Changes to Eduroam may require users to reconnect

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UFV is required to update our Wi-Fi network which will require some students and employees to reconnect to  Eduroam using their UFV email and password. Students and employees who have not connected or reconnected to Eduroam since fall 2024 will likely need to reconnect your devices. All devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets will … Read more

Seeking input from faculty and academic staff on sustainability within academia at UFV

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UFV’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) is looking for input from staff and faculty on potential actions for advancing sustainability in academics and research, as well as ideas for campus sustainability actions. The OoS is developing a Sustainability Action Pathway (SAP) with goals and actions to foster sustainability at UFV. The plan will include actions to … Read more

A heartfelt thank you for supporting students on Giving Tuesday

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On Dec 3, the UFV community joined the global Giving Tuesday movement to boost the Student Support and Resilience Fund. Thanks to your collective efforts and generosity, a total of $4,860 was raised, directly supporting students facing urgent challenges such as food insecurity, housing instability, and other crises. UFV also received a Giving Tuesday donation … Read more

Obituary: Rae Smith

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Many at UFV will be saddened to hear that Rae Smith, who worked in a number of departments over a 14-year career at the university, passed away on October 22, 2024. Rae started at what was then UCFV as a temporary Counselling & Advising assistant in 1996. She worked as a secretary/receptionist for International Education … Read more

UFV Safety & Security annual clothing drive

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The fifth annual UFV Safety & Security Clothing Drive supports Griffin Security’s community outreach through donations of new socks, gloves, hats, and underwear along with new and gently used coats. There are several drop off locations. On the Abbotsford campus, find collection bins located at: B122 Safety & Security B211 Office of the Registrar B214 … Read more

Chat-I Internationalization — Dec 11

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Since January 2023, there have been a wave of changes to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s policies regarding international students. The sheer number and reach of these changes have caused uncertainty and confusion for Canadian higher education, our programs, our faculty, and our students. Join Victoria Surtees and special guests David McGuire and Daryl Smith … Read more

Language and territory acknowledgment workshop — Dec 10

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Join Lorna Andrews and Leanne Joe on Tuesday, Dec 10 from 12 to 1:30 pm at the UFV Abbotsford Indigenous teaching garden for a language and territory acknowledgment workshop. During this session, we will connect with the land and learn key terms in the Halq’eméylem language that is personal and culturally appropriate for our territory acknowledgment. Because this … Read more

Changemaker Café — Dec 13

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The Changemaker Café is a space for us to connect, celebrate, encourage, share ideas and approaches, and learn from one another. Taking place Friday, Dec 13 from 11 am to noon via Zoom, it is a space to celebrate, encourage, share ideas and approaches, and learn from one another. It is also a place for … Read more

Responsible Conduct of Research webinar — Dec 9

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Responsible research begins with learning key norms, guidelines, and policies. Join the Office of Research Services at Kwantlen Polytechnic to gain insights from Dr. Grace Kelly on essential requirements for ethical and compliant research. This webinar on Monday, Dec 9 from 11 am to noon is open to any individuals involved in research at postsecondary … Read more

Chat-S Storytelling — Dec 18

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On Wednesday, Dec 18 from noon to 1 pm, let’s chat online about traditional storytelling practices, or anything associated with story and oral traditions. Join Leanne Joe (Indigenous Curriculum Developer) to discuss storytelling in teaching and learning. This will be combined with Chat-R and include special guest storyteller and Sto:lo Elder Dr. Gwendolyn Point. Dr. … Read more

Craft and Commiserate — Dec 10

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Join Victoria Surtees for crafts, snacks, and conversation on Tuesday, Dec 10, from 11:30 to 1:30 pm in room G124 on the Abbotsford campus. No agenda –- just a chance to connect with colleagues, debrief the year, and decompress. If it’s your first time, don’t be intimidated by the craft part. You can bring your own … Read more

Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment — Dec 6

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Facilitated by Lorna Andrews and Claire Hay from the Teaching and Learning Centre, the Community of Practice: Holistic Assessment provides a space for dialogue on assessment practices that weave together Indigenous and western perspectives. Taking place online via Zoom, from 9 to 10:30 am on Friday, Dec 6, we will consider how these principles apply to our teaching practice. For … Read more