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UAF departments recognized as family friendly workplaces

May 8, 2019

University Relations

Amanda Wall, director of the bursar's office, accepts the Family Friendly Workplace award from FNSB Early Childhood Development Commission Chair Laralee Walston and FNSB Mayor Bryce Ward. Photo courtesy of the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.
Amanda Wall, director of the bursar's office, accepts the Family Friendly Workplace award from FNSB Early Childhood Development Commission Chair Laralee Walston and FNSB Mayor Bryce Ward. Photo courtesy of the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.


The Fairbanks North Star Borough's Early Childhood Development Commission recently recognized three UAF departments as family friendly workplaces. UAF departments swept the awards for public sector employers, with recognition going to UAF Nanook Recreation (1-10 employees), the Bursar's Office (11-25 employees), and the College of Rural and Community Development (more than 25 employees).

The annual awards recognize employers that help employees balance work and family responsibilities.