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UFV Today: Wed, Oct 6, 2010
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News
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LIBIT reunion a fun-filled success
Reminder: podium booking
Reminder: Let info centre know about your events
Scheduled maintenance: Banner Server system updates
Events
Wed -- Berry compelling topic for UFV lecture series
Wed — Visiting scholar talks about team-based learning
Thurs — Depression and Anxiety Education and Screening Day
Thurs — South Asian fall lecture series
Mon, Oct 18 — Provost's forum
Math club talk: Myths and Math and the Ecology of Aphids
Opportunities
Opportunities for scholarships
Will and Estate Planning workshop
This Fri — Intermediate Excel 2007 workshop
UFV Theatre season tickets on sale now
UFV auditions for Shakespeare's Tempest
Creating Balance in Your Life workshop
Financial Planning workshop
Intermediate Access 2007 workshop
Sports
Cascades add cheerleading squad
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LIBIT reunion a fun-filled success
Dozens of Library and Information Technology alumni, spanning the three decades that the program has been offered, gathered at UFV over the weekend to celebrate 30 years of LIBIT at UFV. LIBIT department head Christina Neigel blogged enthusiastically about the reunion here: http://libitufv.blogspot.com/2010/10/amazing-people-amazing-weekend-libit.html . The reunion was presented in partnership by LIBIT and Alumni Relations.
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Reminder: podium booking
Please be sure to reserve your podium with Marcom before your event.
UFV Marketing and Communications owns a number of podiums on the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses, and in order to avoid double-booking, they should be reserved prior to your event.
If you require use of one of the UFV podiums, you may reserve one through our office by contacting either Auriel Heron. Please book at least five business days in advance to facilitate any moving and set-up that may be required.
To book a podium contact:
Auriel.Heron@ufv.ca
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Reminder: Let info centre know about your events
A lot of people come to UFV’s info centre window, strategically located in the hall of building B on the Abbotsford campus. And info centre assistant Carol Abbott loves to help them. But sometimes she can’t help direct them because she’s hampered by the fact that nobody has told her about the event in question.
So even if you’re hosting a small-scale event, and especially if you’re hosting a big one, please make it part of your event-planning protocol to let Carol know about it by emailing her at
Carol.abbott@ufv.ca or phoning her at local 4604.
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Scheduled maintenance: Banner Server system updates
Start of Maintenance: Sun, Oct 17, 7 am
Estimated duration: approx 4 hours
Estimated end: Sun, Oct 17, 11 am
Description of Maintenance: Operating system patches will be applied to Banner production servers.
Services Impacted: All Banner services including Banner Web will be affected. The MyUFV portal will be available, however features which require Banner will not be functional during the update period.
Users Impacted: All faculty, staff and students will be affected.
Service Enhancements: These operating system patches are required to maintain reliability and security of the production servers.
Contact: Bryan Daniel, Manager of Systems & Telecommunications. Email bryan.daniel@ufv.ca Phone: (604) 854-4549
Contact for technical help: Contact Helpdesk via http://ehelpdesk.ufv.ca or email helpdesk.its@ufv.ca or phone (604) 864-4610
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Events
Wed — Berry compelling topic for UFV lecture series
UFV horticulturalist Tom Baumann has got a pretty sweet job. He, along with his government and industry partners, are on a quest for the perfect berry, and he’s going to share the fruits of his research at the first presentation of this year’s UFV lecture series.
Wed, Oct 6
7 pm
Abby B101 (lecture theatre)
Admission is free and the public is welcome.
The UFV lecture series is presented by the UFV Research office.
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Wed — Visiting scholar talks about team-based learning
Dr. Patricia Lasserre, Associate Professor of Computer Science, and UBC Okanagan 2010 Teacher of the Year Award recipient, will present a workshop on team-based learning. Dr. Lasserre is a visiting scholar from the Irving K. Barber School of Arts & Science, UBC Okanagan.
Wed, Oct 6
1–4 pm
Abby A225
The workshop is open to any instructors who want to take group activities to the next level, or are curious about what team-based learning is.
Space is limited so please contact Ruby.Ord@ufv.ca in the Teaching & Learning department to reserve your spot.
