Policy Consultation on revisions to Course Credits (105) policy (former title Assignment of Course Credits)

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The Course Credit (105) policy (former title Assignment of Course Credit policy) has been rewritten and is being circulated for further consultation. This policy review examined the credit-hour measure and course credit policies. The old policy resulted in inconsistent credit assignment across the institution. As part of the consultation process, the UEC policy subcommittee invites … Read more

Work with the Student Union — jobs available

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Your Student Union Society (SUS) is hiring six major part-time roles for the 2015-2016 year. These positions are: Advocacy Officer — 20h/week Clubs & Associations Officer — 20h/week Engagement Officer — 20h/week Equalities Officer — 20h/week Finance Officer — 20h/week Services Administrative Coordinator — 30h/week All positions pay $11/hour and include a parking pass. This … Read more

A Critical Response to the Proposed Barbaric Cultures Act — panel on March 19

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In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which is celebrated yearly on March 21, the Race and Anti-Racism Network  (RAN) will be presenting a round table discussion on the Barbaric Cultures Act being proposed by the Federal Government of Canada. This UFV panel will by led by Vancouver based lawyer … Read more

Research Lecture Series– Yvon Dandurand — Mar 4

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Come out and attend the final lecture in the 2014-15 Research Lecture Series! Justice and Peace Building: Transforming Criminal Justice Institutions in Conflict-Afflicted Societies Wed Mar 4 4 pm Abby B101 For more information, contact Yvette Fairweather at Yvette.Fairweather@ufv.ca 03/05/2015

Careers in Counselling panel

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Interested in a career in counselling? Come to the Student Psychology Association’s Careers in Counselling Panel. Wed, Feb 25 11 am-2 pm Abby A225. Lunch will be provided! The panel is a great opportunity for students that are curious about what directions they can go in with their social work or psychology degree. https://www.facebook.com/ufvspa For … Read more

Cascades weekend recap: Wrestlers win Canada West bronze, hoopsters primed for playoffs

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The University of the Fraser Valley men’s wrestling team earned a bronze medal in its first trip to the Canada West championship. Competing at the University of Calgary’s Jack Simpson Gym on Friday and Saturday, the CIS No. 1-ranked Cascades combined for six individual medals and 40 points. That left them in third place behind … Read more

Pecha Kucha a success

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UFV’s Graphic and Digital Design program collaborated on another successful Pecha Kucha event last week. See the summary here, on the GDD program blog. See the photos by GDD student Imroze Deol here.  

HR industry networking event — Feb 24

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Are you looking for an opportunity to meet with Human Resource professionals and alumni? The HR industry event is for students to network, get a better look into the industry and get advice from experienced professionals. Tues, Feb 24 5-7:30 pm Abby B121 Reserve your spot today! RSVP https://ufv-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Questions? Please contact the Career Centre … Read more

The Outlook email app for iOS and Android

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Several members of our UFV community have recently inquired about using the new Outlook app for iOS and Android devices. Please be advised that because of several security and privacy issues that have surfaced, IT Services is recommending that this app not be used as a client for UFV mail. The primary security concern is … Read more

Hughes to speak to Chilliwack Field Naturalists — Feb 17

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The Chilliwack Field Naturalists have their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm in the library at Vedder middle school. Guest speaker is UFV Geography’s Dr. Jonathan Hughes, whose topic is ‘Evidence for the Holocene to Anthropocene transition in the Fraser Lowland’. He will speak generally about the Anthropocene and then provide examples … Read more

Policy consultation — Voluntary Resignation policy (new)

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A new policy on Voluntary Resignation has been developed and is being circulated for consultation. It is the general practice for UFV employees to provide notice to their departments when they plan to leave the University for retirement or other opportunities. However, the University does not have a current guideline for reasonable lengths of notice. … Read more

Pharmacy & UBC’s PharmD Program — Feb 26

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Interested in a pharmacy career and UBC’s PharmD program? Join us for an event you won’t want to miss. Feb. 26 5:30-7 pm B132 Come and hear from professionals from UBC’s PharmD program. Listen to their presentation and have your questions answered. Limited space available. Please RSVP to science.advice@ufv.ca by Feb 24.   02/27/2015

Geography Discovery Series/Centre for Sustainability greenSPEAK seminar — Feb 19

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Jorge Macias will be presenting a seminar on how exotic species get established in new environments. He will discuss how exotic species are detected and monitored, and the necessary tools that it requires to keep an eye on invading species. Due to an increase in international travel and commerce, the consequence is the increase in … Read more

UFV policy updates

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At its Feb 10, 2015 meeting, the President’s Executive approved the Research Overhead Cost Recovery (225) policy – new All UFV policies are available on the Secretariat policy webpage. Information on policy development can be found here. Information on policies being reviewed or developed can be found here. http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin … Read more