Births — Lang
Congratulations to Maggi Lang of Alumni Relations and husband Mitch on the birth of their first child, a girl. Penelope Florence Lang was born January 15, 2017. She weighed 8 lb 1 oz and was 52 cm long.
Treat your love to a Valentine’s gourmet meal at Rivers Dining Room — Feb 15 & 16
Come and enjoy a unique culinary experience, crafted especially for Valentine lovers, at Rivers Dining Room on Feb 15 and 16. Savour an outstanding gourmet four-course meal prepared by UFV’s Culinary Arts cooks-in-training and enjoy inspiring wine pairings by Whatcom Wine and Spirits. Only $39.95 per person (including wine pairings with each course. Tax NOT … Read more
Mindfulness workshops: Finding peace in an academic world — February 9 to April 13
Break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion. Mindfulness is a well-researched, non-religious and effective means of promoting well-being. Join Eileen Burkholder, MEd, qualified mindfulness instructor and registered clinical counsellor, for this nine-week series of workshops. Students eligible for Co-Curricular record. Thursdays, Feb 9 to April 13, 2017 4:45 – 6:45 pm Location to … Read more
UFV Retiree’s Cafe — Jan 25
Calling all UFV retirees! You’re invited to the UFV Retirees Café Wed, Jan 25 2:30-4 pm Abby F110 Meet other UFV Retirees over a cup of coffee and hear what’s new at UFV. This will be the first café planned for 2017. The UFV Retirees Café will be held the fourth Wednesday of every month, … Read more
Study Abroad Expo — win a $500 Air Canada gift card! — Feb 1
Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Wed, Feb 1! Meet current and former exchange students from UFV’s partner universities around the world. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships … Read more
Faculty of Humanities vacancy on Senate
The UFV Senate is calling for nominations for one faculty member from the Faculty of Humanities to serve the remainder of a three-year term on Senate, to July 31, 2018. Nominations close February 10, 2017 at 4 pm. The nomination form and election procedures are available online at http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/elections/. For further information, please contact monique.castonguay@ufv.ca. … Read more
3rd Annual CYC Sleep Out — March 31
Come out and join the 3rd Annual CYC Sleep Out Why? 500-1,000 youth are on the street any given night in BC. These are youth who have run away, are kicked out, or age who out of foster care with no support. 700 youth age out of foster care each year in BC. 60% of … Read more
Submit your UFV PD Day workshop proposal by the January 31 deadline!
We invite all Faculty and Staff to submit proposals for workshops for UFV’s second annual Professional Development Day 2017 (PD Day) happening on Tues, May 2. Workshop proposals should be related to the PD Day theme of Connect, Learn, Grow and may be geared towards all UFV employees or developed with a specific group in … Read more
Training & Development Allowance — deadline for claims is Feb 28
Permanent employees eligible for Training & Development funding should be aware the deadline to submit claims for the 2016/17 fiscal year is February 28, 2017. Please review the information available on the HR website and download a T&D Claim form from Forms and Publications. Please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or debbie.dyck@ufv.ca if you … Read more
Revised policies approved at Senate
At its January 13, 2017 meeting, Senate approved the following: Revisions to the Final Grade Appeals (217) policy Revisions to the Student Academic Misconduct (70) policy. Both policies were revised to reflect the change to house Academic Appeals, Plagiarism, and Cheating within the Office of the Registrar and Academic Integrity within Teaching and Learning. The … Read more
Career opportunities at UFV — Jan 20
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Analyst, IT SupportInstructor, Theatre Lab Technician, Graphic & Digital Design Lab Coordinator, Graphic & Digital Design Department Assistant, Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies Assistant Professor, Biology Facilities Operations Coordinator, Athletics To view details on these postings, … Read more
Essential Skills Training for students — various dates
An indispensable series of workshops for students who are working, or wish to work, on campus. For more information, contact martin.kelly@ufv.ca. https://ufv.collegiatelink.net/organization/leadership/calendar/details/56051 02/08/2017
Learn to protect yourself in the digital world: LibIT cryptoparty — Feb 23
Learn to protect yourself in the digital world. The Library and Information Technology Department is hosting a cryptoparty! A “cryptoparty is a decentralized movement with events happening all over the world. The goal is to pass on knowledge about protecting yourself in the digital space. This can include encrypted communication, preventing being tracked while browsing … Read more
Sad news — Fay Hyndman has passed away: UFV memorial on Jan 27
Many of us at UFV will be saddened to learn that Fay Hyndman, who retired from UFV in 2009 after coordinating UFV’s Writing Centre for many years, passed away Jan 10, 2017, after graciously facing cancer. Fay began her work at Fraser Valley College in 1987, following careers as a high-school teacher and flight attendant. … Read more
Ask Me stations help new students find their way
When you think of new students starting at university, you typically think of starting in September. But a significant number of UFV students begin their studies in January. UFV wanted to make sure they felt welcome, so in addition to a small New Student Orientation held in November and aimed at helping guide them through … Read more