• INBRE graduate student Jessica Johnson. UAF photo courtesy of Amy Loeffler.

    IGNITE professional development workshop

    November 13, 2023

    Student and staff seats are still available for IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a free, annual professional development workshop organized by Alaska EPSCoR and Alaska INBRE. At this time, faculty who register for IGNITE will be waitlisted.
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  • UAF members in attendance at the 2023 NWCCU annual conference. From left to right Trent Sutton, vice provost and ALO; Jenn Pedersen, executive director of CTL; Anupma Prakash, provost and executive vice chancellor; Holly McDonald, registrar; and Rochelle Rodak, accreditation and assessment coordinator.

    Friday Focus: Adapting to the evolving national landscape

    November 10, 2023

    One important element in leading a university is to keep up with larger national-level discussions as well as changes to policies and regulations that directly impact our university operations. I work with a large team of faculty, staff, and students that serve as my information funnel. The team taps into trusted news media sources, connects with relevant decision-making bodies, attends professional meetings to monitor the evolving landscape, and shares what they find to guide our planning.
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  • Rachel Heckler, the financial aid advisor for the Community and Technical College at UAF, is the rural staff spotlight for November 2023.

    November Rural Staff Spotlight: Rachel Heckler

    November 10, 2023

    Rachel Heckler serves as the financial aid advisor for the Community and Technical College at UAF. Rachel is a wealth of knowledge to the students she serves and the co-workers around her.
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  • UAF Bookstore open

    November 10, 2023

    The UAF Bookstore is now open under new management with Barnes & Noble College. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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  • Request for Proposal for State of Alaska capital budget requests - FY26 budget cycle

    November 10, 2023

    In preparation for the FY26 State of Alaska budget cycle, UAF leadership is soliciting funding proposals for capital projects, major facility refresh/renovation or research/IT equipment, or state-funded capital research projects from UAF faculty and staff. Capital project requests are typically large-scale, one-time funding items.
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  • Drone selfie of ACEP team members and Kartorium founders at the new solar array in Galena, Alaska.

    Apply for 2024 ACEP Summer Internship Program starting Dec. 1

    November 09, 2023

    The Alaska Center for Energy and Power Summer Internship Program will open applications for the summer 2024 cohort on Dec. 1.
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  • Augmented Reality virtual workshop

    November 08, 2023

    Learn the basics on how to create your own augmented reality mobile app in Alaska NSF EPSCoR's free, three-part virtual workshop Nov. 13, 15 and 17 from 3–4 p.m. each day via Zoom. We will also have a demonstration from “AR Hero,” an easy-to-use platform for putting together an augmented reality experience, no app required!
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  • Side by side photos of URSA 2023-24 Climate Change Project award recipients Logan Niemann and Jessie Skalisky

    URSA announces 2023-24 Climate Change Project Award recipients

    November 08, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the two individuals who received an URSA 2023-24 Climate Change Project award.
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  • NSF CISE to visit UAF Nov. 17

    November 08, 2023

    NSF program officers from the Computer and Information Science and Engineering directorate will be holding in-person informational seminars and Q&A sessions on Friday, Nov. 17 in Akasofu 501.
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  • Student Services members pose for a photo in a hallway during training summit.

    Advisors travel from rural campuses for training summit

    November 08, 2023

    An advising and student services training summit brought together advisors from all of UAF's five rural campuses in September with support from the College of Rural and Community Development and the Vice Chancellor's Office of Rural, Community and Native Education. The three-and-a-half-day training experience at the Troth Yeddha' Campus gathered approximately thirty College of Rural and Community Development student support staff and advisors to learn, network, and grow together.
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  • First-Gen AK celebration

    November 06, 2023

    Please join Student Support Services and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in celebrating First-Generation college students, staff, and faculty members. National First-Gen Day is Wednesday, Nov. 8, and we have events happening Nov 6-9!
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  • Julie Queen, vice chancellor for administrative services

