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Madara Mason appointed new interim director of Honors College
October 21, 2024
Madara Mason has been appointed the new interim director of the Honors College and starts this role on Oct. 21, 2024. Mason is an Honors program graduate herself, and is an experienced educator and innovator, with over 20 years of experience at UAF managing teams and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for multiple departments.
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Alaska student selected for Sea Grant Knauss fellowship
October 21, 2024
Alaska Sea Grant is thrilled to announce that Connie Melovidov, a Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fairbanks master's student, will begin a prestigious Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C., next year.
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Green Dot - Bystander Intervention doesn't have to be scary!
October 21, 2024
All UAF community members deserve a life free of interpersonal violence and fear. We work hard to uphold this value through ongoing prevention efforts, but we cannot do this work alone. We need the help of informed and trained bystanders. Come learn with us as we have some fun at the same time!
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October 18, 2024
***Event moved to Oct. 28-Nov. 1 due to the winter storm. *** 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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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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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 Alaska Nanooks have for opportunities.
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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 students with a virtual session for UAF faculty and staff members, and a series of in-person and online events for UAF transfer students.
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Prepare for the Great Alaska Shakeout on Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.
October 16, 2024
On Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m, Alaskans will come together for the Great Alaska ShakeOut, an annual statewide earthquake drill aimed at preparing Alaskans for real earthquake events. Earthquakes are a part of life in Alaska, with the state experiencing more seismic activity than any other in the U.S. The Great Alaska ShakeOut serves as a critical reminder to review and practice what to do when one occurs. Whether you're a lifelong Alaskan or new to the state, it's vital to know how to respond effectively and safely during an earthquake.
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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 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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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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UAF CTC Culinary Arts students on track with training event
October 14, 2024
On Sept. 28, students, faculty and staff from UAF CTC Culinary Arts joined with the Alaska 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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Women's Volleyball vs. Alaska Anchorage (White-Out)
October 14, 2024
Join us on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., to cheer on the Nanooks volleyball team in the Alaska 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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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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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 Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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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Alaska INBRE URA Scholar opportunity now open
October 11, 2024
Students funded through the Alaska INBRE Undergraduate Â鶹¹ÙÍø Assistantship program will gain valuable experience in designing, conducting, and presenting research. Submission deadline is Nov. 22.
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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 Alaska, 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 students 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 students from all disciplines at the Â鶹¹ÙÍø 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. 3, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
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URSA Spring 2025 Mentor Awards accepting proposals through Nov. 3
October 09, 2024
Faculty, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from all disciplines of UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for up to $3,000 to engage undergraduate students on their research and creative projects taking place during the spring 2025 term.
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