Faculty of Humanities vacancy on Senate

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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

Revised policies approved at Senate

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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

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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

Learn to protect yourself in the digital world: LibIT cryptoparty — Feb 23

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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

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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

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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

Newman’s book launch leads to media whirlwind

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The recipe for 15 minutes of Canadian fame? Write a book about Canadian cuisine. In one week, Dr. Lenore Newman, whose book Speaking in Cod Tongues launched officially on Jan 12, has been interviewed by CBC’s The Current, had her book excerpted and reviewed in the Globe and Mail, and been interviewed for numerous regional … Read more

Raabe book translated and released in Korea

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Peter Raabe of the Philosophy department is celebrating the translation of his latest book into Korean. “The 600-page Korean version of my book Philosophy’s Role in Counseling and Psychotherapy was painstakingly translated during the past year by Dr. Soo Bae Kim, Professor at the Dept. of Philosophy, Chungnam National University,” reports Raabe. “It’s the second … Read more

Share your knowledge at Faculty Microlectures

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Apply to Research for Faculty Microlectures or Publication celebration before February 14 Take the 2-minute challenge Be a part of the continued success of the UFV Microlecture series Showcase your research on Tuesday, Feb 21. You are invited to provide “snapshots” highlighting the range and depth of your faculty research and the interdisciplinary nature of … Read more