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Each year UFV recognizes individual research excellence through its Research Excellence award. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV B faculty who have completed their probationary period or sessional instructors who have a cumulative equivalent of two years teaching time at UFV. Nominations will be accepted from B faculty, sessional faculty, or university administrators. Members … Read more
Calling for Teaching Excellence Award Nominations Once again UFV will provide an award to an individual in recognition of teaching excellence. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV faculty and lab instructors who have completed two years of instruction, or sessional instructors who have completed the equivalent time. Last year’s winner was communications faculty member … Read more
This event is by invitation only to discuss findings of our report concerning Canada’s children with incarcerated parents and to have a conversation about the implications for more effectively recognizing and supporting this vulnerable group of children in BC. For more information, contact Annette Vogt at annette.vogt@ufv.ca 12/06/2013
UFV library staff have contributed photographs, documents, medals and other family memorabilia for a display honouring Remembrance Day. As well, library books about the various wars including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, and other Canadian peacekeeping missions are on display. More details are available on the library blog: http://ufvlibrary.blogspot.ca/ … Read more
The Office of the Registrar has adjusted some registration procedures. Online registration will stay open for the first week of term. Students will be able to register online in courses with seats available and no one waitlisting during the first week without a waiver. Students will also be able to register online the first week … Read more
Faculty Services has been distributing mass general announcements/documents on behalf of departments but this practice must be minimized. The Abbotsford mailroom can distribute material/information that is important for faculty and staff but departments now need to distribute hard copies of their own general announcements/documents or consider alternate ways to distribute their information (e.g. electronically). This … Read more
See faculty take the 2-minute challenge. Wed, Nov 13 Starting at 11:30 am Roadrunner lounge and café area, Building A, Abbotsford campus Get inspired! Want to find out about what UFV faculty are up to in their research? Learn about more than a dozen topics in under an hour? Pick up some interesting tidbits from … Read more
Fri, Nov 29 8:30 am–noon. Abby B121 Come and see what UFV instructors are creating in Blackboard for their online courses. Engage in discussion with a panel of speakers who will give their view on “Whither UFV Online?”. Finish the morning off with a delicious lunch supplied by Teaching & Learning and meet the educational … Read more
Mike Twolan recently joined UFV as manager of security. Mike comes to UFV from Securigard, where he held the position of security site supervisor at Vancouver International Airport. Mike has a strong background in security and policing. He was an RCMP officer for two decades and led an integrated team (Police, Bylaw and Fire) at … Read more
Starting Nov 15, Janitorial Services will commence with the removing of UFV-supplied individual office waste bins. Please take time to review the “bin be gone” document for further explanation. http://ufv.ca/media/assets/janitorial/Bin-be-Gone.pdf For more information, contact Scott Van Ek at scott.vanek@ufv.ca 04/01/2014
Philosophy instructor Peter Raabe has released a new book, titled Philosophy’s Role in Counseling and Psychotherapy. It can be found on Amazon here: or at the Jason Aronson publishing house here. For more information, contact peter raabe at peter.raabe@ufv.ca 12/31/2013
UFV signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Himachal Pradesh in India on Nov 2. UFV president Mark Evered is currently in India visiting UFV facilities in Chandigarh and making connections with other Indian partner institutions. Find out more in this video link.
The Faculty of Professional Studies is hosting Celebrating Internationalization as part of International Education Week. Several faculty members and students from UFV who have traveled to a variety of countries, as well as students and faculty who have come from different parts of the world to Canada, will share their international experiences and accomplishments through … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades men’s soccer team defeated the University of Victoria Vikes 2-1 Saturday in the 2013 Canada West bronze medal match, played at UBC. The Cascades finish the 2013 season with their best record in the eight years affiliated with Canada West at 8-8-1 (regular and post season). UFV also … Read more
UFV’s Cascades men’s basketball team had a strong home showing last weekend, beating the University of Calgary Dinos 71-56 Saturday after defeating the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns 79-69 Friday inside UFV’s Envision Athletic Centre. The Cascades record is now 2-0, and the team will go on the road next weekend to face the University of … Read more