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Apply now for Toolik Field Station's 2023 early career TUNDRA award
January 20, 2023
Toolik Field Station invites students and early career researchers to apply for the Toolik Userdays for Naturally Developing Research Abilities, or TUNDRA, award for the 2023 field season. This award sponsors independent and original Arctic research projects with up to 10 days at Toolik Field Station. Toolik will provide award recipients with housing, meals, access to facilities and common-use equipment, science support, and transportation between Fairbanks and the field station.
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Staff Alliance course fee stipends
January 19, 2023
The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to offer a scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2023 spring semester, is for up to $250 per employee, while the funds last.
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Students encouraged to nominate staff for 2023 Pathfinder Award
January 18, 2023
The department of òòò½´«Ã½ Native studies and rural development is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pathfinder Award. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15, 2023.
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Nominations open for Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Award for Contributions to Native Ways of Knowing
January 18, 2023
The AOK award is presented annually to recognize and encourage Indigenous scholars who have made exemplary contributions to our understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and Native ways of knowing in òòò½´«Ã½.
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Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
Sometimes less is more. As you may have seen in the past several semesters, I have been releasing a newsletter each semester. However, moving forward, I would like to announce that I will be switching to a weekly column in the Cornerstone which will be called "Academic Tuesdays." Through this column, I will be sharing some of the academic initiatives and noteworthy achievements with all of you. Academic Tuesdays will also provide an opportunity for you to hear from several of the units that report to me.
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January 13, 2023
My love affair with musicals began at five years old when my mom introduced me to "The Music Man." When Hugh Jackman announced he would be returning to Broadway as Professor Harold Hill, well, what else was a girl to do? A year ago, I flew to New York City with Broadway tickets burning a hole in my pocket. Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, the mayor’s wife, remains one of my favorite characters of the play; and while the phrase didn’t originate with her, she liked to use it liberally - tempus fugit (time flies)!
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Applications open for URSA's Summer 2023 Student Project Awards
January 11, 2023
Applications for URSA's 2023 Summer Student Project Awards are now open! Summer Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $6,000 for both individual and group projects.
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URSA announces 2023 Spring Student Project Awardees
January 11, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) congratulates the following individuals who received an URSA 2023 Spring Student Project Award.
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January 11, 2023
Have you been struggling to carve out the time for a writing project? Keep yourself accountable by joining UAF's February Month of Writing group, which hosts weekly writing sessions every Friday.
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Looking for some morning cardio?
January 10, 2023
Nanook Recreation is adding 6 a.m. indoor cycling classes Wednesdays and Fridays. This class is free with your Nanook Recreation membership.
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Our Corner of Space: Space as a person-first resource
January 10, 2023
This past October I traveled to a Space Strategies Conference hosted by Tradeline, and it was one of the best conferences I have ever attended. The conference focused on the idea that space is a valuable resource, here to support our people - and people are the most important resource. This matters because it frames and informs your plan for how, where, and when you work.
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High-impact teaching practices seminar series
January 06, 2023
Join UAF colleagues to discuss high-impact teaching practices that engage students and deepen the learning experience. Each seminar focuses on one of AAC&U's research-based practices and features practical examples and advice from experienced UAF faculty.
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Friday Focus: New year, new view: Integrating research
January 06, 2023
I love math. I always have, but it got super fun once I got into calculus, which was my gateway drug to physics. Now it is such a full blown addiction that I have created a path for myself that ensures both math and science are a part of my everyday life. I am sure most of you reading this are nodding your head and saying, "Yea! I know what you mean!" Or, not. Stay with me anyway.
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Spring 2023 Mental Health First Aid training
January 05, 2023
Student Health and Counseling is continuing to offer Mental Health First Aid training to the UA community throughout the Spring 2023 semester. Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
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Sign up for Responsible Conduct of Research training now
January 05, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom. The training is brought to you by the Office of Research Integrity. This particular workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction. This is the only formal RCR training at UAF this semester.
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Spring 2023 tuition waiver reminder
January 05, 2023
Tuition waivers for employees, faculty, adjuncts, spouses and dependents are due each semester by the fee payment deadline, which is Friday, Jan. 27. Please remember tuition waivers cover tuition only and the student is responsible for paying all other fees by the payment deadline.
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January 04, 2023
Annually, the vice chancellor for research office has supported field safety training to help create safer field sites and safer researchers. Nanook Recreation has put together a menu of hard and soft skills requested by researchers. We thank Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer for supporting this program once again.
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Learn to strength train in 2023 with Nanook Recreation
January 03, 2023
Nanook Recreation offers a variety of strength training group fitness classes that are free with membership. Currently, offerings include intro to strength training a beginner-friendly class that goes over the basics of strength training machines, functional exercises, and free weights.
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Save the date: Commencement 2023 is May 6
January 03, 2023
UAF's 101st commencement is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Carlson Center. There will be one ceremony this year. Students who are expecting to walk this year, should apply to graduate by Feb. 1, 2023. After that date the fee rises to $80; March 1 is the final deadline.
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Sign up for Nanook Navigator training opportunities today
December 22, 2022
We highly encourage advisors, instructors, and staff to sign up for Nanook Navigator training over the next few months. The training sessions are open to all Nanook Navigator users (staff and faculty advisors, instructors, student employees, front desk staff, etc.).
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December Rural Staff Spotlight: Ed deCastro
December 21, 2022
Ed deCastro is the port captain at the Seward Marine Center. Ed regularly puts his work before himself, often working weekends, holidays, and after-hours.
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Nanook Navigator and Student Success Spotlight: Nicole Goff
December 21, 2022
The Nanook Navigator and Student Success spotlight for December is Nicole Goff. Nicole is the director of Career Services.
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Making geospatial data accessible through community collaboration
December 21, 2022
Geospatial data has become an interwoven sea of gleaned information with the power to inform and predict many aspects of our daily lives, and one University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks professor is part of a team working on a catalog of community-sourced geospatial datasets made available for use by the larger Google Earth Engine community and shared publicly as Earth Engine assets.
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Alumni Association donates to student groups, campus projects
December 20, 2022
The UAF Alumni Association has awarded $20,000 to support student organizations and campus projects. A $10,000 gift went to the Georgeson Botanical Garden, and a variety of student groups received another $10,000.
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Compliance Alliance Tips and Facts
December 20, 2022
The Compliance Alliance committee was created in Fall 2021 to focus on the many compliance requirements at UAF. We would like to share the following compliance tip or fact with you this week.
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