    Friday Focus: Safe and responsible activities

    November 03, 2023

    We have had a whirlwind of activities and events in the past several weeks with even more fun on the horizon as we approach the holidays, finals, and winter break. I hope you will take the opportunity to join one of our upcoming UAF events, bring a friend (or two), and meet new ones! From a Blue and Gold Governor's Cup hockey game (Go Nooks!) to the Diwali Festival of Lights, a UAF Yoga Club class, the University Women's Association bazaar, or a community ski swap, this weekend is full of ways to connect and celebrate together. Along with the fun, we will also continue working together to ensure we contribute to a welcoming environment for students, colleagues, and community members.
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  • NW Archivists' 2024: Call for proposals

    November 03, 2023

    Northwest Archivists' next annual meeting will be held in Spokane, Washington, from May 8-10, 2024. The program committee is seeking session proposals related to all aspects of archival/library practice, theory or research that is broadly related to the theme "Seeking Balance: Sustainability and Adaptation" through Dec. 8, 2023.
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  • A group of 30 smiling adults

    ASMP celebrates 20 years of mentoring Alaska teachers

    November 03, 2023

    The Alaska Statewide Mentor Project recently marked its 20th year of mentoring first- and second-year teachers in schools all over Alaska.
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  • A man in a red coat gathers wood.

    Celebration of Life for Jacques Philip

    November 03, 2023

    Please join the Center for Alaska Native Health Research in celebrating the life of Dr. Jacques Philip in the Regents' Great Hall of the UAF Fine Arts Complex on Nov. 6 from 4-6 p.m.
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  • Upcoming training offered by ComPsych

    November 03, 2023

    Employees can register to attend two upcoming professional development training sessions online scheduled for November and December.
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  • Snails infected with Trichinosis parasites from RAHI Research 2018. UAF photo by Amy Topkok.

    BLaST workshop: IACUC and IRB - Understanding the process

    November 01, 2023

    Dive into the heart of ethical research practices with our upcoming BLaST Undergraduate Professional Development workshop on Nov. 7 from 1-2 p.m. on Institutional Review Board and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee principles and ethics.
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  • BLaST mentoring group workshops

    November 01, 2023

    Biomedical Learning and Student Training invites all faculty, staff and graduate students to November mentoring discussion group sessions on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom or in-person in Room 174 of the Arctic Health Research Building.
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  • BLaST scholar presents her research at URSA UAF Research Day 2023.

    BLaST offers student spring 2024 funding

    November 01, 2023

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $2,500 to conduct research for Spring 2024. This award may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies, and services. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, by midnight.
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  • ASUAF president Cole Osowski, left, and vice president Sarah Finney, right, award Katie Spellman, second from left, and Amy Wald, second from right, the ASUAF Senate Faculty Member of the Year and Staff Member of the Year Awards respectively on Aug. 15, 2023.

    ASUAF Faculty and Staff Awards

    November 01, 2023

    The ASUAF senate awarded their annual faculty and staff awards to Katie Spellman and Amy Wald for their outstanding service to the students of UAF.
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  • Beatrice Turley, URSA 2023-2024 CEL recipient

    URSA announces 2023-2024 Community-Engaged Learning awardee

    November 01, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Beatrice Turley, a Secondary Education and Music undergraduate student, who received an URSA 2023-2024 Community-Engaged Learning Award for their proposal titled: Understanding Introductory Geometry Through Music, Movement, and Listening.
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  • University Women's Holiday Bazaar Nov. 4-5 raises funds for UAF scholarships

    November 01, 2023

    The University Women's Association is holding its 53rd two-day bazaar of Alaskan artists, crafters and food vendors on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Park.
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  • Travel scavenger hunt

    November 01, 2023

    Learn more about UAF travel while participating in the Travel Scavenger Hunt. Answers will be accepted Nov. 1-14, and everyone who participates will receive a prize.
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  • Responsible Conduct of Research training Nov. 14

    November 01, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RCR is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by National Science Foundation awards.
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  • Faculty Appreciation Night with Alaska Nanook Volleyball

    November 01, 2023

    All UAF faculty and a guest are invited to attend Faculty Appreciation Night on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Patty Center. All faculty are encouraged to attend!
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