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October 28, 2024
This Quality Matters workshop "Improving Your Online Course" is open to faculty across the UA system. Participants must attend both Nov. 20 and 22 sessions via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
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Friday Focus: It takes all of us
October 25, 2024
On Monday morning, during some of the worst of the weather in a while, Vice Chancellor Guthrie and I walked to the Wood Center as part of our walk and talk. It was striking to see how many people were on campus, doing what needed to be done to keep UAF running. VC Guthrie and I could walk across campus because there they were; facilities crews out scooping, shoveling, plowing, and sanding. Sleet is a pretty unforgiving form of precipitation. Nearly everyone I saw working on our streets and sidewalks was soaking wet. A big shout out to all of the grounds crew, facilities crews, power plant operators and everyone else who showed up in person and on time to UAF facilities services! And thank you to all the UAF employees who did their part this week, either on campus or working remotely, your work is seen and appreciated. In addition to my regular walking meetings, I’ve had several meetings this week to discuss how to handle the inclement weather. These conversations, as much as seeing the facilities crew clear the sidewalks, reminded me how important it is to have a team of people doing their part.
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Mindful art making for self-care
October 25, 2024
In process artmaking, the creation process is the primary focus, not the final product. It can be a powerful tool for stress reduction and relaxation, processing emotions, and enhancing self-awareness. Join us Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. for an hour of sensory engagement through a free-flow painting and writing exercise in a non-judgmental space. No previous experience is required.
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Adjuncts! Get ready for spring with iTeach
October 25, 2024
Join fellow adjunct instructors across UAF for a weeklong, 20-hour workshop to prepare for your spring semester online course! With guidance from instructional designers, the workshop includes direct instruction and dedicated work periods, allowing participants to finish the week with a fully designed online course. Applicants must be UAF adjunct instructors with online teaching experience and may not hold a second position at UAF.
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October 23, 2024
Join us from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in the MILL (Bunnell Building, room 143) for a showing of October's Inktober challenge. It is not too late to join in on the fun. View the official 2024 list of prompts and submit your work today!
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Chartwells Voice 2 Vision survey
October 23, 2024
Chartwells is at 128 surveys taken for the Voice 2 Vision survey push. They are trying their best to reach 300 by the end of the month. For those who participate, Chartwells is raffling off a Celsius bike or a cup of coffee per day for a year.
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Facilities Services tackles storm cleanup
October 23, 2024
Crews from Facilities Services are continuing to clear parking lots and walkways after this week's storm. According to the National Weather Service, the storm broke records for 24-hour precipitation levels, with nearly 2 inches of liquid precipitation falling during one 24-hour period. The Facilities Services team appreciates everyone's patience as crews clean up the large amount of snow, slush and ice that resulted.
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Beaded earring workshop in December
October 23, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions is offering a non-credit beaded earring workshop for adults using beads and wire on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $80 and materials are provided.
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Halloween costume contest at Women's Volleyball
October 23, 2024
Help your Nanooks scare away the competition! Join us in the UAF Patty Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 for a Halloween costume contest and Women's Volleyball game. Special prizes will be handed out at the game.
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Large Animal Research Station begins winter tours
October 23, 2024
The Large Animal Research Station will begin its winter tour season on Thursday, Oct. 24, and offer tours most Thursdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 19. All tickets must be purchased online at uaf.edu/lars.
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BLaST Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Experience funding
October 21, 2024
Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Experience to earn up to $3,000. The deadline to apply is Nov. 11 at midnight.
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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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø 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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to Nenana and back.
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