My professional development activity consisted of a presentation of a paper at the 27th International Conference of the Friedrich Nietzsche Society at the University of Dundee in Dundee, Scotland. The Friedrich Nietzsche Society is an international and interdisciplinary organization and participants in the conference came from all over the world to attend. The title of the … Read more
Exactly two years ago in October 2020, I had an epiphany while taking a PD course at JIBC called “Lead Yourself First”: I wanted to level up my advising skillsets, but not with the traditional Masters of Advising pathway. It was time for an alternate credential, and it was going to be in the field … Read more
Hi there. I hope everyone has settled just fine into the new academic year and is now looking forward to the holiday break! But don’t forget to start thinking about what professional development activities you’d like to pursue, as you have until March 31, 2023 to access this fiscal year’s funds. Jim Kwik once said, … Read more
The 2022 Retirement Dinner is coming up on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. If you’d like to celebrate this momentous occasion with your colleagues, tickets can be purchased for $25.00 in Human Resources. Come out to enjoy a delicious meal, great company and to celebrate the amazing achievements and contributions made by these 30 employees: Robin … Read more
Welcome to the new employees who joined us in September as well as some current employees that have moved into new positions. And congratulations to the temporary employees that have now become permanent! We are very excited to have you join the UFV team. NEW EMPLOYEES TO UFV Welcome to John da Costa, Team Lead, … Read more
As UFV’s United Way campaign administrator, I have the pleasure of inviting you to our kick-off pancake breakfast on November 1 in Abbotsford and November 2 in Chilliwack. Come in to work a little early to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice – the works – served up by United Way … Read more
The FSA and UFV invite you to a fun-filled Halloween pizza lunch party with drinks, dessert and prizes for the most fun and creative costumes! All employees are welcome to join! The lunch will run from 12:30 – 1:30 on Monday, October 31. Abbotsford campus room B132 CEP campus room A1426 Registration is required so … Read more
Attention all staff! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for Staff Educational Leave applications is coming up soon – October 31, 2022. Make sure you mark your calendar! For those of you unfamiliar with Staff Ed Leaves, UFV offers short-term educational leaves for staff with three years of continuous service in a permanent … Read more
A reminder that several payment options are available for employee parking. Register and pay for their annual parking permit through the convenience of payroll deduction. Most employees using this service have already registered. Find out if you’re registered for payroll deductions by checking your most recent paystub (under ‘Deductions after Federal Tax’) through myUFV. Register for a … Read more
To support our institution in its commitment to provide resources to improve and maintain good mental health, a second workshop series of Not Myself Today®, an initiative of the Canadian Mental Health Association, starts in September, 2022. This program will be delivered in five workshops over the coming weeks and months, and we encourage you … Read more
