Welcome to the new employees who joined us in June. And congratulations to the temporary employees that have become permanent, and those that have moved into new positions. NEW EMPLOYEES TO UFV Welcome to Jason Dallavalle, Manager, Environmental Health & Safety Jason joins UFV with almost 15 years of health and safety experience spanning a … Read more
Human Resources is excited to introduce to you its newest member, Kevin Jeske, Director, Advisory Services & Labour Relations. As a long-term resident of the Fraser Valley, Kevin attended UFV as a student for two years before completing his Bachelor of Arts degree at Simon Fraser University with a double major in Economics and Political … Read more
I’ve encouraged you all to “don’t hide – get outside” but I wasn’t anticipating such a spike in temperature like we’ve experienced the past few days! Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for most of British Columbia with temperatures expected to reach higher-than-normal, which started on Friday, June 24 and is expected to last … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who joined us in April and May. And congratulations to the temporary employees that have become permanent, and those that have moved into new positions. NEW EMPLOYEES TO UFV Welcome to Erika Voth, Student Services Assistant Erika was born and raised in Abbotsford and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration … Read more
Submitted by Guest Blogger, Mark Pearson, Senior Advisor, HR Since the war in Ukraine began, my family and I – like many others – have often felt helpless being so far away from the devastating effects on the people. Our most recent experience with devastation was watching our city, like others in the Province, be … Read more
Did you know that simply moving your body benefits your mental health. Regular aerobic exercise can reduce depressive symptoms, boost your mood, increase your energy, and reduce feelings of fatigue. Meditation, yoga and tai chi are all helpful in reducing symptoms of PTSD. When you change your posture and breathing techniques, you … Read more
Submitted by guest blogger Amber Johnston, School of Kinesiology There are several things that one has learned from the last three years navigating through a pandemic. At the forefront is the importance of our health and wellbeing. We can determine our health in many ways — where positive, successful behaviour change influencing our decision making … Read more
Submitted by guest blogger Laurie Coreau, Health & Disability Coordinator The Early Intervention Support Program(EISP) Team has had the pleasure of working with some of our great colleagues. If you are not familiar with the EISP, it is a completely confidential program that is fully supported by UFV and the FSA and provides a proactive … Read more
JOIN THE STRIVE TO THRIVE TEAM – The Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser is intended to support fellow community members who take shelter wherever they can find it. By walking in the cold and dark and leaving the comfort and warmth of your home, you will gain an understanding of the challenges faced by … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley has once again been named one of BC’s Top Employers. This marks the eighth straight year that UFV has been selected. BC’s Top Employers is a competition that recognizes employers in British Columbia that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Mark Pearson, UFV’s Manager, Recruitment Services, … Read more
