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October 02, 2023
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on Oct. 1 of each year. However, in 2020, Congress passed the 'FAFSA Simplification Act,' which represents a significant overhaul of the FAFSA application process. As a result of these changes, the 2024-2025 FAFSA Application will be delayed until December 2023.
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UAF Community Mental Health Clinic accepting new clients
September 29, 2023
Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week through Dec. 5.
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Paul H. McCarthy Awards accepting applications
September 29, 2023
Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of Alaska are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 5, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
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Apply for URSA Spring 2024 Project Awards
September 29, 2023
Undergraduate students of all disciplines and from all UAF-affiliated campuses* who plan to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the Spring 2024 term are invited to apply for URSA Student Project funding. Spring Project Awards offer up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $6,000 for group applicants. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 2 to Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
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Tips for being your own tech support
September 27, 2023
Whether you are a new student or a returning one, eCampus has a few tech tips or reminders to keep in mind to help avoid tech crises.
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URSA seminar: How to get started
September 27, 2023
Are you looking for hands-on experience and skills development in the discipline you love? Join a Zoom session on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 1-2 p.m. focused on getting started with URSA.
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September 27, 2023
There has been a lot of talk about the emergence of widely available artificial intelligence programs, especially ones that can produce well-written text such as ChatGPT. Our eCampus staff have provided do's and don'ts in using AI in your studies.
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Registration for fall non-credit courses open
September 27, 2023
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has opened registration for fall non-credit courses for adults. Fall courses take place in October and November.
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NDAC Inclusive Excellence Award recipients
September 27, 2023
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center would like to congratulate departments, programs and individuals for their commitment to creating inclusive excellence within their area of work.
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Kindness to Animals Day pet food, supplies drive
September 27, 2023
Pets and furry friends do so much for us. Let's show our appreciation for our furry companions and help support our UAF student and staff pets, especially emotional support companion animals, and service animals.
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Workshops and groups to support your mental wellness all semester
September 25, 2023
Student Health and Counseling would like to remind students, staff, and faculty of the various groups and workshops to support mental well-being. These are open to all UA students, regardless of campus location.
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365 SMART Academy course registration open for K-12 students
September 25, 2023
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning will offer enrichment courses for K-12 students in October and November. If you are looking for in-person or virtual courses to enrich your child's education, you are in luck.
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NDAC employee Rhen office hours
September 20, 2023
Rhen will be hosting office hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Arctic Java. They will be happy to answer any questions and address any concerns students may be having. Feel free to come say hello!
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Opening an Alaska 529 account for loved one
September 20, 2023
Do you have a loved one you want to help with their future? Alaska 529 provides six tips on how to help set them up with an account and make smart financial decisions with your contributions.
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September 20, 2023
Upgrading old first aid kits can be a small but significant step toward ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself, your family, and your workplace. In August, the Preventive Maintenance team at Facilities Services replaced 288 first aid kits around campus.
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September 18, 2023
Starting on Monday, Sept. 18, Erin Kirchner and the URSA office will have a new location. You can now find them on the third floor of the Eielson building in room 302E.
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Save the date: UAF Giving Day is March 26-28, 2024
September 18, 2023
UAF Giving Day is a campus-wide effort and a great opportunity for you to get involved and raise philanthropic support for your program. Last year more than 795 donors gave to UAF during the 49-hour event and we are excited to partner with you again this year to show our Nanook pride!
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STEM education awards available through Alaska Space Grant
September 13, 2023
The Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for STEM Education fellowship awards through Sept. 15, 2023. Students at Alaska institutions of higher education, doing a classroom practicum, pursuing a B.S. in elementary or secondary education, or graduate students pursuing an M.Ed. or M.A.T. are invited to apply.
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URSA announces 2023 Fall Student Project Award recipients
September 13, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates five individuals who received an URSA 2023 Fall Student Project Award.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training
September 13, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF awards. The next sessions will be Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 1-4:30 p.m.
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Undergraduate research available through Alaska Space Grant
September 13, 2023
The Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for undergraduate research apprenticeships through Sept. 15, 2023. STEM students at Alaska institutions of higher education are invited to apply.
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Study Away information sessions
September 13, 2023
Interested in studying away in another country or state? Attend a Study Away Program information session to learn more!
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2023 convocation survey, recording
September 12, 2023
The recording of the 2023 Chancellor's Convocation is available on the UAF YouTube channel. Whether you attended in person or watched the recording, please share your feedback via a brief survey.
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Benefactor fund grants available to student groups
September 11, 2023
Student and campus 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. The application deadline is Oct. 23.
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September 11, 2023
Open to faculty, staff, and students across our campuses, UAF's book clubs offer engaging discussions and opportunities for collaboration.
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UAF's new events platform, calendar
September 08, 2023
Starting on Monday, Sept. 11, UAF will be using 25Live, a one-stop platform for planning and publicizing events at UAF.
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Nominate your academic advisor today!
September 06, 2023
Do you have a faculty or staff advisor who has made a positive impact on your university experience? Nominate them for an excellence in advising award before the Friday, Sept. 8 deadline!
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September 06, 2023
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the U.S. Here in Alaska, all too often our neighbors and loved ones are impacted by it.
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Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management virtual office hours
September 06, 2023
If you have questions or need guidance about anything related to EHSRM procedures, you are invited to attend our virtual office hours. No appointment necessary - pop in when you are able. Office hours will be held most Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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September 06, 2023
Please Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6-8:30 p.m. for an exciting new program, the SoBear Lounge in the Wood Center.
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Wood Center Food Pantry seeks donations
September 06, 2023
Do you have any spare shelf-stable food, paper products, or menstrual items? The Wood Center Food Pantry needs your donations! Over the summer, there was a 300% increase in people using the food pantry. From Aug. 21-30 the program has received as many requests for assistance as it did in the first six weeks of fall 2022.
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Apply now! Fall applications closing Sept. 10
September 01, 2023
The Sept. 10 application deadline is quickly approaching for four different Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity Award programs. Undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, staff and faculty across disciplines and locations are encouraged to apply now!
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August 30, 2023
Humans V Zombies is a moderated game of tag played with Nerf Gun blasters that will start on Sept. 13 and end on Sept. 15. Please sign up for the game by 5 p.m. on Sept. 10. Players will start the week as humans while trying to survive the growing zombie hoard. This three-day event is open to all students and will consist of different missions throughout the week as the battle to survive the zombie hoard becomes more challenging. Will you survive as a human or conquer as a zombie?
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Nanook Recreation fall group fitness
August 30, 2023
Nanook Recreation is offering a variety of fitness classes for the fall semester. We will offer some familiar programs such as Intro to Strength Training, Intermediate Strength Training, Intro to Olympic Weightlifting, Mat Pilates, Outdoor Bootcamp, and Indoor Cycling. Classes are being added through the fall so keep checking in to our group fitness calendar for the latest offerings.
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The NSF I-Corps Site program: Customer Discovery
August 29, 2023
At Center ICE, we provide a six-week National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Site (I-Corps) program to accelerate academic research and startup business projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. Through the I-Corps program, teams complete 15 – 20 interviews over the six weeks. The closing date for the next cohort is 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3.
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Save the date: Chancellor's Convocation Sept. 12
August 28, 2023
Please join Chancellor Dan White from 1-2 p.m. at the UAF Davis Concert Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 12, for a celebration of UAF's accomplishments over the past year.
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UAF Student Health and Counseling Center back at Whitaker Building
August 23, 2023
The staff members at UAF Student Health and Counseling Center have moved to their newly renovated space! You can find them on the second floor of the Whitaker building, which is next to the fire department and above the police station.
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Updates to resident tuition qualification policy
August 23, 2023
UAF has recently updated the criteria for establishing residency for tuition purposes. The updated criteria is available to review at the residency information website.
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Student Performance Notifications Sept. 1-15
August 23, 2023
Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator during the following dates: Sept. 1-15 and throughout the semester.
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Wildfires in Maui - How you can help
August 18, 2023
A tragic event like the destruction brought on by the wildfires in Maui can inspire friends and strangers alike to offer assistance to those impacted and in need. Whenever the question is asked, "How can I help?" the best answer usually given is "money." Donating money is one of the most straightforward and easily managed forms of support because it allows volunteer and non-profit organizations to purchase what is needed for victims and survivors, such as food, blankets, and water. To avoid any current and future fundraising scams, consider these tips before clicking that "Donate" button online.
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UAF Student Success Center construction kicks off
August 17, 2023
Construction on the new UAF Student Success Center will kick off on Monday, Aug. 21. Contractors from GHEMM Company, LLC will erect fencing around the south side of the Rasmuson Library to serve as their staging area. The walking deck around the library will also be closed.
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August 16, 2023
Join the new Nanook Engage platform at engage.uaf.edu. Download the 'CampusGroups,' app from the AppStore and log in with your UA credentials to view upcoming events on mobile.
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New Student Orientation: Aug. 22-26
August 16, 2023
New Student Orientation for the Troth Yeddha' campus will be held Aug. 22-26. Schedules are available online at www.uaf.edu/orientation.
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Tips for setting up new phone with DUO MFA
August 14, 2023
Did you get a new phone over the summer? The professionals at Nanook Technology Services have some tips for setting up your new phone to work with DUO for multi-factor authentication.
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August 09, 2023
Aug. 9, 2023 update: The road closure was delayed by smoke on Aug. 7 and the thunderstorm Aug. 8. Taku and North Tanana will be closed today thru Thursday night and possibly into Friday, Aug. 11. Portions of North Tanana Drive and Taku Drive will be closed from Aug. 7 at 7 a.m. through Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. to make road repairs. Detours will be posted to guide vehicles around the closure.
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New changes to PolarExpress card request form
August 07, 2023
The Office of the Bursar has streamlined the forms used to request a PolarExpress ID card, depending on your needs.
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August 07, 2023
Visit Constitution Park on Aug. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. for Party in the Park! Clubs and departments from all different parts of our campus will be here! Join the Student Leadership and Involvement Office to get your questions answered about clubs and campus departments!
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URSA 2023 Mentor Awards now accepting applications
July 31, 2023
Faculty, researchers, staff, and graduate students from all disciplines and all UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for an URSA Mentor Award of up to $6,000. This award is an opportunity for mentors to receive funding to engage undergraduate students on their current research and creative projects.
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Tamamta program announces new cohort of fellows
July 26, 2023
Six graduate students were announced as the third cohort of fellows in the Tamamta program, which centers on bridging Indigenous and Western sciences to transform graduate education and research in fisheries and marine sciences.
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Environmental, Health, Safety, and Risk Management virtual office hours
July 24, 2023
If you have questions or need guidance about anything related to EHSRM procedures, you are invited to attend our virtual office hours. These events are hosted by Industrial Hygiene and Risk Management, but we are happy to answer (or track down an answer) any question you have related to our department.
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Fishery researchers, engineering students work to build better eDNA collectors
July 19, 2023
Last month, Jessica Glass and two students departed for the Kenai Peninsula toting a tub full of items that looked like plastic children's toys. Their plan for the six-day trip: Dunk them in Kasitsna Bay and see what happens. It may sound like a quirky week at the beach, but Glass, an assistant professor at UAF's College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, hopes their project will lead to a breakthrough in environmental DNA sampling.
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New PolarExpress design winner announced
July 17, 2023
The Office of the Bursar is thrilled to announce the winner of the UAF PolarExpress card design competition. With over 1,000 votes, the UAF community chose Ula Boughan's design, Blue and Gold, as the winner of the carding competition.
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Help support UAF with bra drive
July 12, 2023
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center, Office of Sustainability, and Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities are collaborating to support UAF through a bra drive.
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R1 Carnegie visit scheduled for July 14
July 06, 2023
UAF will be hosting Sara Gast, deputy executive director for the Carnegie Classifications, on July 14 to present on the Carnegie Classifications for R1 institutions. A public presentation is scheduled at 10 a.m. in the Murie Auditorium. This event is open to all UAF staff, faculty and students. No RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Spaces available in all-day field day camp, July 17-21
July 05, 2023
This camp for students entering grades 3-8 is designed to provide a wide range of field day game activities, including but not limited to basketball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, kickball, capture the flag, soccer, water games, and more.
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Spring 2023 Bering Science released
June 28, 2023
UAF's International Arctic Research Center, along with partners at the Alaska Ocean Observing System, released the Spring 2023 edition of Bering Science. The report shares observations and research happening in and around the Bering Sea.
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Free ice cream for UAF research units
June 26, 2023
UAF Chancellor Dan White and Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer will be handing out free ice cream outside of the Elvey Building from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. All UAF researchers, students, and staff are invited to come enjoy some ice cream and socialize.
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Steel Bridge team shines on national stage
June 22, 2023
The UAF College of Engineering and Mines team emerged as an undeniable force during the Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals held in San Diego, California, securing 10th place overall out of the 43 participating schools.
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program fall 2023 workshop information session
June 21, 2023
UAF is hosting an information session in July about an upcoming fall workshop that will provide support for students applying to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The workshop is open to UAF-affiliated undergraduate seniors and graduate students in their first or second year.
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UAF PolarExpress card design contest poll
June 19, 2023
Thank you to everyone who participated in the UAF PolarExpress design competition. We received 45 excellent submissions, and it is genuinely humbling to glimpse the immense artistic talent of our UAF community. After a difficult selection process, the pre-selected judging panel whittled the submissions down to 10 finalists.
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Temporary Core and West Ridge mail route changes continuing
June 09, 2023
The Campus Mail Center will be continuing the alternating Core and West Ridge routes. We will be returning to the regular route schedule starting July 10.
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New URSA funding opportunities for 2023-24 opening July 31
May 31, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is pleased to announce three new funding opportunities for the 2023-24 school year. Each opportunity will open for applications on July 31, 2023, and close on Sept. 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Funds for each award must be spent by June 15, 2024.
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Graduate student spotlight: Elizabeth Parry
May 31, 2023
Elizabeth Parry is pursuing her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. She is developing a new tool to measure food security using a One Health lens with a particular focus on Alaska Native populations.
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Aurora: Helping rural students belong, across two generations
May 31, 2023
Advisors Sue McHenry and Gabrielle Russell talk about creating a home away from home for students who have grown up in Alaska's remote communities.
