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Do you need to write an ethics proposal for a research project or a class but don’t know where to start? Andrea Hughes (HREB Chair) and Michelle Riedlinger (HREB Vice-Chair) will help you through the process. Bring your questions to the Ethics Proposal Brown Bag Lunch. Thurs, Oct 2 12–1:30 p.m. Kipp Research Lab, Abby … Read more

Our data on usage show that students who receive orientations to the Writing Centre in their courses use it more often and more effectively. We therefore encourage faculty in all areas to request a brief (5-10 min) orientation for students in the first weeks of classes. We offer orientations to students in any course and … Read more

An Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC) orientation will be held Friday, Sept. 19 (12-1 pm, Abby B101) to review the program and course approval process, and to explain some changes to the process. Everyone is welcome; department heads and assistants are particularly encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to amanda.grimson@ufv.ca, and come early for a pizza lunch. … Read more

Co-Curricular Record [CCR] Validaion The Co-Curricular Record [CCR] is the official UFV document which recognizes students’ experiential learning and on-campus contributions outside of the classroom. The record provides an opportunity for our UFV students to enhance their resume and career or academic portfolio by getting involved. Sept 1-15 – Validation period If you have an … Read more

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: – Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Students – Research Office Assistant To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit: ://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers/ For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 09/10/2014

Are you willing to get wet to help a good cause? UFV’s Advancement office is looking for some candidates that will help us engage our internal and external audiences – and raise a little cash for the Be a Lifesaver campaign with this month’s Lifesaver Dunk Tank Challenge. Our Community Celebration event’s goals are to: … Read more

Reminder: Tuition Waiver Requests for eligible employees and spouses or dependants must be submitted to HR prior to the start of classes for the Fall semester. If you have questions, please contact Debbie Dyck at local 4653 or via email at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca.

You can now renew your Student Activity Centre employee gym membership at E150, the Student Activity Centre front desk. We are open Mon-Fri,9 am-5 pm 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!

The Canada Lands Company in Chilliwack is in the beginning stages of a project that involves restoration work on the banks of the Vedder River. They have awarded the contract to Jake’s Construction, whose quarry is immediately south of the Vedder River Bridge. The route to the work area at the south end of Tyson … Read more

The UFV Cascades men’s basketball team played its first exhibition game of the season recently, and while the squad may not have begun another potential 16-game winning streak (instead falling 81-70 to the Detroit Titans), they did display one of the most promising recruiting classes in recent memory. Coach Adam Friesen has been busy since … Read more

Retired biology professor Ernest Kroeker has written a book titled Infinite Resignation: The Art of an Infant Heart Transplant about his family’s experience with the infant heart transplant. Here is the introduction: When the surgeons informed us that our unborn child had a fatal heart condition I was devastated. The only hope they offered was … Read more

If you’re an employee who uses chip technology to print and photocopy, take note. As of Aug 27, you will no longer be able to use the chip funds to print or photocopy on the Abbotsford, Chilliwack, or Mission campuses. Chip technology will no longer be used by employees or students on these campuses. If … Read more

We are currently setting the schedule for the Scholarly Sharing Initiative in 2014/15. Meet and discuss ideas with colleagues and friends. Engage interdisciplinarily! The SSI meets on a Wed, Thurs or Fri each month from 1:15-3:45 pm at University House. We serve a delicious lunch and everyone is welcome (students, faculty, staff, and community members). … Read more