• Mikayla Miller, the library youth services coordinator at the Kuskokwim Campus, is the rural staff spotlight for October 2024.

    October Rural Staff Spotlight: Mikayla Miller

    October 18, 2024

    Mikayla Miller, the library youth services coordinator at the Kuskokwim Campus, is the rural staff spotlight for October 2024.
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  • Mole plushies to be hidden around campus for people to find in the scavenger hunt.

    Find the Mole!

    October 18, 2024

    Get ready to celebrate National Mole Day with a weeklong campus-wide scavenger hunt, hosted by the ACS Chemistry Club and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics!
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  • Brock Anundson, director of UAF Athletics

    Friday Focus: Innovation in Nanooks Athletics

    October 18, 2024

    One of the most frequently asked questions around the NCAA is "What's the deal with Name, Image, and Likeness?" Most notably for us at UAF has extended to, "What are the Nanooks doing to stay relevant and competitive in the world of NIL?" These sound like simple questions, which they are, but they can often have complex answers. My goal for you in this week's Friday Focus is to provide clarity regarding our path forward and provide a quick dive into what our ³ÉÈËӰƬ Nanooks have for opportunities.
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  • Purple rose bloom light.

    UAF Wear Purple Day for survivors of domestic violence

    October 18, 2024

    Join ORCA and UAF friends in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October. You can show your support for survivors by wearing purple throughout October. ORCA will also be hosting Purple Day on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge.
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  • UAF celebrating National Transfer Week

    October 18, 2024

    UAF's Office of Admissions and the Transfer Credit team are delighted to take part in the national celebration of transfer ³ÉÈËӰƬ with a virtual session for UAF faculty and staff members, and a series of in-person and online events for UAF transfer ³ÉÈËӰƬ.
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  • Prepare for the Great ³ÉÈËӰƬ Shakeout on Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.

    October 16, 2024

    On Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m, ³ÉÈËӰƬns will come together for the Great ³ÉÈËӰƬ ShakeOut, an annual statewide earthquake drill aimed at preparing ³ÉÈËӰƬns for real earthquake events. Earthquakes are a part of life in ³ÉÈËӰƬ, with the state experiencing more seismic activity than any other in the U.S. The Great ³ÉÈËӰƬ ShakeOut serves as a critical reminder to review and practice what to do when one occurs. Whether you're a lifelong ³ÉÈËӰƬn or new to the state, it's vital to know how to respond effectively and safely during an earthquake.
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  • Auroras during an Outdoor Adventures outing.

    Outdoor Adventures trips still available

    October 16, 2024

    There are spots available on both Photograph the Aurora trips (Nov. 11 and Nov. 15) through Outdoor Adventures. There are also a handful of open spots for the White Mountain Cross Country Ski trip on Nov. 16.
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  • Workshop: Time Management Principles on Nov. 14

    October 16, 2024

    It sometimes seems as if a 24-hour day isn’t long enough to get everything done. By following the principles discussed in this workshop on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon you may still not get everything done, but you should feel more in control of your very busy life.
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  • Timothy Scherer

    Timothy Scherer appointed new director of Advising

    October 14, 2024

    Timothy Scherer has been appointed the new director of Advising and starts his new role on Oct. 14, 2024. Scherer is a dynamic higher education leader with a proven track record as a fearless learner, influential communicator, and catalyst for change.
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  • Brian Barnes

    Celebrate Brian Barnes at UAF Pub on Oct. 25

    October 14, 2024

    Brian Barnes is retiring from nearly 40 years as a Department of Biology and Wildlife faculty member and Institute of Arctic Biology researcher. Join us at the UAF Pub on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. for a retirement celebration!
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  • Culinary Arts and Hospitality student Alex Adams serves a course to guests on the 2024 HooDoo Choo-Choo.

    UAF CTC Culinary Arts ³ÉÈËӰƬ on track with training event

    October 14, 2024

    On Sept. 28, ³ÉÈËӰƬ, faculty and staff from UAF CTC Culinary Arts joined with the ³ÉÈËӰƬ Railroad and HooDoo Brewery to provide food service for 250 guests on a train ride from Fairbanks to Nenana and back.
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  • Nanooks Volleyball team during the Blue and Gold game on Aug. 24, 2024.

