2020 News
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Nanook Brotherhood Scholarship
July 20, 2020
In 2018, Vice-Chancellor Keith Champagne pioneered a project that established the UAF local chapter of the national Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB), named Brother To Brother (B2B). The chapter is open to students of all ethnic backgrounds and serves as both an informal and formal support system, giving men of color positive role models and encouraging college attendance, good grades, and graduation. They also aid in finding jobs in their field.
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What to Expect on Campus This Fall Concerning Covid19 Precautions
July 20, 2020
In March, students across the United States got informed to return to a permanent residence for their safety because the pandemic had finally reached the United States. The University of Alaska Fairbanks tried its best to accommodate students who couldn't return home while also battening down the hatches and planning for the upcoming semester. Students have been waiting for months to hear the plans for their next academic year. Chancellor Dan White and UAF Residence Life recently sent an email regarding these plans and explaining what to expect when students return to the campus.
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June 22, 2020
The UAF Alumni Association has recently launched its new platform, Nanook Network, to students and alumni so that they can stay connected as well as have access to great opportunities.
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Updates on the Budget and Preliminary Review Process
June 22, 2020
The board of Regents has recently passed a motion to create a "conceptual plan that outlines the pros and cons of UAS with UAF" stated Chancellor Dan White in an email released on Saturday, June 6th. The conceptual plan will be worked on by a group of regents as well as other individuals selected by the BOR chair Sheri Buretta. The plan will be released no later than October 15th.
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The Black Lives Matter Movement: Honor Students Working for Change
June 22, 2020
Black Lives Matter protests have taken the nation, and the world, by storm. Outraged by the murder of George Floyd, people have been gathering to the streets in order to protest police brutality and the unjust treatment of the black population. There have been protests seen in all fifty U.S States, as well as in Western Europe, Africa, South America, Mexico, Australia, and parts of Asia. Though some protests have turned into violent riots, the majority (at the request of George Floyd's family) have been peaceful. Many UAF Honors students have taken an active role in the movement, working towards a future of equality and equity.