2018 Pathfinder Award nominations open
February 6, 2018
Nominations for the 2018 Pathfinder Award are now being accepted. This annual award
was established to recognize a superior staff member who contributes to the guidance
and success of UAF's rural and Alaska Native students. Winners receive a $500 cash
award.
Recipients are selected based on four criteria. The nominee:
- Serves as an advocate for Alaska Native and/or rural students
- Helps Alaska Native/rural students overcome personal and academic challenges
- Demonstrates a high level of commitment to the mission of Alaska Native/rural student success
- Engages effectively with leadership, students and/or regions to advance educational opportunities for Alaska Native/rural students.
The Pathfinder Award recipient will be announced at the 45th Annual Festival of Native Arts during the evening performances on Friday, March 2. (The festival will be March 1-3.) Nominations are due no later than Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. For more information please visit the website or email Sherrie Jones at sljones19@alaska.edu.