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Rasmuson Library holiday closures and summer hours
May 25, 2023
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library will be closed May 27-29 for the Memorial Day Holiday. The library will also be closed July 1-4 for the Independence Day holiday.
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UAF School of Education students awarded Teacher Internship Scholarship
May 24, 2023
The UAF School of Education is proud to announce that 41 UAF education students were awarded approximately $838,000 in scholarships through the Alaska College of Education Consortium UA Teacher Internship Scholarship program.
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Registration open for Visual Art Academy
May 24, 2023
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Art in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts will host the 19th annual Summer Visual Art Academy, an intensive visual arts program for students from grades 6-12. Students will select their preferred areas of interest and will be assigned to classes prior to the beginning of the academy.
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Aurora: Students go underground to find rock-steady jobs
May 24, 2023
In a UAF-owned tunnel southeast of Delta Junction, hundreds of Alaskans have learned the skills needed to succeed in underground mine jobs -- and many others.
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Alaska Native Language Center Film nominated for Northwest Regional Emmy
May 19, 2023
The Alaska Native Language Center's film, Awake, has been nominated for a Northwest Regional Emmy through the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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Aurora: Comprehending caribou in the oil patch
May 17, 2023
A half-century of research by UAF alumni and others uncovers how caribou react to oil work on Alaska's North Slope.
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InsideOut Story lab seeking science-inspired stories, poems, and sketches
May 12, 2023
The Learning InsideOut Story Lab invites submissions to their latest collection, Science on the Move. Submit original short stories and black-and-white sketches that spark curiosity about Arctic research. Submissions are due by Sunday, May 14.
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Aurora: Getting people to stay and do good things: Adam Wool '88
May 10, 2023
Adam Wool, the 2023 Cashen Service Award recipient, went into business after graduating. Later, as a legislator, he fought university cuts so others could have similar chances.
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Academic Tuesdays: May 9, 2023
May 09, 2023
To most people who work and study on the Troth Yeddha' campus, the University of Alaska Museum of the North is a place to take visiting family and friends to see exhibits or participate in some of our public programs like Family Days or Open House. However, fewer people are aware that UAMN is also the largest teaching and research museum in Alaska.
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May 03, 2023
UAF writers are invited to join a Month of Writing, with writing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in June and a supportive community of writers to keep you accountable. This program is open to faculty, staff, graduate students and post-docs!
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LEAP seeking faculty, student applicants for fall 2023 semester
May 03, 2023
The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2023 fall semester.
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May 03, 2023
Do you have a faculty or staff advisor who has made a positive impact on your university experience? Nominate them for the Excellence in Advising award. The Feist-Schamel Faculty Advisor Award and the McHenry-Martin Staff Advisor Award recognize outstanding undergraduate-level advising at UAF.
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UAF 2023 construction projects
May 03, 2023
Construction season at the Troth Yeddha’ campus is coming quickly and will feature two large projects that are major milestones in the revitalization of campus. Facilities Services is also managing approximately 30 other active construction projects across the Troth Yeddha’ campus.
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Art-o-Mat machine on campus in May
May 03, 2023
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting an Art-o-Mat machine for the month of May. This retired cigarette machine has been refurbished to dispense small works of original art.
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Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference recordings available
May 03, 2023
Thirty-seven presenters came to Dillingham for a conference celebrating Western Alaska science. From art to sustainability, the field was diverse and energetic. If you couldn't attend in person, recordings of the presentations are available on the WAISC website.
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Aurora: Advocating for community and self: Brianna Gray '11, '12
May 03, 2023
Brianna Gray, the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, reconnected with her identity at UAF. Today, she helps Fairbanks K-12 students succeed.
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Academic Tuesdays: May 2, 2023
May 02, 2023
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Education updated regulatory definitions of distance learning within the Distance Education and Innovation Ruling that all higher education institutions receiving Title IV funds must comply with. The regulation became effective July 1, 2021, and requires that for all online courses for which students may use federal financial aid (Title IV funds), there is "regular and substantive interaction between students and instructors." This week's Academic Tuesday column provides information on the background, benefits, essential characteristics, and what to expect next with regard to regular and substantive interaction, or RSI.
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UAF names 2023 student award recipients
May 01, 2023
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor Kalen Moore-Thomas and Riley von Borstel on May 5 as its outstanding undergraduate degree recipients for 2023.
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Students awarded linguistics internships
April 28, 2023
Two undergraduate students in the College of Rural and Community Development, Alicia Smoke and Dante Burk, have been awarded summer internships in linguistics at the University of Oregon.
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April 28, 2023
In a recent meeting, a member of my leadership team mentioned that April always feels like a sprint to the finish line. I am sure many of you, especially students and faculty who are wrapping up your final exams, can relate to that metaphor. However, for me, it feels like the race has just begun.
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Student Health and Counseling Closure May 5th
April 28, 2023
Student Health and Counseling will be closed Friday, May 5, from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Alumna Jaclyn Bergamino launches first book
April 28, 2023
UAF English Department alumna Jaclyn Bergamino will be launching her newly published book, "The Snow Witch," at Ursa Major Distilling this Friday, April 28.
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CFOS students win Department of Energy competition
April 26, 2023
A team from the UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences won the top prize in the U.S. Department of Energy's 2023 AlgaePrize competition. Graduate students Tamsen Peeples and Muriel Dittrich, along with retired CFOS faculty member Mike Stekoll, were named grand champions of the competition. AlgaePrize challenges student-led teams to develop innovative solutions for algae production, processing and product development.
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Geophysical Institute research on display at European science meeting
April 26, 2023
Research by several University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute scientists is being presented this week at the annual meeting of the European Geosciences Union in Vienna, Austria.
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Health and counseling center announces summer hours
April 26, 2023
The UAF student health and counseling center will transfer to summer hours beginning Monday, May 8.
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URSA announces 2023 summer student project awardees
April 26, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has named four students recipients of its summer student project awards.
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24-hour study area to temporarily close
April 26, 2023
The 24-hour study area adjacent in the Rasmuson Library will close from May 8-31 for renovations.
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UAF researchers show work at seismology meeting
April 26, 2023
Fifteen people from the Geophysical Institute attended the annual meeting of the Seismological Society of America annual meeting in person in San Juan, Puerto Rico earlier this month. The GI group, which included graduate students, gave several oral and poster presentations at the four-day meeting.
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Yupik language club assists with spelling bee
April 25, 2023
Members of the UAF Yugtun Egmilta (Yupik language club) traveled to Anchorage on April 15 to assist with the statewide Yupik and Inupiaq spelling bee.
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Friday Focus: Academic traditions: Our 101st commencement
April 21, 2023
At the University of Alaska Fairbanks, we take great pride in following our academic traditions. From the time students arrive to the time they graduate, we have many events that serve as milestones in their academic journey. The most coveted milestone in this academic journey is the conferral of a degree and the grand commencement ceremony that celebrates the achievement of our graduating students. UAF is about to celebrate its 101st commencement on May 6 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, other commencement ceremonies at the community campuses, and special graduation events. These celebrations are rooted in historic practices, have a deeper purpose, and great symbolic significance.
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April 19, 2023
Read about caribou behavior in oil fields, newly found photos taken by Denali's first climbers, miners training deep underground and much more in the spring 2023 Aurora.
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Design contest for PolarExpress card - $500 grand prize
April 19, 2023
The Office of the Bursar invites all UAF students, staff, and faculty to submit original artwork for the UAF PolarExpress card design contest. The chosen artist will receive a $500 award, and the two runner-ups will receive annual parking passes.
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Academic Tuesdays: April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023
This week's Academic Tuesday looks at the University of Alaska Press, its past and present, its partnership with the University Press of Colorado, focus on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in academic publishing, new publications, how to buy UA Press books, and how to engage in the publication process.
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Temporary Core and West Ridge mail route changes
April 18, 2023
Due to the onboarding of new staff members, the Campus Mail Center has temporarily moved the Core and West Ridge routes to alternating days.
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Applications open for URSA's 2023 Fall Student Project Awards
April 17, 2023
Applications for URSA's 2023 Fall Student Project Awards open on April 17. Fall Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $3,000 for both individual and group projects. Funds may be used toward fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, and/or supplies/services.
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Traffic delays on campus April 22
April 14, 2023
Due to the Beat Beethoven 5k race, traffic will be briefly stopped or rerouted, primarily between 10:45-11:15 a.m. on April 22. Access from Thompson Drive into the traffic circle, and in front of the Patty Center will be stopped briefly to allow runners to get up the hill on Tanana Loop.
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UAF Community Garden registration
April 14, 2023
Even though winter is holding on for much longer this year, it is time to prepare for the 2023 gardening season! The UAF Community Garden will begin accepting plot registrations on April 17. Unlike previous years, the in-person kick-off meeting will be held after sign-ups are complete.
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Recap, recordings available from Alaska Mariculture Conference
April 13, 2023
Video recordings and a post-conference survey report are now available from the recent Mariculture Conference of Alaska, hosted by Alaska Sea Grant. The meeting was an opportunity for farmers, researchers, and professionals in mariculture-related industries and agencies to present and discuss a range of issues related to this burgeoning Alaska industry.
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2023-2024 AY24 BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding opportunity
April 12, 2023
The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in the next academic year 2023-2024. These awards may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 28 by midnight.
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April 12, 2023
Attention all student workers! You are invited to complete this survey by ASUAF's Student Labor Relations Board! The SLRB would like to promote student rights and wellbeing in the workplace and work to achieve the best possible standard of living for the student workforce.
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Application period open for Undergraduate Research Initiative for Student Enhancement program
April 12, 2023
The Undergraduate Research Initiative for Student Enhancement program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking applications for its scholarship program funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the NIH. Applicants should be rising Sophomores, and awards include 2/3 tuition for three years, plus a $13,000 annual stipend, and significant research and mentorship support.
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URSA RCA Day celebrates undergraduate student projects
April 12, 2023
URSA hosted this year's Research and Creative Activity Day on April 6 in the Wood Center Multilevel Lounge. RCA Day is UAF's campus-wide celebration of undergraduate student engagement. This annual event allows students to showcase their scholarly projects and experiences from the current academic year through the format of posters, presentations, creative displays, and public performances.
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UAF Native Games team receives Overall College Team award in Juneau Traditional Games event
April 11, 2023
The UAF Native Games team traveled to Juneau for the sixth annual Traditional Games event April 1-2. It is a mixed event where middle school, high school, and college students can compete in, as well as the public.
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Academic Tuesdays: April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023
Engineers and computer scientists are people who combine concepts from science, math, art, humanities and business to create functional products and processes for the betterment of society. Just as society's needs are changing due to climate change, technological advances, resource scarcity and social changes, the approaches we use to create those products and processes must also change. Indeed, the discipline of engineering itself must change. UAF's College of Engineering and Mines is hastening that change by creating Alaska's engineering workforce of tomorrow.
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UA Museum of the North updates hours for spring and summer
April 06, 2023
The University of Alaska Museum of the North has updated its hours for the spring and summer starting this week.
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2023 Staff Make Students Count Award nominations due April 28
April 05, 2023
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2023 Staff Make Students Count Award is April 28, 2023.
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UAF IT outage coming in May 2023
April 05, 2023
In May 2023, contractors will install a new battery backup system in the Butrovich Building that serves the Butrovich Data Center. The new unit replaces a 25-year-old system that has aged out and become less reliable. The backup battery provides the data center with continuous power during an outage of the UAF power grid and with the new system in place, the project will substantially increase the center's reliability, resiliency, and up-time to support critical functions, academics, and business continuity.
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UAF Facilities Services planned preventative maintenance work at Combined Heat and Power Plant
March 28, 2023
In June 2023, UAF Facilities Services will perform planned preventative maintenance work at the Combined Heat and Power Plant. The work includes an annual inspection and cleaning of the boiler, steam turbine generator, and associated equipment to ensure reliable operations for the life of the power plant. Given the size of the plant, the work usually takes approximately three weeks to complete. During this period, FS Utilities will utilize alternate, backup power and heat sources to keep the Troth Yeddha' Campus operational.
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Academic Tuesdays: March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
Wicked problems such as climate change require complex and interdisciplinary solutions. As Mike Toman from the World Bank put it: "Climate change is an issue that presents great scientific and economic complexities, some very deep uncertainties, profound ethical issues, and even lack of agreement on what the problem is." Preparing students for interdisciplinary work while also acquiring deep knowledge is a goal of UAF and the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. Teams in CNSM and other colleges have developed programs that allow students, both undergraduates and graduates, to sharpen their interdisciplinary skills. The new Bachelor of Science in Climate and Environmental Change and the Earth Systems Science graduate programs provide new opportunities to students at UAF.
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March 22, 2023
Please join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in celebrating Women's History month with our FemCon event taking place March 29-31 in the Wood Center. The NDAC office is hosting three days of programming events ranging from workshops, panels, raffles, a free Emily Anderson concert and more.
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2023 Midnight Sun Science Symposium - Save the Date!
March 22, 2023
Registration for the 2023 Midnight Sun Science Symposium scheduled for April 13-14 is open! This symposium, hosted by the Biology Graduate Student Association, is an interdisciplinary research conference that encourages the participation of University of Alaska undergraduate and graduate students of all scientific disciplines to showcase their scientific excellence, including those from UAA and UAS. The deadline for abstract submission is March 31 by 11:59 p.m.
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March 22, 2023
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center will be hosting the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Fifth Lavender Graduation to honor our students on Saturday, April 8 in the Wood Center Ballroom from noon to 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held both in-person and online to ensure as many students as possible are able to participate.
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UAF Summer Sessions offering ballroom dance class for couples
March 22, 2023
Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning presents an eight-session ballroom dance class taught by Daniel Ponickly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 4-27, from 7-8 p.m. at the SRC. Register to learn the steps and techniques of simple and fun lead-and-follow partner dancing with your partner or a friend!
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Academic Tuesdays: March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023
This week's Academic Tuesday focuses on faculty development at UAF, and looks into the Faculty Accelerator, who attends development events and why, what's coming up in development, and information on submitting ideas or suggestions.
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BLaST Celebrates Scientist of the Month for March
March 15, 2023
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Shadrach Stitz was selected as the March 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Chancellor White to host online forum on Student Success
March 14, 2023
Chancellor Dan White will host an online forum April 6 (*** date change ***) at 1 p.m. on Student Success featuring new academic programs, updates from the Graduate School, expansion of the North Star College, and exciting services offered through the Student Success Center.
