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Center ICE seeks 'blue economy' proposals
August 31, 2021
UAF's Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship (Center ICE) is soliciting proposals to advance innovations that would strengthen Alaska's blue economy.
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Teaching Tip: Support online class engagement through guided communication
August 31, 2021
Students are more likely to engage in online courses when they understand expectations for communication.
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Student surgical assistants needed for biomedical research
August 31, 2021
The Center for Transformative Research in Metabolism is seeking three undergraduate student positions to assist a veterinary technician with surgical procedures.
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Starvation Gulch bonfire build sign-ups
August 31, 2021
This year the Student Activities Office is calling all clubs, organizations, departments, residence halls, or any affiliated campus group to consider signing up to build one of the Starvation Gulch Bonfires.
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Diane O'Brien named new interim director of IAB
August 30, 2021
Diane O'Brien, a longtime UAF professor, has been named the interim director of the Institute of Arctic Biology.
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COVID-19 vaccine attestation, change in email schedule
August 30, 2021
If you haven't done so yet, please submit your COVID-19 vaccine attestation. If you are vaccinated, you may opt in to a regular drawing to win a prize.
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Urban Auntie Show every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
August 30, 2021
Student Laura Ekada continues her weekly radio show, "The Urban Auntie Show," every Wednesday at 11 a.m. on KSUA 91.5 FM, by podcast and online.
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August 30, 2021
OIT's service desk has implemented several new processes to help support campuswide health and safety measures this fall.
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Another climate report -- so what?
August 27, 2021
Why do scientists, government agencies and international organizations devote so much time and energy to climate reports? The answer is in synthesis.
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Friday Focus: UAF's forward-leaning bent
August 27, 2021
-- by Dan White. Before there was X-Box Series X and PS5, there was Sega and Wii. And way before that, the very first...yes, Atari. Space Invaders or Pong were the only early-on choices I remember.
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U.S. energy secretary and Sen. Murkowski tour ACEP lab
August 26, 2021
A visit to ACEP's Energy Technology Facility included a discussion about community-scale microgrid technologies in remote communities.
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Open letter from the Faculty Senate COVID-19 committee
August 25, 2021
The Faculty Senate COVID-19 Academic Policy Ad Hoc Committee continues to work to establish and monitor academic policies and guidelines during the pandemic.
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August 25, 2021
Read about Ray Alda's tenacity, Fred Calef's Mars rover map work and the chemical clues in animals' diets -- all in the summer 2021 Aurora.
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Special financial aid considerations available
August 24, 2021
If you have students with financial strains, please direct them to the Financial Aid Office, which may be able to help.
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Teaching Tip: Strategies for better first-week student engagement
August 24, 2021
It can be a rocky time for students the first week, even for those who are experienced. Here are some tips for helping them get up to speed as quickly as possible.
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Staff changes in the Office of the Provost
August 24, 2021
Toni Abbey is the new assistant to the provost and executive vice chancellor. Jen Hoppough will continue as the faculty services manager.
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Staff Council nominations open Sept. 14
August 20, 2021
Staff Council will be holding elections in October for all 18 election unit seats and 12 at-large seats.
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UAF facts and figures gives quick overview
August 20, 2021
The UAF facts and figures website includes brief institutional and first-year data profiles, along with enrollment information and the most recent graduation numbers.
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Sarah Lewis takes Extension on the water in Southeast Alaska
August 20, 2021
Communities in Southeast Alaska have no roads connecting them. With the reduction in the ferry system and travel budgets, Sarah Lewis had to find new ways to reach them.
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CourseLeaf Section Scheduler end-user training
August 20, 2021
The Office of the Registrar will be holding end-user trainings for the CourseLeaf Section Scheduler software Sept. 15 and 16.
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Early progress reports open Aug. 27
August 20, 2021
Nanook Navigator early progress reports will be open Aug. 27-Sept. 9. Instructors are encouraged to complete this by Sept. 1.
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UAF team wins $25,000 prize in NASA challenge
August 19, 2021
The University of Alaska Fairbanks space robotics team has won a $25,000 prize in the first phase of NASA's Break the Ice Lunar Challenge.
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Auditions for Theatre UAF's 'Misanthrope'
August 19, 2021
Theatre & Film UAF will hold open auditions for its fall mainstage production, "The Misanthrope," on Saturday, Aug. 28.
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Friday Focus: Welcome back to school — you’ve got this!
August 19, 2021
-- by Julie Queen. I am so excited to see the Troth Yeddha' Campus here in Fairbanks come back to life with more student activity.
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$1,000 grants available to student groups
August 18, 2021
Student groups can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the UAF Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students.
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