Invitation to present at the Adult Basic Education Association of BC’s Annual Conference

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Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia Annual Conference in Harrison Hot Springs April 27 & 28 Interested in presenting at the conference? INVITATION: Practitioners, researchers, and interested others are invited to submit proposals for 90-minute presentations applicable to ABE and ESL learning/teaching that reflect our Conference theme in the following areas: • Innovative teaching … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for April

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Tip #1: Registration for summer semester is underway. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit — fee deferrals are not a given. Tip #2: Start preparing your scholarship and leadership applications — deadline is May 10. NOTE: The online applications are accessible through your MyUFV account. Tip #3: If you are applying for scholarships … Read more

Want to be a teacher? Teacher Education seminars — April 10 and 11

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If you are thinking about a teaching career either as an elementary/middle or secondary school teacher, then you are invited to attend the upcoming information seminars. There will be opportunities to explore reasons to become a teacher and hear about the expectations of teachers in today’s classroom. As there are multiple pathways leading to a … Read more

Commuter Alert – April 2017

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Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. • Sat, April 29 – TWU Convocation: 1 pm Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, 8-10, or on city streets at Gillis … Read more

The S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery website launch

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The Visual Arts department is excited to announce the launch of the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery website: www.sag-ufv.ca. The purpose of the website is to provide online access to the exhibitions and collections held in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery, as well as to support teaching, learning and engaging with contemporary artwork in a digital context. The … Read more

Career opportunities — April 3

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Biology Sessional Faculty Instructor, Graphic & Digital Design Advisor, Health, Safety & Wellness Instructor, Psychology Instructor, Communications Instructor, Criminology Instructor, Chemistry Database Specialist To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go … Read more

Building Resilience and Presentation Skills — employee workshops

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Building Resilience Tues, April 11 1-2 pm Abby A203b Research shows that individuals can improve how well they adapt to challenges and adversity. This session will help break negative thought patterns and offer healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Participants will be introduced to a variety of effective, practical tools to improve physical health, respect … Read more

Poettcker to serve as interim CFO and VP Admin

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A message from Jackie Hogan, CFO & VP Administration: Dear Colleagues, As follow up to Board Chair John Pankratz’s message of March 3, 2017 announcing my appointment to the role of interim President and Vice Chancellor effective July 1, 2017, I am pleased to announce the plan for administrative continuity within the CFO & VP … Read more

Births — Lauren Couture

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Kinesiology professor Lauren Couture and husband Marc welcomed baby Charles (Charlie) on Fri, March 24, 2017. He weighed 8 lb, 6 oz and was born at Royal Columbian Hospital. Big brother Russell is happy to welcome his new sibling.

Grand Theft Terra Firma: Stories of (Re) Conciliation — various April dates

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Directed by Phay Gagnon April 6-9 at The Reach Gallery, Abbotsford April 20-23 at the Stó:lō Research Centre, Chilliwack Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances at 7:30pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm Grand Theft Terra Firma explores how S’ólh Téméxw — the traditional and unceded territories of the Stó:lō people—was colonized in the 1850s and 1860s and asks … Read more

Remembering Vimy Ridge — March 27-29 & April 9

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Poppies – Images – Words Help create a River of Poppies as a tribute to those who fought in the First World War. Personalize a poppy with a message or a soldier’s name Watch archival footage Listen to excerpts from war diaries,soldiers’ letters, & poetry Alumni Hall March 27-29 10am-1pm April 9 1 pm-5 pm … Read more