UFV Today: Tues, Nov 25, 2008

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Last-minute Angel tree sponsors needed

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Wed — Crime Scenes lecture

Thurs — Poet Sonnet L’Abbe to speak

Thurs — The Power of Forgiveness after Tragedy presentation

Mon, Dec 1 — Crime prevention evening

College Pension Plan

Upcoming holiday receptions

You’re invited — UFV open forums Dec 8 & 9

Parenting workshop

Hope Centre closed for three days

Chair massage 

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Last-minute Angel Tree sponsors needed

The Angel Tree program is well underway and most of the angels have been adopted. There are still, however, a few angels on the trees and the presents are due this Thurs, Nov 27. If you have been meaning to choose an angel from the tree, please do so soon. We want to make certain that all our little angels have something for Christmas.
 
Please register the number on the back with Cecelia.Dirksen@ufv.ca
Thank you so much!

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Got news? Share it with the UFV Insider

Have a new baby? A new grandchild? A new academic credential? Or are you new at UFV and wanting to introduce yourself to the university community? The Marketing and Communications team is planning a late fall edition of the UFV Insider e-newsletter and we are seeking interesting news items, photos, and story ideas.

The Insider is designed to let UFV employees learn more about each other and our departments, and to celebrate achievements. We are also planning for UFV’s 2009 community report, which is sent to all households in the Fraser Valley, so feel free to pass story ideas along for that too.

Contact editor Anne Russell at anne.russell@ufv.ca or local 2826.

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Wed — Crime Scenes lecture

The third and final forensic science speaker will be visiting UFV on Wed, Nov 26, at 2:30 pm. Inspector Brian Andrews will be giving a talk on Crime Scenes. He is a RCMP Inspector for the Pacific Region. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Crime Scenes with RCMP Inspector Brian Andrews
Wed, Nov 26
2:30–5 pm
Abby, B140

Please note that the nature of this material could be disturbing to some people.

For more information please contact Lesley.Spier@ufv.ca.

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Thurs — Poet Sonnet L’Abbé to read at UFV

Sonnet L’Abbé

L’Abbe’s poetry tackles issues of homeland security, cultural sensitivity, and Canadian identity in a casual, sardonic tone that has won over audiences across the country. In the wake of Obama’s  US electoral win, her savvy take on international racial politics resonates more than ever.

 L’Abbé is a Toronto-born writer of French-Canadian/Guyanese/South Asian descent.  She is the author of two collections of poetry, A Strange Relief (2001) and Killarnoe (2007), both published by McClelland and Stewart. In 2000, she won the Bronwen Wallace Memorial Award for most promising writer under 35. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in English literature at the University of British Columbia.

Her work has appeared in a number of literary journals and several anthologies including Open Field: 30 Contemporary Canadian Poets and Red Silk: An Anthology of South Asian Canadian Women Poets.

This afternoon of literature is sponsored in part by the Canada Council and presented by the UFV English department.

Thurs, Nov 27,
2–3 pm
Abbotsford campus bookstore

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Thurs — The Power of Forgiveness after Tragedy presentation
 
Come hear a powerful and riveting story of how, in the aftermath of the tragic murder of his son, a father was able to forgive the young man who shot him. This event features Dale Lang, father of Jason Lang, who was shot and killed at school in Taber, Alberta, a week after the Columbine shooting in 1999. In the aftermath of that tragedy, Dale and Dianne Lang made national headlines when they publicly acknowledged that they would forgive the perpetrator. Dale’s story is provocative and compelling.
 
This week is Restorative Justice Week in Canada. In honour of the week, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association are co-sponsoring this presentation.
 
Thurs, Nov 27
11:30 am–1pm
Abby, A232
 
Bring your lunch and join us for this important event. Space is limited so come early.

If you have any questions please contact Terry Waterhouse at terry.waterhouse@ufv.ca.

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Mon, Dec 1 — Crime prevention evening

Come to a free evening forum on personal identification safety and crime prevention presented by the Criminal Justice Student Association the Abbotsford Police Department, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and the BC Criminal Justice Association.

Det. John Koppes, major crime unit’s fraud/identity theft expert with the Abbotsford Police, will speak on the current trends in fraud and identity theft. Mrs. Kelly Pater, prevention programs coordinator for the Abbotsford Police, will speak on crime prevention over the holidays. This will also be an opportunity to gather information on the criminal justice community in the Fraser Valley and meet some of the local experts. Please bring a food donation for the local food bank

Mon, Dec 1
7 to 9 pm
Abby, B101 (lecture theatre)

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College Pension Plan

The College Pension Plan has posted an update on the security of College pensions while financial markets continue to fluctuate. Please visit the plan’s website at www.pensionsbc.ca.

From time to time, the plan will post further updates.

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Upcoming holiday receptions

The Vice-President Academic, Associate VP of Research and Graduate
Studies, Associate VP of Teaching and Development, and Deans would like to invite you to rejoice the year’s end and the New Year’s beginning.

TTC/Chilliwack/Hope Holiday reception
Wed, Dec 3
Rivers Dining Room, TTC
2–4 pm

*For catering purposes please RSVP to karen.power@ufv.ca by Nov 28

and/or

Abbotsford Holiday reception
Tues, Dec 9
University House, Abby 
2–4 pm
*No RSVP required.

Nicole Egresits
(on behalf of the VP Academic, Deans & AVPs, and Assistants to the
Deans & AVPs)

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You’re invited — UFV open forums Dec 8 & 9
 
This has been and continues to be a year of tremendous evolution for the University of the Fraser Valley. As part of the senior administrative group’s ongoing commitment to open discussion and sharing of ideas, especially during this time of transition, I am pleased to invite you to attend one of two upcoming open forums:
 
Mon, Dec 8
Abby, B101 (lecture theatre)
2:30–3:30 pm

Tues, Dec 9
Chwk, A201 (boardroom)
Noon–1 pm.
 
The UFV Senate and Board of Governors recently mandated the university to focus on issues of transition, recruitment, and retention. The upcoming forums will begin with a brief update (about 10 minutes) of our current activities in these areas, but the floor will then be open for discussion on these or any other topic of interest.
 
These sessions are open to faculty, staff, administrators, students, and alumni of UFV. I look forward to hearing your feedback and discussing your ideas. Please plan to attend if you are able.
 
Skip Bassford
President and Vice-Chancellor

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Parenting workshop

Join us for a parenting workshop title: Balance Me, My Family and My Work.

Through this fun and insightful workshop, participants explore how to be an effective parent despite a busy work life, while not losing themselves in the process.

Participants are presented with creative opportunities to gain deeper understanding of themselves, their roots, and their families. This workshop also allows participants to learn about positive parenting strategies, organizational skills and community resources. Working parents can anticipate this experience to provide them with laughter, reflection time, encouragement, powerful insights and ideas.

Wed, Jan 14
9 am to noon
Abby, A360.

To register, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.

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Hope Centre closed for three days

Out of town meetings and appointments have necessitated the following closures at the Hope Centre: Tues, Nov 25, Wed, Nov 26, and Thurs, Nov 27. Although the office will be closed, classes will continue as scheduled. 
 
Hilary Kennedy
Coordinator, UFV Hope Centre
604-869-9991
Fax 604-869-7431
345 Raab Street, Hope V0X 1L4
hilary.kennedy@ufv.ca

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Chair massage 

Chair massages will be held next Thurs, Dec 4 from 9 am to noon in Abb, B239. The cost is $20 for 20 minutes or $30 for 30 minutes. To book an appointment, please contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca or local 4536.

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