious reservations about classical economics as a discipline and practice. Lester Thurow, former dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management has long been critical of the … Read more

Summer Institute in Teacher Education (SITE)

Innovative Teaching Practices for 21st Century Students. The Summer Institute in Teacher Education (SITE) held at UFV provides exciting opportunities for educators to engage in powerful professional development! SITE is designed with practicing teachers in mind. Flexible, and providing a wide array of courses, it puts your needs as teachers first. Come learn from specialists … Read more

What is Canadian cuisine? Discuss in the library with Lenore Newman — April 4

Join us in the Abbotsford campus library on Tues, April 4 from 2-3 pm for a lively discussion about the dynamic nature of Canadian cuisine with Dr Lenore Newman. Lenore will be featuring her research and adventures from her new book, Speaking in Cod Tongues: Canada’s Culinary Landscape. http://ufvlibrary.blogspot.ca/2017/03/what-is-canadian-cuisine.html For more information, contact MaryAnne MacDougall … Read more

Applications for Employment at UFV policy (140) rescinded

At its February 21, 2017 meeting, President’s Executive rescinded the Applications for Employment at UFV policy (140). This policy is no longer needed, as the policy contains procedure/protocol for acknowledgment and retention of applications will now be published on the HR website. http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 03/17/2017

Commuter Alert — March 2017

Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Thurs, Mar 2 – Tom Cochrane Concert: 8 pm • Sat, Mar 4 – Speed Skating: 8 am • Sun, Mar 5 – Speed Skating: 8 am Daily Parking: Students … Read more

Nominations invited for student speakers at Convocation 2017

We are seeking nominations for student speakers for our June 6 and 7 Convocation ceremonies. Selection as a student speaker is considered an honour for a graduate. Those selected receive an honorary certificate acknowledging they were a student speaker at Convocation, and will be profiled in Convocation publicity. We also make space available for their … Read more

Opportunity for recent or upcoming CIS or CS graduates

Are you a recent or upcoming CIS or CS graduate? Check out UFV’s Coding Bridging program to gain hands-on experience in the technology sector. UFV’s Coding Bridging program is offered by UFV Continuing Education and the Ministry of Advanced Education. The Ministry has provided one-time grant funding for short-term training to address the demand for … Read more

NEW Professional Development allowable expenses — effective April 1, 2017

JPDC has approved 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. If you have any questions, please contact the PD assistant Alison Reeves at In-Service_pd@ufv.ca or … Read more