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
It’s hard to believe that many of us have already been working remotely for almost a month! I think everyone is doing an amazing job and because Human Resources is committed to keeping connections strong, we are excited to offer our third week of online workshops. If you are struggling personally or professionally in any … Read more
Did you ever think you’d have to learn so much new technology in such a short period of time? COVID 19 has made it necessary for all of us to get out of our comfort zones and try new, innovative techniques to ensure that we continue to do our jobs as efficiently as ever. … Read more
Submitted by guest blogger Stacie Dixon, Facilities Operations Coordinator, Athletics & Campus Recreation It’s Bingo time! This week, within UFV Unite, our new staff & faculty community Facebook group initiative, we are featuring the UFV Unite Bingo Challenge. Just, one way of virtually connecting with our UFV community. The goal is to complete as many … Read more
Submitted by guest blogger, Blair McFarlane, Energy Manager, Facilities Management The 50th anniversary of Earth Day falls on Wednesday, April 22, 2020! Amid COVID-19, we are forced to approach celebrations of Earth Day differently. Many of us have had a quietening of our lives – some daily routines have become simplified and the busy-ness has … Read more
Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, we will be postponing our annual employee golf tournament scheduled for May 9, 2020 at Cultus Lake Golf Course. This is one of our most popular employee events of the year and is always well attended. We sincerely hope that we will be able to reschedule the tournament later this … Read more
