Indigenous Healing Garden — check it out

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The “living classroom,” an Indigenous healing garden, is hidden away behind the Student Union Society building. A totem pole made from a tree that was split in half during the 2017 winter storm stands in the centre of the living classroom. It is surrounded by indigenous plants and medicines including frog leaf, rose hip, and … Read more

Ghosting of Sumas Lake — UFV Theatre production — Nov 30-Dec 3

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You are invited to the upcoming UFV Theatre production, Ghosting of Sumas Lake, directed by Dr. Michelle LaFlamme, UFV Associate Professor in English. This devised show is based on the student’s experiences of the devastating November 2021 Sumas Prairie floods, exploring the impact of our climate crisis, the stories of community loss and resilience, and … Read more

‘Get KINnected!’ Fall Speaker Series — Nov 16

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Join the School of Kinesiology for ‘Get KINnected’ — a fall speaker series highlighting faculty research and innovative activities at UFV! Up next is Dr. Cynthia Thomson, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology. Dr. Thomson will be presenting on November 16 from 12-1 pm. Her presentation is titled “Risk-taking, recreation, and wellbeing: Findings from … Read more

Relationships: A Cross-Cultural Exploration — Nov 8

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You know what you expect from others when relating to them—what you expect from students, colleagues, family members, and neighbours — but how much do you know about what individuals raised in a different cultural background than your own expect when interacting with you? And what happens when mismatches in expectations occur? How does it … Read more

STEP Café Career Panel: Transitioning from University to the Workplace — Nov 23

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In partnership with UFV’s Alumni Relations and CECE, STEP Café will be hosting an in-person Career Month panel for international students eligible for a post-graduate work permit on transitioning from university to the workplace. Join us to hear from alumni, employers, and an immigration consultant as they discuss how to navigate the transition, what resources … Read more

Become a better manager this Winter with MGMT 310

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Have you heard the expression “People leave managers, not companies”? It’s based on research that shows the single biggest factor in determining employee retention and engagement is the quality of management. This winter semester, you can learn to become the type of manager that builds a desirable workplace for yourself and your employees by enrolling … Read more

Negotiating Salary and Benefits Alumni Panel — Nov 17

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The Centre for Experiential and Career Edcuation and Alumni Relations are hosting a Career Month event on negotiating salary. Join us to gain insight from UFV alumni about salary and benefit negotiation strategies at the pre-employment, employment, and pre-departure stages across private, public, and non-profit sectors. Thurs, Nov 17 12-1:30 pm Online https://connect.ufv.ca/2022-career-month-negotiating-salary-and-benefits For more … Read more

Gallery exhibition: Ghosting of Sumas Lake — opening Nov 16

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Exhibition: Ghosting of Sumas Lake On view Nov 16-Dec 7, 2022. Ghosting of Sumas Lake is an installation in the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery in building B, room B136, at the UFV Abbotsford campus, that accompanies the UFV Theatre fall season show of the same name. The installation documents the impact of the November 2021 flooding … Read more

Senate Public Meeting — Nov 18; submission deadline is Nov 8

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The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, Nov 18, at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford Campus in A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, Nov 8 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/18/2022

Career Month: Ask Me Anything with Dr. Candy Ho — Nov 9

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Everyone has burning questions about work and careers. This session is a welcoming space for you to ask them! Dr. Candy Ho, assistant professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning from the College of Arts is excited to tackle all your questions and learn together. Think of this as an office hour with an international career … Read more

Continuous Improvements for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) was introduced to all UFV employees and students in 2021 and IT Security recently expanded our MFA protection to include additional applications you may use such as Blackboard and self-serve services within myUFV. The IT Cyber Security team has recognized that some users have been prompted to authenticate every day, rather than … Read more