Campus Services
Alaska Native Knowledge Network
The Alaska Native Knowledge Network serves as a resource for Native people, government agencies, educators and the general public in gaining access to the knowledge base that Alaska Natives have acquired over millenniums.
The Alaska Native Knowledge Network produces and distributes materials and publications and is home to an extensive library of curriculum resources catalogued by cultural themes. Publications, materials, and curriculum resources can be viewed in person and online.
Alaska Native Knowledge Network
164 University Park Building
907-474-1902
fyankn@uaf.edu
www.ankn.uaf.edu
Alaska Native Language Center
The Alaska Native Language Center (ANLC) is devoted to research, teaching, and publishing in Alaska’s 20 Native languages. The ANLC archive of 10,000 paper documents and 5,000 audio and video tapes is the most comprehensive collection of Alaska Native language material in the world.
Publications are available in local bookstores or directly from ANLC. Staff are available to show the archive and speak with visitors about Alaska languages and topics such as language maintenance and revitalization.
Alaska Native Language Center
417 Brooks Building
(907) 474-7874
fyanlp@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/anlc/
Alaska Sea Grant
Alaska Sea Grant (ASG) funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrarion and the State of Alaska supports research in marine-related subjects, produces educational publications and videos about Alaska’s seas and coasts, and convenes scientific conferences. ASG also works with community members on economic and social issues related to the conservation and wise use of marine and coastal resources through a network of 15 Marine Advisory Program agents and specialists located in ten coastal communities from Nome to Ketchikan.
Alaska Sea Grant College Program
Wells Fargo Building
794 University Avenue
(907) 474-7086
fygrant@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/seagrant/
Alaska Teacher Placement
The Alaska Teacher Placement (ATP) program mission is to provide leadership in identifying, attracting, and placing highly-qualified educators in Alaska. ATP works with Alaska’s school districts, university leaders, and other educational entities to promote the teaching profession in Alaska.
Anchorage, Alaska April 18–19
ATP also hosts virtual job fairs for educators via online and audio.
Alaska Teacher Placement
1157 Deborah Avenue
(907) 450-8400
(877) ATP-6644 (toll free)
atp@alaska.edu
www.alaskateacher.org
UAF Bookstore
The UAF Bookstore has textbooks and a large selection of general reading materials, study aids, calculators, personal care items, greeting cards, clothing, and gift items.
Textbooks are for sale throughout the summer. Full refunds on textbooks are available within seven days of the start of class. A register receipt is required, and books must be in the same condition as when purchased. The bookstore offers buy back of most books for 20–50% of the new price at the end of the summer semester. The bookstore is closed for annual inventory June 27–30.
Bookstore Hours
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday noon–5 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Bookstore
Constitution Hall
(907) 474-7348
fybook@uaf.edu
www.bookstore.uaf.edu
Career Services
Summer jobs in a variety of areas are available for students. Student employment is a valuable tool in learning new skills, connecting to the university, and developing a network of professionals that can help you in the future. A Career Services counselor can help in the process of finding student employment on campus as well as reviewing the employment application prior to submission. Student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits. Student employment is just one of the ways to make your educational experience at UAF unique and rewarding.
Alumni and current students can take advantage of the summer months to update a resume, research potential internships or employers. Career Services offers resources to make the transition from UAF to your future career as smooth as possible. Please stop by and visit our office.
Career Services
110 Eielson Building
(907) 474-7596
www.uaf.edu/career/
Cooperative Extension Service
Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among local, state, and federal governments in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks. With offices statewide, Extension provides research-based information about every thing from blueberry recipes and gardening to building an energy efficient home.
Cooperative Extension Service
308 Tanana Loop, UAF Campus
(907) 474-5211
(877) 520-5211
fbcit@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/ces/
Disability Services
The Disability Services office provides services to students who have documented disabilities protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The goal of the office is to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at UAF. Services are free and available to any student who is eligible and enrolled in at least one credit hour.
Disability Services maintains adaptive computer workstations at several places on campus. Workstations include voice activated software, screen enlargers and screen readers. UAF has an accessible shuttle bus service equipped with a wheelchair lift for transportation on campus. Most campus buildings and some residence halls are accessible.
Disability Services summer hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information contact the director of Disability Services.
Center for Health and Counseling
208 Whitaker Building
(907) 474-5655
(907) 474-1827 TTY
fydso@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/disability/
Elderhostel
Fairbanks Denakkanaaga
Fairbanks Denakkanaaga Elderhostel is an Alaskan Native organization offering educational tourism programs for people 55 or older, along with their companion of any age. Lectures, presentations, and daily field trips provide a broad range of information on Fairbanks and other areas of Alaska.
Summer programs run for 7 to 11 nights with meals, housing and travel within Alaska included. Choose from offerings going north from Fairbanks into the Arctic all the way to Prudhoe Bay and the Arctic Ocean; going south on the railroad with overnight stays in Denali, Anchorage, and Seward, traveling the whole length of the Alaska Railroad route; or go west to Nome.
Online registration is available through Elderhostel headquarters in Boston at www.elderhostel.org or call toll free (877) 426-8056.
Fairbanks Denakkanaaaga Elderhostel
201 First Avenue Suite 100
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-8251 Ext. 5013
fyelder@uaf.edu
Map Office
The Geophysical Institute Map Office carries Alaska maps including topographic and thematic maps published by the USGS. State, country and world maps are also available for sale.
