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Join the Graphic + Digital Design students for a bite at Townhall Abbotsford! Our fun-filled night will raise funds for our upcoming portfolio show and will include: Burger, fries and a drink (included with admission). Vegetarian options are also available. Door prizes! Chances to win big at our 50/50 draw and silent auction! Invite your … Read more
Come by and visit the Cascade Collegium in the Student Union Building (S2102a) between 1-4 pm on Wednesdays to craft for wellness! Full details available in myCampusLife. Log in today at myCampusLife.ufv.ca MyCampusLife is your way to connect with other students, events, and opportunities on campus. With myCampusLife, you can: Find out about fun social … Read more
Come participate in a mind-body practice that combines yoga postures, movements, and breathing techniques to help you reduce stress, increase your energy and allow you an opportunity to take some “me” time. Full details available in myCampusLife. Log in today at myCampusLife.ufv.ca MyCampusLife is your way to connect with other students, events, and opportunities on … Read more
Join our 2018 Writer in Residence Billeh Nickerson at this publishing workshop. The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and community at large. Tue, Mar 6 noon-1 pm Abby B121 The Writer-in-Residence positon is supported by the Kuldip Gill Fellowship For more information, contact Andrea MacPherson at andrea.macpherson@ufv.ca 03/07/2018
The University of the Fraser Valley has created a new award that recognizes individuals for academic excellence in service. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV B faculty who have completed their probationary period or sessional instructors who have a cumulative equivalent of two years teaching time at UFV. Selection criteria include collaboration across boundaries, … Read more
Employees eligible for Training & Development funds must submit their claim for 2017/18 fiscal year by February 28, 2018. Employees eligible for Health Spending Account funds need to submit claims for expenses incurred in the fiscal year, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, as soon as possible. HSA balances can be viewed when you … Read more
Want a fun way to get your daily physical activity? Come try Dance Fit! Suitable for all levels, no dance experience required. Yoga/fitness mat required for core/leg/glute exercises; towel and water bottle recommended. Full details available in myCampusLife. Log in today at myCampusLife.ufv.ca MyCampusLife is your way to connect with other students, events, and opportunities … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees and congratulations to those who have taken on new challenges. Anna Mayo — Coordinator, Industry Services & Part Time Trades Amy Huesken — Department Assistant, College of Arts Denise Tuchscherer — Advisor, Financial Aid, moved from Assistant, Student Services Jordan Zimmermann — Department Assistant, Theatre and Media Arts Scott … Read more
Students… Picture This! UFV Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) is still looking for students to participate in a photo voice research study to gain their perspective of UFV’s learning environment and campus life through pictures. This study will involve students taking pictures of what they feel best represents UFV, things they like about UFV, and … Read more
Please join 2017 Research Excellence award recipient Miriam Nichols, a member of the English department, for a lecture on: Poetry Now: Memory, Measure, and Meaning for the 21st Century “. . . folks expect of the poet to indicate more than the beauty and dignity which always attach to dumb real objects . . . … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Web Support Specialist Instructor, Chemistry Assistant Professor, BSN program To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 03/01/2018
UFV Student Research Day Thurs, April 5 11:30 am–12:30 pm Microlectures 12:30–2:30 pm Poster Presentations Microlectures 11:30 am – Micro lectures in the Spirit Bear Café, A Building, Abbotsford campus. Take the stage and share your research experiences in a high-speed 2-minute lecture. UFV Students only. How do I register for the Microlectures? Fill out … Read more
Solve a real-world sustainability challenge and present your solutions to a panel of influential business leaders in the community — win $1,000! The case competition is open to all UFV students and will address a sustainable problem focused on the Fraser Valley region. Register your team by March 2, 2018 to compete for $1,000! https://www.ufv.ca/SCC2018 … Read more
2018 grads: Book your photo session now! Professional photographers from Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, will be on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses in February and March for graduate portrait sessions ($15 sitting fee). Feb 21-24 – Chilliwack campus Classroom: CEPA 2428 March 5-17 – Abbotsford campus Artona Mobile Studio – Mobile … Read more
Employers in all sectors across Canada seek workers who demonstrate Employability Skills. The Conference Board of Canada’s Employability Skills define the skills, attitudes, and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace. They are the foundation for employability and provide a common language for recruitment, performance review, and career path planning. Related resources, including the Employability … Read more