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This workshop will provide you an overview of Blackboard Learn. Topics include: how to navigate, discuss course structure and content area tools. We’ll also look at different interactive tools and the file management area. We’ll discuss design issues for online courses. Time permitting, we will also discuss assessment tools and participants will have a chance … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Summer 2014 To view details on this posting, and for a complete list of opportunities, please visit: http://www.ufv.ca/hr/careers For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca 03/21/2014
“Deliberate practice is a very special form of activity that differs from mere experience and mindless drill… Unlike playful engagement with peers, deliberate practice is not inherently enjoyable. It does not involve a mere execution or repetition of already attained skills but repeated attempts to reach beyond one’s current level which is associated with frequent … Read more
Due to the increased demand for internal invigilation services and its limited resources, Assessment Services has implemented some changes to its procedures as of Jan 2, 2014. A summary of these changes are as follows. Information for students Students must submit the online exam booking form at least four business days before an exam is … Read more
UFV’s Centre for Safe Schools and Communities is hosting a session with the Lower Mainland Safe Schools community to address learning needs related to the promotion of mental health in schools. This event is by invitation only. http://blogs.ufv.ca/cssc/ For more information, contact Cherish Forster at cherish.forster@ufv.ca 02/04/2014
Commuter Alert – March 2014 Some events at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre to be aware of, as they affect traffic and parking congestion on and around campus. Sat, March 1, 7 pm – Heat vs Grand Rapids Daily Parking: Students and employees may purchase daily parking and park in lots 1, 4-6, 8-10, … Read more
To Feb 19, Visual Arts gallery, Abby B136. Laura Saito graduated from UFV in 2000 with a diploma in Fine Arts. In 2003, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr. Her area of practice included sculpture, photography, painting, drawing and multimedia. Much of her work is rooted in the experience of history … Read more
Receive 15% off of clothing (excludes cascade wear) at the UFV Bookstore when you register for the Slopes for Hope event with the Canadian Cancer Society! Why not create a ‘Team UFV’, or even a team of friends and family?? Visit http://www.slopesforhope.com register Proof of registration is required to receive discount. Discount is available Jan … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley is celebrating 40 years in 2014/15. Fraser Valley College was founded on April 4, 1974 , with the first students attending classes in September of that same year. UFV has formed a 40th Anniversary steering committee to plan promotions and events. To find out what’s happening, get 40th anniversary … Read more
The world is increasingly characterized by its complexity, diversity and interconnectedness. These global realities require graduates to be internationally and inter-culturally competent to live and work effectively in an interdependent world. UFV is committed to the internationalization of our university and the following goals: 1. To equip students with sufficient knowledge to participate effectively as … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Feb 14, at 2:30 pm, in Chwk A2209. Please note the deadline for agenda and exhibit items is noon on Wed, Feb 5. Please submit items to monique.castonguay@ufv.ca.
The UFV Cascades basketball teams strung together an impressive series of performances over the weekend, winning all four games against the UBC Okanagan Heat. The women’s team won 66-31 on Friday, and 65-52 on Saturday to remain at the top of the Pacific division of the Canada West. Game recaps can be found here. The … Read more
Are you a full-time employee who wants to cancel the pay parking that is collected automatically through automatic payroll deductions? Follow these guidelines: The parking rate structure is based on an annual rate of $300. This rate was calculated to exclude parking as a taxable benefit for employees at UFV. In order to temporarily cancel … Read more
Dr. Frank Ulbrich, Director of the School of Business, joined UFV in October 2013. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden. Prior to joining the School of Business, he held positions at universities in Canada, Sweden, and the UK, where he most recently directed the PhD program at … Read more
Dr. Maureen Wideman joined UFV on January 13 as the new Director of Teaching and Learning, replacing the recently retired Dr. Wendy Burton. Originally focused on business communication early in her career, Maureen pursued a master’s degree in online learning in the late 1990s because, as she puts it, “I thought that this Internet thing … Read more