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On behalf of the academic leaders, the Provost invites all UFV employees to celebrate the year’s end and a new year’s beginning with holiday receptions Dec 10 and 12 in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, respectively. The Abbotsford gathering will be held on Tuesday, Dec 10, from 2:30 to 4 pm in the gym foyer of Building … Read more
On behalf of the UFV Board of Governors Office The search for UFV’s next president has officially been launched. After collecting input from the UFV community and building a position profile that can be viewed here, the competition has been posted online. Leaders International Executive Search is the firm that will manage the process from … Read more
UFV’s Office of Sustainability is excited to invite academic staff and faculty to an online feedback session to help shape UFV’s Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP). This takes place Friday, Nov 29 from noon to 2 pm via Zoom. Register online here. The SAP will identify meaningful actions that our community can take to prioritize the … Read more
The adhoc open education working group is an informal group of teaching and non-teaching faculty and staff interested in growing open education initiatives at UFV. If you are interested in open education, please consider joining us at our next online meeting on Monday, Dec 9 from 11 am to noon. To receive the meeting link … Read more
You’re invited to Provost Lunch and Learn: “Building Pathways Between Programs.” This online gathering takes place Wednesday, Nov 27 from noon to 1 pm on MS Teams, hosted by Chris Campbell, Christine Nehring, Carolyn MacLaren and Michelle Rhodes. This Provost Lunch and Learn provides an early report and energetic discussion on the work of The … Read more
The Facilities Management team is pleased to announce that they will join other UFV departments in implementing TeamDynamix (TDX) as their new service management tool for users to request common facilities services. The department will begin transitioning services to TeamDynamix during the week of Nov 25. TDX is an enterprise service management system that manages … Read more
Each year, the Research Office invites 20+ faculty researchers to take part in the UFV Microlecture Series by providing a snapshot of their research in just two minutes or less. On Thursday, Feb 13, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at UFV Abbotsford’s Spirit Bear Café, researchers will take the spotlight one after the other … Read more
Celebrate learning at UFV with an online event from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The theme is alternate grading practices, featuring presenters Mike Corman, Jess Wind, Keith Harms, and Claire Hay. You’ll gain fresh insights, practical strategies, and a deeper appreciation for the remarkable work your colleagues are doing to enhance student … Read more
Are you a Swiftie who loves diving deep into the cultural impact of Taylor Swift’s music, or perhaps a scholar interested in exploring the intersections of feminism, identity, and media studies through pop culture? We’ve got the perfect event for you, taking place Thursday, Dec 5 at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus. We … Read more
On December 6, 1989, 14 women lost their lives at École Polytechnique de Montreal because they were women studying engineering. This act of violent misogyny led Parliament to designate December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. As we continue to remember these women 35 years later, this day … Read more
The Scholarly Sharing Initiative takes place Wednesday, Nov 20 from 4 to 5:30 pm on Zoom, showcasing research from faculty and students in the College of Arts. This event focuses on research from the Department of Psychology including: Dr. Sven van de Wetering providing insights from faculty and student presentations on political depolarization in the … Read more
UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) is seeking input from UFV employees in developing a Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP). The SAP will inform the work of the OoS to better serve the UFV community; enhance environmental, social, and economic sustainability on campus; and align with UFVs strategic plan and existing sustainability commitments. Staff and faculty are invited … Read more
Campus Planning and the IT team is going to be shutting down the entire UFV network, which will impact all of UFV operations. What do I need to know? Significant IT outage and power outage are scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024. Where and when? Electricity will be shut down to Abbotsford Building B from … Read more
Did you know that you can work out on campus? Come join in on some pickleball, badminton, or shoot some hoops. Interested in strength & cardio? Come lift some weights or get some steps in on the treadmill. Need a stretch? Try our lunchtime yoga classes. Check our website for hours, prices, and more ways … Read more
Interested in being a powerline technician? Attend the online orientation/information session and subsequent interview process on Nov 21 from 7 to 8 pm. Women are strongly encouraged to consider a career as a powerline technician, and no prior line experience is necessary. Find more details about this orientation session here. The zoom link will be … Read more