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  • Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Nov. 23

    November 18, 2024

    Summer Sessions and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition are co-hosting a free Adult Mental Health First Aid course on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

  • A man collects butter clams from a rocky coastline in Alaska.

    BLaST celebrates John Harley as November 2024 Scientist of the Month

    November 18, 2024

    John Harley, a research assistant professor at the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for November 2024! Harley has been involved with BLaST since 2015. He was a former BLaST Graduate Mentoring Research Assistant for two years as a Ph.D. student in biochemistry and graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2017. Harley’s research focuses on a One Health framework, where linkages between humans and the global and local environment and animals are seen as connected.

  • UAF's School of Education student teachers participate in a small group activity led by Assistant Professor Angie Alston.

    Become a teacher for Alaska

    November 16, 2024

    Have you wondered about teaching as part of your career? Are you currently getting a degree in another subject (Fisheries, Alaska Native Languages, History, Psychology, Mathematics, or anything else!)? Scholarships are available that cover tuition and fees and offer a stipend. If you have any questions about what preparing to teach looks like at UAF, join us in-person or online on Thursday, Nov. 21, 1-1:30 p.m. or 5:30-6 p.m. for information sessions covering degree options, schedules for working students, and funding opportunities.

  • Nook, the UAF polar bear mascot, catches air while sledding down a hill.

    Discount Day Passes for local ski areas

    November 14, 2024

    Moose Mountain is planning to open Friday, Nov. 15. Ski Land shouldn't be far behind. Students taking 6 credits this semester are eligible to purchase a limited number of $10 day passes available each day the mountains are open. Passes go on sale each morning at 9 a.m. this year.

  • Nominate for Nanook Hall of Fame Class of 2025

    November 14, 2024

    The Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics is now accepting nominations for the Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame Class of 2025. All submissions are due by April 30, 2025, to be considered for induction.

  • Ice Box magazine cover for Volume 20 featuring cover art by BFA student Vanya Gillette.

    Ice Box Literary Journal call for submissions

    November 14, 2024

    UAF's undergraduate literary journal, Ice Box, is now accepting submissions for its 2025 print issue. Students can submit fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid work, or visual art by Dec. 15, 2024. Learn more about how to get involved and showcase your creative work in this annual publication.

  • Contestants needed for facial hair competition for Men's Health / Mental Health Awareness Month

    November 13, 2024

    Anyone may participate in the Facial Hair/Bearding Competition at UAF's Polar Grizz Festival on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6-8 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge. A vendor and resource fair will also be held from 4-6 p.m. before the bearding competition in the Wood Center Ballroom.

  • UA Foundation seeks nominations for 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

    November 13, 2024

    The University of Alaska Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in support of the University of Alaska. Any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the university's mission is eligible to be nominated. The deadline to submit complete nomination packets is Dec. 19.

  • UAF-OLLI Recruitment for spring 2025

    November 13, 2024

    Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience. The deadline for spring course proposals is Nov. 22.

  • A man with glasses wearing a UAF ballcap, a brown suit jacket, a white button-up shirt, and a blue paisly tie while outside.

    R1 forum to detail workshop results

    November 13, 2024

    Chancellor Dan White will host an R1 forum on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 1-2 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall and online via UAF's YouTube channel. The event will focus on the results of the recent R1 strategy workshop that drew more than 60 UAF students and employees. The forum will include time for audience questions. All members of the UAF community are encouraged to attend.

  • The new location of the UAF Department of Military and Veteran Services in the Rasmuson Library.

    UAF hosts Veterans Appreciation Day

    November 11, 2024

    The Department of Military and Veteran Services and the Student Success Center hosted a Veterans Appreciation Day and open house at the Rasmuson Library on Friday, Nov. 8.

  • Women's Basketball vs. Western Colorado

    November 11, 2024

    Join us on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Patty Center to cheer on the UAF Women's Basketball team against Western Colorado! The first 100 into the game get a custom rally towel!

  • A UAF Women's Basketball player attempts to score points as a Western Oregon player tries to block her throw during a game on Jan. 27, 2024.