To read more on team based learning and Dr. Lasserre’s biography,
please go to www.ufv.ca/tlc.htm .
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Thurs, Oct 7 — Depression and Anxiety Education and Screening Day
The UFV Counselling department is committed to supporting student mental health and reducing stigma. We are once again joining with BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions to offer free screening and education about Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders and Risky Drinking.
Students and others from the UFV community can come get information or take quizzes. They can get their results during a short debrief with a counsellor. People are also welcome to just come by for information for themselves, friends, or family. Faculty are encouraged to send us students who seem "at risk".
Thurs, Oct 7
11 to 4
Abby —B building in the area near the theatre and in front of the Cafeteria doors.
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Thurs %u2014 South Asian fall lecture series
Social justice, constitutional values and the recognition of Muslim and Hindu personal law in South Africa will be discussed by Dr. Jan Neels from the University of Johannesburg.
Dr. Neels will evaluate the progressive recognition of Hindu and Muslim personal law in South Africa, utilizing the protection of socio-economically vulnerable parties and other constitutional values as criteria. Both the non-recognition of purely religious Hindu and Muslim marriages under apartheid and a project to introduce Muslim and perhaps Hindu personal law under the current constitutional dispensation will be critically discussed. A third approach, which may to a certain extent already be traced in recent decisions of the South African courts, will be suggested for future legal development in South Africa and possibly other multicultural societies.
Thurs, Oct 7
7 pm
Abby F125 (University House)
All are welcome.
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Mon, Oct 18 — Provost's forum:
“What does ‘entrepreneurial’ mean in an academic context?”
On Mon, Oct 18, from 8:30 to 10 am in Abby A225, we will hold the first of several Provost’s Forums. This inaugural forum will focus on Goal 3 in the Strategic Plan, which states that UFV will be innovative, entrepreneurial, and accountable in achieving our goals. At the foru we will address the question: “What does ‘entrepreneurial’ mean in an academic context?”
I expect a lively debate and discussion.
For those who are unable to attend in person, the address will be filmed and can be viewed by streaming video. I encourage all who can to attend or tune in and help us shape our future.
Eric Davis
Provost and Vice President, Academic
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Math club talk: Myths and Math and the Ecology of Aphids
Speaker: Dr. Dave Gillespie (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and SFU)
Abstract:
This presentation will introduce the biological control of pest aphids in greenhouse crops. This should be as simple as putting things that eat aphids together with the aphids; however, these natural enemy introductions fail frustratingly often. Studies on the reasons for failure and on the improvement of control will introduce some simple theory from mathematical ecology, and show how understanding that theory helps to develop experimental approaches. This should provide opportunities for a wider discussion of mathematical and statistical analysis in ecological sciences.
Mon, Oct 18
4–5:20 pm
Room D225 (Abbotsford campus)
Everyone welcome!
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Opportunities
Opportunities for faculty scholarships
Faculty who are still working toward their PhD might be interested in the following opportunities:
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) is seeking applications for the:
Commonwealth Scholarship Plan — United Kingdom
Commonwealth Scholarship Plan — India
Foreign Government Awards — Mexico
Foreign Government Awards — Switzerland
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (CCSEP)
For more information got to the following site and search for the scholarship in which you are interested: http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/Home-Accueil-Eng.aspx
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Will and Estate Planning workshop
This workshop will cover information on writing a will, will planning, getting the process started, the importance of having a will done up, who needs one, handling the estate.
Tues, Oct 19
11 am–1 pm
Abby D219.
To sign up, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.
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This Fri — Intermediate Excel 2007 workshop
Learn common Excel functions and use them in basic formulas. Understand how to use both relative and absolute cell references as well as references across different worksheets or workbooks. Explore incorporation of hyperlinks, images, charts, tables, and graphs into your workbook. Create templates and manage multiple workbooks as a group.
Fri, Oct 8
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Chwk TTC
Room 2001
Fri, October 8 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm in Abbotsford, D226. To sign up, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.
To sign up, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.
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UFV Theatre season tickets on sale now
It’s not too late: UFV Theatre season tickets are still available. You can still order your tickets for our 2010/11season of theatre, featuring three great productions: the mad cap musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Nov 10 to 28; the quirky comedy Girl in the Goldfish Bowl, January 19 to February 6; and The Tempest, one of Shakespeare’s greatest romances, March 9 to 27.
