{"id":1874,"date":"2025-05-15T17:45:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T17:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/?p=1874"},"modified":"2025-05-15T17:58:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T17:58:06","slug":"celebrating-craft-connection-and-collective-wisdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/2025\/05\/15\/celebrating-craft-connection-and-collective-wisdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Craft, Connection, and Collective Wisdom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"446\">I\u2019m thrilled to share that our collaborative project was successfully presented at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/ConnectED\">ConnectED<\/a> \u2014 and it looked fantastic!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"496\">&#x1f3a5; <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"475\">Watch the video here<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ABO7fEC1nfU\">UFV Pearls of Wisdom<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"496\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ABO7fEC1nfU?si=GhMqg10wm-ZoUd6_\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"835\">At the heart of this project are the powerful \u201cPearls of Wisdom\u201d you all contributed. Each one reflects the care, creativity, and lived experience that make our community so special. Here&#8217;s a recap of the wisdom we showcased.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"866\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"866\">&#x1f31f; Pearls of Wisdom:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"927\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"927\"><em data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"898\">It\u2019s okay to ask for help.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/library.ufv.ca\/about-the-library\/contact-us\/#:~:text=email%20Camille-,Kendra%C2%A0Long,-Associate%20University%20Librarian\">Kendra Long<\/a>, UFV Library<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"981\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"981\"><em data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"956\">Change your perspective.<\/em> \u2013 Amanda Roberts, PLAR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1069\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1069\"><em data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1036\">Be true to yourself and don\u2019t give up your dreams.<\/em> \u2013 Michelle Morier, Agriculture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1134\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1134\"><em data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1103\">Lifelong learning and growth.<\/em> \u2013 Tanya Vanspreuth, Business<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1198\"><em data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1163\">Listen before you speak.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ufv.ca\/about\/alumni-relations-office\/#:~:text=EMAIL%20WHITNEY-,Bryan%20Candy%2C%20BA,-Manager%2C%20Alumni%20Engagement\">Bryan Candy<\/a>, Alumni Engagement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1244\"><em data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1224\">Kindness is pedagogy.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/teaching-and-learning\/contact-us\/hay-claire.htm\">Claire Hay<\/a>, TLC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1298\"><em data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1276\">We\u2019re all in the same nest.<\/em> \u2013 Sandra Smith, ASC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1345\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1345\"><em data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1321\">Keep an open mind.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/student-wellness\/meet-the-wellness-team\/#:~:text=Centre%20hours%20%26%20locations-,Rebecca%C2%A0Wassef,-(she\/her)\">Rebecca Wassef<\/a>, CAS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1424\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1424\"><em data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1377\">Stay connected to the land.<\/em> \u2013 Roseanne Timbrell &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/child-youth-family-studies\/faculty-staff\/#:~:text=Staff-,Sandrine%C2%A0Trichard,-Coordinator%2C%20Practicum%20and\">Sandrine Trichard<\/a>, CYC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1503\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1503\"><em data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1457\">Be open to uncomfortability.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/research\/contact-research\/ana-adamik.htm\">Ana Adamik<\/a>, Research and Graduate Studies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1551\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1551\"><em data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1530\">Learning can be messy.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/academic-success-centre\/contact\/corman-tara.htm\">Tara Corman<\/a>, ASC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1595\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1595\"><em data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1569\">Be authentic.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/teaching-and-learning\/contact-us\/victoria-surtees.htm\">Victoria Surtees<\/a>, TLC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1683\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1683\"><em data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1661\">Forgive yourself for today\u2019s mistakes and do better tomorrow.<\/em> \u2013 Sumitra Robertson<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1736\"><em data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1706\">Enjoy the journey.<\/em> \u2013 Phil Retief, Student, ASC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1813\"><em data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1771\">The first step is the hardest.<\/em> \u2013 Luis Pabon de Los Reyes, Student, ASC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1939\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1939\"><em data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1903\">Universities are no place for neutrality \u2014 it only helps the oppressor. Love is love.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/sustainable-ufv\/commitment\/about-us\/#:~:text=email%20Doran-,Jennifer%C2%A0Martel,-(she\/her)\">Jennifer Martel<\/a>, Sustainability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2036\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2036\"><em data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2006\">Silence can leave space for reflection and knowledge creation.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/library.ufv.ca\/about-the-library\/people\/colleen-bell.htm\">Colleen Bell<\/a>, UFV Library<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2124\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2124\"><em data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2089\">Nurture your connection with family and friends.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/sustainable-ufv\/commitment\/about-us\/#:~:text=email%20Parisa-,Karima%C2%A0Cherifi,-(she\/her)\">Karima Cherifi<\/a>, Sustainability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2193\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2193\"><em data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2166\">Wisdom is found in unexpected places.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/scms\/contact\/#:~:text=email%20Chantelle-,Charline%C2%A0Johnsen,-%2C%C2%A0BA\">Charline Johnsen<\/a>, SCMS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2240\"><em data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2216\">Stir imaginations. \u2013<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/creative-arts\/meet-ufv-creative-arts\/griffith-anna.htm\">Anna Griffith<\/a>, SOCA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2240\"><em>Care deeply, hold lightly.<\/em> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/biology\/contact-us\/faculty\/tourlakis-marina.htm\">Marina Tourlakis<\/a>, Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2245\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2303\">You might be wondering: <strong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2303\">What\u2019s next for our project?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2556\">There\u2019s been talk of turning it into a <em data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2369\">travelling installation<\/em> \u2014 a mobile piece of shared wisdom and inspiration. If you\u2019re interested in hosting this artwork in your department, please reach out to Victoria.Surtees@ufv.ca.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2708\">Thank you all for your time, energy, and insights. Together, you\u2019ve created something truly beautiful \u2014 a piece of collective art that speaks volumes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2708\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/files\/2025\/05\/Pearls-Assembly.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1880\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/files\/2025\/05\/Pearls-Assembly.jpeg\" alt=\"Victoria assembling all the Pearls of Wisdom hoops onto the stand\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/files\/2025\/05\/Pearls-Assembly.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/files\/2025\/05\/Pearls-Assembly-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m thrilled to share that our collaborative project was successfully presented at ConnectED \u2014 and it looked fantastic! &#x1f3a5; Watch the video here: UFV Pearls of Wisdom At the heart of this project are the powerful \u201cPearls of Wisdom\u201d you all contributed. Each one reflects the care, creativity, and lived experience that make our community &#8230; <a title=\"Celebrating Craft, Connection, and Collective Wisdom\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/2025\/05\/15\/celebrating-craft-connection-and-collective-wisdom\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":268,"featured_media":1879,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"generate_page_header":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/268"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1874"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1881,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1874\/revisions\/1881"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1879"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}