    Women's Basketball vs. Corban University

    November 11, 2024

    Join us on Nov. 16 at 5:15 p.m. in the Patty Center to cheer on our Nanooks Women's Basketball team against Corbin University! The first 100 to enter the game receive a custom rally towel!

  • November challenge at the MILL

    November 11, 2024

    Now is a great time of year to pause and reflect on what brings joy and gratitude into our lives. For this month's challenge, sit down and do a 10-minute free write that starts with: "I am thankful for (fill in the blank) because (fill in the blank)." Use your writing as a prompt to create something meaningful in The MILL.

  • Parking decal design contest poll

    November 11, 2024

    Thank you to everyone who participated in the UAF parking decal design contest. It is time for you to choose our next annual decal design! Please fill out the poll and select your top choice by Nov. 22.

  • Promotional photo of Joe and Nick on stage at a show.

    Pop-Con SoBear Lounge: Joe & Nick's VCR Party Show

    November 08, 2024

    Join us for a celebration of the videos that time forgot with Joe and Nick's VCR Party Show at a special Pop-Con SoBear Lounge event on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom.

  • Climbing competition

    November 08, 2024

    Join us on Nov. 17 at the SRC climbing wall for our annual top rope throwdown climbing competition! The competition is open to all skill levels with beginner, intermediate and advanced categories.

  • Free access to Qualtrics

    November 08, 2024

    That's right! The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is excited to announce that all UAF students, faculty, and staff now have free access to Qualtrics. As UAF continues down the path to achieving R1 research status, the VCR knows that some of those steps need to include tools that help the UAF community continue to do good research.

  • Mental Health First Aid training Nov. 22

    November 07, 2024

    Student Health and Counseling is offering Mental Health First Aid training to all students, staff and faculty at UAF. The next class is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22. This is a virtual class with a fee of $35 per participant.

  • Spots still available for Outdoor Adventures White Mountain XC ski trip

    November 06, 2024

    The White Mountains provide beautiful scenery and cross-country skiing is a great way to get out and stay active in the winter months. This XC ski trip on Nov. 16 is definitely beginner-friendly, but it shouldn't be your first time on skis due to the terrain.

  • URSA bear logo

    URSA announces 2024-25 Climate Change Project Award recipients

    November 06, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA 2024-2025 Climate Change Project Award.

  • URSA Bear logo

    URSA announces 2024-2025 Community-Engaged Learning Award recipients

    November 04, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the following students and mentors who received a 2024-2025 Community-Engaged Learning Award.

  • UAF vs. Central Washington

    Women's Basketball vs. Western Colorado (North Star Invitational)

    November 04, 2024

    Join us for your Nanooks Women's Basketball season opener on Nov. 15! Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium located in the Patty Center. Help us cheer on the Nanooks as they compete against Western Colorado! Students sitting in the student section will have a chance to win a free pizza from the Pizza Hut Delivery of the game!

  • UAF Women's Basketball Team 2024-25

    Meet the Nooks! Women's Basketball ticket giveaway

    November 04, 2024

    Join the Nanooks Women's Basketball team at Mt. McKinley Bank's downtown branch to meet the 2024-25 season team! The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be North Star Invitational ticket giveaways and poster signings available!

  • UAF Troth Yeddha’ Ph.D. Award applications open

    November 04, 2024

    Applications for UAF Troth Yeddha’ Ph.D. Awards are now open, with funding available to support a limited number of Ph.D. students for summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026. These awards are available to all currently enrolled Ph.D. students and include funding for various purposes.

  • Power to head bolt outlets on campus

    November 04, 2024

    As temperatures drop in the Interior, Facilities Services has activated the head bolt outlets. Please note that we operate the HBOs on a cycle of one hour on and one hour off when temperatures range between 20°F and -25°F. When temperatures fall below -25°F, we will keep the HBOs on continuously.

  • Naomi King, URSA 2024-2025 Student Belonging and Community Award recipient

    URSA announces 2024-25 Student Belonging and Community Award recipient

    November 01, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Sarah Stanley, English department chair, director of composition, and associate professor of English, and Naomi King, undergraduate English student, who received the URSA 2024-2025 Student Belonging and Community Award for their proposal titled: Tea Time - Cultivating Community and Creativity in English Studies.