Season tickets, which include all three productions, range between $25 to $45. Where else can you find such great entertainment value? And don’t forget: our season tickets are flexible, so if you are unable to attend on a specific date (with sufficient notice) we will be happy to exchange them for you to another performance.
Call 604-795-2814 or Email theatre@ufv.ca now and reserve your 2010/11 season tickets. You’ll be glad you did!
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UFV auditions for Shakespeare’s Tempest
The UFV Theatre Department will hold open auditions for its March, 2011 production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest Sun, Oct 17 and Tues, Oct 19 between 7 and 10 pm in the theatre on the Chilliwack campus.
In The Tempest, Shakespeare’s final work of genius, Prospero, a brooding Renaissance Magus, is marooned on a remote island with his young daughter Miranda. Banished by his usurping brother from his rightful position as the Duke of Milan, he awaits the right planetary conjunction to work his magnum opus and gain his revenge. Aided by his mercurial servant Ariel but stymied by the brutish monster Caliban, Prospero is a man with a mission. Combining romance, comedy and spectacle, The Tempest is truly ” the stuff that dreams are made on.”
The Tempest will play March 9 to 27, 2011 in the Chilliwack campus theatre. To make an appointment to audition call: Local 2814 or Email:
theatre@ufv.ca
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Creating Balance in Your Life workshop
In today’s environment of competing demands, relentless commitments and a consistent feeling of time shortage, balance often does not come easily or naturally. A conscious effort, deep commitment and clear priorities are required to create and protect one’s sense of balance. In this seminar, you will learn to understand what balance means; recognize what each individual can and cannot control; learn how to identify priorities; and develop strategies to achieve greater balance in life.
Thurs, Oct 21
Noon–1 pm
Abby C1429
To sign up, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.
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Financial Planning workshop
This Lunch and Learn will cover information on top tax planning strategies; retirement income strategies: creating your retirement paycheque; and top six mistakes people make with their money. Lunch will be provided.
Wed, Oct 20
Noon–1 pm
Abby C1429.
To sign up, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.
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Intermediate Access 2007 workshop
Learn how Access can make use of relationships between groups of data to structure your tables, and to build queries that span across multiple tables. Learn how to create custom forms with controls such as drop-down menus. Learn how to create reports from dynamically filtered selections of live data, complete with grouping, sorting, subtotals, and formatting for a polished finish. Learn how to easily align form controls and report fields, and how to use calculated fields in both forms and reports.
Fri, Oct 15
9 am to 12 pm in Abbotsford, D226.
Also
Fri, Oct 22
9:30 am to 12:30 pm in Chwk TTC room 2001.
To sign up, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.
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Beginner Excel 2007 workshop at TTC
Learn to use this powerful application to create useful, professionally formatted, and functional spreadsheets. Add a dash of style with color, alignment, choice of fonts, simple graphics, and even a few special effects. This workshop will also include a basic introduction to the formulas and arithmetic operations that allow you to tap the more powerful features of Excel 2007.
Fri, Oct 29
1:30– 4:30 pm
TTC in Chilliwack
Room 2001.
To sign up, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.
Tara Rozenek
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Sports
Cascades add cheerleading squad
The UFV Cascades welcome to the varsity family a Cheerleading squad that will be headed by co-coaches Kaitlyn Yates, Surrey, BC, and Brooke Ostendorf, Abbotsford, BC. The newly formed Cheerleading squad will entertain the Envision Athletic Centre crowds at men's and women's varsity basketball games and compete in two regional cheerleading competitions in British Columbia this coming school year.
The Coed Cheerleading team open tryouts will commence on Wed, Oct 6, at the Valley Stars Athletics Gym http://www.valleystars.com/index.php located at 33800 King Road, in Abbotsford, practice/tryout will start at 4:30PM. All UFV students interested in trying out can go to Valley Stars Athletics Gym or contact UFV Athletics through david.kent@ufv.ca until the Cheerleading email address is uploading on their website page http://www.ufv.ca/Athletics/VarsityTeams/Varsity_Cheerleading.htm
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