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August 26, 2024
The UAF Barbershop is pleased to introduce Caleb Leary as the new campus barber! Caleb provides haircuts, beard trims, and edge-ups from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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August 23, 2024
TimelyCare is offered as a supplement to the extensive existing in-person and virtual services offered by the UAF Student Health and Counseling Center. This is a no-cost service offered to enrolled students residing in the United States. These virtual mental health services are available 24/7, 365 days/year, and include immediate crisis care and up to nine ongoing counseling sessions per academic year.
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Alaska Nanooks food truck rally Sept. 14
August 22, 2024
The Alaska Nanooks invite you to celebrate the return of the athletics season with the second annual Food Truck Rally and Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Patty Center parking lot.
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August 22, 2024
UAF is making it more affordable and convenient for students to access their required course materials with the launch of the UAF Bookstore Bundle. Through this program, students will have the option to rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee. Materials can be conveniently delivered by the first day of class. All eligible students are automatically enrolled upon registering for classes. The option to opt-out is available for students who prefer to purchase their course materials on their own.
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Student performance notifications Aug. 30 - Sept. 13
August 22, 2024
Instructors will email performance feedback to students about concerns and recognition of hard work through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13 and throughout the semester.
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ASGP 2024-25 undergraduate research apprenticeships
August 21, 2024
Undergraduate students from any science, technology, engineering or mathematics fields are eligible to apply for a $7,300 stipend to conduct a research or engineering project directly related to NASA's interests. Must be a U.S. citizen. The application deadline is Sept. 1!
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URSA congratulates Summer Internship and Travel Award recipients
August 19, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates students who were awarded summer 2024 travel and internship awards.
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Registration opens soon for swimming lessons
August 19, 2024
It's almost time to register your child for swimming lessons with the UAF Women's Swim Team! Information about the lessons is available at Fall365.alaska.edu. Registration will open on Aug. 26 at 9 a.m.
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Wrangell students install remote bear live stream
August 16, 2024
Wrangell-based T3 Alliance students installed a remote live-stream camera system at the Anan Wildlife Observatory in the Tongass National Forest, enabling viewers to see black and brown bears fishing for salmon. This project, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, involved high school students using skills from the T3 Alaska program. The system is powered by solar energy and uses Starlink for video feed. Explore.org hosts the stream, and the project is set for a five-year expansion plan. The live stream began on July 24.
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August 16, 2024
Nanook Recreation is hosting two lifeguard certification classes in September. Successful participants will earn a deep water lifeguarding certification from the American Red Cross, which is valid to work at the UAF Patty Pool as well as all other pools in the borough.
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August 16, 2024
The Campus Mail Center will be adjusting its operating hours next week, from Aug. 19-23 in preparation for the return of students.
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UAF CTC Registration Bash happening on Aug. 15
August 14, 2024
The UAF Community and Technical College Registration Bash is happening this Thursday, August 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the CTC Downtown Center at 604 Barnette Street.
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Graduate teaching assistant orientation sessions scheduled
August 14, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Graduate School are offering a two-part graduate teaching assistant orientation.
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Apply for Student Belonging and Community Awards by Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has funding available for up to $5,000 for projects focused on cultivating a culture of respect, connection, belonging, and community for undergraduate students at UAF and UAF-affiliated campuses.
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Community-Engaged Learning Award funding open through Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
Degree-seeking UAF undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and staff from all disciplines and UAF campuses are encouraged to apply for awards up to $5,000 to engage with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.
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Apply for URSA Climate Change Project funding by Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
This grant opportunity of up to $5,000 is open to all undergraduate students (from any discipline and any UAF-affiliated campus) who are interested in conducting scholarly work on various aspects of climate change, including but not limited to climate science, climate policy, visual or written communication of climate issues, and climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. We encourage proposals featuring interdisciplinary projects.
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UA Zoom training sessions for fall 2024
August 12, 2024
At the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom Training sessions to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or University of Alaska system students. Have an @alaska.edu email? You probably have a Zoom account! If you are new to the University and would like to learn more about Zoom and available features, or you’re already familiar with Zoom and want to have a quick refresher or learn something new, then these sessions are for you.
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Opt-in for enhanced productivity: Zoom AI Companion features launch Aug. 16
August 12, 2024
The University of Alaska is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Zoom AI Companion's new features, set to go live on Aug. 16. This innovative tool is designed to further enhance meeting productivity and efficiency across the university. These features will be available on an opt-in basis, meaning they will not be automatically enabled for everyone.
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CTC food truck returns to Troth Yeddha' Campus
August 12, 2024
The CTC food truck will return to the Troth Yeddha' Campus next Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Party in the Park: Department table registration
August 07, 2024
Party in the Park is the annual Wood Center for Student Engagement fair, hosted in Constitution Park. This is a yearly opportunity for folks to connect with student clubs and university departments at the start of the school year.
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August training spotlight: Self-care and wellness
August 02, 2024
This month, the UA HR's Talent Acquisition and Development team focuses on personal development and enhancing overall wellness, emphasizing the importance of self-care and nurturing the body and mind with its Self-care and Wellness Collection.
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Maddalena brings home silver for Team USA
August 02, 2024
Sagen Maddalena earned the silver medal in the 50m 3P Women's Final in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. This medal was Maddalena's first-ever Olympic medal and the fifth-ever medal earned by a Nanooks rifle alum.
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Introduction to TREND Phase 0: Financial Support for SBIR Applications
July 31, 2024
Every year, the Technology Research Education and Development Center of Alaska offers the TREND Phase 0 competition that allows participants to submit a preliminary Small Business Innovation Research Phase I proposal and a request for assistance outlining how they could utilize up to $5,000 in award amount to enhance the proposal’s development.
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BBC Mammals to feature UAF research on Aug. 3
July 31, 2024
The new BBC nature documentary Mammals will highlight UAF wolverine research on Alaska's North Slope in an upcoming episode titled "Cold".
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University, state of Alaska to host 2nd annual International Drone Conference
July 29, 2024
Alaska's pivotal role in drone and autonomous systems research will be highlighted at the upcoming Global Autonomous Systems Conference scheduled for Aug. 13-15 at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage.
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