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Friday Focus: Internal improvement initiatives
February 02, 2024
In our pursuit of operational excellence at the University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks, I am delighted to share exciting developments in our internal improvement initiatives. Our journey toward achieving R1 status encompasses various access points within Financial and Business Services, including enhancing travel support, research and sponsored project administration, and general employee onboarding and engagement experiences. By stabilizing and strengthening these areas, we ensure that expert service and resources are consistently provided to the UAF community, facilitating progress toward the R1 goal.
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United Way campaign ends March 31
February 02, 2024
Let's come together and make a meaningful impact on our beloved Fairbanks community. Your generosity might be the beacon of hope for a friend, neighbor or even a family member. Never underestimate the collective power of giving. The campaign ends March 31!
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Build interactive content in Canvas
February 02, 2024
Learn how to make fun interactive learning activities in your course quickly and easily in Canvas using H5P and Smart Import. This session on Feb. 15 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Zoom will be presented by H5P and is hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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Inspiring Girls* Expeditions recruiting instructors for 2024 expeditions
February 02, 2024
Calling graduate students and early career scientists, artists, and outdoor guides! Inspiring Girls* Expeditions òòò½´«Ã½ seeks instructors for our 2024 expeditions! We empower youth to succeed through science, art, and outdoor exploration. Our expeditions are tuition-free, 12-day programs that emphasize curiosity, creativity, and exploration in inspiring landscapes.
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Student Support Services book club
January 31, 2024
UAF Student Support Services (TRIO), in coordination with the Council for Opportunity in Education's Opportunity Matters Book Club, is hosting a book club this spring featuring First Gen: A Memoir by Alejandra Campoverdi. Thanks to a partnership between SSS and the Center for Student Engagement, the author will join us on campus in late February as keynote speaker at our annual celebration of TRIO Day!
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January 31, 2024
The Graduate School Student Advisory Board, along with Project Hope North, is hosting a free NARCAN Training! Please join us on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 5:15 p.m. in the Schaible Auditorium.
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January 31, 2024
The VCR's Office, with support from Athletics, is excited to announce our third annual Research at the Rink! Join us in celebrating UAF Research on Friday, Feb. 16 as our Nanooks hockey team takes on the LIU Sharks! The puck drops at 7:07 p.m. We will have two free tickets available for all staff, faculty, and students in research in any capacity.
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White paper submissions sought for EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows program
January 31, 2024
EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows directly aligns with the NSF EPSCoR strategic goal of establishing sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professional development pathways that advance workforce development and affect engagement in STEM at national and global levels. White papers are due by Feb. 16.
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Life After Loss: A grief support group for students, staff and faculty
January 31, 2024
Student Health and Counseling is continuing its grief support group, Life After Loss, now open to all UAF students, staff and faculty. The group will run in two sections this semester, and registration for this first section is open until Feb 1.
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Winter safety and risk management
January 31, 2024
Being equipped for cold weather in the òòò½´«Ã½ Interior is not optional. Layering clothing, wearing appropriate footwear, packing an emergency kit in the car with a blanket, checking your vehicle for antifreeze and oil, and always maintaining at least a half tank of gasoline are essential steps for wintertime safety.
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Tickets still available for 2024 òòò½´«Ã½ Nanooks raffle
January 29, 2024
Tickets are still available for the 2024 òòò½´«Ã½ Nanooks raffle. The first-place prize is a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport 4x4 (or $15,000 cash), second place is a pair of roundtrip tickets on òòò½´«Ã½ Airlines and third place is a pair of all-sport season passes for the 2024-25 òòò½´«Ã½ Nanooks athletics season.
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URSA announces 2023-2024 Mentor Award recipients
January 29, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates individuals who received an URSA 2023-2024 Mentor Award.
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January 29, 2024
UAF writers, join us in February for a Month of Writing with weekly sessions and a supportive community. Develop skills in academic, technical, and creative writing, along with techniques for productivity and wellness in our writing practices.
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Reminder: Apply for staff professional development support by Feb. 1
January 29, 2024
Reminder, Staff Alliance is 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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Friday Focus: Inclusion at UAF
January 26, 2024
For my first Friday Focus of 2024, I am inspired to reflect on how far UAF has come in the past few years and everything we have to look forward to. We have six strategic goals for the university that were developed in an inclusive way by faculty, staff, and students back in 2019. We are halfway to our ambitious deadline of 2027 to achieve these goals. All six of these goals are important and there is a place in our journey for everyone at UAF.
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Call for abstracts: Western òòò½´«Ã½ Interdisciplinary Science Conference and Forum
January 26, 2024
The 2024 conference will highlight needs to maintain strength, health, and subsistence lifestyles while moving forward during rapid transitions within the environment, ecology, and industries of Western òòò½´«Ã½. Abstracts should be submitted by Feb. 15 using the online abstract submission form.
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iTeachU is now the CTL website
January 26, 2024
The iTeachU website is now part of the website for the UAF Center for Teaching and Learning. Since 2011, iTeachU has been a UAF brand for faculty support for teaching and learning. More than a decade later, UAF has grown and developed new ways to support students and faculty.
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SEP's fifth year: Call for Proposals
January 26, 2024
As we embark on the fifth year of Strategic Enrollment Planning at UAF, it is an exciting time to reflect on the progress we have made and the path that lies ahead. SEP has been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of our institution, and your contributions have played a crucial role in its success.
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January 26, 2024
Get around campus safely! The Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management department is providing free winter cleats to faculty, staff, and students.
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January 26, 2024
Please note of the following upcoming nomination deadlines for Emeriti, Usibelli Award, 2025 Honorary Degrees, and President's Adjunct Award.
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URSA announces Spring 2024 Project Award recipients
January 24, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates individuals and groups who received an URSA 2024 Spring Student Project Award.
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January 24, 2024
Welcome back for the spring 2024 semester. Because we had several accreditation-related activities during the fall 2023 semester and have more lined up for 2024, I wanted to give everyone an update on where we stand and plans for the spring semester.
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Nominations open for student commencement speaker
January 24, 2024
ASUAF invites students, faculty and staff to nominate graduating students to be the student speaker at UAF's spring Commencement ceremony on May 4. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 16, and the application period opens Feb 1.
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January 24, 2024
UAF Dining Services and Chartwells are excited to announce the opening of a new dining location on the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus. CRAVE is a virtual food hall located in the Arctic Health Research Building, Room 187. It will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Gmail announces important changes to bulk mailings coming Feb. 2024
January 22, 2024
Do you handle messaging for your departments? Are you in charge of working with newsletters not configured by your campus IT support team? Does your department send bulk emails or newsletters using a third-party or cloud-based service like SalesForce or Constant Contact? Important changes are coming and we want you to be prepared!
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