College Pension Plan retirement seminar at UFV

For all College Pension Plan members: there will be a College Pension Plan retirement seminar at UFV on Wed, Feb 10, 2016 in Abby A225 at 2 pm. To register, please go to pensionsbc.ca.or the UFV Human Resources website under “Important Information”. Staff are members of the Municipal Pension Plan (not the College Pension Plan) … Read more

UFV Students – take part in UFV governance and receive Co-Curricular Record (CCR) credit

Senate is the academic governing body at UFV that is responsible for managing academic policies and advising the Board on policies of mutual interest. Senate business is conducted through its standing committees, and there are  currently opportunities for students and graduate students to participate as representatives on the following standing committees for a two-year term … Read more

The REDress Project

The Visual Arts department, with the support of the Indigenous Affairs office, presents a campus-wide art installation (Oct 15-16) called the REDress Project. Inspired by the work of Winnipeg Metis artist Jaime Black, several red dresses will be installed throughout UFV campus to bring awareness to the missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women. Each … Read more

Save $5 on UFV Theatre’s Argonautika

All tickets to all performances of UFV Theatre’s production of Argonautika: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts by Mary Zimmerman are $5 off for the week of Thanksgiving. Tickets start at as little as $6 with the offer. Simply use the promo code “THANKSGIVING” when buying tickets at http://ufv.ca/theatre For more information, contact Bruce … Read more

Fehr quoted in TPP stories

Agriculture Centre of Excellence director Garry Fehr was quoted in two local stories about the newly signed Trans Pacific Partnership deal and its potential impact on the agriculture industry. See the Abbotsford News story here and the Chilliwack Times story here.

UFV in photos — Oct 1-9

This week the UFV cameras caught up with the UFV School of Business sales career networking breakfast, some senior theatre students preparing for an upcoming production, graphic and digital design students in Mission, upgrading students doing a science lab, and the all candidates’ debate at the Chilliwack campus.

Victor is deemed Top 50 material

Congratulations to Wenona Victor, UFV’s first faculty member hired under the Indigenous Studies category. She was recently chosen as one of the Top 50 most inspiring graduate students from the over 22,000 graduate degrees that have been conferred by Simon Fraser University in the last five decades, as part of SFU’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Victor’s … Read more

Cohen quoted in 24 Hours

Crim research chair Irwin Cohen was quoted in a story in Vancouver 24 Hours about a study on youth bullying conducted by the Safe School Safe Student Survey conducted by the Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research. Read the article he is quoted in here.  

Position Request form has changed

Human Resources and Finance (Budget Office) have created a new Posting Request form to replace the old one. All units seeking to advertise individual faculty and staff employee positions (per Article 11 – ‘Vacancies within the Bargaining Unit’ — of the Collective Agreement) or an exempt/excluded position will use this new form going forward. Please … Read more

CCR is back! myCampusLife has launched!

myCampusLife is your way to connect with students, advertise events, and promote opportunities on campus. Campus engagement is an integral component of your university experience. myCampusLife is a student engagement platform where students can build their official Co-Curricular Record [CCR] by participating in out-of-classroom events and experiences which can be used to apply for jobs … Read more

2016/17 Budget Development forums: Oct 19 and 21

A message from President Mark Evered 2016-17 Budget Development: Attend a Forum The university has begun the process of planning its budget for next year. As in the past, we welcome your guidance. I invite all members of the UFV community to attend one of the following two opportunities to discuss the principles, goals, opportunities, … Read more

China Study Tour Photo Exhibition

Please join us on Thurs, Oct 8 from 3:30-4:30pm in the UFV International Global Lounge (Abby B223) for the launch of the China Study Tour photo exhibition. A chance to walk in the shoes of the 14 individuals who took part in UFV’s third China Study Tour. Food and beverages will be provided. http://blogs.ufv.ca/studyabroad/2015/10/05/china-study-tour-photo-exhibition/ For … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative: After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: 94 Ways to Heal Hearts and Minds — Oct 22

Save this date and come join us at the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative event for 2015. Thurs, Oct 22 1:15–2:45 pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Shirley Hardman, Indigenous Affairs Geoff Carr, Visual Arts After the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: 94 Ways to Heal Hearts and Minds Promoting and Embracing Reconciliation is on the … Read more