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UFV political science professor Ron Dart has recently published his 30th book: Canadian Christian Zionism: A Tangled Tale. “This book is the first to explore the complex nature of historic Canadian Christian Zionism and the present reality of Canadian Christian Zionism, the Conservative Party, Stephen Harper’s pro-Israeli foreign policy position, and the impact on the … Read more
Grades for the Summer 2014 semester are due to the Office of the Registrar by: Full Session: August 25, 2014 Late Session: August 29, 2014 Please refer to the “End of Term Practices” document for information pertaining to grading at UFV. This can be found under “Faculty Information & Forms” on myUFV. For more information … Read more
UFV Security & Emergency Management is working alongside the UFV Facilities office to upgrade the existing, aging, keypad infrastructure to a newer, easier to use, and more durable keypad system. Most of the changes will be made behind the scenes and other than a small disruptions during the physical switching of the keypads, there should … Read more
UFV’s Security & Emergency Management department would like to make the UFV community aware of the following changes: Security & Emergency Management offices have moved effective August 1: Brian Leonard Office: B122b Mike Twolan Office: B122a Laura Kerek Office B122d Chris Humphries/Justin Cole Office B122e Key requests — Abbotsford campus: Effective August 1, key requests … Read more
Starting August 15, 2014 you can renew your Student Activity Centre Gym Membership at E150, the Student Activity Centre front desk. We are open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm for the rest of August. Please have your valid UFV Campus Card with you when you come to renew. Avoid the rush and renew before September! For … Read more
Sfaff career opportunity posted under “Other Opportunities” on the UFV Career Ops website. (I believe that Leslie C is also going to feature this postion in some what, perhaps in a short write-up in UFV Today.) For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 08/13/2014
The following opportunity is open to all current UFV staff employees only: United Way of the Fraser Valley needs your enthusiasm, dedication and skills! UFV is looking for one of our staff employees to become UFV’s Loaned Representative to the United Way Fraser Valley for the period of Sept 2 to Dec 19, 2014. Working full time and … Read more
Staff temporary career op. For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 08/12/2014
Planning an event in the Fall Winter 2014/15 semester? Wondering what to give guest speakers, special graduates or honoured faculty and staff? The Alumni Commemorative Wine makes a great gift for all of the above. This year, in a renewed partnership with Langley’s Chaberton Estates Winery, the commemorative wines celebrate and honour the outstanding achievements … Read more
New position posted to UFV Career Ops website: Director, University Advancement. http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 08/15/2014
On July 23, Pacific Berry Resource Centre director Tom Baumann was interviewed by CBC stations based in Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and the Interior/North. He detailed the progress of the berry season with 150 million pounds of blueberries expected this year in B.C., as well as the research that goes on at the PBRC and in … Read more
Long-time and much-loved UFV employee Margaret Brackett passed away Saturday, July 19. She was 69 years old. A constant, calm presence, Margaret retired in 2013 after touching many lives during her 17-year career. Beginning as a switchboard receptionist in 1996, she held temporary work in various departments before moving into Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and … Read more
On July 16, UFV’s Agriculture department hosted 4H Food for Thought, bringing together 70 people from across B.C. for the Hot Topics in Agriculture session. Following tours through CEP and the new Agriculture Centre of Excellence, breakout sessions included Land Disturbances, Genetic Engineering, Hormones and Antibiotic, and Organic Food. For more information, contact Tom Baumann … Read more
1. Multiple secondary access points will be secured at an earlier time than current lock-up (proposed 6 pm) 2. All access doors will remain unlocked during the day 3. Exiting from the building will not be changed; entry access only will be adjusted 4. The following notice will be placed on the exterior of the … Read more
UFV students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community, You may be aware of recent media attention given to the salaries of university executives. I am writing to assure you that UFV has followed all of the rules on this matter, is fully transparent, and would welcome an external review. The allegation of UFV executive overcompensation is … Read more