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Building a course syllabus is a challenging task but creating a syllabus that students want to read can be daunting. Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, for this workshop where we will explore the creation of a student-centred syllabus and think about ways we can encourage students to engage in its content. This workshop … Read more
Get up to speed on UFV’s teaching technology and apps Ally in Practice – BB Ally is an accessibility application that works with Blackboard Workshop dates: Friday, August 11 (2-3pm) Friday, September 8 (2-3pm) Friday, October 13 (2-3pm) Friday, November 10 (2-3pm) Friday, December 8 (2-3pm) Zoom Integration in Blackboard – Zoom is a great … Read more
Come discover fresh ideas for community-building in your in-person and online classes. In this fun, interactive in-person session, get to know your colleagues while exploring strategies for: o facilitating inclusive introductions, o fostering student engagement, o and building supportive peer communities. You will have an opportunity to get started on your first lesson plan of … Read more
Join us for tea and garden care, to take care of the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden at CEP. Please dress for the weather and bring your water bottle. Please bring tools and gloves if you have them. We have extras if you don’t. Friday, July 21 10 am – 12 pm CEP Garden between Kinesiology and … Read more
What do I need to know? There will be a significant increase in the volume of guests parking on the Abbotsford Campus this weekend. When? Friday, July 7, 9am–5pm Saturday, July 8, 9am–5pm Sunday, July 9, 9am–5pm Why? Crowds are expected for a series of community events at the Abbotsford Centre. What do I need … Read more
The UFV Now e-newsletter will run biweekly for summer, resuming weekly schedule on Tues, Aug 15. Schedule: Tues, Aug 15. Submit items by 12 pm, Fri, Aug 11. Tues, Aug 22. Submit items by 12 pm, Fri, Aug 18. Tues, Aug 29. Submit items by 12 pm, Fri, Aug 25.
UFV’s Student Union Society and UFV International will be providing a shuttle service for students from the UFV Abbotsford campus to the 2023 Fraser Valley Pride Festival in Mission’s Heritage Park from 2-6 pm on Saturday, July 29! Make sure to reserve your spot on Eventbrite; shuttle space is limited. The Fraser Valley Pride Festival … Read more
International Education Activities (50) policy has been rescinded, following approval by the responsible executives. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 07/21/2023
Welcome back to Summerfest! Part three in our mini concert series where we invite local artists to perform here at UFV! Join us between 12 pm to 3 pm, grab some food from the BB Food on the Go food truck, friends, and hang out in the sun. Games and a space to relax will … Read more
What do I need to know? A significant increase in guest parking is expected on the Abbotsford campus in conjunction with two large community events at the Abbotsford Centre. When? Saturday, June 24 (11 am–1 pm & 5:30–9:30 pm) Monday, June 26 (11 am–3 pm & 5–9 pm Tuesday, June 27 (11 am–3 pm & … Read more
Noise and construction activity are expected for several weeks in Building S (Student Union Building on the Abbotsford campus) during renovations to the Fair Grounds coffee shop. Beginning June 19, the work is expected to take several weeks. For more information contact k.hofer@ufvsus.ca or facilitiesservicedesk@ufv.ca.
At its June 8 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following bylaw revisions: • Board Bylaw BGB-110.06 Dismissal of a Board Member • Board Bylaw BGG-110.07 Board Composition, Appointment, Election and Succession https://www.ufv.ca/board/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 07/15/2023
éy swáyel Each year, National Indigenous Peoples Day is recognized on June 21. It is a time to reflect and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. Across Stó:lō Téméxw, there is much to honour. Since time immemorial, the Stó:lō people have been the stewards of the … Read more
A board game event in the Student Life Lounge (S1111) Building S, Abbotsford Campus. The event starts at 12 pm and ends at 3pm on June 20. 06/20/2023 – 06/20/2023 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm Student Life Lounge (S1111), Building S For more information, contact Harshil Kaundal at harshil.kaundal@ufv.ca 06/20/2023
The purpose of this survey is to gauge what and how many electric vehicles are coming to campus, what the user experience of our current network is, and current requirements placed upon the system. We will use this information to explore different directions for expansion of the charging station network. Respondent data is anonymous and … Read more