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Friday Focus: I've declared it spring!
February 10, 2022
I find myself smiling more when I see light outside my office window, and it warms my heart to see the UAF community engaged in planning activities across all our campuses building up momentum to Spring Break festivities.
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Goolsby named new Kuskokwim campus director
February 10, 2022
The College of Rural and Community Development is excited to announce the hiring of Carolyn Goolsby as the new director of the Kuskokwim Campus.
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Staff Council offers professional development support
February 09, 2022
UAF Staff Council is offering financial support for conference registrations; professional memberships or dues; online classes outside of LinkedIn Learning; online training courses; and miscellaneous professional development needs.
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LinkedIn Learning licenses available
February 09, 2022
UAF Staff Council is offering LinkedIn Learning licenses for professional development needs to all campuses. LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, has thousands of professional online courses.
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Spring employee training offerings
February 09, 2022
University of òòò½´«Ã½ Human Resources is announcing three upcoming training opportunities for spring 2022.
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Join the new Research Integrity Committee
February 08, 2022
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Office of Research Integrity are pleased to announce the formation of the Research Integrity Committee. The committee's goal is to foster a high standard of ethical behavior for UAF research.
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Inclusive excellence forum now online
February 07, 2022
A recording of the Feb. 3 Chancellor's Forum on inclusive excellence is available to view online. The forum focused on how UAF is creating a culture where everyone thrives and all members of the university community are connected, safe and successful.
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Friday Focus: Putting strengths into practice
February 04, 2022
--By Julie Queen. The message from the chancellor last week highlighting an effort to "assume best intent" is also currently a topic of discussion in our Administrative Services Director's (VCAS) team meetings. This idea raises good questions about perception.
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February Teaching Spotlight: Frank Boldt
February 02, 2022
Frank Boldt, a clinical assistant professor of justice, will lead a teaching presentation and Q&A on Friday, Feb. 11, from noon-1 p.m. via Zoom.
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Teaching Tip: Use CircleIn to build community
February 01, 2022
Sharing student success tools, like CircleIn, to your students can assist them in building community, engaging with resources, and improving essential study habits and confidence.
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Community Mental Health Clinic taking new clients
January 31, 2022
The UAF Community Mental Health Clinic is accepting new clients. Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for 50-minute Telehealth counseling sessions occurring once per week from Jan. 10 to April 28.
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Black History Month events at UAF
January 31, 2022
The Nanook Diversity and Action Center invites you to 2022 Black History Month festivities. This year UAF's Black History Month celebration is dedicated to bell hooks and her legacy.
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Leadership transition at eCampus
January 28, 2022
Jenn Pedersen will step in as the interim executive director for eCampus until a permanent director is put in place and will be responsible for overall management of eCampus.
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Friday Focus: Back to the dialogue agreements (again)
January 28, 2022
I have written about, or referred to the dialogue agreements quite a few times in my Friday Focus columns over the last couple years. They focus around being present, respecting each other, and creating physical and psychological safety.
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Details for 2022 UAF Commencement
January 26, 2022
This year UAF will celebrate commencement on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, with two short, student-centered ceremonies.
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Upcoming Fairbanks vaccine, flu shot clinics
January 25, 2022
Three free upcoming COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics will be offered in the next month in the Fairbanks area.
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January 25, 2022
The Office of Information Technology video conferencing services will be offering live training for Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m.
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Feedback sought on Vision Statement
January 25, 2022
The UAF strategic plan 2027 was completed in November 2021 and unveiled to campus after several years of work by faculty, staff, and students. As part of this effort, the strategic plan chairs have been working on a vision statement, and at this point, your input is needed.
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Nominations sought for Alumni Association board
January 24, 2022
The University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks Alumni Association is accepting nominations to serve three-year terms on its 12-member board of directors.
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Attending veterinary candidate presentations
January 24, 2022
The finalists for the attending veterinarian position will interview at the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks during the next two weeks.
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CFOS Seminar Jan. 26: Lihini Aluwihare
January 24, 2022
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will hold its next weekly seminar on Weds., January 26, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The talk will be offered by Lihini Aluwihare.
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Rasmuson Library creates mental health resources guide
January 21, 2022
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library has created an online guide to Mental Health resources and support for students.
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Chancellor's Forum on inclusive excellence
January 21, 2022
Chancellor Dan White will host a Zoom forum on UAF's inclusive excellence planning efforts on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m.
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Join virtual writing retreat in February
January 21, 2022
UAF Faculty Accelerator is hosting a virtual writing retreat during the month of February. Register for a spot to kick-start a new or tabled writing/publication project of your choice!
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Center ICE launches òòò½´«Ã½'s first Innovation Accelerator
January 21, 2022
UAF’s Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship launched òòò½´«Ã½â€™s first ever Innovation Accelerator on Feb 1. The Innovation Accelerator is a platform for turning innovative ideas into technical solutions to real world challenges.
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