  • United Way Chili Cook-off

    November 01, 2024

    Warm up with us on Nov. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. for a taste of the best chili around in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge! Sample delicious recipes as our campus chefs face off to see who will take home the title of Chili Cook-off Champion.

  • General Election voting at UAF Troth Yeddha' campus

    October 30, 2024

    Early voting will be available in the Wood Center (811 Yukon Drive) on Monday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voting will also be available at the Wood Center on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Key Issue closed Nov. 12-13

    October 30, 2024

    Due to a software upgrade and a floor strip and wax the key issue office will be closed Nov. 12 and 13. Please plan ahead for any access needs so the shop staff can address them ahead of time. The key shop will resume its regular schedule on Nov. 14.

  • SoBear Lounge: Halloween Show

    October 30, 2024

    Get ready for a spellbinding night at the SoBear Lounge with ORCA POD, Residence Life and UAF's Table Top Role Playing Club with "The Witch is Dead!" live role-playing game performance on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hess Recreation Center (MBS-1st Floor).

  • Polar Grizz Festival: Call for vendors, outreach educators and participants

    October 30, 2024

    UAF-ORCA's Prevention and Outreach Team is excited to invite you to the Polar Grizz Vendor and Resource Fair on Friday, Nov. 22, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom (2nd Floor). This event is all about embracing the great outdoors and celebrating Alaskan spirit, with a special focus on men's health, mental wellness, and so much more!

  • University Women's Association Holiday Bazaar

    October 30, 2024

    University Women's Association is holding its 54th bazaar with Alaskan artists, hand crafters and food vendors on Nov. 9 and 10 at Pioneer Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There will be lots of exciting locally-made gift ideas. Proceeds from the bazaar fund UAF scholarships.

  • Women's Volleyball celebrates a point during a game.

    Warrior of the Month and Faculty & Staff Appreciation at Nanooks Volleyball

    October 28, 2024

    Join your Nanooks for a Superhero Faculty and Staff Appreciation Volleyball game! On Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. your Nanooks will take in Seattle Pacific University in the Alaska Airlines gym at the Patty Center. Wear your superhero attire, whether that's the cape of your beloved superhero, or how you dress for work!

  • UAF swim team vs. SDSU.

    Women's Swim Vs. Fresno Pacific

    October 28, 2024

    Join us at the Patty Pool Center to cheer on our Women's Swim team on Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. against Fresno Pacific! No ticket is required to attend.

  • Youth Mental First Aid course Nov. 2

    October 28, 2024

    Summer Sessions and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition are co-hosting a free Youth Mental Health First Aid course on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.

  • First Friday at the MILL

    October 23, 2024

    Join us from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in the MILL (Bunnell Building, room 143) for a showing of October's Inktober challenge. It is not too late to join in on the fun. View the official 2024 list of prompts and submit your work today!

  • Chartwells Voice 2 Vision survey

    October 23, 2024

    Chartwells is at 128 surveys taken for the Voice 2 Vision survey push. They are trying their best to reach 300 by the end of the month. For those who participate, Chartwells is raffling off a Celsius bike or a cup of coffee per day for a year.

  • Facilities Services crews work to remove snow, slush and ice from parking lots and walkways after this week’s storm that broke records for 24-hour precipitation levels.

    Facilities Services tackles storm cleanup

    October 23, 2024

    Crews from Facilities Services are continuing to clear parking lots and walkways after this week's storm. According to the National Weather Service, the storm broke records for 24-hour precipitation levels, with nearly 2 inches of liquid precipitation falling during one 24-hour period. The Facilities Services team appreciates everyone's patience as crews clean up the large amount of snow, slush and ice that resulted.

  • Beaded earring examples provided by Carol Wilbur.

    Beaded earring workshop in December

    October 23, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions is offering a non-credit beaded earring workshop for adults using beads and wire on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $80 and materials are provided.

