Sharpen your skills and grow professionally with Learning & Development workshops

  Need to improve your work/life harmony? Want to find out how to foster an inclusive environment at UFV? Brush up on your Excel or presentation skills? Build resilience? UFV Human Resources has a workshop for you! HR is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, … Read more

Career opportunities at UFV — Feb 6

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Faculty of Health Sciences To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: www.ufv.ca/careers For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 02/16/2017

Poster workshop for Student Research Day participants

Learn how to make your poster stand out and communicate your research effectively by attending this UFV student poster workshop facilitated by Dr. Michelle Riedlinger of the Communications department. Tues, Feb 28 1-2 pm Kipp Lab, B164 (Abbotsford campus) https://www.ufv.ca/research/students–research/student-research-day/ For more information, contact Kelly Tracey at kelly.tracey@ufv.ca 02/28/2017

Meeting schedule for 2017/18 released — time to book rooms

The 2017-2018 Meeting Schedule weeks breakdown is located at H:\UFVinfo\Meeting Schedule and Timelines\2017-2018 Meeting Schedule Timelines\2017-2018 Weeks Breakdown for UFV Meetings and Stat Holidays.pdf. Those employees responsible for booking meeting space for department and committee meetings are asked to contact Room Bookings directly in order to book space. Please use the following link to make … Read more

Occupation of the American Mind film screening — March 8

  Over the past few years, Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world — except the United States. The Occupation of the American Mind takes an eye-opening look at this critical exception, zeroing in on … Read more

Spring break camps to keep kids active at UFV

Want to make sure your kids stay active this spring break? Join the UFV Cascades and UFV Kinesiology students for a physical literacy camp over March break that will have your child learning through PLAY! During this week, your child will work on developing their fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, and catching. We will … Read more

UFV statement on U.S. travel restrictions and Quebec mosque attack

Dear UFV Community, Please find below a statement from Universities Canada on behalf of our fellow members regarding U.S. President Trump’s executive order preventing people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. We share deeply the concern about the effect this has on the free flow of knowledge, ideas, and people that is central … Read more

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for February

Financial Aid and Awards Tips for February  Scholarship time is coming. Start researching your scholarship options now because there is often a fair amount of preparation involved in getting your applications ready for submission. Scholarship and Leadership applications (online format) will be available March 15 through myUFV. If you are on student loans and thinking … Read more

Births — Baird

Congratulations to Katie Baird of Health Sciences on the birth of her son, Hutton John Baird, at 10:51 pm on January 20, 2017. Hutton weighed 7 lb 2 oz.    

UFV sponsors Agriculture award at Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards

UFV was the Agricultural Producer award sponsorat the 22nd Chilliwack Business Excellence Awards Gala at Chilliwack Heritage Park on Jan 21. President Mark Evered presented the award to Forstbauer Family Natural Farm. Pictured with him are siblings Natalie and Niklaus Forstbauer. “Thanks to UFV for sponsoring this award and being a fierce leader in agriculture … Read more

Partnering for success: UFV, NVIT and Nuxalk Nation: Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Feb 9

Thurs, Feb 9 1:15 – 2:45pm Abby U-House Delicious light lunch provided Save this date and come join us for the Scholarly Sharing Initiative. Partnering for success: UFV, NVIT and Nuxalk Nation University of the Fraser Valley received confirmation of funding in July 2016 from Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Canada to offer a program … Read more

Survive the Semester: Live Well, Learn Well

The UFV Counselling Department invites you to take a break this Reading Break! Visit our booth for healthy snacks and tips on wellness and learning. Come de-stress with our therapy dog, MAC, or take a Mini-workshop to boost your study skills! When: 12-4pm, Tuesday Feb 14 Where: Student Union Building, Student Life (Bldg. S) Workshops: … Read more

Career Opportunities at UFV

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Senior Accountant, Statutory Reporting Assistant, Bookstore, Chilliwack Clerk, Bookstore, Abbotsford Assistant to the Director, School of Health Studies Clerk, Assessment Services Assistant, Assessment Services Sessional Faculty, Summer 2017 Administrative Assistant, College of Arts Department Assistant, Geography and … Read more