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UFV has become a university since the Course Withdrawal policy (81) was last reviewed, and it seems the right time to reconsider the timelines and other regulations for withdrawals. The University Secretariat is extending the consultation period in case someone was unable to provide feedback during the initial consultation. The University Secretariat invites the UFV … Read more
The policies Course Requisites (84), Change in Course Prerequisites (88), and Advance Placement (77), all relate to course prerequisites and/or co-requisites, despite the varied terminology. The secretariat, in keeping with our efforts to streamline the policy manual, would like to create a single policy on this topic. The title will be changed to Prerequisites and … Read more
In April 2013, the Admissions Task Force was tasked with reviewing the Subsequent Degree policy (98) and creating a new policy on concurrent degrees as no policy exists. Revisions to the Subsequent Degree policy (98) include rewording the requirements to improve clarity and to outline the conditions for obtaining a subsequent degree at UFV. Further, … Read more
Dr. Peter Raabe of the Philosophy department was invited to present at the 6th International Conference on Humanities Therapy in South Korea this summer. The field of humanities therapy includes art, music, poetry, philosophy and other forms of therapy. Raabe was invited to speak about the use of philosophy in mental healthcare. The theme of … Read more
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