Orientation ambassador recruitment — deadline: March 30

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Student Orientation is looking for volunteers! Our orientation ambassadors will make new friends, learn new skills, and give back by supporting new students in their transition to UFV. If you’re looking to gain volunteer experience while making a difference on campus, join the Orientation Ambassador program! Deadline to apply is Wed, March 30. https://www.ufv.ca/studentlife/work–volunteer-opportunities/ For … Read more

Submit to the Zine attempt 6 — Climate edition

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The Cascade is accepting submissions for a climate themed Zine that will be published in April. We are accepting submissions of all kinds: – creative writing (creative nonfiction, short stories, poetry, etc.) – journalism (features, Q&As, non-academic essays, etc.) – visual arts (photography, painting, illustrations, graphic design, etc) Deadlines for submissions are March 18 and … Read more

Call for Proposals for Research Supporting Flood Recovery in the Sumas Prairie Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund — deadline April 30

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While the immediate danger of flood waters has receded the impacts on land, infrastructure, businesses, and people are still being felt. We are calling for research proposals that will address these impacts and provide pathways that lead to recovery. Individual projects can be funded for up to $25,000, but they must demonstrate outcomes that provide … Read more

Internationalization Workshops — April 6 and 8

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Please join Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization in her workshops offered in April 2022. Chat – I (Chat Internationalization) April 6, 2022 (12–1 pm) The objective of these chats is to have a non-structured, casual discussion around cultures, inclusive approaches to teaching, and more. Test Questions for Multilingual Learners Workshop April 8, 2022 … Read more

Provost’s Lunch and Learn — Learn more about exciting projects from UFV Marketing — March 30

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With the adoption of the integrated strategic plan last year, UFV Marketing has kicked off some significant new projects that will have broad impact across UFV. Join UFV Marketing Director Laura Authier to learn more about the projects to revitalize UFV’s website and brand, and why the developing Strategic Enrolment Management plan is vital to … Read more

Get to know Student Affairs — April 6

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Student Affairs leads counselling, the food bank, academic advising, financial aid, and all other student-focused programs at UFV. Join us in hearing from our VP Students, Dr. Alisa Webb, Executive Director Kyle Baillie, and staff and student representatives from Living Learning Community as they discuss their vision and passion for Student Affairs. Wed, April 6 … Read more

Chat – T (Chat Teaching) — Mar 30

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Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, in wide-ranging conversations around teaching and learning. Wed, March 30 — Planning for the unexpected: how to design adaptable courses. Wed, April 27 — Ungrading and alternative grading models More event listings at: events.ufv.ca/tlc/ Info/Questions: tlcevents@ufv.ca https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CourseDevelopmentWorkshops@ufv.ca/bookings/s/cvswXc4KlEKYgie2CM0B4w2   04/27/2022

The Modern Man Alive: Overcoming societal expectations to work towards wellness and social justice. Organized by UFV Social Work Community Development Students

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The Modern Man Alive is an event dedicated to exploring how gender and masculinity interact with Social Justice and Wellness to shape our perception of the world around us. This event will utilize various forms of media, guest speakers, and activities to shed light on how gender norms influence our daily lives. Our goal is … Read more

You’re invited to participate in a SEM planning workshop — March 29, 30, or 31

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UFV is developing a new strategic enrolment management plan that will shape the future of how we recruit, admit, enroll, and deliver a UFV education to our students. Please join us for one of three opportunities to share your thoughts. Register for one of the following sessions at https://forms.office.com/r/w0E5KwwpE4 Tues, March 29, 9-11 am — … Read more