  • Nanooks Women's Volleyball players jumping to block the ball with the words Halloween Costume Contest and a jack o' lantern graphic superimposed over the top right area of the photo.

    Halloween costume contest at Women's Volleyball

    October 23, 2024

    Help your Nanooks scare away the competition! Join us in the UAF Patty Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 for a Halloween costume contest and Women's Volleyball game. Special prizes will be handed out at the game.

  • A muskox at the Large Animal Research Station.

    Large Animal Research Station begins winter tours

    October 23, 2024

    The Large Animal Research Station will begin its winter tour season on Thursday, Oct. 24, and offer tours most Thursdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 19. All tickets must be purchased online at uaf.edu/lars.

  • BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience student Emma Reichl holding a red king crab, August 2024.

    BLaST Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Experience funding

    October 21, 2024

    Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Experience to earn up to $3,000. The deadline to apply is Nov. 11 at midnight.

  • Connie Melovidov

    Alaska student selected for Sea Grant Knauss fellowship

    October 21, 2024

    Alaska Sea Grant is thrilled to announce that Connie Melovidov, a University of Alaska Fairbanks master's student, will begin a prestigious Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C., next year.

  • Green Dot window cling alongside a UAF window cling.

    Green Dot - Bystander Intervention doesn't have to be scary!

    October 21, 2024

    All UAF community members deserve a life free of interpersonal violence and fear. We work hard to uphold this value through ongoing prevention efforts, but we cannot do this work alone. We need the help of informed and trained bystanders. Come learn with us as we have some fun at the same time!

  • Mole plushies to be hidden around campus for people to find in the scavenger hunt.

    Find the Mole!

    October 18, 2024

    ***Event moved to Oct. 28-Nov. 1 due to the winter storm. *** Get ready to celebrate National Mole Day with a weeklong campus-wide scavenger hunt, hosted by the ACS Chemistry Club and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics!

  • Purple rose bloom light.

    UAF Wear Purple Day for survivors of domestic violence

    October 18, 2024

    Join ORCA and UAF friends in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October. You can show your support for survivors by wearing purple throughout October. ORCA will also be hosting Purple Day on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge.

  • UAF celebrating National Transfer Week

    October 17, 2024

    Transfer Credit is hosting a series of in-person and online events for UAF transfer students and the folks who support them. We're getting current transfer students together to chat over free coffee and donuts, and then later in the week will be giving away UAF swag while students enjoy lemonade and cookies.

  • The ORCA POD Consenticorns, Connie and Connor.

    Consenticorn Fridays for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    October 17, 2024

    Keep an eye out this October -- each Friday, you might just spot UAF's very own Connie and Connor the Consenticorns trotting around campus! They'll be handing out awesome ORCA POD swag, consent stickers, and tips on building healthy relationships.

  • UAF Pub nachos

    'Nacho' Average Pour game for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week

    October 17, 2024

    It's National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, and we've got a challenge for you! Think you know how to pour the perfect standard drink? Prove it with ORCA POD and The Pub's fan-favorite game, "Nacho" Average Pour!

  • Prepare for the Great Alaska Shakeout on Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.

    October 16, 2024

    On Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m, Alaskans will come together for the Great Alaska ShakeOut, an annual statewide earthquake drill aimed at preparing Alaskans for real earthquake events. Earthquakes are a part of life in Alaska, with the state experiencing more seismic activity than any other in the U.S. The Great Alaska ShakeOut serves as a critical reminder to review and practice what to do when one occurs. Whether you're a lifelong Alaskan or new to the state, it's vital to know how to respond effectively and safely during an earthquake.

  • Auroras during an Outdoor Adventures outing.

    Outdoor Adventures trips still available

    October 16, 2024

    There are spots available on both Photograph the Aurora trips (Nov. 11 and Nov. 15) through Outdoor Adventures. There are also a handful of open spots for the White Mountain Cross Country Ski trip on Nov. 16.

  • Culinary Arts and Hospitality student Alex Adams serves a course to guests on the 2024 HooDoo Choo-Choo.