Other items available include topographic maps of western Canada, nautical charts of Prince William Sound and Kachemak Bay, geologic maps, space and aurora posters, books and slides, plastic raised relief maps, maps on CD ROM, and select National Geographic posters. Visa, Mastercard accepted as well as checks and cash. Office hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Geophysical Institute Map Office
204 Akasofu Building (IARC)
(907) 474-6960
www.gi.alaska.edu/services/MapOffice/
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Drawing on the experience and talents of older people (50+) in the Fairbanks area, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers new opportunities for continued learning. Members are invited from all backgrounds; a college degree or education is not a prerequisite for membership. Members share the common bonds of intellectual curiosity and the experience of their generation.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
159 University Park
(907) 474-6607
olli@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/olli/
PolarExpress ID Card
The PolarExpress card is the official UAF identification card. It provides access to computer labs, Rasmuson Library services, university housing, Student Recreation Center, and student activities. New students pick up their PolarExpress cards approximately one week before Summer Sessions begins. Students must have registered for classes 24 hours prior and must have a picture ID with them to obtain a card.
BearBucks (purchased cash value) can be deposited on the PolarExpress card at the PolarExpress Office. BearBucks may be used at all campus dining services locations, vending machines, photocopiers, the Wood Center counter, and the bookstore.
PolarExpress Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
PolarExpress
203 Eielson Building
(907) 474-7657
www.uaf.edu/fyexprss/
Public Broadcasting
KUAC TV and FM are public television and radio stations located on the UAF campus.
KUAC radio broadcasts on 89.9 FM providing programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the Interior. The statewide AlaskaOne Network, including KUAC TV 9 and Digital Television provides quality, non-commercial television programming that creates an environment of cultural and educational enrichment.
KUAC / AlaskaOne
202 Fine Arts Building
(907) 474-7491
www.kuac.org
Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union
Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union offers a full line of banking services at four branches in the Fairbanks area. The UAF campus branch is located in Wood Center. Summer hours for the campus branch are noon to 5 p.m. Of the nine ATMs operated by the Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union, three are associated with the University. ATMs are located in Wood Center, the Hess Recreation Center and the Tanana Valley Campus Center.
For more information please visit the website at www.spiritofalaska.com or contact a Member Service Representative.
Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union
1st Floor Wood Center
P.O. Box 73920
Fairbanks, AK 99707
(907) 459-5900
Email: info@spiritofalaska.com
www.spiritofalaska.com
Student Radio Station
KSUA-FM, a student-operated college radio station located in Constitution Hall, serves the UAF campus and surrounding community broadcasting on 91.5 FM. KSUA can be heard throughout the Fairbanks area and as far away as Tok and Healy. Programming is student produced and available on the Internet at www.ksua.net.
KSUA-FM/TV
307 Constitution Hall
(907) 474-7054
www.ksua.net
Student Recreation Center
The Student Recreation Center (SRC) offers 3 multi-purpose courts on the main level, an elevated 1/8 mile running track, lifecycles, stairmasters, rowing machines, Gravitron, cross training kayak machine, an aerobics area, an indoor climbing wall, hammer strength stations, Nautilus stations, free weights, stretching areas, and 45 intramural activities that take place throughout the year. Outside the SRC there are soccer and ultimate frisbee fields and numerous trails for cross-country running. A second pair of shoes is required for entry into the SRC.
SRC Hours
Monday–Friday 5:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Hours subject to change.
Summer SRC cards are valid mid-May through early September. UAF Summer Sessions students gain access to the SRC with their PolarExpress ID card. All others obtain access cards from the SRC office. Children under 18 years are not permitted use of SRC facilities unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
SRC Fee
$ 50 UAF students and students at any post-secondary institution (must show university/college
ID)
$ 10 Student’s family member (spouse or dependant)
$ 7 Daily use
Student Recreation Center
(907) 474-5886
www.uaf.edu/src/
UA Press
The University of Alaska Press publishes nonfiction and literature about Alaska, the North Pacific Rim, Arctic Canada, Siberia, and Scandinavia. UA Press is dedicated to enriching the lives of Alaskans through high-quality books on the history, art, people, and natural world of the North.
Recent books include Outside in the Interior, Climate of Alaska, and The Little Fox.
UA students, staff and faculty always receive a 10% discount on UA Press books. Visit www.uaf.edu/uapress/ to preview all new and forthcoming titles.
University of Alaska Press
Wells Fargo Building, 2nd floor
794 University Avenue, Suite 220
(907) 474-5831
(888) 252-6657 (toll free)
fypress@uaf.edu
www.uaf.edu/uapress
UA Technology Center
The UA Technology Center provides educational discount sales of computer systems and products to all students, staff, faculty, and departments of the University of Alaska. The center keeps many computers, printers, and software in stock. Non-stock items can be ordered. The PolarExpress ID card is required for purchases.
UA Technology Center
Constitution Hall Second Floor
(907) 474-6463
fyuatc@uaf.edu
www.computersales.uaf.edu
Wood Center
Wood Center is a focal point of campus activities and services available to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and university guests.
Services include campus information, dining facilities, a television area, meeting rooms, laundry and shower facilities, and a recreation area with a bowling alley, pool tables, and video games. Wood Center also hosts the Spirit of Alaska Federal Credit Union, an automatic teller machine (ATM), and lost and found.
Wood Center Hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wood Center
(907) 474-7037
www.uaf.edu/woodcenter/