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Academic Tuesdays: March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023
This week's Academic Tuesday focuses on accreditation and where UAF is in its seven-year cycle, and also takes a look at some special requirements and responses to prior recommendations.
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White paper submissions sought for NSF Research Traineeship Program
March 13, 2023
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Science Foundation's Research Traineeship Program. The primary goals of the NSF program are to explore ways for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers.
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Climate survey on diversity and equity open through March 28
March 13, 2023
UAF has partnered with the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium to administer a diversity and equity campus climate survey to the entire UAF community. This survey asks students, faculty, staff and administrators about their perceptions and experiences related to diversity, inclusion, discrimination, and harassment at UAF. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous.
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Clocks spring forward March 12
March 10, 2023
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Monday will start on time whether you do or not, so be sure to change your clock when you go to bed on Saturday!
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Volunteers for commencement ceremony May 6
March 10, 2023
Volunteers are needed to assist with UAF's 101st commencement ceremony. Parking attendants, greeters and information table support are all needed.
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Apply for the Dalton Highway Artist-in-Residence
March 09, 2023
Toolik Field Station invites visual, auditory, or performing artists and writers to apply for the 2023 Dalton Highway Artist-in-Residence program.
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Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning camps and non-credit course registration open Friday
March 09, 2023
Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning opens 2023 summer registration for 85 Summer Day Camps and 19 non-credit courses this Friday, March 10.
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Regalia, invitations must be ordered by March 25
March 08, 2023
Graduates should order caps, gowns, and tassels by March 25 and have them mailed to their current address to ensure arrival before the event.
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April 15 deadline to apply to participate in 2023 commencement ceremony
March 08, 2023
Students who apply for graduation must also confirm attendance at the ceremony via the RSVP form. There, students will also record the pronunciation of their name. Seating is set by the number of students who have indicated they will be there, so students must confirm attendance by April 15.
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UAF spring snow removal March 7-26
March 06, 2023
Facilities Services works around the clock to provide drivable roads and parking spaces for all university stakeholders. A significant part of the snow clearance is hard pack removal. To provide a safe and conducive working environment for our plows and graders and to protect your personal vehicles, we need to close certain parking lots.
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Nominations sought for outstanding student awards
March 03, 2023
UAF is accepting nominations for its 2023 outstanding graduating student awards.
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Volunteers needed for URSA's Research and Creative Activity Day
March 02, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity will hold the 2023 Research and Creative Activity Day event on April 6 in the Wood Center Multilevel Lounge, and we are in need of volunteers!
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Low Carbon Energy Transitions Workshop: March 7-8
March 02, 2023
Don’t miss the “Low Carbon Energy Transitions: Lessons Learned from Global Pathfinders” free virtual workshop on March 7-8, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Director of Libraries - Student Survey
March 01, 2023
We seek your input in a survey assessing the job performance of Director of Libraries Karen Jensen. The purpose of this survey is to incorporate faculty, staff, and student input as part of UAF's administrator development and evaluation program.
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URSA Internship Awards accepting applications
March 01, 2023
URSA is excited to announce the opening of a new undergraduate funding opportunity: Internship Awards! URSA's Internship Awards offer fellowship funding up to $6,000 for the summer or $3,000 for the fall or spring term to support cost-of-living expenses for unpaid or minimally paid* internships with organizations external to UAF.
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Applications open for student commencement speaker
March 01, 2023
The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites graduating students to apply to be the student commencement speaker at UAF's spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The deadline for application is March 10.
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Responsible Conduct of Research Training - March 25
March 01, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered in-person on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. - noon AKST. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction.
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Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 28, 2023
February 28, 2023
The College of Business and Security Management continues to evolve as a business school here in Alaska as we look to new and innovative ways in which to meet the needs of our students and the industries we serve.
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Mental Health First Aid Classes offered in Spring
February 28, 2023
Student Health and Counseling will be teaching Mental Health First Aid to those interested on March 23-24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and April 13-14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This course is open to any student, staff, faculty or member of the administration and will cover very valuable information to be used personally and professionally.
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The Sun Star: Hot off the Presses!
February 27, 2023
The Sun Star newspaper is back with its first print issue in half a decade! The Sun Star staff plan to publish print issues monthly for the rest of the academic year. Pick up your free copy at various locations both on- and off-campus.
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Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference call for abstracts
February 22, 2023
Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for presentations or posters by March 1 for the Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference in early April.
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Summer 2023 Graduate Mentoring in Research support available from Alaska INBRE
February 22, 2023
Graduate students can apply for salary support to mentor undergraduate students. Salary support will also be provided for an undergraduate mentee if the mentee has no other form of support. Proposals are due March 10 by 5 p.m. Alaska Time.
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Bivalent COVID-19 boosters available
February 22, 2023
The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering students, faculty and staff bivalent COVID-19 boosters by appointment during the spring 2023 semester.
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Deadline to apply for graduation is March 1, 2023
February 22, 2023
The late deadline for students to apply for graduation is March 1, 2023. Graduates must submit their application to Degree Services by 11:59 p.m. Graduates who have already applied or graduated who plan to participate in the commencement ceremony on May 6 must RSVP for the ceremony by April 15.
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Learn to strength train before work with Nanook Recreation
February 22, 2023
Nanook Recreation is offering intro to strength training Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., starting Feb. 28. This class is free with Nanook Recreation membership and designed for those who are new to strength training.
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Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 21, 2023
February 21, 2023
Last year, UAF's Community and Technical College joined many other units across UAF in embarking on a strategic enrollment planning process. SEP is a data-informed process designed to help groups identify, evaluate and modify strategies and enrollment goals. Through the work of numerous committees driven by faculty and staff, CTC identified several promising strategies to both maximize existing programs and develop new initiatives.
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February 20, 2023
Giving Day starts at 10 p.m. on Feb. 21 and runs for 49 hours through 10:50 p.m. on Feb. 23. We're inviting the entire UAF community to join us in participating in UA Giving Day 2023 so all of our alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends can directly support UAF. Last year, about 750 alumni, donors and supporters took the time to give a combined $664,000 to support students and programs at UAF, and with challenges available this year, we could supersize our donations to support even more programs and research vital to the community and state.
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You can volunteer for a free clay workshop
February 15, 2023
A UAF undergraduate student needs volunteers to participate in an art-making research project! If you are interested in participating, registration is open, and limited space is available.
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One Health, One Future volunteers and vendors needed
February 15, 2023
The UAF Center for One Health Research is hosting an international conference, One Health, One Future, from Feb. 28 to March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center. In order to run this event, we are looking for contributing participants and vendors!
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Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
This week's Academic Tuesday features information on the UAF Graduate School, including what it provides, a recent consultation by the Council of Graduate Schools, info on the Three Minute Thesis competition, news about The New PhD book and author visit, Graduate Student fellowships in innovation and entrepreneurship, and other announcements.
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BLaST Celebrates Scientist of the Month for February
February 13, 2023
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Christian Bolton was selected as the February 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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the Well: a wellbeing space at UAF officially opens to all
February 13, 2023
"The Well" (334 Duckering Building) is now officially open for use by ALL at UAF (students, staff and faculty) for practicing happiness and wellbeing. Access is via swipe card to anyone with a polar express card.
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Share your UAF love story this week
February 13, 2023
For Valentine's Day, UAF is asking employees, students, alumni and friends to share stories about how they found love through UAF.
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Help support UAF students, programs during 2023 Giving Day
February 10, 2023
The UAF community is invited to participate in UA Giving Day 2023 on Feb. 22-23. This online fundraising event is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to support UAF.
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Graduation Fair to take place Feb. 22
February 10, 2023
A Graduation Fair will take place Wednesday, Feb. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom.
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OARC to offer 'Samples of Opportunity' this summer
February 10, 2023
The Ocean Acidification Research Center will offer its "Samples of Opportunity" program to UAF students again during summer 2023.
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Skiathon is back as mass start race
February 08, 2023
The Skiathon, a 20-kilometer classic-style ski race and tour, will be held on the UAF trails Sunday, March 5.
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CFOS seminar: Aquatic animal health and Alaska fisheries
February 08, 2023
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. featuring Morag Clinton, an assistant professor of anatomy with UAF's Veterinary Medicine Program. She will present "Aquatic animal health and its application in the study and management of Alaskan fisheries."
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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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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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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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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 26, 2023
We are pleased to now offer BusWhere bus tracking service! This should help you better use our shuttle services and make planning your day easier.
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January 26, 2023
Get the information and tools you need for your campus life on the go with the UAF Mobile app.
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One-stop shop for current students
January 26, 2023
Visit the UAF student page for a one-stop shop for links and information tailored just for current students.
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BLaST celebrates January 2023 Scientist of the Month
January 25, 2023
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF wildlife biology undergraduate student Tirzah Bryant was selected as the January 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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January 25, 2023
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center Council is looking for students interested in creating inclusive programming and maintaining a campus culture of respect and belonging for all students.
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URSA Innovative Technology and Education Award applications open Feb. 6
January 25, 2023
URSA's Innovative Technology and Education Award application period opens on Feb. 6. The ITE Award funds up to $5,000 and is open to all UAF undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff, and full-time faculty requiring technology-related equipment and/or software for student-based instruction and/or research.
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Apply for spring graduation by Feb. 1
January 25, 2023
If you'll be completing your degree requirements by the end of this spring term apply today! Spring graduation applications received by the initial deadline will be entered to win a vintage diploma frame.
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New cell phone? Set up the Duo mobile app!
January 25, 2023
If you’ve been gifted a new phone or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, remember to configure the Duo mobile app now that you’ve returned to campus.
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University Community Mental Health accepting new clients
January 24, 2023
Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week now through April 27, 2023.
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Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
Read more to learn about Jodie Anderson's appointment as director of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resource and Extension, and that recruitment for the Vice Provost, Dean of General Studies and Accreditation Liaison Officer position will be opening this spring semester as Alex Fitts prepares for retirement.
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Staff Alliance Support for Professional Development
January 23, 2023
Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their career or professional development in FY23. This support is good for any activities occurring within FY23, and is for up to $500 per employee, while the funds last.
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Annual driver renewal reminder
January 23, 2023
Each year, any individual who is driving on UAF business must update their driving form and present it to their supervisor for record-keeping. Information about becoming a UAF-approved driver can be found on the UAF Risk Management website.
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UAF hosting candidates for assistant professor of animal physiology
January 23, 2023
The UAF Department of Biology and Wildlife, and the Institute of Arctic Biology, will be hosting candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Animal Physiology at UAF.
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Apply now for Toolik Field Station's 2023 early career TUNDRA award
January 20, 2023
Toolik Field Station invites students and early career researchers to apply for the Toolik Userdays for Naturally Developing Research Abilities, or TUNDRA, award for the 2023 field season. This award sponsors independent and original Arctic research projects with up to 10 days at Toolik Field Station. Toolik will provide award recipients with housing, meals, access to facilities and common-use equipment, science support, and transportation between Fairbanks and the field station.
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Students encouraged to nominate staff for 2023 Pathfinder Award
January 18, 2023
The department of Alaska Native studies and rural development is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pathfinder Award. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15, 2023.
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Nominations open for Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Award for Contributions to Native Ways of Knowing
January 18, 2023
The AOK award is presented annually to recognize and encourage Indigenous scholars who have made exemplary contributions to our understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and Native ways of knowing in Alaska.
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UAF Chess Team surprises competition at 2023 Pan-American Chess Tournament
January 18, 2023
The UAF Chess Club organized a team of seven individuals to participate in the Pan-American Chess Tournament in Seattle. This tournament had over 80 teams participating, with over 360 college students. There were those like the members of the UAF team who had a passion for chess and loved to play, and there were also those who were ranked in the top 200 in the world.
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Student performance notifications Jan. 20 to Feb. 3
January 18, 2023
Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator between Jan. 20 and Feb. 3, and throughout the semester.
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Applications open for URSA's Summer 2023 Student Project Awards
January 11, 2023
Applications for URSA's 2023 Summer Student Project Awards are now open! Summer Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $6,000 for both individual and group projects.
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URSA announces 2023 Spring Student Project Awardees
January 11, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) congratulates the following individuals who received an URSA 2023 Spring Student Project Award.
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January 11, 2023
Have you been struggling to carve out the time for a writing project? Keep yourself accountable by joining UAF's February Month of Writing group, which hosts weekly writing sessions every Friday.
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Looking for some morning cardio?
January 10, 2023
Nanook Recreation is adding 6 a.m. indoor cycling classes Wednesdays and Fridays. This class is free with your Nanook Recreation membership.
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Spring 2023 Mental Health First Aid training
January 05, 2023
Student Health and Counseling is continuing to offer Mental Health First Aid training to the UA community throughout the Spring 2023 semester. Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
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Sign up for Responsible Conduct of Research training now
January 05, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom. The training is brought to you by the Office of Research Integrity. This particular workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction. This is the only formal RCR training at UAF this semester.
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January 04, 2023
Annually, the vice chancellor for research office has supported field safety training to help create safer field sites and safer researchers. Nanook Recreation has put together a menu of hard and soft skills requested by researchers. We thank Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer for supporting this program once again.
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Learn to strength train in 2023 with Nanook Recreation
January 03, 2023
Nanook Recreation offers a variety of strength training group fitness classes that are free with membership. Currently, offerings include intro to strength training a beginner-friendly class that goes over the basics of strength training machines, functional exercises, and free weights.
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Save the date: Commencement 2023 is May 6
January 03, 2023
UAF's 101st commencement is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Carlson Center. There will be one ceremony this year. Students who are expecting to walk this year, should apply to graduate by Feb. 1, 2023. After that date the fee rises to $80; March 1 is the final deadline.
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Alumni Association donates to student groups, campus projects
December 20, 2022
The UAF Alumni Association has awarded $20,000 to support student organizations and campus projects. A $10,000 gift went to the Georgeson Botanical Garden, and a variety of student groups received another $10,000.
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Compliance Alliance Tips and Facts
December 20, 2022
The Compliance Alliance committee was created in Fall 2021 to focus on the many compliance requirements at UAF. We would like to share the following compliance tip or fact with you this week.
