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Facilitated by Samantha Pattridge, the Facilitator Development workshop provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections to a larger instructional development network. The FDW is a peer-based model providing participants with a small group setting in which to work on facilitation skills. The small groups meet … Read more
UFV’s Catering Services is offering a special holiday catering menu, which will be available from November 14 – December 23. To view the menu, please visit www.ufv.ca/dining/catering/. For additional information, please contact Chris Kluftinger at catering@ufv.ca or local 4353. 12/23/2016
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UFV political scientist Ron Dart is celebrating the publication of his latest book, The North American High Tory Tradition, from American Anglican Press. In the book, Dart “shines light upon the classical lineage, deep wisdom and enduring nature of the High Tory tradition as it has been planted and grown in the soil of North … Read more
Univerity Librarian Kim Isaac visited her old mentor, Betty Harris, recently to present her with the UFV Librarian Emeritus award. Here are some words from Kim about the key role Betty played in the development of the UFV library: Betty was the founding library director at Fraser Valley College, and served in that role from … Read more
The call for nominations for staff members to serve the remainder three-year term on Senate has ended. Congratulations to Mary Saudelli from Teaching and Learning, for being acclaimed to serve the remainder staff term on Senate to July 31, 2018. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 11/08/2016
The Winter/Summer 2017 Academic Calendar is now the version available at www.ufv.ca/calendar. Please contact Amanda Grimson, Calendar editor, if you notice any issues. http://www.ufv.ca/calendar/current/ For more information, contact Amanda Grimson at amanda.grimson@ufv.ca 11/19/2016
Can you believe we are well in to fall now and just over two months away from Christmas! As in the past, you have the opportunity to purchase Purdy’s chocolates at 25% off the retail price by participating in the annual group purchase program. You are also welcome to share this with friends and family! … Read more
For those unable to attend the budget forums earlier this month, video from both of our Abbotsford and Chilliwack forums, is now available online. Please visit ufv.ca/budgets to view the October 2016 presentations by President and Vice-Chancellor Mark Evered and Chief Financial Officer Jackie Hogan. For more information, contact Kristi Mansley at kristi.mansley@ufv.ca 11/15/2016
Effective immediately, the reimbursement rate when claiming mileage has changed to $.52/km. For more information on how to claim mileage, visit Travel and Expense Claims. https://www.ufv.ca/finance/accounting-operations/travel–expense-claims/mileage–transportation/ For more information, contact Kristi Mansley at kristi.mansley@ufv.ca 11/30/2016
Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Fri, Nov 4 – Marianas Trench Concert: 7:30 pm Wed, Nov 16 – Mamma Mia Musical: 7:30 pm Fri, Nov 18 – Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant Concert: 7 pm … Read more
Thank you so much to all supporters of UFV’s United Way campaign. Through your tremendous generosity, we have now raised $26,491, surpassing our $25K goal! Our sincere congratulations to UFV’s Finance team on winning the United Way challenge. Finance has the highest number of donors to this year’s campaign, and will be honored by a … Read more
Auditions for UFV Theatre’s production of Euripides’ Bakkhai, in a new adaptation by Anne Carson and directed/designed collaboratively by UFV Theatre faculty members Raïna von Waldenburg and Parjad Sharifi, are coming up in October. The details: General Day One … Mon Nov 28, 5-8pm General Day Two … Tuesday Nov 29, 6-9pm Callbacks … Mon … Read more
Here’s a new way of appreciating UFV images and stories: UFV Focus. The online publication shares and showcases images and stories of UFV people such as Roger Friesen, Elaine Malloway, Mike Hildebrand, Alex Reimer, Sukhi Brar, and Reid and Angi Peters. The format of UFV Focus allows for greater appreciation of the photographic work of … Read more