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Mental Health First Aid training Nov. 22
November 06, 2024
Student Health and Counseling is offering Mental Health First Aid training to all students, staff and faculty at UAF. The next class is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22. This is a virtual class with a fee of $35 per participant.
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Spots still available for Outdoor Adventures White Mountain XC ski trip
November 06, 2024
The White Mountains provide beautiful scenery and cross-country skiing is a great way to get out and stay active in the winter months. This XC ski trip on Nov. 16 is definitely beginner-friendly, but it shouldn't be your first time on skis due to the terrain.
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URSA announces 2024-25 Climate Change Project Award recipients
November 06, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA 2024-2025 Climate Change Project Award.
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Workshop: Managing holiday stress
November 06, 2024
The approaching holiday season brings many expectations. This workshop on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon provides an overview of common stressors people encounter during the holidays and offers “stress buster” tips to help you enjoy the season as much as possible.
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November training spotlight: Professional certificates, preparation and CEUs
November 06, 2024
This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team is spotlighting certification prep, professional certifications, and CEU/CPE-eligible courses available on the UA LinkedIn Learning platform.
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Teaching through a Presidential Election
November 04, 2024
Stressful political events have the ability to impact student learning and create tension in the classroom community. This Teaching Tip offers practical strategies for teaching through the election season, including proactive planning and ideas for moments that may catch instructors off guard.
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URSA announces 2024-2025 Community-Engaged Learning Award recipients
November 04, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the following students and mentors who received a 2024-2025 Community-Engaged Learning Award.
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Women's Basketball vs. Western Colorado (North Star Invitational)
November 04, 2024
Join us for your Nanooks Women's Basketball season opener on Nov. 15! Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium located in the Patty Center. Help us cheer on the Nanooks as they compete against Western Colorado! Students sitting in the student section will have a chance to win a free pizza from the Pizza Hut Delivery of the game!
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Meet the Nooks! Women's Basketball ticket giveaway
November 04, 2024
Join the Nanooks Women's Basketball team at Mt. McKinley Bank's downtown branch to meet the 2024-25 season team! The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be North Star Invitational ticket giveaways and poster signings available!
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UAF Troth Yeddha’ Ph.D. Award applications open
November 04, 2024
Applications for UAF Troth Yeddha’ Ph.D. Awards are now open, with funding available to support a limited number of Ph.D. students for summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026. These awards are available to all currently enrolled Ph.D. students and include funding for various purposes.
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Power to head bolt outlets on campus
November 04, 2024
As temperatures drop in the Interior, Facilities Services has activated the head bolt outlets. Please note that we operate the HBOs on a cycle of one hour on and one hour off when temperatures range between 20°F and -25°F. When temperatures fall below -25°F, we will keep the HBOs on continuously.
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URSA announces 2024-25 Student Belonging and Community Award recipient
November 01, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Sarah Stanley, English department chair, director of composition, and associate professor of English, and Naomi King, undergraduate English student, who received the URSA 2024-2025 Student Belonging and Community Award for their proposal titled: Tea Time - Cultivating Community and Creativity in English Studies.
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November 01, 2024
Warm up with us on Nov. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. for a taste of the best chili around in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge! Sample delicious recipes as our campus chefs face off to see who will take home the title of Chili Cook-off Champion.
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Friday Focus: UAF Facilities powers more than just the lights
November 01, 2024
If you are like me and still shaking off the sugar rush, it feels right to start with a little Halloween humor: Why don't skeletons ever work on the Facilities team? Because they don't have the guts! With that bit of Halloween spirit, let's turn to something just as important--teamwork and the impressive work at UAF Facilities Services. As we roll out our new Strategic Plan, we are creating a roadmap for how we care for UAF--our people, facilities, and campuses--by staying true to our core values of Connection, Reliability, Safety, Stewardship and Responsiveness. Our vision is ambitious. By 2030, we want UAF to have the best-supported and utilized education and research spaces in Alaska.
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General Election voting at UAF Troth Yeddha' campus
October 30, 2024
Early voting will be available in the Wood Center (811 Yukon Drive) on Monday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voting will also be available at the Wood Center on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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October 30, 2024
Due to a software upgrade and a floor strip and wax the key issue office will be closed Nov. 12 and 13. Please plan ahead for any access needs so the shop staff can address them ahead of time. The key shop will resume its regular schedule on Nov. 14.
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October 30, 2024
Get ready for a spellbinding night at the SoBear Lounge with ORCA POD, Residence Life and UAF's Table Top Role Playing Club with "The Witch is Dead!" live role-playing game performance on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hess Recreation Center (MBS-1st Floor).
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Polar Grizz Festival: Call for vendors, outreach educators and participants
October 30, 2024
UAF-ORCA's Prevention and Outreach Team is excited to invite you to the Polar Grizz Vendor and Resource Fair on Friday, Nov. 22, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom (2nd Floor). This event is all about embracing the great outdoors and celebrating Alaskan spirit, with a special focus on men's health, mental wellness, and so much more!
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October 30, 2024
UAF will be migrating to a new Apple Mobile Device Management solution, Kandji, for university-owned Apple devices. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance device security, streamline management, and improve the overall user experience for Apple device users across the university.
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University Women's Association Holiday Bazaar
October 30, 2024
University Women's Association is holding its 54th bazaar with Alaskan artists, hand crafters and food vendors on Nov. 9 and 10 at Pioneer Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There will be lots of exciting locally-made gift ideas. Proceeds from the bazaar fund UAF scholarships.
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Warrior of the Month and Faculty & Staff Appreciation at Nanooks Volleyball
October 28, 2024
Join your Nanooks for a Superhero Faculty and Staff Appreciation Volleyball game! On Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. your Nanooks will take in Seattle Pacific University in the Alaska Airlines gym at the Patty Center. Wear your superhero attire, whether that's the cape of your beloved superhero, or how you dress for work!
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Women's Swim Vs. Fresno Pacific
October 28, 2024
Join us at the Patty Pool Center to cheer on our Women's Swim team on Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. against Fresno Pacific! No ticket is required to attend.
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Alaska Sea Grant welcomes new shellfish mariculture specialist
October 28, 2024
Alaska Sea Grant is pleased to announce the addition of James Crimp as the program's shellfish mariculture specialist, based in Juneau, Alaska. Crimp will help foster the sustainable growth of shellfish farming across the state by supporting industry-driven research and providing education to local farmers.
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School of Education and K-12 Outreach Halloween fun
October 28, 2024
Join the UAF School of Education and K-12 Outreach for a spooktacular Trick-or-Treat event on Oct. 31 from 1-3 p.m.! Get ready for an afternoon full of fun, where kids (and kids at heart!) can go door-to-door in a safe and friendly environment trick or treating, show off their costumes, and enjoy festive activities.
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Youth Mental First Aid course Nov. 2
October 28, 2024
Summer Sessions and the vlog Wellness Coalition are co-hosting a free Youth Mental Health First Aid course on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
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