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Vive les Voyageurs Festival at Fort Langley Jan 27 and 28, 2017 Contact: Jonathan.fortier@pc.gc.ca or Molly.ungar@ufv.ca (Jonathan is a UFV History Graduate who now works at Fort Langley) 01/24/2017
The Municipal Pension Plan will be hosting a “Thinking About Retiring” workshop in Abbotsford on Nov 30, 2016. If you are interested in registering for this workshop, please visit the MPP website. http://www.pensionsbc.ca/portal/page/portal/pen_corp_home/mpp_home_page/mpp_tools/mpp_tools_seminars/ For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 11/26/2016
Clayoquot Biosphere Immersion Field School Tofino BC May 19-30, 2017 Have you ever wanted to explore the wild, west coast of Vancouver Island? Tofino, a magical place surrounded by crashing waves, screeching gulls, towering trees and fresh, salt-tanged air. Immerse yourself in sand, sea, mud and moss. Marvel at the beauty that surrounds us. Explore … Read more
Welcome to UFV Now — a new take on our weekly e-newsletter, brought to you by University Relations. UFV Now will bring a vibrant “best of UFV” summary to your inbox and will highlight news, events, opportunities, and stories about UFV people. The newsletter will incorporate photos and deliver select stories and announcements. It will … Read more
If you use a UFV-issued cell phone and are planning a trip that will require mobility roaming, please notify the UFV IT Service Desk 5-10 business days before leaving and specify: your mobility telephone number and carrier your choice in roaming package time period and duration required This will negate any delays in having plans … Read more
Are you hosting an event and looking for advertising venues? Why not advertise on the UFV lab screens? 1. Login to myCampusLife 2. Post your event on your organization page 3. Go to the Student Life organization page, click the Forms tab 4. Click “Lab Screen – Request to Post” and complete the form For … Read more
The Disability Resource Centre is inviting students to fill out a survey about the first-year experience. The survey is designed to give DRC staffers a better idea of what students would like to see entering UFV for the first time and what returning students would like to see done differently if they could go back … Read more
Stressed out? We are here to help! Come talk to a fellow student about whatever is on your mind. The Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC) has trained student volunteers available for one-on-one peer support sessions on a drop-in basis. Please visit us at the Student Life front desk (S1111) in the Student Union Building … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Nov 4. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Oct 25. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 11/04/2016
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered to a group of five colleagues and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the 3 ½ day workshop (November 22-25, 2016), participants design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive verbal, written, and video feedback from the other participants who have … Read more
UFV history professor Barbara Messamore is quoted in a Maclean’s survey of Canada’s 23 prime ministers, published today on Oct 7. A panel of 123 academics and journalists, from Canada and around the world, rated the country’s leaders since Confederation in 1867, on a scale of 0 to 5. Top ratings went to W.L. Mackenzie … Read more
Canada Border Services is looking for full-time students who will be returning to full-time studies in Sept 2017 and who meet the minimum age requirement (18 yrs). The event will be held on October 20th from 10 am to 2:30 pm in the SUB Atrium (lobby). For more information, contact Brielle Mulder at career.centre@ufv.ca 10/20/2016
The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW provides you with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections … Read more
To the UFV Campus Community, We are writing to bring to your attention a week-long celebration happening from October 3-7 in honour of all our students who participate in peer leadership roles at our university. Whether as a peer tutor, a mentor, a varsity athlete, a Peer Resource and Leadership Centre ambassador, a residence assistant, a … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, and congratulations to those who have moved into a new job. As of September 2016 Mary Saudelli — Faculty Development Consultant Lori McHattie — Counsellor Aneeta Dastoor — Counsellor Alex Wetmore — Assistant Professor, College of Arts, English Kseniya Garaschuk — Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Mathematics & Statistics … Read more