    Women's Volleyball vs. ³ÉÈËӰƬ Anchorage (White-Out)

    October 14, 2024

    Join us on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., to cheer on the Nanooks volleyball team in the ³ÉÈËӰƬ Airlines Gymnasium! This game is against our in-state rivals UAA. Wear white to support the team!
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  • Limited Submission Opportunity: Murdock Foundation

    October 14, 2024

    The Murdock Foundation supports cutting-edge scientific research from scientific biomedical research institutions or major universities, mainly in the form of major scientific instrumentation. White papers are due Oct. 25.
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  • Teisha Simmons, interim dean for the College of Indigenous Studies

    Friday Focus: Indigenous Peoples Day - An opportunity for healing, celebration, and recognition

    October 11, 2024

    My Denakk'e name is Neggakk'o. It was my late great-grandmother Anna's name and I was told that it's such an old name, that its meaning has been lost. It used to bother me that my Denakk'e name doesn't have a known meaning. Today though, I'm proud to have a name that has survived against all odds. You see, who I am today as an Athabascan person has also survived against the odds. For me to be here today, my ancestors had to survive for time immemorial and one of the harshest climates in the world.
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  • Writing faculty from nine campuses gathered in Anchorage, ³ÉÈËӰƬ, for the first statewide symposium on effectiveness in first-year writing held Sept. 27-28, 2024.

    Faculty gather for first statewide symposium on first-year writing effectiveness

    October 11, 2024

    The first Quinquennial Statewide Symposium on Effectiveness in First-Year Writing was held at the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Anchorage on Sept. 27-28. This event brought together educators and stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving first-year writing programs and explore innovations in teaching and learning practices.
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  • Transformative learning in your class

    October 11, 2024

    How can we aspire to the UAF vision statement "Excellence through transformative experiences"? What is the intersection with teaching and learning? And, how might you go about fostering such things in your courses?
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  • ³ÉÈËӰƬ INBRE logo

    ³ÉÈËӰƬ INBRE URA Scholar opportunity now open

    October 11, 2024

    Students funded through the ³ÉÈËӰƬ INBRE Undergraduate Research Assistantship program will gain valuable experience in designing, conducting, and presenting research. Submission deadline is Nov. 22.
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  • Winter is around the corner

    October 11, 2024

    Cold and storms are inevitable in the Interior, so take stock of everything now that you might need in the case of an electrical outage. Extra batteries, blankets, and wood for your stove, or maybe you are equipped with a generator. Using a generator for backup power is common in ³ÉÈËӰƬ, and unfortunately so is carbon monoxide poisoning from the exhaust.
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  • Limited submission opportunity: EPA community change grants

    October 11, 2024

    The EPA's Community Change Grants will support comprehensive community and place-based approaches to redressing environmental and climate injustices for communities facing legacy pollution, climate change, and persistent disinvestment. Whitepapers are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 21.
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  • Apply for URSA Spring 2025 Project Awards

    October 09, 2024

    Undergraduate ³ÉÈËӰƬ planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the spring 2025 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 3.
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  • Paul H. McCarthy Award accepting applications

    October 09, 2024

    Individual undergraduate and graduate ³ÉÈËӰƬ from all disciplines at the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the ³ÉÈËӰƬ and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 3, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
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  • Lauren Wilson, graduate student and 2023 mentor awardee, works with Xochitl Muñoz, Geoscience major, at the University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Museum of the North.

    URSA Spring 2025 Mentor Awards accepting proposals through Nov. 3

    October 09, 2024

    Faculty, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate ³ÉÈËӰƬ from all disciplines of UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for up to $3,000 to engage undergraduate ³ÉÈËӰƬ on their research and creative projects taking place during the spring 2025 term.
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  • UA Disability Services staff and faculty support webinar series

    October 09, 2024

    From fall 2024 through spring 2025, Disability Services offices across the state will continue offering free virtual training sessions on various essential topics to UA staff and faculty. Each 'All Access' session will include ASL interpreters and live transcription services.
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  • CRAVE relocates to Campus Cache

    October 09, 2024

    Exciting news is on the horizon for the campus dining community! CRAVE, the dining facility in the Arctic Health Research Building, is set to relocate to the Campus Cache Market in the MBS Complex lobby.
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  • People's Endowment call for proposals

    October 07, 2024

    The Provost’s Office has opened a call for proposals for the UAF People’s Endowment Fund. Proposals will be accepted from UAF faculty, staff, and ³ÉÈËӰƬ. The application period closes Nov. 15.
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