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Alaska INBRE Sustaining Research Excellence opportunity open
December 14, 2022
Alaska INBRE offers the Sustaining Research Excellence opportunity to successful biomedical and health researchers within the INBRE network to receive funding for the support of graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and technicians, the purchase of equipment, and/or to provide for buyouts from teaching.
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Alaska INBRE has two undergraduate research opportunities open
December 14, 2022
Alaska INBRE Program offers two summer research assistantship opportunities for students interested in research.
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Aurora: Class notes and in memoriam
December 14, 2022
See what UAF's alumni have been doing, and remember those no longer with us.
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Solo Exhibit at the Alaska State Museum
December 14, 2022
The Alaska State Museum in Juneau is presenting a solo exhibition of Gail Priday’s paintings through Feb. 4, 2023. Priday, associate director of Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning and UAF art department alumna, received a 2022 Individual Artist Award from the Rasmuson Foundation. A portion of the award helped cover the cost of shipping 33 paintings from Fairbanks to Juneau.
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Survey: Science experiences in Arctic communities and citizen science projects
December 09, 2022
University scientists working in Arctic communities and on citizen science projects are invited to participate in a survey of their experiences. The results will be used to better understand how scientists are shaped by leading or working on community and/or citizen science projects in the Arctic or sub-Arctic.
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December 08, 2022
At 9 a.m. on a crisp Monday morning in mid-November, I am one of about 10 people standing outside an office on First Avenue in Fairbanks. We are here for the “wood drop” program organized by Aurora Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Aurora Energy — the company that owns the 27.5-megawatt coal-fired power plant, right across the road, that supplies electricity to the greater Fairbanks area and heat in the form of steam to the downtown area.
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Winter break parking lot closures and snow removal
December 08, 2022
With heavy snows expected, Facility Services is working around the clock to provide drivable roads and parking spaces for all university stakeholders. A significant part of the snow clearance is hard pack removal. To provide a safe and conducive working environment for our plows and graders and to protect your personal vehicle, we need to close certain parking lots.
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December 07, 2022
Patrick Romans, a walking quote factory with a snack closet, makes high school economics entertaining yet educational.
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BLaST celebrates December Scientist of the Month
December 07, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at University of Alaska Fairbanks has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Daphne Mueller was selected as the December 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month. More about these articles can be found on the BLaST SOM website.
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Student Health and Counseling holiday closures
December 07, 2022
Student Health and Counseling will be closed at various dates and times leading up to and during the holiday break.
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December 07, 2022
Farthest North Pickleball Club would like to invite UAF students, faculty and staff to play with them. free to play, no experience necessary, and there are a few loaner paddles available.
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Geophysical Institute lab extends research capability
December 06, 2022
Join UAF Geophysical Institute Director Bob McCoy and Anthea Craven for a small gathering to celebrate the next phase in the GI Space and Atmosphere Instrumentation Lab, or GI-SAIL, at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 in 118 Elvey.
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Mini-Grants Lead to Major Ideas
December 05, 2022
Innovation is what keeps Alaska moving forward. So, it isn’t too much of a stretch to take the slogan of the new online class ES100X developed by UAF’s College of Engineering and Mines, ‘If you can engineer in Alaska, you can engineer anywhere,’ and apply it to ‘innovation’.
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LEAP seeking faculty, student applicants
December 01, 2022
The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2023 spring semester.
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Rural Student Services advisors recognized for their service
December 01, 2022
Several Rural Student Services advisors have been recognized for their commitment to student success. Minnie Naylor, Gabrielle Russell, and Donald Crocker have all recently received awards from the University of Alaska Fairbanks for their outstanding dedication.
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Aurora: Striving for imperfection
November 30, 2022
Charles Mason embraces the chaos of collodion photography, returning to an archaic technique after mastering the digital revolution.
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ACEP Expands Summer Internship Program for 2023
November 30, 2022
Interns have played an integral role in the UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power’s development and growth, and in return ACEP has provided a launch pad for interns to continue their professional careers. In 2022, ACEP hired 16 interns who worked in almost all aspects of the organization. We’re excited to announce the expansion of the 2023 summer undergraduate internship program.
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CTC Registration Week, Nov. 28-Dec. 1
November 28, 2022
It’s time to register for spring 2023 classes at the UAF Community and Technical College! Join us at CTC downtown on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 4-6 p.m. to enjoy free food while shopping for your future among over 40 of our programs.
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Aurora: Diving into Alaska's DNA
November 23, 2022
Using genomics technology, UAF students extract insights from the information soup swimming in Alaska's aquatic ecosystems.
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UAF student wins scholarship to attend national conference
November 18, 2022
Karsten Sierra wanted to go to the national conference of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society this year, but the costs presented a challenge.
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STEM fellowships available for education students
November 16, 2022
Education students: create a series of STEM lessons and you could earn $2,500! You must be an elementary or secondary teacher education student doing a classroom practicum. Students are encouraged to incorporate NASA education materials in all classrooms, including visual and performing arts, social studies, health and physical education, and the humanities. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
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"Dolors Alberola" Poetry Prize
November 16, 2022
We invite writers worldwide to enter the competition with an unpublished collection of poems (500-800 lines) in any official language of the world. Poems may be on any subject in any form or style. Submit online, deadline is Jan. 31, 2023.
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Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant applications due by Dec. 12
November 16, 2022
Scientists within the University of Alaska system, including graduate students and faculty members, are eligible to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant now open for 2023 field season proposals. The application deadline is Dec. 12, 2022. There are two $15,000 awards available.
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Alaska INBRE Graduate Research Assistantship opportunity open
November 16, 2022
Are you a graduate student? Are you interested in applying for a graduate research assistantship? Alaska INBRE's GRA opportunity is open. The deadline for submission is Jan. 13, 2023, by 5 p.m. AKT.
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UAF Alumni Association to host Pre-game Rally for Governor's Cup
November 16, 2022
Dust off your ugly sweater on Friday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Lat 65 Brewing Company to cheer on our very own Alaska Nanooks at the UAFAA Pre-game Rally. Join us for this festive event as we prepare to head back to the Carlson Center for the first game in the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup series since 2020.
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Aurora: Sharing a colorful yarn
November 16, 2022
A long-ago visit to a knitting shop leads Melissa Shippey to a new field in which to apply her scientific methods.
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Register for the Toolik Field Station 2023 All Scientists Meeting
November 15, 2022
Toolik Field Station welcomes all to join them for two days of science and conversation at their biennial All Scientists Meeting this January in Santa Barbara, California. The All Scientists Meeting is intended to spark conversation, inspire new ideas, and garner feedback amongst the Toolik community.
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Geophysical Institute volcanologist receives international honor
November 14, 2022
A University of Alaska Fairbanks volcanologist has received a high honor from the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics.
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Graduate student research grants available from NASA
November 14, 2022
Graduate students can apply for up to $15,000 in total direct costs grants to undertake NASA-relevant research.
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Check UAF on Alert for latest information
November 14, 2022
Wondering if bad weather may cause a delay to campus operations or classes? Need to know the latest on an emergency alert that just went out? Keep up on the latest information on the UAF on Alert page.
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UAF Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition winners
November 14, 2022
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the fall 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Winners!
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Alaska industry internships available
November 11, 2022
The UAF Alaska Space Grant Program will fund student internships with an Alaska company. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2023.
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Introducing Alaska Innovation Fellow - Ashley Guernsey
November 10, 2022
Ashley Guernsey is an Innovation Fellow at Center ICE through the Alaska Fellows Program. The Alaska Fellows Program is a fall-to-spring residential fellowship program that nurtures the next generation of Alaska-based leaders by pairing talented young people with strong communities and professional mentors.
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November 10, 2022
Join professors from the UAF Department of Political Science for a discussion of the 2022 midterm election results, with a focus on Alaska in Schaible Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at 7 p.m. AKST.
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Auditions for "The Shape of Things"
November 10, 2022
The UAF Theatre and Film Department present auditions for "The Shape of Things" on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at 1 p.m. AKST.
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UAF seeks nominations for 2023 alumni awards
November 10, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks, in partnership with the nonprofit UAF Alumni Association, is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus Award and William R. Cashen Service Award. Honorees are selected by a committee of alumni, past recipients and members of UAF's leadership team.
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Newly digitized historical KUAC radio programs now available online
November 10, 2022
Thanks to a Recordings at Risk grant through the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Oral History Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has had 241 historical KUAC radio programs professionally digitized and added to their collection.
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Aurora: The flux of the matter
November 09, 2022
Eugénie Euskirchen's team detects curious carbon flows in a warming, wet landscape of fen, bog and forest southwest of Fairbanks.
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November 09, 2022
Both UAF and UAS were admitted into The National Society of Leadership and Success in 2021, joining UAA who's hosted a chapter for many years. The NSLS is an international honors society with over 700 chapters and 1.7 million members, focusing on "Building Leaders Who Make a Better World." The UAF chapter of NSLS operates as a student club.
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Apply for UAF eCampus scholarship
November 09, 2022
UAF eCampus is offering scholarships for UAF degree-seeking students taking eCampus courses. The maximum award is $500; any remaining costs are the responsibility of the student. Scholarships are evaluated based on thorough and thoughtful responses to the application questions as well as demonstrated need. The deadline to apply is Nov. 23, 2022.
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Nominations open for 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
November 09, 2022
The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the University of Alaska. Any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the mission of the University of Alaska system, UAA, UAF, or UAS is eligible to be nominated.
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URSA announces Community Engaged Learning Award
November 09, 2022
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates undergraduate student Aihs Palmer, psychology major, who received this year's Community Engaged Learning Award. Aihs' project titled "Micro-pantries to Mitigate Inaccessibility to Anti-Hunger Resources," will collaborate with Fairbanks organizations to address barriers to local food security resources.
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Design contest for student artwork extended to Dec. 6
November 09, 2022
UAF eCampus is sponsoring a student design contest for a marketing campaign in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. All UAF students are invited to submit original artwork which will be featured on a printed banner in the N terminal of the airport. The chosen artist will receive a $1,000 tuition award.
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WINTERmester registration open
November 08, 2022
Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning is offering several non-credit short courses for UAF students and community members ages 18 and up in January 2023. Registration is currently open.
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Call for submissions: Ice Box literary journal
November 08, 2022
Ice Box, UAF's undergraduate literary journal, is now open for submissions. The deadline to submit is Dec. 9, 2022.
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Veterans Day appreciation and early registration event
November 07, 2022
Join the UAF Department of Military and Veteran Services on Nov. 11 in the Wood Center multilevel lounge for a Veterans Day appreciation event. Donuts, coffee and other beverages will be provided. Experts from many student services departments will be available to chat about any questions you have, help you get ready for the spring semester, schedule appointments with your academic advisor if you haven't already, and get your courses certified for military or veteran benefits. No RSVP is necessary.
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BLaST celebrates November Scientist of the Month
November 07, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Laura Ekada was selected as the November 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Pop-Con happening Nov. 10-12 in UAF Wood Center
November 07, 2022
Pop-Con is a celebration of all things pop culture - gaming, entertainment, books, comics, and more! From Nov. 10-12, Pop-Con will take over the Wood Center for three days of tournaments, vendors, cosplay, workshops, and activities. You don't want to miss out!
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Celebrations planned for first-generation students
November 04, 2022
Student Support Services and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center are proud to present a series of events to celebrate first-generation students. More than half of UAF students are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
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Two voice recitals this weekend you won't want to miss
November 04, 2022
Join us this weekend in the UAF Davis Concert Hall for two voice recitals you won't want to miss by Ariana Lopez and Ellie Martinson.
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Small grants support needs of Alaska Native non-profits
November 04, 2022
The UAF Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy awarded grants up to $50,000 each to four regional non-profit organizations. The groups will use the funding to enhance capacity for resilience and climate adaptation in Alaska Native and rural communities.
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November 03, 2022
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Monday will start on time whether you do or not, so be sure to change your clock when you go to bed on Saturday!
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Byte Smart Fridge at CTC and Patty Center
November 02, 2022
UAF Dining has installed two new vending machines at CTC and Patty Center. The Byte machines are a refrigerated smart fresh food vending machines. Chartwells, the UAF dining contractor, stocks the machines with fresh sandwiches, salads, fruit cups and other snack items.
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Aurora: To find and fight fires
November 02, 2022
A flood of satellite data from UAF becomes the latest tool for battling Alaska's wildland blazes.
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NASA webinar and spring internships deadline
November 01, 2022
Apply for a NASA Internship for the Spring semester! Learn more before the application deadline of Nov. 7, 2022. On Nov. 2 from noon to 1:30 p.m., a NASA informational webinar will go over “How to write a federal resume and how to apply for NASA internships with OSTEM and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.” An in-person viewing will also happen that day and time in Duckering 353.
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Graduate assistant pay increases
October 28, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is moving forward with the roll out of an increase in the minimum hourly stipend rate for graduate assistants (i.e., engagement, research and teaching assistants) based on the review and recommendation of the UAF Graduate School.
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IDEAs Awards inspire future innovators
October 27, 2022
Center ICE recently co-hosted an ICE Jam event with the UAF Honors College on the subject of ideation and to recognize the 2021-2022 winners of the Innovative Disclosures and Entrepreneurial Activities (IDEAs) awards. This in-person event was held at UAF’s Schaible Auditorium and was attended by about 80 first-year students, honors students, members of the local entrepreneurial community and IDEAs winners.
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URSA announces 2022 Mentor Awards
October 26, 2022
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the following individuals who received a 2022 Mentor Award.
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October 26, 2022
Read about sniffing out carbon flow in an Interior Alaska swamp, fighting wildfires with satellite data, tracing invisible aquatic DNA and much more in the fall 2022 Aurora.
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Open Educational Resources student survey
October 24, 2022
The Faculty Senate OER Ad Hoc Committee invites students to take a brief survey on how they use textbooks. The survey is open until 11:59 p.m., Nov. 4, 2022.
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Museum exhibit highlights deep sea research
October 24, 2022
A new exhibit at the University of Alaska Museum of the North reveals the wonders of the deep-sea.
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Short film features CFOS alumna Sonia Ibarra
October 24, 2022
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society released a short documentary film about University of Alaska Fairbanks Tamamta Program Coordinator Sonia Ibarra after she was presented with the 2022 AISES Indigenous Excellence Award earlier this month.
