Submitted by guest bloggers Dr. Iris Lesser and Joleen Prystupa Preemptive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 led the Canadian government to implement restrictions to help Canadians stay as safe as possible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these restrictions may have unintended consequences such as a reduction in positive lifestyle behaviors placing individuals at … Read more
We’re happy to continue to provide you with a sixth week of workshops and courses that we hope you take advantage of during this challenging time of remote connection. We have been extremely happy with the variety of topics that we have been able to offer and the uptake we have had from you. Thank … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife in honor of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth which falls on May 12 — also the day that International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every year. Canada recognizes its nurses during National Nurses Week from … Read more
Submitted by guest blogger Stacie Dixon, Facilities Operations Coordinator, Athletics & Campus Recreation This work-from-home journey is quite the ride, including times of successes, challenges, and new opportunities. I am sure it looks a bit different for everyone but, with this dose of good weather there is no better time to reflect and explore, and … Read more
Take a moment to look through our workshop offerings for this week and please register for any that you feel would benefit you professionally or personally. How are you all doing? We hope you are able to deal with the challenge of work/life balance during this COVID world we have found ourselves in. Hopefully these … Read more
Action for Happiness is a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society. I follow them and often log on to their website at https://www.actionforhappiness.org/ when I feel the need for inspiration or encouragement in my life. This site is full of ideas and resources to enable people to take action … Read more
Submitted by guest blogger Stacie Dixon, Facilities Operations Coordinator, Athletics & Campus Recreation Join us next week with UFV Unite as we align with the theme of this year’s Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Health Week of Social Connection. Connecting with other people and our communities doesn’t just feel good. It’s good for our … Read more
May has arrived like is always does with the birds chirping and the flowers and trees starting to blossom. We’ve had beautiful weather so far this spring, and it seems pretty normal when you look out the window, but we all know that things are far from normal as we continue to observe the rules … Read more
Submitted by guest bloggers, Stacie Dixon and Kyle Baillie Week three’s theme of UFV Unite is Eat Right, Feel Better Featuring the launch of UFV’s Pandemic Kitchen, this culinary competition is the brainchild of, Kyle Baillie, Director of Student Life and Development. “There is a global pandemic that has forced us into seclusion with our … Read more
Due to COVID-19 UFV’s annual Employee Recognition Dinner, scheduled for May 4, 2020, has been postponed. This is a wonderful event and although disappointing, please know that we will try our best to reschedule so that all of our hard-working employees have the chance to celebrate their achievements and be recognized for the important work … Read more
