April is Cancer Prevention Month so I thought it would be a good time to re-run a story that Alan Cameron graciously wrote for me two years ago. Alan is UFV’s longest standing employee, beginning his career at Fraser Valley College in 1976 as a French Instructor in the Modern Languages department. Thank you Alan … Read more
Good morning everyone. I hope the past week was productive and enjoyable for you. I am a little concerned that I am not engaging you enough and providing enough opportunities for you to work on your wellness. Of the 192 members of this group, only 63 of you submitted progress reports this week (33%) and … Read more
Thank you Johanna for sending me this wonderful family recipe, including your experience of cooking together. It is a perfect example of how we can connect and make cherished memories – not only in these challenging times of a global pandemic, but everyday! My husband and I met at work, about 25 years ago – … Read more
Thank you to Dr. Iris Lesser who submitted this very interesting and thought-provoking article which coincides perfectly with International Women’s Day. As women and mothers we really do need to take care of ourselves physically and mentally — you cannot serve from an empty vessel. I am personally going to challenge myself to take a … Read more
Friday, March 5 is a day for companies to thank their employees for their hard work and effort throughout the year. This day was created for the purpose of strengthening the bond between employer and employee. Because our employees are our greatest asset, the Human Resources department wants to express to you how much we … Read more
Who doesn’t love to have grab-and-go snacks ready at a moment’s notice? Thanks Chelsey for sending this in! Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup natural, creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup hemp hearts 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup honey 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon … Read more
Submitted by guest blogger, Shawn Johnston – Director, Labour Relations, Human Resources As a parent of two kids (ages 7 and 9) the move to remote learning in March created many challenges, top among them keeping my kids busy, active, and engaged. The move to remote teaching also created unique challenges for UFV faculty (and … Read more
Happy New Year everyone! We’ve assembled some wonderful learning opportunities for you this winter so please take the time to scroll through descriptions below and register for those that you are interested in learning more about. And as always, if there is anything not offered that you would like to see more training on, please … Read more
What a year we’ve had within UFV, across British Columbia and around the world! The winter break is a much welcomed opportunity to get some rest and connect with family and friends (either in person or virtually). This time of year can also be very challenging for faculty and staff – and their family members … Read more
2020 is almost over and what a strange year it was! There has been so much confusion and anxiety over Covid-19 both in our personal lives and at work. We have had to learn to adapt and face the challenge of trying to be creative in how we do things in this strange virtual environment … Read more