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Federal loan forgiveness application period open
October 21, 2022
This one-time debt relief is provided by the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Biden-Harris Administration student debt relief plan.
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Nanook Recreation virtual race series returns
October 20, 2022
Welcome to Nanook Recreation's virtual race series challenge! This virtual race is meant to help you get out and exercise during the winter. The idea behind this event is that each person who participates runs, jogs, walks, or skis their own 5K, 10K or half-marathon.
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UAF graduate students nominated for awards at the Western Association of Graduate Schools
October 19, 2022
Three UAF graduate students: LJ Evans, Jaimy Schwarber, and Chinmay Shah, have been nominated for Western Association of Graduate Schools awards.
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October 19, 2022
At 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2022, hundreds of thousands of people will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in The Great Alaska ShakeOut, the state's largest earthquake drill ever! Participation can be as simple as a one-minute "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" training. All colleges and universities are encouraged to participate (or plan a more extensive exercise).
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute seeks instructors
October 19, 2022
Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience.
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October 19, 2022
Investing in our community has always been important to UAF. I invite you to join in the UAF United Way of the Tanana Valley annual workplace campaign. The campaign officially kicks off this week. The busiest time of the campaign season is through the end of December, so be on the lookout for presentations and events near you.
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Three Minute Thesis preliminary heat
October 18, 2022
This Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., UAF graduate students will compete in a Three Minute Thesis preliminary heat on Zoom. 3MT celebrates the exciting research and scholarship conducted by graduate students around the world.
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UAF's homepage getting an updated look Oct. 24
October 18, 2022
When you visit www.uaf.edu on Monday, Oct. 24, the UAF homepage will have a fresh new look that continues to emphasize outreach to prospective students and reflects UAF's updated visual identity.
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BLaST celebrates October Scientist of the Month
October 17, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Tyler Baker-Chapman was selected as the October 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Attend The Sun Star student newspaper launch event
October 12, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, The Sun Star will relaunch on Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. The Sun Star gives students the opportunity to get published and paid, and has engaged with Alaskan news and culture for over 70 years.
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Volunteers needed for all ages Halloween event
October 12, 2022
Residence Life is running an all ages Halloween carnival and "Truck or Treat" event on Oct. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hess Recreation Center for the children of UAF affiliates, and volunteers with cars are needed!
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Summer 2019 and earlier UAF Blackboard course removal
October 12, 2022
UA Blackboard Learn is undergoing its periodic content storage management for all three universities. Academic courses from summer 2019 and earlier are slated for removal from UA Bb Learn on Oct. 28, 2022, and will no longer be accessible. This is routine maintenance for UA Bb Learn and does not interfere with UAF’s switch to Canvas LMS by summer 2024.
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Make an impact with your research
October 10, 2022
The Alaska Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship seeks innovative academics interested in making a direct impact with their research ventures and finding solutions to today's challenges while building a stronger, more resilient Alaska. The linked Center ICE request for proposals has recently opened for submissions, and all University of Alaska faculty, staff and students are eligible.
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Call for research projects: BLaST Research Mixer 2022
October 07, 2022
The BLaST program will host their annual research mixer Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 4-6 p.m at IARC 501. This is one of the best opportunities of the year to see what research is happening at UAF, which projects, labs and mentors are currently looking for students, and to network with other students, faculty and researchers.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Seminar: Wills and estates - Easier done than said
October 07, 2022
Learn how easy it is to plan your estate and leave gifts to people and charities that mean the most to your family! Philanthropic advisors for the UA Foundation will discuss giving through your retirement and estate planning and other strategies at this seminar.
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October 07, 2022
Please join the Department of Equity and Compliance and NDAC for a training session on Gender Inclusivity via Zoom on Oct. 19 from 1-2 p.m.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks 2022 Indigenous Peoples' Day events
October 06, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate 2022 Indigenous Peoples' Day with several events and activities across its different colleges, campuses, and departments.
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Register now for the UAF Fall Career Fair
October 06, 2022
Registration is open for the UAF Fall Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center.
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BLaST Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience funding
October 05, 2022
Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience until Nov. 6, 2022, at midnight. BLaST engages students from diverse backgrounds in education and training for biomedical research careers, with an emphasis on students from rural Alaska and partners.
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Chancellor's forum on the budget Oct. 13
October 05, 2022
Please join me and members of my leadership team for an online forum on UAF's budget and tuition from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13.
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Applications open for URSA Spring 2023 Student Project awards
October 05, 2022
Spring Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $3,000 for individuals or up to $6,000 for a group of two or more students. Funds may be used towards fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, or supplies/services.
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Applications open for Paul H. McCarthy Awards
October 05, 2022
Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of Alaska are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 for a research project using any collection at the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library.
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Youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club open for registration
October 05, 2022
Nanook Recreation is opening up another youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club for youth ages 8-18 who are interested in rock climbing.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training coming Nov. 1
October 05, 2022
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training will be offered Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom by the Office of Research Integrity. It is an NIH requirement that all BLaST GMRAs, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training. This is the only formal RCR training at UAF this semester.
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Concur's new User Interface now live
October 04, 2022
Concur's new User Interface is now live. The new experience will apply to Request and Expense; the booking experience (Travel) will remain the same. The UA Travel website has been updated to reflect these changes.
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Learn about mindfulness and meditation
October 04, 2022
Join Wendy Martelle (UAF assistant professor of Applied Linguistics & ESL) and a community that will explore the many benefits of a mindfulness practice and how to apply the mindfulness journey in everyday life.
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Spring 2023 degree completion awards now open
October 04, 2022
The UAF Graduate School is pleased to announce it is now accepting spring 2023 degree completion award applications.
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Cross-country ski lessons from Nanook Recreation
October 03, 2022
Nanook Recreation is pleased to announce that they will be offering cross country skiing lessons this coming winter for students, staff, and faculty! Lessons will be offered on Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. and Fridays from noon-1 p.m.
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Polar Alley now open 7 days a week
October 03, 2022
Polar Alley is happy to announce we will be open 7 days a week starting Monday, Oct. 3. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center fall 2022 class series
October 03, 2022
With generous support from Golden Valley Electric Association, the Southeast Conference and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation we are pleased to announce our Fall 2022 virtual class series!
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KUAC seeks volunteers for Fall Fundraiser
October 03, 2022
KUAC is returning to its pre-pandemic Fall Fundraiser, with volunteers in the phone banks. The event is set for Oct. 15-23, and departments or clubs are welcome to sign up for six-person, two-hour shifts.
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Chancellor's Convocation survey
September 30, 2022
Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on this year's convocation.
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One Health, One Future 2023 abstracts due Oct. 17
September 29, 2022
The UAF Center for One Health Research's International Conference, One Health, One Future 2023, is accepting abstract and poster submissions until Oct. 17. Once submitted, the materials will be reviewed by the UAF One Health, One Future Planning Team. You will be notified of the decision no later than Tuesday, Nov. 1. You are allowed to apply for both an abstract and a poster, but we request that you create two separate applications.
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Student Health and Counseling launches winter wellness program
September 28, 2022
The Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) wants to help you prepare for the upcoming winter so that you can enjoy your time in Fairbanks while avoiding the dreaded "winter blues." SHCC has come up with an eight-week preparedness program dedicated to helping students plan for the potential emotional and social hardships that can come with the colder and darker months.
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September 28, 2022
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens Oct. 1. This is for the 2023-24 school year, which includes fall 2023 and spring 2024.
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Letter to Students from the late Jenny Bell Jones
September 28, 2022
UAF emeritus professor Jenny Bell Jones wrote a letter to students in her final days. This letter was originally published in the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development blog.
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BLaST celebrates September Scientist of the Month
September 23, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. UAF BLaST Scholar Orlin Gologergen was selected as the September BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Permafrost Magazine releases Issue 44.1
September 22, 2022
The most recent issue of Permafrost, Issue 44.1, has been released and is now live at the Permafrost website! This issue features 38 creators of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid, and visual art.
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September 22, 2022
With the new school year in full swing, please ensure your parking permit is valid. While warnings were issued for the first week of the semester, parking attendants are now issuing citations according to the parking policy.
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Month of Writing events planned for October
September 22, 2022
Writers from the UAF community are invited to register for a Month of Writing, which will include weekly writing sessions and workshops. In addition to accountability for maintaining a regular writing practice, participants can expect to develop new skills for navigating academic, technical, and creative writing as well as techniques for productivity and wellness in our writing practices.
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URSA announces fall 2022 student project awardees
September 21, 2022
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) congratulates the following students who were awarded a Fall 2022 Student Project Award.
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September 21, 2022
UAF's Office of Sustainability is hosting a dinner in the Pub! The meal will consist of ingredients grown from the university's local gardens, Wild caught Alaskan salmon, and will be paired with locally brewed beverages.
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Caught in a major storm, UAF researchers make the best of it
September 21, 2022
On St. Paul Island, in the Bering Sea about 300 miles from Alaska’s coast, the still-powerful remains of Typhoon Merbok passed overhead, churning up the ocean and rolling across the landscape on a path to the Alaska mainland. As the storm hit the small island, three University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers, two graduate students and a filmmaker went out for a look.
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$1,000 grants available to student groups
September 20, 2022
Student groups and campus organizations 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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September 19, 2022
Your favorite campus game of tag is back: Humans Vs Zombies! Join the Office of Sustainability, Esports, Student Activities Office and Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a large-scale game of tag using Nerf equipment in a zombie apocalypse setting.
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UAF students encouraged to register for Solar Decathlon
September 19, 2022
UAF students interested in design, engineering, building science, sustainability or livability are encouraged to register for the Solar Decathlon.
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Nanooks Hockey opens preseason with Blue and Gold games
September 16, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks hockey team is kicking off its preseason on Sept. 16 and 17 with the annual Blue/Gold Scrimmage games. This year, the festivities will return to the Patty Ice Arena on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus.
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September 14, 2022
Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration have announced a three-part plan to help federal student loan borrowers get back on track with payments after the pandemic-related support expires.
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Always know what's next with the Navigate mobile app
September 14, 2022
Take out your phones because Navigate Student, UAF's new mobile application, is going to help you stay in the game and on track throughout your time as a Nanook.
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NASA Pathways Internships deadline is Friday
September 13, 2022
Have you ever wanted to work at NASA? Consider a NASA Pathways Internship. NASA Pathways interns have a high chance of a career at NASA after graduation. The current application period is open through Friday, Sept. 16.
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September 13, 2022
Mather Library in the Akasofu Building is hosting a houseplant sale. Proceeds help maintain the lush plants in the long hallway between Elvey and Akasofu buildings.
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Arctic Youth Ambassadors seeks applicants
September 07, 2022
Arctic Youth Ambassadors is seeking applications for the 2022-2023 cohort. Youth between 18-21 years old from across Alaska are eligible to apply to serve as ambassadors for their communities and country by building awareness at home and abroad about their lives in the Arctic. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 25, 2022.
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Mental health resources guide available for students
September 06, 2022
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library would like to welcome students and faculty to a new semester at UAF with a reminder that there are resources to help lower stress, anxiety and depression and to manage your mental health.
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BLaST celebrates Scientist of the Month
September 01, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. UAF Faculty Mario Muscarella of the department of biology and wildlife was selected as the August BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Student performance notifications Sept. 2-16
August 31, 2022
Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator during the following dates: Sept. 2-16 and throughout the semester.
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Mental Health First Aid training
August 31, 2022
Student Health and Counseling is offering several Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings throughout the semester. MHFA is a course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
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Graduate student spotlight: Carter Johnson
August 31, 2022
Carter Johnson, current Ph.D. student in Fisheries, is focused on understanding interactions between sea otters and the Dungeness crab fishery in southeast Alaska. Sea otters were reintroduced to the area in the 1960s after decades of absence and as that population has grown, concerns have emerged around potential conflicts with fisheries.
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August 31, 2022
The Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center is UAF’s primary fundraising initiative, and an embodiment of UAF’s strategic priority to strengthen our position as global leaders in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs. Recently, the UAF Chancellor appointed a user committee composed of faculty, staff and students to help inform the design and floor plan of the facility.
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ACEP interns explore Alaska's uncharted waters
August 30, 2022
Alaska Center for Energy and Power undergraduate summer interns Joy Lomelino and Evan Joyce are working under the mentorship of Erin Trochim this summer on the Coastal Mapping and Hydrokinetic Characterization Project.
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UAF hosting Arctic Fest events
August 29, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is hosting a series of events Aug. 29 through Sept. 3 as part of Arctic Fest, a festival combining art, science, innovation, and Indigenous perspectives with a focus on the changing environment of the circumpolar North.
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UAF names 2021-2022 honors students
August 26, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements.
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Graduate School congratulates fall 2022 degree completion award recipients
August 24, 2022
The Graduate School congratulates the following students, who will receive a degree completion award in Fall 2022.
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ACEP intern supports EVs' drive north to the future
August 24, 2022
What does it mean to be first? To some it means to push boundaries exploring new territories, for others the term may carry no weight at all, still others may think it shows a vanity on the part of the person trying to be first. We were the first. We were the first people to drive electric vehicles to Oliktok Point.
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August 23, 2022
For the past three years, Covid and supply-chain issues have delayed the striping of parking lots. However, with hard work from DDC and grounds, we were able to source the materials and find a contractor. Please note the following lot closures for parking lot prep and paint.
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Residential heater program could help FNSB improve air quality
August 23, 2022
The Alaska Center for Energy and Power is conducting an electric thermal storage heater field study that will take place over three years in North Pole, Alaska. The goal of the study is to learn whether electric thermal storage heaters, a type of supplementary heating appliance, can help reduce home heating costs and improve air quality, especially PM2.5.
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Apply for the 2022 URSA Mentor Awards
August 23, 2022
The office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URSA) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Mentor Awards.
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Nanook Recreation Group Fitness for Fall
August 23, 2022
Nanook Recreation is offering a variety of fitness classes for fall semester 2022. We will offer some familiar programs such as strength training, Olympic weightlifting, mat pilates, yoga, outdoor bootcamp and adult speed training. We will also be expanding into other new areas such as CrossFit later in the semester.
