-
Friday Focus: Being part of the solution
July 26, 2024
In my meetings with leaders across campus, I often start the conversation with the questions: what's our goal and what's the problem we are trying to solve? I do this because it is important to identify our goal and the context of what follows. At times, it can be easy to focus on the nuts and bolts of a solution. But without first identifying the problem we are facing, we risk charting a path in the wrong direction, missing critical pieces of the puzzle, or investing resources before identifying our priorities. It also prevents us from missing externalities that could render a great idea D.O.A. This week, the UA Board of Regents met for most of a day to discuss student enrollment and retention. I appreciate the Board's leadership on this topic, and was proud to share UAF initiatives to improve our student recruitment and retention.
Read article -
SoBear Mocktail Mix-Off request for contestants
July 26, 2024
The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department will host a mocktail fundraiser on Sept. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. Departments are asked to donate their favorite, cleverly-named mocktail recipe and mocktail supplies. The department with the most popular drink will win the 2024 Mocktail Mix-Off Award!
Read article -
Student options with UAF Bookstore Bundle program
July 24, 2024
UAF Bookstore Bundle is the new all-encompassing, affordable textbook rental program you've heard about this summer. The Bookstore Bundle ensures transparent and predictable costs to help plan college expenses. With this program, students have two options. Either verify their book order and preferred way to receive materials, or choose to opt out of the program by Sept. 13, 2024.
Read article -
Alexander appointed director of Center for One Health Research
July 24, 2024
The College of Indigenous Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alisa Alexander as the new director of the Center for One Health Research, effective July 1, 2024.
Read article -
Orientation bag item collection
July 24, 2024
New Student Orientation is officially one month away! The Center for Student Engagement will collect items for our new student bags until Aug. 8 at Wood Center Suite 101C.
Read article -
Intro to Strength noon sessions
July 22, 2024
The Student Recreation Center has a new group fitness offering for Intro to Strength on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. The offering is a six-week program that begins on July 23 and is free for current members of the SRC.
Read article -
Friday Focus: UAF is our brand
July 19, 2024
When I talk about the place where I work, it's always the people I think about first. The colleagues I collaborate with, the alumni and donors I am connecting to the university, and the students I am privileged to observe as they find their passion and earn their degrees. As Alaskans, we know how one person's ripple of an idea can quickly become a legacy. UAF is not just a place or an institution, it's people. Together we've transformed thousands of lives.
Read article -
Nanook Rendezvous Campus Day is this Friday
July 17, 2024
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion this week. Campus day is Friday, July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. UAF alumni from all years are invited to attend.
Read article -
Hough appointed executive director of University Advancement
July 17, 2024
Tom Hough has been appointed as the executive director of University Advancement. In this role, he will lead UAF's development, alumni relations, communications and marketing activities. Hough's first day will be July 28, 2024.
Read article -
Activate your UA employee LinkedIn Learning account
July 17, 2024
The UA employee LinkedIn Learning platform features training presented by UA personnel, industry-recognized experts, ComPsych and many others.
Read article -
New intro to aerial silks class offered at SRC
July 17, 2024
Nanook Recreation is testing a new group fitness offering — Introduction to Aerial Silks — in August. The class is free with a current membership at the Student Recreation Center.
Read article -
UA is testing Zoom AI Companion
July 15, 2024
The University of Alaska is piloting Zoom AI Companion, an innovative tool designed to enhance meeting productivity and efficiency.
Read article -
Friday Focus: Campus is hopping!
July 12, 2024
In early May, people start asking me if summer will be a quieter time around campus. Maybe once upon a time it used to be, but summer at the Troth Yeddha' Campus is busier than ever!
Read article -
Self-service upgrade to Windows 11 is available
July 12, 2024
Beginning July 8, 2024, a self-service upgrade option to Windows 11 became accessible for all UA computers.
Read article -
Uher named associate vice chancellor of rural, workforce education
July 10, 2024
Uher named associate vice chancellor of rural, workforce education
Read article -
Watch for Bookstore Bundle welcome email
July 10, 2024
UAF has adopted a new way for students to get their textbooks, the UAF Bookstore Bundle. Students should watch their email for a welcome message on July 17.
Read article -
Open call for Seed Fund applications
July 10, 2024
The Alaska Center ICE Seed Fund is accepting fall project applications for open topics through Wednesday, July 15.
Read article -
Advertise undergraduate opportunities with URSA
July 10, 2024
If you are leading a project this coming 2024-2025 academic year and are seeking undergraduate student participation, please let URSA know so it can share your opportunity.
Read article -
Office of the Provost staff changes
July 08, 2024
Jen Hoppough's title has been updated to chief of faculty affairs and services, and Sarah Thomas is joining as assistant to the provost.
Read article -
Join UAF at the Golden Days parade
July 03, 2024
Sign up to walk or ride with UAF in the 2024 Golden Days Grande Parade on Saturday, July 20. Line-up begins at 9 a.m. and the parade runs from 10 a.m. to noon.
Read article -
Employee testimonials sought for UA Careers site
July 03, 2024
UA Human Resource Services would like to share your experience as a university job applicant.
Read article -
An evening of wine and flowers
July 03, 2024
The Georgeson Botanical Garden Friends are hosting an evening of wine and flowers.
Read article -
UAF on team in NASA-funded space weather project competition
July 03, 2024
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is part of a team led by the University of Colorado Boulder and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory that has won $2 million from NASA to pursue a mission studying how Earth's lower atmosphere influences the upper atmosphere at low Earth orbit altitudes.
Read article -
Alaska Sea Grant to fund $1.2 million in new research
July 03, 2024
Alaska Sea Grant will fund six new research projects, with over $1.2 million supporting Alaska researchers and graduate students, during the next two years.
Read article -
Save the date: Nanook Rendezvous
July 01, 2024
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion weekend from July 18-20. More information and the RSVP link are available at www.uaf.edu/alumni/get-involved/reunion/.
Read article
