Thank you to everyone who came out to the UFV/FSA Halloween parties on October 30. I’m excited to share with you the winners of the costume contest! Scariest – CEP Skeleton Crew (Becky and Jessy) Funniest – Smart A** (Courtney Boisvert) Most Original – Emotional Outlet (Jen Martel) Crowd Favourite – The Gnomes (Heidi and … Read more
At UFV, recognizing the dedication and contributions of our employees is something we value deeply—and we haven’t forgotten you! While our Long Service Celebration traditionally takes place in May, this year’s event will be held in November. We appreciate your patience as we’ve worked through this year’s planning, and we’re looking forward to celebrating our … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who have joined us over the past few months. And congratulations to some current employees that have moved into new positions. We are very excited to have you join the UFV team. EMPLOYEES NEW TO UFV February, 2026 Renumaria Giby, Payroll Officer Hello! My name is Renu, and I work … Read more
It’s May 1 and I am officially in my last month of employment in my role as HR Operations Manager at UFV! It’s weird writing this message. I’ve seen literally hundreds of employees come and go, assisted them with their resignations and retirements, and always knew my time would come too, but it still seems … Read more
If you’ve ever submitted an HR request and wondered where it was in the process, or sent a quick follow-up just to check, you’re not alone. Many of HR’s processes have relied on PDF forms and email approvals, which can make it hard to see progress or know when something is complete. The new HR Client Portal (TDX) is … Read more
Unfortunately, due to our budget this year, we were unable to hold our annual employee golf tournament, but I have had a few employees reach out to say they’d still be interested in a fun day out on the links! If you’d like to come out for a great day of golf, laughs, and lunch … Read more
Michelle Superle is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and a Research Associate for the Food and Agriculture Institute here at UFV. Michelle is also a member of the Early Intervention Support Program (EISP), a proactive, university and union-supported program helping guide and support employees throughout their medical leave and/or accommodation. Thank you … Read more
On behalf of the Joint Professional Development Committee, below you will find clarification and information on some questions we have received this past year. Reminders for the new fiscal year effective April 1, 2026: i) Borrowing Ahead – Permanent employees are eligible to request up to two years of funding for a single event (ie: … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who have joined us in December and January. And congratulations to some current employees that have moved into new positions. We are very excited to have you join the UFV team. December, 2025 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AWARDED PERMANENT POSITIONS Shriram Gaikwad, Outreach and Support Academic Advisor PERMANENT EMPLOYEES TRANSFERED INTO NEW … Read more
Do you know someone at UFV that deserves to be recognized for their excellence in Service, Leadership, Teamwork or Indigenization & Reconciliation? Get your nominations in by Februrary 20, 2026. All the information you need to learn about these awards, who is eligible, and how to submit a nomination can be found on here on … Read more
