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Friday Focus: Nanook Nation shows up for our students
December 08, 2023
Over the years, I have held a variety of jobs at UAF. All of them have been rooted in telling stories that inform, educate and connect our audience with the transformative work here. Now, as the interim executive director of university advancement, I lead a team that inspires people in support of a common cause.
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15th annual food drive for Student Support Services
December 08, 2023
The 15th annual Student Support Services food box collection is underway to help support SSS students in need during the long holiday break. It is our goal to collect as much food as possible to assemble food boxes for these students and their families by Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Food boxes are given to 25-30 students and their families (many include small children).
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Increase student access to education by using no- or low-cost course materials
December 08, 2023
In a recent survey, nearly 75% of UAF student respondents reported that the costs associated with textbooks represent a significant financial burden. No-cost and low-cost textbook options not only save money, but they also help ensure greater access to education.
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Call for undergraduate student opportunity submissions
December 08, 2023
In addition to our yearly funding cycles, URSA also helps to publicize ongoing opportunities from faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. If you are leading a project this spring 2024 or summer 2024 term and are seeking undergraduate student participation, please let us know so we can share your opportunity on our website!
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December 08, 2023
Moose are a routine part of life for many Alaskans and are frequent visitors on UAF campuses, especially in winter. Be sure to look around you when you leave a building or walk along roads and paths, even ones that are frequently traveled by other people.
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Acclaimed Yup'ik artist joins UAF Kuskokwim Campus
December 07, 2023
The College of Rural and Community Development welcomes acclaimed Yup'ik artist Golga Oscar to the new Native arts coordinator position at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel, Alaska.
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2023-2024 winter break snow removal
December 06, 2023
Facilities Services will be working throughout the winter break to remove snow from parking lots on the Troth Yeddha' Campus and the Community and Technical College campus. Most work will be done at night. Lot-specific dates and times are on the Facilities Services snow removal schedules.
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Apply now for Toolik Field Station’s 2024 early career TUNDRA award
December 06, 2023
Toolik Field Station invites students and early career researchers to apply for the TUNDRA award for the 2024 field season. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2024.
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Tammy Tragis-McCook recognized with Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy Award
December 06, 2023
On Friday, Nov. 17, Tammy Tragis-McCook, the director of Development and Outreach at the College of Business and Security Management was recognized with the Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy Award.
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KSUA nets six Goldies at 2023 Alaska Broadcasters Association convention
December 06, 2023
A total of six "Goldie" awards were presented to Student Media's KSUA 91.5FM College Radio, the student-powered radio station of UAF's Center for Student Engagement. Various UAF students and faculty received recognition for their hard work, winning the top prizes for Promotional Announcement, Use of Digital Media, Radio Show, Entertainment Program, Public Service Announcement, and Profile categories in the Student Radio division.
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Photo exhibit Digi X opens in Arctic Java
December 01, 2023
An opening reception for work from an advanced photography class will take place from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 in Arctic Java, the coffee shop in the Wood Center on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
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Request for Proposal for state of Alaska operating budget requests - FY26 budget cycle
December 01, 2023
In preparation for the FY26 State of Alaska budget cycle, UAF leadership is soliciting funding proposals from UAF faculty and staff for ongoing base funding or one-time initiatives. FY26 begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026.
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URSA announces Fall 2023 Travel Award recipients
November 29, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the four undergraduate students who received a Fall 2023 Travel Award to actively participate in a gathering of their professional peers this semester.
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Williams named editor-elect of Mathematics Magazine
November 29, 2023
UAF Mathematics Professor Gordon Williams has been selected as the editor-elect for Mathematics Magazine, one of the flagship publications of the Mathematical Association of America. His term as editor-elect will begin in January 2024.
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Arctic Fulbright Scholarship Workshop Dec 12
November 29, 2023
Applications are open for the 2024-2026 Arctic Fulbright Scholarship. Join this workshop at 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 and learn how to apply to, and the benefits of, becoming a Fulbright Scholar.
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CRCD and IARC co-host 'A Place for Knowledge Exchange' seminar series
November 29, 2023
The College of Rural and Community Development and the International Arctic Research Center are excited to co-host a new virtual seminar series called "A Place for Knowledge Exchange." The monthly conversations will cover collaborative approaches to research, education and real-life community-based practices in rural Alaska.
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UAF AISES Chapter receives Cultural Practice Award
November 29, 2023
The UAF AISES Chapter received the Cultural Practice Award during the 46th annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference in Spokane, Washington. The award, the very first given this year, recognizes chapters that demonstrate the use of cultural practices that help students preserve their Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing through chapter meetings and activities.
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November 27, 2023
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, which is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world." What better day to announce this year's UAF United Way Giving Campaign? This year, let our campaign be representative of the appreciation and care the UAF has for the Fairbanks community and surrounding areas.
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UA HR: Employee experience feedback reminder
November 27, 2023
The UA Employee Experience Survey completion deadline is Dec. 8 and is fast approaching. On Nov. 21, benefit-eligible employees, hired on or before Oct. 31, 2023, received an email invitation to participate in the UA Employee Feedback Survey from the Qualtrics survey platform.
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November 27, 2023
The campus-wide rekeying project is moving ahead smoothly, and Facilities Services is now on the brink of completing the second phase of buildings.
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Webinar: Spotlighting the latest schemes affecting colleges and universities
November 27, 2023
The status quo of fraud is changing all the time and at a pace faster than ever for Institutions of Higher Education. During this Zoom training presentation on Dec. 7 from 10-11 a.m., we will identify how to prevent and detect fraud and what to do once fraud is suspected.
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Signing Success: CTC staff earn Learnie Award for ASL videos
November 27, 2023
UAF Community Technical College American Sign Language instructor Laurel Keyer and program assistant Lizanne Hanson were recipients of a Learnie Award during a ceremony at the UAF Pub on Nov. 9.
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Virtual session: Disabilities in disasters and the resolute resistors
November 22, 2023
Individuals with disabilities are often disproportionately affected by a disaster; likewise, no two disabilities or vulnerable populations are alike and should not be treated the same way. In this presentation on Dec. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., guest speaker Daryl P. Schaffer will review what individuals with disabilities may need before, during, or after a disaster as well as what they can give back to some professional emergency career fields.
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Use exercise to manage finals stress
November 22, 2023
Exercise can help when end-of-semester stress hits! Exercise can be a natural mode booster, increase focus, and help reduce the impact of stress. Whether going for a walk, hitting the gym, or taking part in one of the group fitness sessions at the SRC, make sure to take some time to get active.
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Human trafficking awareness for Native American Heritage Month
November 20, 2023
With November being Native American Heritage Month it's important we recognize the signs of human trafficking and the statistics that represent this population and how you can be a part of spreading awareness.
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