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UAF Student Health and Counseling Center relocated
August 17, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) has relocated while their area is undergoing renovations.
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Volunteers needed for Rev-It-Up
August 15, 2022
Faculty, staff, or students interested in volunteering for Rev-It-Up move-in event welcoming students to the University of Alaska Fairbanks should complete an online registration form by Aug. 18, 2022.
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UAF Esports joins NACE, announces scholarships
August 10, 2022
UAF Esports is returning this fall semester, with 20 scholarship opportunities for top competitors.
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Nanook Navigator student mobile app demo days next week
August 10, 2022
Advisors, faculty, staff, tutors, and student success employees are invited to join the Office of Student Success either Aug. 15 or 17 for a demonstration and to ask questions about the new Nanook Navigator mobile app.
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Blackboard's updated navigation goes live Aug. 12
August 10, 2022
Beginning Aug. 12, Blackboard users will see an updated and modernized navigation tool when logging into UA Blackboard. With the addition of Ultra Base Navigation, expect a streamlined nav experience, creating easier access to the learning tool.
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Pause in paper, cardboard and plastic recycling
July 27, 2022
The UAF Recycling team normally collects paper, plastic, aluminum and cardboard. Due to a temporary closure of the borough's Central Recycling Facility, the team will begin picking up these materials up again when the CRF has re-opened.
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Graduate student spotlight: Scott Leorna
July 20, 2022
Scott Leorna, current Ph.D. student in Biological Sciences, has always had a strong passion for wildlife and the outdoors, and it was this interest, coupled with Alaska's extensive wilderness and opportunities for research, that led Scott to initially attend UAF to pursue his B.S. in Wildlife Biology and Conservation.
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Student volunteers needed for Alaska critical minerals summit
July 20, 2022
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney and University of Alaska Fairbanks Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer are hosting a critical minerals summit. Alaska's Minerals: A Strategic National Imperative is a two-day event taking place on August 22-23 on the Troth Yeddha' campus, and organizers are looking for student volunteers to assist with the summit.
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Shining a light on Alaska household solar installation motives
July 20, 2022
What are the factors that drive people to buy solar panel installations? Are people with solar panels more likely to buy an electric car or install other energy-efficiency and energy-saving technologies? These are the questions that University of Alaska Fairbanks senior mechanical engineering student and Alaska Center for Energy and Power intern Cole Sudkamp-Walker is investigating.
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Alumni awardees give back to Alaska and UAF
July 20, 2022
The UAF Alumni Association will recognize a pair of health care professionals and a devoted UAF booster at this year's Nanook Rendezvous.
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UAF emergency scholarship program wins national award
July 18, 2022
The UAF Emergency Scholarship Program received the 2022 Gold Star Award from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. The award recognizes innovative ideas in the financial aid arena.
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988: Three-digit dialing code for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline goes live Saturday
July 15, 2022
On July 16, 2022, callers can dial 988 to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s (the Lifeline) network of highly trained call center professionals. Those in Alaska who dial from a 907 area code will connect to Careline Alaska, where trained crisis counselors can provide confidential support 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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Call for abstract submissions on building safety and community in field settings
July 13, 2022
Toolik invites researchers at UAF and beyond to submit an abstract on efforts to remove barriers to safe and inclusive fieldwork and increase positive, transformative field experiences.
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UAF to premiere Merit student achievement platform
July 12, 2022
UAF is launching a new online tool aimed at highlighting student achievements, such as earning a degree or being named to the deans' or chancellor's list.
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Keith wins SPE student paper contest
July 08, 2022
University of Alaska Fairbanks alumnus Cody Keith has won a first-place award in his division in the 2022 Society of Petroleum Engineers Western North America Region Student Paper Contest.
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Graduate student funding available for Fall 2022
July 06, 2022
The Fall 2022 Graduate Student Degree Completion Fellowship and Scholarship Application is now open for submissions. These awards are made on a competitive basis based on review of an applicants' Report of Advisory Committee and their degree completion timeline.
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Aurora: From Alaska to Ukraine, gene-sequencing professor chases viruses
July 06, 2022
Devin Drown and his lab team aid the effort to ID Alaska’s coronavirus variants and keep health authorities updated on their spread.
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July 7 Music in the Garden moved to Davis Concert Hall
July 06, 2022
The UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning concert series Music in the Garden will move to the Davis Concert Hall for July 7 due to the wildfire smoke in the Tanana Valley.
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July 06, 2022
Commencement held in person again, athletes have a good year and scientists keep exploring the Earth and places beyond.
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50th anniversary of Title IX and release of proposed rules
June 29, 2022
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 barring sex discrimination, has stood as a cornerstone of equal access to education at federally funded institutions. Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released new proposed rules on Title IX.
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Aurora: Nanook Nook: Birds of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
June 29, 2022
Frank Keim ’66, ’73 has studied, drawn and written for decades about some of the unique avian residents of the Bering Sea.
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UAF scholarship supports LGBTQ2IA+ students since 2011
June 29, 2022
As we near the end of celebrating Pride month at UAF, we would like to highlight a scholarship that supports LGBTQ2IA+ students and allies from the UAF community. In 2011, a group of UAF alumni and friends established the LGBT Friends and Allies Scholarship. This UAF scholarship is the only one of its kind in the University of Alaska system.
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June 30 Music in the Garden moved to Great Hall
June 29, 2022
The UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning concert series Music in the Garden will move to the Great Hall for June 30 because of the unhealthy air quality due to smoke.
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UAF casting for The College Tour
June 27, 2022
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is currently casting students for The College Tour, an Amazon Prime streaming series, and we're looking for fun and engaging students to be featured in our episode!
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Pride Month Moment: Supporting Pride all year
June 24, 2022
As a community, let's celebrate Pride the right way, as a university full of love and support, year-round. Support your friends, family, students, co-workers, and fellow community members by showing up for them in the day-to-day and at events and programs during Pride month, LGBTQ+ History Month, UAF's Pride week, Lavender Graduation, and other UAF celebrations and observances.
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UAF Field Safety Emergency Plan
June 24, 2022
UAF is working to improve its Field Safety Emergency Plans (FSEP) for those traveling to field locations within the United States and abroad. The UAF FSEP is intended to provide UAF travelers with a sound action plan to cope with emergencies that may be encountered during official travel.
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Ethics Act compliance and annual disclosure of employment or services outside UA
June 22, 2022
All University employees (including regular, term, temporary, student and full and part-time faculty and staff) are responsible for complying with the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act (Alaska Statute 39.52). The Act sets standards for how we do our University jobs, and to a lesser extent, may limit our non-University activities.
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Aurora: Steve Holmberg '89: Still singing strong
June 22, 2022
Steve Holmberg's high school experience with UAF's summer arts camps inspired him to create an endowment so future students can enjoy similar programs.
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Pride Month Moment: Stonewall Uprising
June 17, 2022
As we move through Pride Month, it is important to explore the history and struggles and honor the strength of the queer community. On June 28, 1969, the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, a New York City gay bar. The patrons of Stonewall Inn fought back, catalyzing the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The next year, marches in multiple cities commemorated the Stonewall Uprising.
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Students gain energy research experience through ACEP Undergraduate Summer Internships
June 15, 2022
The research-focused ACEP Undergraduate Summer Internship program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on research experience and skill development in the energy industry.
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Aurora: Erosion warriors: UAF students join battle against slumping soils
June 15, 2022
Chris Maio and his students document coastal and river erosion to help Alaska communities deal with the growing problem.
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ABEC transitions from CFOS to VCR office
June 15, 2022
UAF's Alaska Blue Economy Center is transitioning from the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
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Pride Month Moment: A time to celebrate
June 10, 2022
June is a time to celebrate! We celebrate progress and accomplishments, and honor those who gave everything to forge a path toward inclusion of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.
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LEAP seeking student applicants
June 08, 2022
The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2022 fall semester. In this semester-long program, students are trained in course design and feedback strategies, then partnered with participating instructors to observe and share feedback on their online courses.
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OIT upgrading service request tool
June 06, 2022
Any OIT customer submitting a support request using the self-service option through OIT's Service Catalog will notice a slight change later this month. Users should expect to see a new interface when filling out request forms on the OIT website, but should not expect any interruptions or disruptions in service as a result of this upgrade.
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The Writing Center is open for the summer
June 01, 2022
Writing Center tutors can help with all writing projects at any stage, from brainstorming to final edits. Computers and printers are also available in the Writing Center on the 8th floor of the Gruening building. Visit the Writing Center website to make an in-person or virtual appointment.
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RAHI kicks off its 40th summer
June 01, 2022
The Rural Alaska Honors Institute welcomes students to UAF's Troth Yeddha' Campus for its 40th annual summer program.
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Wellbeing resources consolidated in one site
May 27, 2022
The 21-22 Academic Leadership Institute (ALI) cohort and 'The Well' have consolidated a wide range of UAF wellbeing resources in one page on its website (one-stop shop for wellbeing resources).
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Free four week mindfulness course offered this summer
May 23, 2022
Anyone curious to learn about mindfulness or who is struggling to maintain a consistent mindfulness practice can sign up for this free four weeklong virtual Koru Mindfulness Meditation course.
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BLaST Academic 2022-2023 Undergraduate Research Experience student funding opportunity available
May 18, 2022
The Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program undergraduate research experience has student funding available for 2022-2023 academic semesters.
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May 06, 2022
The Travel Customer Service Office is currently training two new members and recruiting for another. Processing time may be delayed by 1-2 business days, so we thank you for your patience and understanding while staff are navigating transitions.
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Nanook Navigator training opportunities
May 05, 2022
Nanook Navigator training sessions are open to all users, and advisors are highly encouraged to sign up for training this summer.
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Coming Soon: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation
May 05, 2022
Starting in Fall 2022, the UA Blackboard Learn environment will receive a refresh with the implementation of Ultra Base Navigation.
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Registration opens for UAF Summer Music Academy
April 29, 2022
Registration is open for the 2022 UAF Summer Music Academy. The intensive two-week program of music education for middle and high school students will be on the UAF campus from June 6-17.
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2022 ASGP graduate student research awardees
April 27, 2022
The Alaska Space Grant Program is proud to support four graduate students in 2022 as they progress toward their master’s degrees.
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Nanook Grown accepting applications
April 26, 2022
The Office of Sustainability is accepting applications for the Nanook Grown Gardening Education Program. Each year students accepted into the program learn how to grow their own food.
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April 26, 2022
The Academic Advising Center, 510 Gruening, is providing free drinks and snacks during the week of final exams.
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English grad students win AWP awards
April 25, 2022
Two graduate students in the English Department, KJ Janeschek and Liz Bolton, recently won the Association of Writing Programs' Intro Journals Project Awards. The awards are given to students currently enrolled in AWP member programs and draw competition from all across the country.
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New policy for grad student defense advertisement
April 20, 2022
A new process for student defense announcements will be required next academic year for master's and doctoral degree-seeking students.
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Apply for UAF Climate Scholars summer programs
April 19, 2022
Spaces are still available for this summer's undergraduate climate scholars field intensive programs in early June. Applications are due by May 1.
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Alaska Fellows Program accepting applications
April 18, 2022
The Alaska Fellows Program is accepting applications for the 2022-23 program year. Application review is ongoing until filled, but applications are encouraged before May 1.
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Sletten, Porter lead final CFOS lecture
April 18, 2022
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will hold its final weekly seminar of the semester on Wednesday, April 20, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The talk will be offered by Alexandria Sletten and Drew Porter, who are both graduate students at CFOS.
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Funding available for student projects
April 14, 2022
The UAF Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) is offering up to $2,500 for individuals (or up to $5,000 for groups of two or more students) who are conducting research or creative projects during the 2022 fall semester.
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Honors College Senior Showcase on April 18
April 14, 2022
The 2022 Honors College Senior Showcase to be held Monday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, 401A ELIF. The UAF community is invited to attend a showcase of honors student thesis research and capstone projects.
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Midnight Sun Science Symposium on April 14-15
April 14, 2022
Registration is open for the 2022 Midnight Sun Science Symposium, offering a chance to support UAF student researchers. Registration for the April 14-15 event provides access to all event Zoom links.
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Students recognized for URSA research day projects
April 12, 2022
UAF's Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity recognized 13 undergraduate students for outstanding poster presentations during the virtual 2022 Research and Creative Activity Days.
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Shine a Light: Decolonizing Material Heritage
April 12, 2022
The Shine a Light talk scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, with Amber Lincoln has been canceled.
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BLaST April Scientist of the Month: Daniel Dykes
April 11, 2022
Daniel Dykes is a UAF senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in psychology. Dykes, a fourth-year BLaST scholar from North Pole of Filipino descent, is the Scholar of the Month for April.
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Sliger new bookstore manager; spring deadlines
March 29, 2022
Gina Sliger has been hired as the new store manager at the UAF Bookstore. Sliger plans to work to create supportive relationships across campus and continue to make improvements to ensure customer service is prioritized.
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Students encouraged to nominate staff for 2022 Pathfinder Award
March 28, 2022
The Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development is seeking nominations for the 2022 Pathfinder Award. The deadline for nominations is April 13.
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Nominations open for Brina Kessel Medal for Excellence in Science
March 24, 2022
Nominations are open for the Brina Kessel Medal for Excellence in Science. Kessel was a professor for more than 40 years and devoted a lifetime to the study of ornithology, emphasizing the birds of Arctic and subarctic Alaska.
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Purchase regalia and invitations by March 24
March 22, 2022
Buy caps, gowns and other regalia by March 24 to receive them in time for commencement. The graduation fee does not cover these items.
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Nominations sought for advisor awards
March 21, 2022
Do you want to recognize an academic advisor at UAF? The Feist-Schamel Faculty Advisor Award and the new McHenry-Martin Staff Advisor Award recognize outstanding undergraduate-level advising at UAF.
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Summer 2022 CACNE scholarships available
March 18, 2022
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Native Education is offering a limited number of summer 20222 scholarships for degree-seeking undergraduate students.
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Espinosa, Brooks elected new ASUAF president, VP
March 14, 2022
Ashlyn Espinosa and Pierce Brooks have been elected the new president and vice president, respectively, in the Associated Students of University of Alaska Fairbanks election.
