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Join the 2024 Blue & Gold Celebration
September 06, 2024
We're just days away from the Blue & Gold Celebration presented by Kinross Alaska on Saturday, Sept. 14 and we couldn't be more thrilled to invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable evening. This year's event promises to be a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and philanthropy, all in support of our students.
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Interfaith Festival scheduled for Sept. 18
September 05, 2024
Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in hosting the first ever Interfaith Festival on Sept. 18 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom. Interfaith Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich diversity of religious and spiritual traditions that make up the University of Alaska Fairbanks community.
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September 05, 2024
Canvas support has expanded! UAF's Nanook Technology Services can help faculty with copying, stacking, and finding their courses in Canvas, as well as integration requests and browser issues. Request NTS support. For help with course design and other teaching-related questions, talk with an instructional designer.
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Friday Focus: R1 - Building and capitalizing on momentum
September 05, 2024
The past two weeks I spent parts of my evenings following a personal creative pursuit - building a three-dimensional diorama to depict the story of the birth of Krishna, one of the many Hindu gods. I had a deep desire to re-create this scene and some plans on how to do it had been brewing in my head for a long time. However, I did not have all the steps worked out on how this ambitious project would be completed by the time I had planned to open my home to several students and community members in celebration of Krishna's birthday. As I started working on the project and asking around, many people stepped up to generously volunteer their time. They took the lead on different project elements, experimenting and innovating. Some ideas failed and new ones emerged, all amidst fun and laughter. The work gained momentum and volunteers took on even more agency. Together they created a magnificent diorama that surpassed all my expectations. And, the project wrapped up well before the guests arrived. By all measures, it was a great success. Working on the project, I learned a valuable lesson. We can't always have a perfect blueprint of everything we want to create.
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URSA announces 2024 Fall Student Project Award recipients
September 04, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates those who received an URSA 2024 Fall Student Project Award.
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September 04, 2024
The annual Humans v. Zombies event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the Troth Yeddha campus. This game of tag features Nerf guns, and is a great way to get involved with student life and have some fun!
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September 04, 2024
Weaving New Beginnings is a networking event in the Wood Center Ballroom on Oct. 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to welcome all students, staff, and faculty to gather and celebrate their diverse cultures and identities.
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An Introduction to Mindfulness
September 04, 2024
Join Robyn Henry, professor of Rural Human Services, for a short course on mindfulness, with applications to our work in higher education. In four, 1-hour sessions beginning Sept. 11, Henry will work with participants to explore the connection between their thoughts and emotions and how they can use the present moment and their compassion for others to create peace during turbulent times.
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Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship welcomes 10th class
September 04, 2024
Sixteen early-career scientists and professionals were selected for the 2024-2025 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship. These Fellows will start this summer and fall, working around the state in support of Alaska's coastal communities and marine resources.
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Nanooks for Hope: Suicide Prevention Month events
September 04, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Month. In addition to UAF's ongoing prevention and wellness efforts, ORCA POD is hosting a special campaign: Nanooks for Hope.
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September training spotlight: Cybersecurity
September 04, 2024
As part of the phased, enterprise-wide Security Awareness effort launched in 2023, UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development team is supporting UA Office of Information Technology's effort to make all faculty and staff aware of the annual, mandatory requirement for Security Awareness Training. The deadline for this training is Oct. 31, 2024.
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September 04, 2024
Alaska residents are invited to celebrate the uniqueness of Alaska by visiting the University of Alaska Museum of the North for free on Saturday, Sept. 7. Free admission for Alaskans is offered all day.
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September 04, 2024
Make a finished piece of watercolor art at the MILL! We will go over the basics of watercolor to create a simple but captivating Alaskan scene. Only 12 seats are available! This is an in-person-only event.
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2024/25 Academic Year headshot photo schedule
September 04, 2024
For those who need a headshot photo, UAF's photo day will be Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wood Center multilevel lounge (indoor only). If you are unavailable on that date, individual appointments can be made the first Thursday of each month during the fall semester, and the third Thursday monthly during the spring semester.
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Travel to Kodiak and earn 10K in seed funding
September 03, 2024
Join us for an information session on Sept. 6 from 1-2 p.m. about an exciting all-day ideation studio in Kodiak on Nov. 1. During this ideation studio you will be collaborating with mariculture industry partners to tackle complex challenges through interdisciplinary problem-solving. With only 10 spots available, this is a unique opportunity with travel expenses covered and opportunity for further seed funding. Come join us on this adventure!
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New PlayPosit feature training
September 03, 2024
The PlayPosit license, supported by the Center for Teaching and Learning, now includes a new feature: Playlists. Join the training session on Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. via Zoom, led by Stephanie Gates of PlayPosit, with CTL staff available to assist.
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Graduate TA's weekly meet-up at the MILL
August 30, 2024
Starting this Friday, Graduate TAs are invited to get together weekly on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Center for Teaching and Learning for an informal meetup in the MILL maker space.
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September Central Heat and Power Plant First Friday tour
August 30, 2024
What to know more about how UAF Utilities Operation keeps you warm and with electricity? Come join the Central Heat and Powerplant tour on Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m.
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August 30, 2024
Happy first week of the fall 2024 semester! It is so exciting to walk around campus and feel the vibrancy that comes from students moving back into the residence halls. For those of you who were off contract in the summer, welcome back! You may notice that a few things have changed since you were last on campus.
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Call for art: Attention all creative faculty and staff
August 30, 2024
The first-ever "Beyond the 9-5" art exhibit is coming to the University Art Gallery to showcase the creations of the artistic people working at UAF. UAF non-art faculty and staff are invited to submit one piece of ready-to-hang or ready-to-display work. The show will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 4, with an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m.
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Ketchikan Intellectual Property Support!
August 28, 2024
*** UPDATE: Due to the recent landslide in Ketchikan, this event has been postponed. *** Are you in or near Ketchikan? Will you be attending the Seagriculture conference in September? We will be offering intellectual property consultations at the Seagriculture Conference in Ketchikan Sept. 10-11.
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Hanson and Naylor appointed interim directors of Kuskokwim and Northwest Campuses
August 28, 2024
Minnie Naylor has taken on the role of interim director of the UAF Northwest Campus, while continuing her leadership as director of the UAF Chukchi Campus. Haley Hanson has transitioned from assistant director to interim director of the UAF Kuskokwim Campus.
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Simmons returns to UAF to lead College of Indigenous Studies as interim dean
August 28, 2024
Teisha Simmons "Naggakk'o" has been appointed as interim dean of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Indigenous Studies.
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Mentor an early career researcher for the academic year
August 28, 2024
If you have a NASA-relevant project idea and want to foster students to assist your future research efforts, consider applying for an Early Career Research Apprenticeship. Applications are due Sept. 15.
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STEM education fellowships applications close Sept. 15
August 28, 2024
Are you or someone you know majoring in education and doing a classroom practicum? Apply to create a set of STEM resource lessons for K-12 students and receive a $2,500 stipend. Lesson plans must leverage the impact of NASA's advances, discoveries, and/or challenges as a source of inspiration and inquiry for K-12 students. Check out NASA Connects or NASA Next Gen STEM for ideas and resources. Applications close Sept. 15!
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