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2024/25 Academic Year headshot photo schedule
September 04, 2024
For those who need a headshot photo, UAF’s photo day will be Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wood Center multilevel lounge (indoor only). No appointments are required for this date; drop in and get your photo taken care of! If you are unavailable on Sept. 11, individual appointments can be made the first Thursday of each month during the fall semester, and the third Thursday monthly during the spring semester.
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An Introduction to Mindfulness
September 04, 2024
Join Robyn Henry, professor of Rural Human Services, for a short course on mindfulness, with applications to our work in higher education. In four, 1-hour sessions beginning Sept. 11, Henry will work with participants to explore the connection between their thoughts and emotions and how they can use the present moment and their compassion for others to create peace during turbulent times.
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Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship welcomes 10th class
September 04, 2024
Sixteen early-career scientists and professionals were selected for the 2024-2025 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship. These Fellows will start this summer and fall, working around the state in support of Alaska's coastal communities and marine resources.
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Nanooks for Hope: Suicide Prevention Month events
September 04, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Month. In addition to UAF's ongoing prevention and wellness efforts, ORCA POD is hosting a special campaign: Nanooks for Hope.
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September training spotlight: Cybersecurity
September 04, 2024
As part of the phased, enterprise-wide Security Awareness effort launched in 2023, UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development team is supporting UA Office of Information Technology's effort to make all faculty and staff aware of the annual, mandatory requirement for Security Awareness Training. The deadline for this training is Oct. 31, 2024.
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September 04, 2024
Alaska residents are invited to celebrate the uniqueness of Alaska by visiting the University of Alaska Museum of the North for free on Saturday, Sept. 7. Free admission for Alaskans is offered all day.
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September 04, 2024
Make a finished piece of watercolor art at the MILL! We will go over the basics of watercolor to create a simple but captivating Alaskan scene. Only 12 seats are available! This is an in-person-only event.
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Travel to Kodiak and earn 10K in seed funding
September 03, 2024
Join us for an information session on Sept. 6 from 1-2 p.m. about an exciting all-day ideation studio in Kodiak on Nov. 1. During this ideation studio you will be collaborating with mariculture industry partners to tackle complex challenges through interdisciplinary problem-solving. With only 10 spots available, this is a unique opportunity with travel expenses covered and opportunity for further seed funding. Come join us on this adventure!
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New PlayPosit feature training
September 03, 2024
The PlayPosit license, supported by the Center for Teaching and Learning, now includes a new feature: Playlists. Join the training session on Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. via Zoom, led by Stephanie Gates of PlayPosit, with CTL staff available to assist.
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Graduate TA's weekly meet-up at the MILL
August 30, 2024
Starting this Friday, Graduate TAs are invited to get together weekly on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Center for Teaching and Learning for an informal meetup in the MILL maker space.
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September Central Heat and Power Plant First Friday tour
August 30, 2024
What to know more about how UAF Utilities Operation keeps you warm and with electricity? Come join the Central Heat and Powerplant tour on Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m.
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August 30, 2024
Happy first week of the fall 2024 semester! It is so exciting to walk around campus and feel the vibrancy that comes from students moving back into the residence halls. For those of you who were off contract in the summer, welcome back! You may notice that a few things have changed since you were last on campus.
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Call for art: Attention all creative faculty and staff
August 30, 2024
The first-ever "Beyond the 9-5" art exhibit is coming to the University Art Gallery to showcase the creations of the artistic people working at UAF. UAF non-art faculty and staff are invited to submit one piece of ready-to-hang or ready-to-display work. The show will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 4, with an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 27 from 5-7 p.m.
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Ketchikan Intellectual Property Support!
August 28, 2024
*** UPDATE: Due to the recent landslide in Ketchikan, this event has been postponed. *** Are you in or near Ketchikan? Will you be attending the Seagriculture conference in September? We will be offering intellectual property consultations at the Seagriculture Conference in Ketchikan Sept. 10-11.
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Hanson and Naylor appointed interim directors of Kuskokwim and Northwest Campuses
August 28, 2024
Minnie Naylor has taken on the role of interim director of the UAF Northwest Campus, while continuing her leadership as director of the UAF Chukchi Campus. Haley Hanson has transitioned from assistant director to interim director of the UAF Kuskokwim Campus.
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Simmons returns to UAF to lead College of Indigenous Studies as interim dean
August 28, 2024
Teisha Simmons "Naggakk'o" has been appointed as interim dean of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø, College of Indigenous Studies.
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Mentor an early career researcher for the academic year
August 28, 2024
If you have a NASA-relevant project idea and want to foster students to assist your future research efforts, consider applying for an Early Career Research Apprenticeship. Applications are due Sept. 15.
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STEM education fellowships applications close Sept. 15
August 28, 2024
Are you or someone you know majoring in education and doing a classroom practicum? Apply to create a set of STEM resource lessons for K-12 students and receive a $2,500 stipend. Lesson plans must leverage the impact of NASA's advances, discoveries, and/or challenges as a source of inspiration and inquiry for K-12 students. Check out NASA Connects or NASA Next Gen STEM for ideas and resources. Applications close Sept. 15!
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August 26, 2024
The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department in collaboration with Recover Alaska will host its first SoBear Fest from Sept. 19-21. The festival will offer a variety of events for students, staff, faculty and community members!
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Career development opportunities: Learning on the go
August 26, 2024
We are people on the move. Always learning--personally and professionally. UA HR provides a flexible learning environment with resources making it easy for you to enjoy on-demand courses for personal and professional development--anytime, and anywhere.
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UAF Property Inventory time is here
August 26, 2024
To ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, the UAF Property Office is gearing up for the annual property inventory. The office staff is working to make the process as simple as possible for everyone involved.
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August 26, 2024
The UAF Barbershop is pleased to introduce Caleb Leary as the new campus barber! Caleb provides haircuts, beard trims, and edge-ups from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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Friday Focus: Make adventures be all your fault
August 23, 2024
Several years ago, one of my best friends gave me a birthday card with a photo of two old(er) ladies on it. At the top it read "We've been through a lot together." Nice sappy Hallmark greeting, right? But then, right after that, it read "And most of it was your fault." Can you believe that? I keep that card hanging up where I can see it regularly because, first of all, it is funny, and second, it reminds me of the importance of trying new things and occasionally getting yourself and your friends and family involved in something that, at the time, maybe doesn't seem like such a good idea after all.
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August 23, 2024
TimelyCare is offered as a supplement to the extensive existing in-person and virtual services offered by the UAF Student Health and Counseling Center. This is a no-cost service offered to enrolled students residing in the United States. These virtual mental health services are available 24/7, 365 days/year, and include immediate crisis care and up to nine ongoing counseling sessions per academic year.
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Alaska Nanooks food truck rally Sept. 14
August 22, 2024
The Alaska Nanooks invite you to celebrate the return of the athletics season with the second annual Food Truck Rally and Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Patty Center parking lot.
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