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BLaST March 2022 Scientist of Month: Paul Larson
March 14, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through Scientist of the Month articles. Paul Larson, who is of Yup’ik descent, is a senior pursuing a bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology and conservation.
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March 01, 2022
Nanook Diversity and Action Council will host FemCon, March 17-19 at various locations around campus. Events will highlight experiences of women of color, queer folks and women who are part of underrepresented minority groups.
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Vote in the 2022 ASUAF spring election
March 01, 2022
The polls are now open for the ASUAF spring 2022 election. All UAF students who pay the consolidated fee are eligible to vote.
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Spring graduation deadline March 1
February 25, 2022
March 1 is the last day that applications will be accepted for students to graduate in spring 2022.
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BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding
February 25, 2022
Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Summer 2022 Undergraduate Research Experience until Feb. 27 at midnight. BLaST engages students from diverse backgrounds in education and training for biomedical research careers, with an emphasis on students from rural Alaska and partners.
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Student Health and Counseling offers groups, workshops
February 24, 2022
The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering a variety of groups and workshops this spring for students, staff and faculty.
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Student survey on campus dining
February 24, 2022
Students in the UAF Principles of Marketing class are conducting a survey on what UAF students want from on-campus dining.
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URSA opens Innovative Technology and Education Awards
February 23, 2022
UAF undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff and faculty are invited to apply for the 2022 URSA Innovative Technology and Education Awards for up to $5,000 to fund technology-related equipment and software for student-based instruction and research.
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Register for URSA's Research and Creative Activity Days
February 18, 2022
The 2022 edition of URSA's Research and Creative Activity Days will be online from April 5-7. Undergraduates from all disciplines that wish to share their research and creative projects with the UAF community are invited.
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Ice Box literary journal logo contest
February 16, 2022
Ice Box, UAF's undergraduate literary journal, is welcoming submissions for a logo design contest.
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ASUAF senate, presidential nominations open
February 15, 2022
Nominate yourself or a friend to be an ASUAF senator, or run for president and vice president. The nomination period runs through Feb. 20.
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Alaska Space Grant summer internships
February 11, 2022
The Alaska Space Grant program is sponsoring summer internships at the following Alaska companies: Alaska Aerospace, The Launch Company, Coupi Inc., Helio Alaska, and the Challenger Learning Center. Application deadline is March 15.
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BLaST undergraduate professional development workshop
February 11, 2022
Join BLaST in the first BLaST undergraduate professional development workshop of spring 2022. Former BLaST Scholar Hailey Baker will be in Fairbanks sharing her experiences as a first-year medical student at the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus.
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Applications open for 2022 Anthropology Summer Field School
February 11, 2022
The UAF Anthropology Department is accepting applications for the 2022 Chena Townsite Archaeological Field School.
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2022 Commencement will include 2 ceremonies
February 11, 2022
UAF will celebrate commencement on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. To safely celebrate, we're planning to hold two short, student-centered ceremonies.
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Fall orientation leader applications open
February 10, 2022
Applications for fall 2022 orientation leader positions are now open. OLs help new Nanooks build community and sense of belonging, develop leadership and communication skills, and more.
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Sign up to be a 2022 class ambassador
February 08, 2022
Help us to celebrate the class of 2022 by sharing information with your classmates, friends and family about the 2022 commencement.
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BLaST Scientist of the Month for February 2022: Samantha Wade
February 08, 2022
The BLaST program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks highlights scientists from all biomedical fields through the Scientist of the Month articles. Samantha Wade is a senior pursuing a B.S. in biological sciences with a concentration in physiology.
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Alaska INBRE summer funding opportunities
February 04, 2022
The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) has three funding opportunities available for Summer 2022: undergraduate research assistantship, diversity undergraduate research assistantship, and curriculum development.
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Three Minute Thesis deadline is Feb. 7
February 03, 2022
Registration closes on Monday, Feb. 7, for the UAF campus-wide Three Minute Thesis competition. 3MT allows students to promote their academic and professional communication skills and share their work with a broad audience.
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URSA spring 2022 travel awards
February 02, 2022
The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is taking applications for its 2022 spring travel awards.
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Student's research gets Editor's Choice Award
February 01, 2022
A research paper by Charlie Parr, a graduate student and former Geophysical Institute research technician who now works at the International Arctic Research Center, received an Editor's Choice Award from Water Resources Research, a journal of the American Geophysical Union.
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February 01, 2022
A Grad Fair for those eligible to graduate will take place Thursday, Feb. 17, from noon -2 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. This is your chance to learn about in-person commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place at the Carlson Center on Saturday, April 30.
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Applications open for student commencement speaker
February 01, 2022
Are you a graduating senior and want a chance to speak at the commencement ceremony? If so, you can apply to be the student commencement speaker.
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Spring career fair registration open
January 31, 2022
Registration is open for the UAF Spring Career Fair, which will be on Thursday, March 31, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wood Center Ballroom and mall area. Whether you are a first year student exploring, a senior looking for a job or alumni with a secured position, the Spring Career Fair is for you!
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January 28, 2022
A Zoom Scholarship workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 4-5 p.m. Students can get tips on writing essays and learn how to find and apply for scholarships.
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BLaST Scientist of the Month for January 2022: Natalia Podlutskaya
January 28, 2022
Natalia Podlutskaya, a research advising and mentoring professional, has been with BLaST since 2015.
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Inspiring Girls program seeks undergraduate coordinator
January 28, 2022
Inspiring Girls Expeditions of Alaska is seeking a UAF undergraduate for a summer student coordinator position.
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Commencement details announced; grad deadline extended
January 26, 2022
This year UAF will celebrate commencement on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. The early graduation application deadline has been extended to Feb. 6.
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OARC Samples of Opportunity call for proposals
January 25, 2022
The Ocean Acidification Research Center is accepting proposals from current UAF students to add ocean acidification measurements to their research projects.
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Students2Startups internship registration
January 20, 2022
Are you a student fascinated by an idea? A startup looking for a summer intern? The 2022 Students2Startups internship applications are now open.
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Apply for URSA summer 2022 funding
January 20, 2022
The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) is accepting applications from undergraduate students to apply for 2022 summer projects awards.
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NDAC celebrates Sexual Responsibility Week
January 13, 2022
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center will celebrate Sexual Responsibility Week with a two-part event on Feb. 10.
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Grad application deadline is Feb. 1
January 12, 2022
If you're planning on graduating this spring semester, check in with your advisor to confirm you'll meet your final requirements by the end of the semester. Then apply for graduation by Feb. 1.
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January 12, 2022
CircleIn is a studying app to help you get organized and study with your classmates remotely, while giving you the chance to earn rewards by helping your peers.
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Graduate student spotlight: Lindsey Stadler
January 12, 2022
Lindsey Stadler chose to come to Alaska, and UAF in particular, because it seemed like an excellent opportunity to expand her experiences in the field of marine biology.
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January 11, 2022
The UAF Bookstore is closed Tuesday, Jan. 11, due to a staffing shortage, and is expected to reopen Jan. 12 for textbooks only.
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January 11, 2022
UAF promotes a community of mutual respect and ethical conduct, including encouraging the members of its community to promptly report activities which violate law, regulation or policy.
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January 10, 2022
Moose are frequent visitors on UAF campuses, especially in winter. So what do you do when you see a moose?
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Student performance notifications open Jan. 14-25
January 10, 2022
Starting Jan. 14, instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students if they have concerns and or to recognize hard work.
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Use caution in snow removal areas
January 10, 2022
Please steer clear of heavy equipment removing snow on the streets and sidewalks, and make sure kids are out of harm's way.
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January 10, 2022
The Department of Theatre and Film will hold open auditions for its spring mainstage production, "Seminar," Saturday, Jan. 15, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
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Residential parking lot snow removal
January 05, 2022
Facilities Services will be removing snow from residential parking lots on the Troth Yeddha' Campus through Jan. 7.
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2022 URSA spring project recipients
December 15, 2021
Sixteen undergraduate students have received project awards for the spring 2022 semester from the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity office.
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INBRE graduate research assistantship opportunity open
December 15, 2021
Graduate students can apply for INBRE graduate research assistantships by Feb. 7, 2022.
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BLaST research scholarships applications open
December 13, 2021
UAF STEM students in STEM fields can apply for research scholarships from the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program for the 2022-2023 academic year. The application deadline is Feb. 6.
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Lab courses with vaccine requirement
December 09, 2021
Some high-contact, high-duration lab courses have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. There are a few steps students must take to remain eligible for their spring labs.
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December 09, 2021
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.
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Winter break 2021-2022 closure information
December 06, 2021
Many university departments will be closed or minimally staffed over the winter holiday break.
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Faculty, students needed for Learner Experience Advocacy Program
December 06, 2021
The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for spring semester 2022.
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Spring degree completion fellowship, scholarship recipients
December 03, 2021
The Graduate School recognizes the following students who have been awarded degree completion fellowships and scholarships for the 2022 spring semester.
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Free drop-in COVID-19, flu vaccination clinics scheduled
December 03, 2021
UAF will host free public COVID-19 and flu drop-in vaccination clinics Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15 from noon to 8 p.m. in the Patty Center on campus.
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KUAC FM's New Year's Eve Community Tune-In
December 01, 2021
KUAC 89.9 FM will again offer a special, locally produced New Year's Eve program with songs and dedications requested by the public by Dec. 24.
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Accepting student submissions for Ice Box
November 30, 2021
Ice Box, UAF's undergraduate literary journal, is accepting creative submissions from students through Dec. 10.
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Charles Mason's 'Denali Through Collodion' shows in Fairbanks
November 30, 2021
An exhibition of collodion photographic images from Denali National Park by Charles Mason will open Friday, Dec. 3, at Well Street Art Co. in Fairbanks from 5-8 p.m.
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Strategic planning forum recording available
November 29, 2021
The chancellor's forum on strategic planning held on Nov. 23 is now available for viewing.
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Spring student club registration
November 23, 2021
Club registration is Nov. 22-Jan. 24. You don't need to do it again if your club already registered in fall 2021. New club officers must attend a training in late January.
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Safety resources help UAF be more prepared
November 18, 2021
As recent events have unfolded nationally and locally, UAF Police Chief Kathy Catron and campus emergency management leaders are offering some community safety and support resources.
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Student Activities Office is hiring
November 17, 2021
The Student Activities Office is looking for an energetic student who wants challenging but invigorating work to add to their resume, and where they can make an immediate impact on campus.
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Second chance to get your Ski Land pass
November 16, 2021
Passes will be again available on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Outdoor Adventures in the Student Recreation Center from noon-6 p.m.
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Native American Heritage Month student Julian Asuluk Jr.
November 16, 2021
Julian Asuluk Jr. of Toksook Bay is one of the students highlighted by the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Native Education for Native American Heritage Month.
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BLaST Scientist of the Month: Megahn Reese
November 16, 2021
Learn more about Megahn Reese, a senior pursuing a B.S. in biological sciences with a concentration in biomedical science.
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UAF students star in FLOT’s 'All Together Now'
November 15, 2021
"All Together Now" will be performed by over 2,500 theatres around the globe in celebration of local theatre. More than half a dozen UAF students and alumni have been cast in the Fairbanks local performance.
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Friday Focus: Native American Heritage Month
November 12, 2021
-- by Charlene Stern. Current generations of Alaska Native peoples are the product of all those who came before us and the experiences that shaped our collective history.
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UAF Theatre and Film presents 'The Misanthrope'
November 10, 2021
Join the CLA Theatre and Film Department for its production of "The Misanthrope," Nov. 12-21.
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CLA students, alumni in local, global theater production
November 09, 2021
More than half a dozen students and alumni from the College of Liberal Arts are involved in the production of "All Together Now" from Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, performed Nov. 12-15.
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Aurora: 'Nourishing Olympian goals'
November 09, 2021
A legacy of excellence inspires UAF's rifle team. Find out more in the fall 2021 Aurora.
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Seeking participants in study of domestic groundwater wells
November 08, 2021
UAF researchers are seeking samples of water from domestic wells for a study of groundwater chemistry, especially those in Ester, Goldstream Valley, Farmers Loop and the Steese corridor.
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Native American Heritage Month student Laura Deloodeneenła Ekada
November 05, 2021
Laura Deloodeneenła Ekada (she/her) is a senior at UAF studying biology with a concentration in biomedical sciences and a goal of becoming a physician serving rural villages.
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Soft closure, non-teaching day Nov. 24
November 05, 2021
There will be no classes Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, the day before Thanksgiving.
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Daylight saving time starts Nov. 7
November 04, 2021
When it starts getting darker, you know it's time to change your clocks. Daylight saving time goes into effect at 2 a.m. this Sunday.
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National First-Generation College Student Week
November 04, 2021
Celebrate first-generation students at UAF with esports, pub trivia, a poetry slam, a STEM talk (with free lunch!!) and more.
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Options for student health care, insurance
November 03, 2021
The Health and Counseling Center offers services for Fairbanks-area students. No health insurance? You may be eligible through the Affordable Care Act, which has open enrollment through Jan. 22, 2022.
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Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity office names awardees
November 03, 2021
Congratulations to recipients of URSA's 2021 Mentor Award and 2021 Fall Student Awards.
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Alaska Startup Week — North to the Future
November 03, 2021
UAF Center ICE invites everyone to Alaska Startup Week from Nov. 8-12. The focus is "North To the Future: Start Up, Pivot, Thrive."
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November 03, 2021
Mondo Subs is open for lunch service, offering options to create delicious sandwiches, paninis and wraps.
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November 02, 2021
A campus game night planned for Nov. 5 has been postponed until further notice. The UAF University Advocacy Committee will announce new plans for the event when they are available.
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NDAC's Native American Heritage Month activities
November 01, 2021
Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a movie series and a workshop series.
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November 01, 2021
Pranayama yoga is offered at 6 a.m. Mondays, and asana is offered in person at 5:30 p.m. Both classes are free with a current Nanook Recreation membership.
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October 29, 2021
The UAF University Advocacy Committee and UAF Esports will host a game night for staff, faculty and students on Nov. 5.
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Ski Land passes available Nov. 2
October 28, 2021
Starting Nov. 2, Nanook Recreation will be offering free Ski Land passes to students for the 2021-2022 season.
