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Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 7, 2023
February 07, 2023
I'm excited to share with all of you that the work on the expansion of North Star College is in full swing. We still have another week before the lottery deadline and yet we have already surpassed our goal of 125 students signing up, which is more vetted applications than we had anticipated!
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February 06, 2023
Nanook Recreation's youth rock climbing programs are open for registration for the spring 2023 season! The season ends April 28.
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'the Well' reopening for free in-person meditation instruction, practice
February 06, 2023
'the Well' (located in 334 Duckering) is reopening for regular, free, in-person meditation practice and instruction for Monday Meditations from 1:15-1:45 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 6. A Zoom option is available - check out 'the Well' calendar for details. All are welcome, from beginners to regulars.
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One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference
February 06, 2023
All are invited to join the One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference. OHOF 2023 will be held Feb. 28- March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center.
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Summer 2023 BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding opportunity
February 06, 2023
The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in summer 2023. These awards may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb. 26 by midnight.
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February 06, 2023
Early Bird Loaded Fries and Early Bird Burger are closed this week. They will reopen on Monday, Feb. 13.
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Friday Focus: Helping our Nanook Nation to do its best work
February 03, 2023
As we enter the new year and a new academic semester, there are many things to feel optimistic about. It is a time for assessing how we did over the past year and for setting new goals for the coming year. Some targets we miss, and learn from - those are usually the ones that help us the most! Some things we achieve, and could be better at celebrating. However you approach it, turning the corner on a new year helps us put in perspective how far we have come. In Administrative Services, we are excited to hit the ground running in 2023 and we're already thinking about ways to celebrate the achievements yet to come.
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Business Services Advisory Team brings customers together
February 02, 2023
Late last year I chartered the Business Services Advisory Team. The purpose of the BSAT is to bring customers together in a format with the service delivery areas to receive and provide feedback to ensure that service and responsiveness are maintained at high levels.
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Join us Feb. 4 for Research at the Rink
February 02, 2023
Be loud and research proud! Cheer alongside our research units on Saturday, Feb. 4 as the Alaska Nanooks hockey team takes on the Arizona State University Sun Devils. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, with support from UAF Athletics, is celebrating all things research with our second annual "Research at the Rink" day! Join VCR Nettie La Belle-Hamer as she drops the puck at 7:07 p.m. at the Carlson Center.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training session
February 01, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom. It is an NIH requirement that all BLaST Mentors, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training.
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URSA spring 2023 travel awards
February 01, 2023
The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is taking applications for its 2023 spring travel awards.
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Apply for a NASA Pathways internship
February 01, 2023
NASA Pathways internships are one of the most direct ways to get set up for a job at the leading U.S. institution for space exploration. The next application cycle is open Feb. 6–10.
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Applications due for NASA summer internships
February 01, 2023
NASA offers summer internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students primarily in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as some other disciplines. To be considered for Alaska Space Grant Program sponsorship of a NASA internship, you must apply by Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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UA Office of Government Relations Internship application period open
February 01, 2023
The University of Alaska Office of Government Relations has released its summer 2023 internship application for undergraduate students. This 10-week internship is based in Washington, D.C. The intern will assist the federal relations team and gain an understanding of how federal relations benefits the UA system.
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Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 31, 2023
January 31, 2023
Professional librarians frequently debate the higher purpose of the library, especially as society and technology change. Are we a public meeting place? Are we an internet service provider? Are we an information gatekeeper? Are we all about books? Anyone using libraries lately knows that we are currently all of those things, and more; we are the heart of any community engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
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Cuttlefish recordings now available online
January 31, 2023
With funding provided by the National Recording Preservation Foundation, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Oral History Program was able to have 59 'Cuttlefish Project' magnetic audio reels digitized by a professional company.
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January 31, 2023
UAF continues the move to Canvas as its Learning Management System. If you are still teaching courses in Blackboard, now is the time to plan your path to migrate course content to Canvas before the end of Spring 2024.
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Inspiring Girls* Expeditions seeks science, art and outdoor instructors
January 31, 2023
Calling graduate students and early career scientists, artists, and outdoor guides! Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska is seeking instructors for our 2023 expeditions!
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CFOS Seminar: Prediction methods for Alaska salmon fisheries
January 30, 2023
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. featuring assistant professor Curry Cunningham. He will present "Forecasting is a fool's game: Evolution and developments in prediction methods for Alaskan salmon fisheries."
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Learning Inside Out Network to receive $10,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts
January 30, 2023
The Learning Inside Out Network is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant will support InsideOut StoryLab: Boundaries and Bridges.
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Chancellor to host enrollment forum
January 30, 2023
Chancellor White's online forum on enrollment will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 1-2 p.m. Panelists will share exciting progress on UAF's strategic enrollment planning efforts and opportunities for participation.
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January 30, 2023
Learn how to increase student engagement with each other and with course texts using social annotation.
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Join the Spring OER Innovation Quest
January 27, 2023
The high cost of textbooks and course materials is an often overlooked factor that can influence student success. Open Educational Resources, or OER, are free-to-access textbooks and other course materials that instructors can use in their courses to provide more equitable learning opportunities for students.
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Friday Focus: Leading with the information we have
January 27, 2023
Retired Army Maj. Gen. General Mark Hamilton was the University of Alaska president from 1998-2010. For those who know him, you know that he is a wonderfully gifted storyteller. As president, he lifted many up with stories he shared to which all could relate to their own lives in one way or another. It created a sense of belonging for many. Many of his stories were about leadership. One of my favorite stories he told at UAF was his great Americans story. At least that is what I call it. I paraphrase it here with plenty of literary liberties taken.
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January 27, 2023
Margo Griffith has accepted a position with the University of Alaska System, Human Resources office as the director of special projects.
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