December 17, 1999
December 17, 1999
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headlinesThe "People Awakening Project," a $1.2 million collaborative project with groups of Alaska Natives statewide, will help UAF researchers chart effective alcohol abuse prevention strategies among at-risk populations. The three-year project is funded by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Addiction, a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the grant is the largest ever for the psychology department, as well as the first-ever grant of its kind in the social sciences from NIH to UAF. Chancellor Lind invites the entire campus community to attend a campus master planning session Jan. 18, 2000, from 1:30-3 p.m. at a location yet to be announced. Professional planner Jack Wolliver will address the critical issue of gaining community support for master planning. Full campus participation in the planning process will ensure UAF develops a master plan that reflects the needs of the campus community and Fairbanks.
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Lt. Gov. Fran Ulmer recently initiated the "Women in Politics" workshop series, jointly sponsored by the political science department and the Women's Center, with a discussion concerning the opportunities presented to women who enter politics. Joyce Helens, director of UA Corporate Programs, recently returned from a conference on investing in human capital, and reported to the regents that although a large representation of industry was in attendance, she was the only representative of an education institution present. UA is apparently one of the first education institutions to establish this type of workforce trainingprogram. General Y2K precautions everyone should take before leaving for the holidays include backing up the files on your computer and turning off all unnecessary equipment. If you believe you have a Y2K problem that has not been addressed, please let your supervisor/dean/director know, or inform the Y2K office. It is better to ask again than miss something important. In your homes, take time to review your family's emergency preparation plan. Read the brochure "Y2K - A Guide for Students, Faculty and Staff" for further information, which can be found at: http://www.uaf.edu/y2k/index.html . Contact UAF's Y2K Coordinator Dianne Marshall at dianne.marshall@uaf.edu or call 6761 for more details. UAF's main webserver, "Zorba," will be down Dec. 19 to upgrade software, so the UAF webpage will be unavailable that day. The Alumni Association is selling tickets for their Winter '99 Textbook Raffle. Tickets are on sale through Dec. 18 for $2 each or $10 for six. The drawing will be held Dec. 20, and proceeds go to alumni and student activities, and scholarships. A master schedule of holiday office closures can be found at http://www.uaf.edu/univrel/holiday.html. Snow removal will not stop during the semester break. Prevent having your car towed by parking in the Nenana lot, the only authorized lot for long term parking between Dec. 14 and Jan. 24. The UA Museum is looking for volunteer teachers who enjoy children and learning. Museum teachers get the "inside scoop" on collections and cutting edge research. Call 6948 for details. A laptop computer can be won by any student, staff or faculty member who takes a NETg course and fills out an online survey, thanks to UAF and the UA Technology Store. The drawing for the laptop computer is to be held Jan. 14. Go to http://www.dist-ed.uaf.edu/netg/promo.html for more information.
in memoriamJoseph B. Lake,79, UAF business office manager from 1969 to 1987, and long-time friend and supporter of the university, died in Fairbanks Nov. 12 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Gretchen. James Lee, an adjunct professor for accounting at UAF, died in an automobile accident Dec. 4.
eventsThe Fairbanks Symphony Association will host the 2000 Chamber Music Symposium Jan. 6-9 in UAF's Fine Arts Complex. The symposium, in its 24th year, gives string players throughout Alaska an opportunity to come together and concentrate on improving their performance. Call 479-3407 for details. "We Are Here," a celebration of the next century of Troth Yeddha', will be hosted by Rural Student Services Jan. 14 from 7-11 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. Traditional attire is encouraged, but optional. Call 7871 for more information.
making a differenceRay Barnhardt, CRA, received the American Anthropological Association's 1999 George and Louise Spindler Excellence in Educational Anthropology Award at the 98th annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association in Chicago. Cynthia Hanson, a dual-baccalaureate undergraduate, has been accepted to the University of Notre Dame graduate program in Family/Art therapy. This is one of only two programs licensed by the American Art Therapy association. Hanson will begin her studies on Jan. 6, 2000, and upon completion will be eligible for dual licensure in Family and Art Therapy.
scoreboardAngela Rock, Nanook volleyball head coach, recently submitted a letter of resignation, citing a decision to return to California and accept a position with "Net Objects," an Internet based company. Rock successfully led the 'Nooks in earning their first Pac West Tournament berth last season. Plans for recruitment of a new coach will be announced. Nanook hockey recently signed two new players, Ryan Lang, center, and Cory Rask, winger, for the 2000-2001 season. governanceStaff Council would like to express appreciation to the following staff for their hard work and dedication to Staff Council over the past few years: Patty Duvlea, Phil Rounds, Karen Enochs, LaTanya McClellan, Rob Gieck, and Laura Bender. The 2000 Staff Council calendar, featuring a photo by Dave Brenner, is available from your representative. The Governance Office will be closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 2.
deadlinesDec. 17, 1999: Deadline to submit nominations for UAF's inaugural Student Employee Recognition Award. The stipulations and nomination requirements are available from Tonya Trabant, student employment coordinator, at 7596 or fntdt@uaf.edu. Jan. 21, 2000: Deadline to submit applications for the Global Change Student Research Grant Competition. Application packets for one or two year projects during the 2000-2001 fiscal year are available at the Center for Global Change and Arctic System Research, room 306 IARC. Call 5818 or go online at http://www.cgc.uaf.edu for more details. Feb. 25, 2000: Deadline for graduate students to apply for Thesis Completion Fellowships for the 2000-2001 academic year. The announcement and application forms can be found at www.uaf.edu/gradsch Until filled: Nominations for the Northern Momentum Teacher/Scholar Program will be accepted until all places are filled. Visit http://www.uaf.edu/provost/NMTSP.htm or call 5178 for more details. Spring 2000 Cornerstone Dates Issue Date: Submittal Deadline:
from Paul Reichardt
At the Dec. 6 Faculty Senate meeting, Chancellor Lind announced he is starting a process which will lead to a new mission statement for UAF by the end of this spring semester. The present UAF Mission Statement was written in 1988, right after the system-wide restructuring which created the present UA system. In the intervening years we have learned a lot about how this rather unique system of higher education works, and some things have changed dramatically. While the dawning of the New Millennium provides an opportune time for revisiting our mission, initiation of the self-study for institutional accreditation provides an even more compelling reason for taking on this task at this time. As I studied the topic of mission statements, two principles stood out. First, modern mission statements are brief; they are meant to be statements which people can remember, at least in essence. Second, a useful mission statement must be created by a process which engages the people who are most directly affected by the institution's mission. Chancellor Lind is devising a process to incorporate both principles, but it will only be successful if all of us get involved. As you get ready for the holidays, Y2K and the spring semester, I encourage you to think about your view of UAF's mission and how you will become involved in the process which will result in a new formal statement of what UAF is all about. |
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