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Earn prizes during National Distance Learning Week Facebook event
October 28, 2021
UAF eCampus will host a Facebook event Nov. 8-12 for National Distance Learning Week, which celebrates students pursuing their education online or via distance. Daily prizes are $25 Amazon gift cards.
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Tuition forum recording available
October 27, 2021
The recording for Chancellor White’s tuition forum, held Tuesday, Oct. 26, is now available. Panelists discussed the proposed model for differentiated tuition.
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Nominations open for 2022 Bullock Prize for Excellence
October 27, 2021
Nominations are due by Dec. 1 for the 2022 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. This is the UA Foundation's most prestigious award and is open to any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer.
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October 26, 2021
A history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement is on display in Arctic Java now through Oct. 31. On Oct 28, Ronnie Houchin will discuss the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
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10-digit dialing now in effect
October 26, 2021
All calls now take extra digits. If your office phone is on call forward, you'll need to change that, too. Be sure to dial 8- for off-campus calls — very important so your call doesn’t go to 9-1-1!
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Paul H. McCarthy Research Award applications open
October 25, 2021
Students can receive $2,500 dollars for research within the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Rasmuson Library. Apply by Nov. 7.
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Halloween food drive at the museum
October 25, 2021
Through Oct. 31, the University of Alaska Museum of the North will serve as a collection site for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank during Museum Halloween.
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Cybersecurity game show, phishing webinar
October 22, 2021
A live game show and a webinar are among the activities for the final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021, sponsored by the UA Security Matters team.
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October 21, 2021
Check out Nanook Engage to find out what's going on for the week of Halloween!
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Budget update on tuition: Oct. 20, 2021
October 20, 2021
-- by Dan White. The Board of Regents will hold a full board meeting next month, Nov. 11 and 12.
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Mellon Fellowship for humanities, social sciences PhD students
October 20, 2021
UAF PhD students who have completed all but their dissertation for a doctoral degree in the humanistic and social sciences can apply for a Mellon Foundation Fellowship by Nov. 5.
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Flu vaccine at student health center
October 20, 2021
Students, staff, faculty, and employees' domestic partners can now get the seasonal flu shot at the Student Health and Counseling Center.
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Documentary features work at metabolism research center
October 18, 2021
A new documentary about hibernation was co-produced by a UAF student and features interviews with Kelly Drew, director of UAF’s Center for Transformative Research in Metabolism.
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October 18, 2021
The weekly Music at One series continues every Thursday at 1 p.m. with the UAF Department of Music. You can watch the live performance on the UAF Department of Music's Youtube channel.
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New online space to create and connect
October 15, 2021
UAF eMakerspace is a new online space to learn about tools for making creative visuals for teaching, research and more. Every month will feature a 10-minute challenge that encourages play.
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Alaska moves to 10-digit local call dialing
October 14, 2021
By Oct. 24, all local, in-state calls will require the three-digit area code plus the usual seven-digit phone number.
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October 14, 2021
A COVID-19 testing trailer has opened in the Nenana parking lot on the Troth Yeddha' Campus. Testing is free and open to the public.
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October 13, 2021
The quick, three-minute survey on Convocation 2021 will be open through Oct. 15. You can still watch the event on UAF's YouTube channel or Facebook page.
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UAF Esports student comes out on top
October 13, 2021
UAF Esports Club member Shayna "Killpopvixen" Smith was part of a team of other college students who won an esports Valorant tournament this past weekend.
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Open position: Student success coordinator assistant
October 08, 2021
Students are invited to apply for the position of student success coordinator assistant. Interviews start the week of Oct. 18 and will continue until the position is filled.
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Students part of award-winning marketing team
October 08, 2021
Three undergraduate students were part of a team that won an award from the Alaska chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
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October 07, 2021
In case of inclement weather, UAF posts campuswide alerts at http://uafalert.alaska.edu and via @UAFairbanks on Facebook and Twitter.
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Teddi Walker named director of Residence Life
October 07, 2021
Teddi Walker is the new director of UAF Residence Life. She has 20 years of experience in housing and residence life, summer camps and conference housing.
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Submit photos for Veterans Day Honor Wall
October 05, 2021
You can help UAF honor all those who serve by submitting a photo by Thursday, Oct. 21.
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URSA funding for spring 2022 research, creative projects
October 01, 2021
Undergraduates can get $2,500 for one student or $5,000 for a group for research or creative projects next spring.
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Oct. 15 deadline for fall graduation
October 01, 2021
If you enrolled in your final courses this semester and plan on graduating this fall, remember to apply for graduation by Friday, Oct. 15.
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Sustainability in campus dining
October 01, 2021
Chartwells' sustainable dining efforts include things like reducing waste, compositing and using biodegradable packaging.
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Friday Focus: Truth and reconciliation
October 01, 2021
Yesterday was a day of remembrance for all those whose lives were impacted by boarding schools in both the United States and Canada designed to assimilate Native children.
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2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
September 30, 2021
The annual security and fire safety report includes information and campus security, personal safety and statistics on reported crimes.
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Nanook Recreation fitness equipment rental program
September 29, 2021
Nanook Recreation members can rent fitness equipment by the month, and it can be delivered to your home.
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Celebrate coffee and cake this week
September 27, 2021
Indulge in a coffee-inspired dinner Sept. 29, then get free birthday cake Oct. 1, even if it's not your birthday!
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Apply for URSA Community Engaged Learning Awards
September 27, 2021
Apply by Oct. 17 for up to $500 to work with a community partner to explore a community need or problem. The focus must support undergraduate learning.
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CRCD hires graduate student coordinator
September 24, 2021
Christine Davenport will draw from her own experience as a first-generation, nontraditional, distance learner to support and foster student success.
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September 24, 2021
The 2021 Career Fair will be held Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. as a virtual event on Handshake. The fair is open to all students and alumni.
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Share your thoughts with Dining Services
September 24, 2021
The staff at Dining Services want to hear from you! Just send a text to give your feedback anonymously.
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Changes happening at Rasmuson Library
September 22, 2021
The library is moving into the more active phase of modernizing the library's sixth floor, which will eventually house an academic success center for students.
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Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month art submissions
September 22, 2021
In honor of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, the UAF Spanish Club is seeking student artwork for an upcoming exhibit on campus.
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September 21, 2021
Everybody's gotta eat, but sometimes allergies or dietary preferences can make that harder.
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Accommodations for people who experience disabilities
September 20, 2021
Working with the Office of Disability Services to put accommodations in place is one of the best ways to consistently address the impacts of a disability in a variety of settings.
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Survey open on graduate students' well-being
September 15, 2021
UAF graduate students are invited to participate in a research survey on their well-being. The survey will take 25 to 45 minutes.
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Sipping Streams in the M3 Cafe
September 14, 2021
The M3 Cafe in the Murie Building is now open and serving items from local partner the Sipping Streams Tea Company.
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Call for research projects: 2021 BLaST research mixer
September 14, 2021
The BLaST program will host its annual research mixer Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4-6 p.m in the Murie Auditorium.
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September 13, 2021
Learn how to become a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community during Ally Week 2021 the week of Sept. 20.
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Indigenous graduate students focus on co-production of knowledge
September 10, 2021
This semester, the new University of Alaska Fairbanks Tamamta program began with a cohort of nine Indigenous students.
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UAF names spring, summer 2021 honors students
September 08, 2021
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the spring and summer 2021 semesters. The lists recognize students' outstanding academic achievements
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Geophysical Institute pair receives NASA funding for volcano research
September 07, 2021
Research assistant professor Társilo Girona and his doctoral student, Claire Puleio, have each received a three-year NASA funding award to study volcanoes.
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Research grants available through Alaska Space Grant
September 07, 2021
Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for graduate research grants. STEM graduate students at Alaska institutions of higher education are invited to apply.
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COVID-19 vaccine requirement for single-student housing
September 07, 2021
Students living on campus have until Oct. 29 to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which is now required for those living in single-student housing. Getting vaccinated is the number-one thing you can do to help keep you and those around you safe and healthy.
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September 03, 2021
Win T-shirts, Bear Bucks, even free parking for a year!
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Save the date: Chancellor's convocation Sept. 30
September 03, 2021
Please join Chancellor Dan White from 1-2 p.m. at the Patty Center gym, Thursday, Sept. 30, for a celebration of UAF's accomplishments over the past year.
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Combating COVID-19 takes layers of prevention
September 02, 2021
Since the beginning of the pandemic, public health officials have advised people to use multiple ways to keep themselves safe. This layered approach also applies to the way UAF operates.
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September 02, 2021
On Monday, Sept. 6, Dine 49 will be open for brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (for GrubHub orders only) and dinner from 4-7 p.m.
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Intramural sports start Sept. 6
September 02, 2021
The Nanook Recreation intramural season starts next week, with opportunities to play cornhole, tennis, volleyball, hockey and much more.
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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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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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Stress and coping workshops for students
August 27, 2021
The Student Health and Counseling Center will host virtual groups for students this semester, starting with "Taking Charge of Your Headspace," a stress and coping workshop series.
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August 25, 2021
Get your food and dining questions answered from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 23-27 at Dine 49, and at Campus Cache Aug. 30-Sept. 3.
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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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New financial circumstances might mean new needs
August 24, 2021
If your family's financial situation has changed in the last two years, you can request a review of your eligibility for aid from the Financial Aid Office.
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August 23, 2021
Most online courses this semester are in Blackboard or Canvas. If you haven't logged in yet, do so as soon as possible.
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New app connects you to classmates, rewards
August 23, 2021
Starting this fall, you have access to CircleIn, a students-only app that connects you to your classmates and rewards you for studying.
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Apply for scholarships in geospatial sciences
August 23, 2021
Two $500 scholarships for undergraduate students and one $1,000 scholarship for a graduate student will be awarded. The deadline to apply is Sept. 2.
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Student performance notifications coming
August 23, 2021
Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students if they have concerns and or to recognize hard work. The emails will come through the UAF notification system called Nanook Navigator Aug. 27-Sept. 9 and throughout the semester.
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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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Mentorship program for first-generation students
August 20, 2021
The First-Gen Mentorship Program offers first-generation students an opportunity to connect with faculty, staff and alumni across the university who can support them in their endeavors.
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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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$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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PolarExpress card online application
August 18, 2021
The PolarExpress card is the official UAF photo identification card used by students, staff and faculty to access UAF facilities and to make purchases.
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Indoor cycling class offered outdoors
August 18, 2021
Nanook Recreation will offer indoor cycling classes again — but outdoors — Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. starting Aug. 24.
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Student Health and Counseling Center fall hours
August 18, 2021
The Student Health and Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday in fall 2021. All students who are registered for at least one class are eligible for services.
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August 18, 2021
UAF eCampus will host virtual sessions for students wanting a tour of Canvas and/or Blackboard. This fall, UAF will use both Canvas and Blackboard.
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August 18, 2021
New students and new-to-online-learning students are encouraged to join the eCampus advising team on Zoom for a quick, conversational welcome to UAF eCampus.
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August 18, 2021
The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering COVID-19 testing clinics.
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Register for intro to strength training class
August 17, 2021
The six-week class is progressive in nature, and you will learn the basic concepts and safety considerations when resistance training.
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Kuskokwim Way road closure Wednesday
August 16, 2021
Please avoid Kuskokwim Way at the intersection with North Tanana Loop while construction crews work.
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Fall classes will use Blackboard and Canvas
August 16, 2021
Fall semester starts next week and some of your courses may be using Canvas instead of Blackboard. No matter which platform your instructor is using, you'll get access on Aug. 23 and can use your UA credentials to log in.
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Pearl Brower to lead Alaska Native success, diversity, inclusion work at UA
August 12, 2021
Pearl Brower will be senior advisor for Alaska Native success, institutional diversity and student engagement at the University of Alaska.
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Canvas consumes less bandwidth than Blackboard
August 12, 2021
Canvas was chosen in part because it consumes less bandwidth than Blackboard, making it more accessible for students in areas with low bandwidth.
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August 12, 2021
Starting Aug. 14, you can buy your parking permit through the online portal. You'll get a two-week temporary permit by email.
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Save the date: Chancellor's forum on the budget Aug. 19
August 11, 2021
Save the date for a chancellor's forum on UAF's budget Thursday, Aug. 19, from 1-2 p.m. The forum will be held online.
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UAF senior design project goes to market
August 11, 2021
A team of UAF mechanical engineering students used their senior project to design a better and more mobile inflatable emergency backboard.
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Bathroom beer launches career: Glenn Brady '93 -- summer 2021 Aurora
August 11, 2021
Silver Gulch grew from just a single employee more than two decades ago to a payroll of about 150. Then 2020 challenged it all.
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Marketing tagline survey open through Aug. 9
August 04, 2021
Help define UAF in just a few words in a short marketing survey. The survey closes Aug. 9.
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Reduced access to Hess Village parking, Kuskokwim Way in August
August 02, 2021
Some parking areas in Hess Village and part of Kuskokwim Way will be impacted during parts of August for a lighting improvement project.
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Download the Canvas Student app
August 02, 2021
One perk of UAF's transition to Canvas is that it has a robust mobile app, allowing you to engage with your course from the palm of your hand.
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New Rasmuson Library website coming
August 02, 2021
Starting Aug. 7, the Rasmuson Library website will have a new look. Staff are still completing the final updates, but you can test-drive the new site today.
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Calling all first-gen advocates and alumni
August 02, 2021
If you were the first in your family to graduate from college, you can apply to mentor first-generation students for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Apply for the 2021 URSA Mentor Awards
July 30, 2021
Faculty, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students can apply for up to $5,000 for undergraduate research and scholarly learning opportunities. The application deadline is Sunday, Sept. 12.
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Canvas offers 24/7 student support
July 27, 2021
Starting this fall, more UAF courses will use Canvas instead of Blackboard. Canvas offers support via email, phone or live chat.
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Student board gauging interest in neighborhood shuttle service
July 13, 2021
A survey is open through Aug. 20 to assess student and employee interest in taking a free shuttle to the Troth Yeddha' Campus on weekdays.
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School of Education and K-12 Outreach transition
June 30, 2021
At UAF, the School of Education will move out of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics and function as an independent school.
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Series of impacts and success stories highlight institute work
April 30, 2021
A series of stories highlight outreach from the Cooperative Extension Service and research by the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station.
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