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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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