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You are invited to a fall/late summer work party and tea in the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden, Chilliwack campus, east side of building A, in the garden and courtyard between Kinesiology and the Indigenous Student Centre. Fri, September 15, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Drop by for a short time, or stay as long as you like! Please … Read more
We are excited to extend a formal invitation to you for an upcoming event that holds immense significance in shaping the discourse around urban planning and development – “Future of Cities: Role of the United Nations and Youth.” This event is hosted by the University of the Fraser Valley with community engagement funding through #QEScholars … Read more
Abbotsford community partners collaborate to present commemorative event in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sat, Sept 30, 2023 10 am–2 pm Location: Civic Plaza/Thunderbird Square, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC (Activities will take place in a number of buildings in the Civic Plaza as well as around Thunderbird Square) We invite … Read more
The School of Social Work and Human Services recently learned that Dr. Gloria Wolfson, inaugural director of the School of Social Work and Human Services, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Toronto. Dr. Wolfson joined Fraser Valley College in 1979 as head of the Social Services department. She continued as department head through … Read more
Come join ISC staff, Elders and peer mentors for breakfast Wed, Sept 13 8:30-10:30 am Indigenous Student Centre — Abbotsford https://www.ufv.ca/isc/events For more information, contact Tery Kozma-Gahwiler at tery.kozma@ufv.ca 09/13/2023
The UFV Cascades soccer teams host their first home games on Fri, Sept 22 at Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary/Middle School in Chilliwack. Come out and cheer on your Cascades as women’s soccer takes on the University of Saskatchewan at 6 pm, and men’s soccer battles with the University of Lethbridge at 8 pm. Learn more … Read more
Welcome to your Orientation Scavenger Hunt! Speed matters! There are prizes for the top 10 students who complete the scavenger hunt the fastest on Sept 5! Quantity matters! The Scavenger Hunt will continue during the first week of classes until Sept 12 at 4 pm. After that, we will randomly draw names and if you … Read more
Following successful offerings of the CRDI workshop in short two-week timeframes, the Course (Re)Design Intensive has been reimagined to be offered throughout the Fall 2023 semester. If you are a UFV faculty member designing a new course or are redesigning a course for its six-year UEC review? Then this professional learning opportunity is designed for … Read more
Announcing UFV’s newly refreshed Student Wellness department! We’re excited to share this update with the UFV community. The Student Wellness team is committed to enhancing the well-being of UFV students. This department provides a supportive, inclusive, and safe space for all students. Students can check out self-guided wellness resources, events, and supports available online at … Read more
UFV is launching a new myUFV.ca portal that will include a major update to the course registration system, through a modern and intuitive user interface and mobile-friendly version, providing a better way for students to access UFV services. The new portal has been partially available this summer for student feedback in preparation for the official … Read more
Congratulations to the winners of the Xwexwílmexwawt draws! 1st draw — $50 gift card to Stó:lō gift shop: Jessica Price 2nd draw — $50 gift card to Hope River General Store: Christine Jones 3rd draw — Salmon BBQ: Mark Pearson Thank you to everyone who participated in the Halq’eméylem contest!
Welcome to the new academic year, UFV faculty and staff members! We want to extend a big thank you to all those who stopped by the Advancement booth. As we reflect on the spectacular afternoon we spent together at the Employee Welcome Back BBQ, we feel so much gratitude for your dedication to UFV students. … Read more
Trusting relationships are at the foundation of inclusivity. In professional settings, the actions and experiences that establish trust can differ across individuals and cultures. In this workshop, we will: • discuss why taking time for trust-building is vital in multicultural interactions and teams. • define different orientations to trust-building and locate our own orientation. • … Read more
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the revisions to the Grading System (101) policy, Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline 4 pm Wed, Oct 4, 2023. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 10/05/2023
The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, Sept 15, 2023, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in Room A225. The deadline for submission of items for the agenda is Tues, Sept 5 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca 09/15/2023