    UAF CTC Culinary Arts students on track with training event

    October 14, 2024

    On Sept. 28, students, faculty and staff from UAF CTC Culinary Arts joined with the Alaska Railroad and HooDoo Brewery to provide food service for 250 guests on a train ride from Fairbanks to Nenana and back.

  • Nanooks Volleyball team during the Blue and Gold game on Aug. 24, 2024.

    Women's Volleyball vs. Alaska Anchorage (White-Out)

    October 14, 2024

    Join us on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., to cheer on the Nanooks volleyball team in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium! This game is against our in-state rivals UAA. Wear white to support the team!

  • Alaska INBRE logo

    Alaska INBRE URA Scholar opportunity now open

    October 11, 2024

    Students funded through the Alaska INBRE Undergraduate Research Assistantship program will gain valuable experience in designing, conducting, and presenting research. Submission deadline is Nov. 22.

  • Live at Starvation Gulch: DJ Siren and DJ Arc X Lagosa

    October 10, 2024

    Live at Starvation Gulch features DJ Siren and DJ Arc X Lagosa starting at 8 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Nenana parking lot. Come out for live music, dancing, and fun at the bonfires at Starvation Gulch in this Nanook Traditions event for UAF students!

  • Apply for URSA Spring 2025 Project Awards

    October 09, 2024

    Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the spring 2025 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 3.

  • Paul H. McCarthy Award accepting applications

    October 09, 2024

    Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of Alaska are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 3, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.

  • Lauren Wilson, graduate student and 2023 mentor awardee, works with Xochitl Muñoz, Geoscience major, at the University of Alaska Museum of the North.

    URSA Spring 2025 Mentor Awards accepting proposals through Nov. 3

    October 09, 2024

    Faculty, research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from all disciplines of UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for up to $3,000 to engage undergraduate students on their research and creative projects taking place during the spring 2025 term.

  • CRAVE relocates to Campus Cache

    October 09, 2024

    Exciting news is on the horizon for the campus dining community! CRAVE, the dining facility in the Arctic Health Research Building, is set to relocate to the Campus Cache Market in the MBS Complex lobby.

  • Learn to knit this fall

    October 07, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions is offering a non-credit knitting course for adults in November. This course, taught by Ginny Kinne, is designed for people new to knitting. Students will learn the basics and so much more.

  • Gabriela Mastromonaco, Toronto Zoo

    LARS Speaker Series: Reproduction in Wild Animals

    October 07, 2024

    Join the Animal Resources Center and Large Animal Research Station for a presentation on "How Zoos and Universities Can Work Together to Improve Conservation" by Gabriela Mastromonaco on Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. via Zoom.

  • UAF Fall Career Fair

    October 07, 2024

    The UAF Fall Career Fair will be held on both levels of the Wood Center on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to  3 p.m.

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    Graduate research grants

    October 05, 2024

    Graduate students can request up to $45,000 (total direct costs) to undertake NASA-relevant research. Proposals are due by Dec. 1.

  • Marcelo Ketzler-Lopez headshot

    Marcelo Ketzler-Lopez named Warrior of the Month

    October 04, 2024

    Marcelo Ketzler-Lopez will be recognized as the Warrior of the Month by UAF Athletics and the Army National Guard at the Nanooks Hockey game against Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:07 p.m.

  • Summer Sessions to offer January golf clinic in Arizona

    October 04, 2024

    Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning has created a new travel program, a January golf clinic at Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona, taught by Fairbanks Golf Club pro, JC Contreras.

  • Try pickleball or rock climbing this fall

    October 04, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions is offering non-credit pickleball and rock climbing courses for adults at the SRC this fall, beginning in early November.

  • Adult Mental Health First Aid training

    October 04, 2024

    Student Health and Counseling is offering a Mental Health First Aid training class to UAF students, staff and faculty on Oct. 24-25 at the BP Design Theater in room 401 of the Usibelli Building.

  • A UAF fan celebrates at a Pink Out game.

    Wear pink for Nanooks Volleyball

    October 03, 2024

    Join us on Saturday at 2 p.m. for the Alaska Nanooks volleyball game against Northwest Nazarene University! The first 100 fans to arrive at the Patty Center, Alaska Airlines Gymnasium, will receive a free pink A bear rally towel!

