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Windows 11 upgrade to begin Oct. 17
September 13, 2024
Microsoft will be ending extended support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. To ensure continued security compliance and access to the latest features, Nanook Technology Services will upgrade all eligible Windows 10 devices to Windows 11.
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Mental Health First Aid training Sept. 26-27
September 13, 2024
Student Health and Counseling is offering Mental Health First Aid training to all students, staff and faculty at UAF. They will be hosting the next class Sept. 26 and 27 in Hess Rec, located in the MBS building.
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Register for Zumba Fitness today!
September 13, 2024
Sign up today for this ten-session introduction to basic Zumba Fitness/Latin dance. Explore salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, belly dance and other international rhythms. Let the music and the movement energize you in this non-credit fitness course taught by Reina Hasting.
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September 11, 2024
Dine 49 will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the Blue and Gold Celebration. Student dining will be available at various locations throughout the day, including the Alaska Nanooks Volleyball Food Truck Rally at the Patty Center.
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Celebrate college savings month with Alaska 529
September 11, 2024
September is National College Savings Month! To raise awareness about education savings, Alaska 529 is supporting initiatives that encourage families to evaluate their education savings needs and goals. Join us in participating in the "This Kid is Going Places" T-shirt giveaway and the "This is My Dream Job" sweepstakes!
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UAF Alumni Night at Alaska Nanook Volleyball
September 11, 2024
Join us this Friday, Sept. 13, for UAF Alumni Association Night at the Alaska Nanooks volleyball game! As a special perk, UAF Alumni Association members receive discounted tickets to all Alaska Nanooks home games. Plus, the first 100 fans through the doors will receive free popcorn, while supplies last!
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September 09, 2024
Summer learning experiences challenge us as learners to practice and grow outside the formal structures of an academic environment. Reflect on a summer learning experience. Create and share a visual representation of your learning process, design a tool to aid in someone's learning, or capture the essence of informal learning.
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Fall 2024 registration open for 365 SMART Academy
September 09, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is offering K-12 enrichment courses from October to December. Some courses are designed around homeschool schedules, while others occur outside of public school hours. Whatever your child's schedule, Summer Sessions has a course for you!
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Presidential debate watch event on Sept. 10
September 09, 2024
The Nanook Technology Services and Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting a presidential debate watch event on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Schaible Auditorium. The debate is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. (9 p.m. Eastern Time) and doors will open at 4:30 p.m.
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In a Time of Change: Boreal Echoes exhibition
September 09, 2024
A new exhibit, Boreal Echoes, showcases art inspired by the boreal forest and the scientists who study it. The exhibit, produced by the collaborative arts-humanities-science program In a Time of Change is available for viewing in the Bear Gallery in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks. The exhibit will run at the gallery through Sept. 28, Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
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Interfaith Festival scheduled for Sept. 18
September 05, 2024
Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in hosting the first ever Interfaith Festival on Sept. 18 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom. Interfaith Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich diversity of religious and spiritual traditions that make up the University of Alaska Fairbanks community.
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URSA announces 2024 Fall Student Project Award recipients
September 04, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates those who received an URSA 2024 Fall Student Project Award.
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September 04, 2024
The annual Humans v. Zombies event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the Troth Yeddha campus. This game of tag features Nerf guns, and is a great way to get involved with student life and have some fun!
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September 04, 2024
Weaving New Beginnings is a networking event in the Wood Center Ballroom on Oct. 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to welcome all students, staff, and faculty to gather and celebrate their diverse cultures and identities.
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September 04, 2024
Win a $25 Amazon gift card by downloading the TimelyCare app and registering with a UAF email address. The contest ends Oct. 4, 2024.
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eCampus Testing Services has moved
September 04, 2024
Do your online courses have proctored exams? Take those tests in the new Student Success Center on the 6th floor of the Rasmuson Library in room 624B where eCampus Testing Services has moved.
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2024/25 Academic Year headshot photo schedule
September 04, 2024
For those who need a headshot photo, UAF’s photo day will be Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wood Center multilevel lounge (indoor only). No appointments are required for this date; drop in and get your photo taken care of! If you are unavailable on Sept. 11, individual appointments can be made the first Thursday of each month during the fall semester, and the third Thursday monthly during the spring semester.
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Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship welcomes 10th class
September 04, 2024
Sixteen early-career scientists and professionals were selected for the 2024-2025 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship. These Fellows will start this summer and fall, working around the state in support of Alaska's coastal communities and marine resources.
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Nanooks for Hope: Suicide Prevention Month events
September 04, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Month. In addition to UAF's ongoing prevention and wellness efforts, ORCA POD is hosting a special campaign: Nanooks for Hope.
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September 04, 2024
Alaska residents are invited to celebrate the uniqueness of Alaska by visiting the University of Alaska Museum of the North for free on Saturday, Sept. 7. Free admission for Alaskans is offered all day.
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September 04, 2024
Make a finished piece of watercolor art at the MILL! We will go over the basics of watercolor to create a simple but captivating Alaskan scene. Only 12 seats are available! This is an in-person-only event.
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Travel to Kodiak and earn 10K in seed funding
September 03, 2024
Join us for an information session on Sept. 6 from 1-2 p.m. about an exciting all-day ideation studio in Kodiak on Nov. 1. During this ideation studio you will be collaborating with mariculture industry partners to tackle complex challenges through interdisciplinary problem-solving. With only 10 spots available, this is a unique opportunity with travel expenses covered and opportunity for further seed funding. Come join us on this adventure!
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Ketchikan Intellectual Property Support!
August 28, 2024
*** UPDATE: Due to the recent landslide in Ketchikan, this event has been postponed. *** Are you in or near Ketchikan? Will you be attending the Seagriculture conference in September? We will be offering intellectual property consultations at the Seagriculture Conference in Ketchikan Sept. 10-11.
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STEM education fellowships applications close Sept. 15
August 28, 2024
Are you or someone you know majoring in education and doing a classroom practicum? Apply to create a set of STEM resource lessons for K-12 students and receive a $2,500 stipend. Lesson plans must leverage the impact of NASA's advances, discoveries, and/or challenges as a source of inspiration and inquiry for K-12 students. Check out NASA Connects or NASA Next Gen STEM for ideas and resources. Applications close Sept. 15!
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August 26, 2024
The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department in collaboration with Recover Alaska will host its first SoBear Fest from Sept. 19-21. The festival will offer a variety of events for students, staff, faculty and community members!
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