• Registration for fall non-credit courses open

    September 27, 2023

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has opened registration for fall non-credit courses for adults. Fall courses take place in October and November.
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  • NDAC Inclusive Excellence Award recipients

    September 27, 2023

    The Nanook Diversity and Action Center would like to congratulate departments, programs and individuals for their commitment to creating inclusive excellence within their area of work.
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  • Coming soon: Major Mania (sign up by Sept. 29)

    September 27, 2023

    Major Mania is scheduled for Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center multi-level lounge. There will be snacks, music, giveaways, and more while students learn about all of the majors offered at UAF and CTC.
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  • A small dog sitting with a yellow toy ball looks forward during a photo.

    Kindness to Animals Day pet food, supplies drive

    September 27, 2023

    Pets and furry friends do so much for us. Let's show our appreciation for our furry companions and help support our UAF student and staff pets, especially emotional support companion animals, and service animals.
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  • Register for 3rd UA Student Success Convening

    September 25, 2023

    Staff, faculty, instructors, and administrators are invited to register today for the upcoming UA Student Success Convening.
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  • Workshops and groups to support your mental wellness all semester

    September 25, 2023

    Student Health and Counseling would like to remind students, staff, and faculty of the various groups and workshops to support mental well-being. These are open to all UA students, regardless of campus location.
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  • 365 SMART Academy course registration open for K-12 students

    September 25, 2023

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning will offer enrichment courses for K-12 students in October and November. If you are looking for in-person or virtual courses to enrich your child's education, you are in luck.
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    Hibernation science workshop draws participants from around the globe

    September 25, 2023

    The Center for Transformative Research in Metabolism recently hosted its first large-scale workshop in hibernation science.
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  • Staff Council nominations extended until Sept. 29

    September 25, 2023

    This week marks the final week of nominations for the Staff Council as the nomination period has been extended to Sept. 29.
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  • Samara Taber, executive director of university advancement

    Friday Focus: Forging ahead into a new academic year

    September 22, 2023

    September in Fairbanks holds a special place in my heart. It marks the season of harvest, a time when many of us reap the rewards of our summer and prepare for the winter ahead. Evenings and weekends are filled with last-minute house projects, stacking wood and pulling out our extension cords and winter gear. Personally, I take pride in my tiny garden, which has been flourishing, and I've recently added some baby chickens to my growing homestead. Another reason I look forward to this time of year is the return of our students to UAF, whether they are coming back for another year or setting foot on our campus for the very first time.
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  • Fall 2023 Career Fair information sessions

    September 22, 2023

    Career Services will be hosting its Fall Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 12, and would like to speak with students during class time about the importance of the upcoming fair. Faculty and instructors can book an in-person or virtual Fall Career Fair info session between Sept. 5 and Oct. 6.
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  • Staff Alliance offers professional development support

    September 22, 2023

    Staff Alliance is once again offering support for staff for activities that directly support their professional development in FY24. Examples include but are not limited to, professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person training, and webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)
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  • Opening an É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ 529 account for loved one

    September 20, 2023

    Do you have a loved one you want to help with their future? É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ 529 provides six tips on how to help set them up with an account and make smart financial decisions with your contributions.
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  • New first aid kits on campus

    September 20, 2023

    Upgrading old first aid kits can be a small but significant step toward ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself, your family, and your workplace. In August, the Preventive Maintenance team at Facilities Services replaced 288 first aid kits around campus.
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  • Chief diversity faculty fellow - extended

    September 18, 2023

    In late July, UAF announced that the Department of Equity and Compliance and the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities would join under one umbrella as the new Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability. With the reorganization and recruitment of a new ORCA executive director, the responsibility of the chief diversity officer was removed from the director role and re-established in FY24 as a faculty fellow position. This position will work closely with the newly established ORCA office, along with stakeholders across the university.
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  • URSA office has moved

    September 18, 2023

    Starting on Monday, Sept. 18, Erin Kirchner and the URSA office will have a new location. You can now find them on the third floor of the Eielson building in room 302E.
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  • Nook cheers for UAF Giving Day

    Save the date: UAF Giving Day is March 26-28, 2024

    September 18, 2023

    UAF Giving Day is a campus-wide effort and a great opportunity for you to get involved and raise philanthropic support for your program. Last year more than 795 donors gave to UAF during the 49-hour event and we are excited to partner with you again this year to show our Nanook pride!
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  • Wills better late than never

    September 15, 2023

    You can craft your will for free through FreeWill, a service provided by the University of É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Foundation. If you've been putting off making a will because of a busy schedule or uncertainty about the process, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has upcoming sessions to easily walk you through the process.
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  • UA Disability Services staff, faculty support webinar series

    September 15, 2023

    From September 2023 through April 2024, Disability Services offices across the state will be offering free monthly virtual training sessions covering a variety of essential DS topics. Click on the links below to register for the first three sessions. Additional 'All Access' series details will be announced in the months to come.
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  • Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment management

    Friday Focus: Celebrating abundance of fall enrollment

    September 15, 2023

    Autumn graces the Interior with its season of plenty. Countless freezers brim with moose, caribou, salmon, and berries, while woodsheds bear testament to our careful preparations for the months ahead. With the onset of cooler days, our UAF community becomes a source of warmth and vitality, abuzz with activity and fresh starts. This abundance comes as a relief and brings a feeling of satisfaction that all the hard work of the past year has been successful. At Tuesday's Convocation, Chancellor White shared the great news that UAF welcomed about 2,500 new first-year students this fall. This is 650 more than last year. This is amazing, especially given the local and national headwinds on higher education enrollments. Let's take a closer look at the numbers.
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  • STEM education awards available through É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Space Grant

    September 13, 2023

    The É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Space Grant Program is accepting applications for STEM Education fellowship awards through Sept. 15, 2023. Students at É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ institutions of higher education, doing a classroom practicum, pursuing a B.S. in elementary or secondary education, or graduate students pursuing an M.Ed. or M.A.T. are invited to apply.
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  • Responsible Conduct of Research training

    September 13, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF awards. The next sessions will be Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 1-4:30 p.m.
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  • Undergraduate research available through É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Space Grant

    September 13, 2023

    The É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Space Grant Program is accepting applications for undergraduate research apprenticeships through Sept. 15, 2023. STEM students at É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ institutions of higher education are invited to apply.
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  • 2023 convocation survey, recording

    September 12, 2023

    The recording of the 2023 Chancellor's Convocation is available on the UAF YouTube channel. Whether you attended in person or watched the recording, please share your feedback via a brief survey.
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  • Staff on Tap

    September 11, 2023

    Staff on TAP is a new event organized by the UAF Pub, exclusively tailored for the professional staff and faculty members.
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