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Congratulations to Ashley Hayes (Peer Resource and Leadership Centre) and Derek Ward-Hall (Student Recruitment), who were married at Clayburn Village on Sept 16, 2017. Several UFV colleagues were in attendance for the big day.
Last year, UFV created a Fund for Innovative Teaching (FIT) to support faculty in creating, developing and/or delivering innovative teaching and learning opportunities for students. FIT funds will support short term, one-year proposals in innovative pedagogy or curriculum design. Fundable projects may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the development of team, multi-disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, … Read more
Join us from 4-5pm on Tues, Oct 3 to celebrate the Theatre department’s move to the Abbotsford campus! • Tour our new facilities in the D building (100 level) • Learn about our 2017/2018 season of theatre • Find out about the programs and courses we offer • Meet staff, faculty, and students • Cake … Read more
The latest issue of Groundwork magazine, the trade publication of the Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia, includes articles from members of several departments at UFV. Thanks to all of the great contributors. Currently, we are planning the Winter 2018 issue. If you have an article you’d like to write, email the editor Michelle … Read more
Are you interested in gaining valuable and tangible real-world experience while making your community a better place? Solve It! is looking for teams of students and alumni to tackle submitted challenges from late October 2017 to March 2018. Join an interdisciplinary team in a unique contest that aims to further innovation and sustainable community development … Read more
Please come to the Scholarly Sharing Initiative! Thurs, Sept 28, 2017 1:15-2:45, in Abby F125. All welcome! Delicious light lunch provided! “Conversations in Migration and Citizenship: Exploring and Engaging Interdisciplinarity” with Nicola Mooney, Ghizlane Laghzaoui, and members of the Migration and Citizenship program working group Join a conversation with members of the Migration & Citizenship … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Oct 20, on the Chilliwackc campus, Room A2428. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Oct 10. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ 10/20/2017
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current position includes: Business Analyst, ITS To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 09/29/2017
A Lifetime on Tiptoes: a play written and performed in Punjabi by Mazhar Tirmazi Sunday, October 8, 2017 2–3:30 pm followed by Q & A Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (32315 South Fraser Way) Tickets: Reserved $20 General $10 Seniors & Students $5 • For more information email Prabhjot.parmar@ufv.ca 10/09/2017
Mon, Sept 25, 10:30 – 12:30pm, in room S3123B (SUB Building) Tues, Sept 26, 11:30-1:30pm in room S3123B (SUB Building) If you want to talk with someone from English about applying to grad school (even if you are just curious) come by one of our drop-in sessions coming up soon. Faculty members from English will … Read more
The English Students Association is hosting a pub trivia night! Mon, Sept 25 6:30–10 pm Finnegan’s Pub Details on the ESA Facebook page For more information, contact Amy Huesken at amy.huesken@ufv.ca 09/26/2017
When scheduling committee meetings and events please refer to the “2017-2018 Weeks Breakdown for UFV Meeting and Stat Holidays” pdf that can be found online at http://www.ufv.ca/admissions/schedrooms/rmbookings/#UFV+Meeting+Schedule. This same document is also saved on the Public drive – Public\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2017-2018 Meeting Schedule Timelines. For more information, contact Cecelia Dirksen at cecelia.dirksen@ufv.ca 10/04/2017
On Tuesday, September 26, Madison Stewart will give a presentation on her experiences working as an intern for Mosqoy, a Canadian NGO based in Cusco and the surrounding Sacred Valley region of Peru. Mosqoy is a multidimensional organization, focusing on Peru’s rural development in the spheres of sustainable tourism, Indigenous knowledge and youth education. Madison … Read more
Take a mini-workshop to boost your study skills Get tips and resources on wellness and learning Boost your brain power with healthy delicious snacks! Thurs, Sept 28 Workshops: 12-12:45 pm Learn your way: Discover your learning style 1-1:45 pm Too Many Assignments, Too Little Time 2-2:45 pm De-stress for test success 3-3:45 pm Make and … Read more
UFV students in the Graphic and Digital Design program won scholarships in two of three categories in the 2017 George Haroutian National Scholarship Awards, and came runner up in the third category. Cooper Symonds won in the design category, while Mei Noftle won in the image category. Kelsea Rice was runner up in the advertising … Read more