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Join both VA402 and VA116 Wed, Nov 26, 5:30–7:30 VA402 “Open Studio” C1403, C1042, C Hallways Join students for a rare opportunity and glimpse into their creative spaces and processes …for all of the art that is about place, very little is of place – made by artists within their own places or with people … Read more
UFV employees of the past and present gathered at the Ramada Inn on Mon, Nov 17, to welcome this year’s group of retirees to the next phase of their life and wish them well. Congratulations to the 2014 UFV retirees: Janet Allanson, Trudy Archie, Astrid Beugeling, Wendy Burton, Dianne Common, Susan Fisher, Paul Herman, Cheryl … Read more
Blackboard Learn Introductory Workshop & Lab with Michelle Johnson Abbotsford G180: Tues, Dec 2, 1:30 – 3:30 pm Chilliwack A1202: Thurs, Dec 4, 9 am – 11 am This workshop will provide you with an overview of Blackboard Learn. Topics include: how to navigate Blackboard, how to personalize your course, and how to use Blackboard tools … Read more
Come and hear powerful insights into a local community issue that has gained national attention. Thurs, Nov. 27 4 pm F110 UHouse – Abbotsford Campus Featuring: Cherie Ens UFV associate professor in planning and development and coordinator of the City of Abbotsford Task Force on Homelessness. Ward Draper 5 and 2 Ministries co-founder and community … Read more
Do you know students looking for ways to get involved on campus? Check out the Ambassadors Meet and Greet on Wednesday November 19. Stop by and say hi, ask questions about the Ambassadors program and meet fellow Ambassadors. Refreshments provided. 4-6pm in Room F125 (University House/Building F) http://www.ufv.ca/studentlife/get-involved/student-life-ambassadors/ For more information, contact Sidrah Ahmad at … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Dec 5 at 2:30 pm in the Rivers dining room of the Applied and Technical Studies building. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to monique.castonguay@ufv.ca by noon, Nov 26. 11/26/2014
Congratulations to Rod McLeod, Associate Professor, ELTT, acclaimed to the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies vacancy on Senate. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 11/24/2014
BERLIN International Cultural Tour INFORMATION UPDATE MEETING: Thurs. November 20, 12 noon, C1120 Registration Forms, Required Documents & Tour Highlights will be reviewed Join Art History/Visual Arts for an enlightening and inspiring art lovers paradise http://www.ufv.ca/ufv_visual_arts/ For more information, contact Brenda Fredrick at brenda.teaching@gmail.com 11/21/2014
The following policies are out for consultation: Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Prevention (18) (revised): In the fall of 2013, WorkSafe BC approved a new policy on workplace bullying and harassment. The new policy requires all workplaces in British Columbia to draft and implement a policy on the prevention of workplace bullying and harassment. The existing … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees, who joined UFV in October: Christopher Joakim – Manager, Print Services David Leis – Director, University Advancement
Ron Dart will be speak Thurs, Nov 20 in room A203b at 1 pm about Roderick Haig-Brown: Canada’s Green Prophet. There is a colonial tendency by many Canadians to turn to the USA or England for models to heed in the ecological issues we face on global, national and local levels. There is, of course, … Read more
Congratulations to Rod McLeod, Associate Professor, ELTT, acclaimed to the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies vacancy on Senate. http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/elections/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca. 11/21/2014
Hard to believe it’s that time of year again! Purdy’s brochures are available for the Christmas 2014 Group Purchase Program. All UFV employees have an opportunity to purchase Purdy’s chocolates at 25% off the retail price by participating in the annual group purchase plan. Because of the size of our Christmas order, every year we … Read more
You’re invited to join us for a short celebration event to wrap up the UFV Lifesaver giving campaign. Wed, Nov 19, 12 pm Cascades Cafe (B103), Abbotsford campus • hear a quick campaign update • find out how your gift helps students in need • hear a special announcement from Sodexo • meet the new … Read more
UFV’s Centre for Sustainability and BC Hydro will be on campus on Wed, Nov 26 to discuss energy conservation and spread the word about a new campaign, Computers Need Sleep Too. The event runs 11 am – 2 pm outside of Tim Horton’s in G Building. Be sure to head over – you never know what … Read more