  • UAF presents the Nanook Express

    October 03, 2024

    The Nanook Express is a free student shuttle for all hockey games from the Troth Yeddha' Campus to the Hockey Arena. The shuttle loops continuously starting an hour before the game from the Wood Center, to the Patty Center and the Hockey Arena.

  • Purple rose bloom light

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Hope Blooms competition

    October 02, 2024

    Join ORCA in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month by participating in our "Hope Blooms" photo competition. Purple is the color for Domestic Violence Awareness. It takes all of us to prevent domestic violence. Let's light up our campus with hope for healthy relationships and support for survivors.

  • Public talk by Zen master on importance of meditation to wellbeing

    October 02, 2024

    A visiting Zen master, Barbara (Bobby) Rhodes, will present a public talk at the Well (334 Duckering Building, UAF) on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. The talk will be about the importance of meditation practice in promoting the well-being of ourselves and those around us.

  • Notebook

    NASA summer 2025 internships open

    October 01, 2024

    NASA summer internships have already opened for applications! Consider applying early (prior to Oct. 25) to improve your chances of being selected.  Don’t forget to request for ASGP Sponsorship to allow NASA more flexibility in their selection process.

  • SoBear Lounge improv night: A Shot of Reality

    October 01, 2024

    A Shot of Reality is an improv/comedy-alcohol awareness show that was created out of serious, painstaking research, but performed by two professional comedians who make the topic engaging. The show has been performed at universities and comedy clubs all over the United States and comes to UAF on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m., at Hess Recreation in the MBS Complex.

  • Alumni logo

    Benefactor fund grants available to student groups

    September 27, 2024

    The UAF Alumni Association offers grants of up to $1,000 for student and campus groups to fund projects that address specific needs and enhance opportunities for current students. Applications are due by Oct. 28, 2024.

  • UA Safe Title IX training due by Oct. 31

    September 27, 2024

    The required annual UA Safe Title IX Training is now available through Canvas. Students, employees and volunteers must complete the training by Oct. 31, 2024.

  • Undergraduate URSA student Paul Lecheung assesses the beaver dam at the field study site in the Caribou-Poker Creek research watershed.

    Invitation: Undergraduate student research mixer

    September 26, 2024

    Undergraduate students and mentors from all academic disciplines are invited to attend an Undergraduate Student Research Mixer hosted by URSA on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4-6 p.m. in the BP Design Theater (JUB 401).

  • Items donated during the 2023 pet supplies and food drive.

    Kindness to Animals Day: Pet supplies, pet food drive

    September 26, 2024

    *** Deadline extended to Oct. 24. In honor of Kindness to Animals Day, the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department as well as Residence Life, the Office of Disability Services, and the Office of Sustainability are hosting a donation drive for our pets within the Nanook community. We ask that you kindly consider donating your gently used pet supplies and unopened pet food.

  • Study abroad partners visiting campus Oct. 1

    September 26, 2024

    Representatives from UAF-affiliated study abroad provider organizations API, USAC, and Worldstrides, as well as a representative from the Boren Awards study abroad scholarship, are visiting campus next week.

  • Flu vaccination clinics

    September 26, 2024

    The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering free flu vaccinations to all enrolled UAF students, as well as staff/faculty and their financially interdependent partners.

  • Responsible Conduct of Research training Oct. 5 and 8

    September 25, 2024

    The next in-person Responsible Conduct of Research training is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. This training, offered by the Office of Research Integrity, will cover essential norms, principles, regulations, and guidelines for conducting research responsibly.

  • Stop the Bull Campaign: Take a stand against cyberbullying, digital harassment

    September 23, 2024

    Stop the Bull is a prevention campaign focused on taking a stand against cyberbullying, cybersecurity, and promoting healthy online habits. Events and seminars are scheduled for Sept. 23-26.

  • Watch the vice presidential debate in Schaible Auditorium

    September 23, 2024

    The U.S. vice presidential debate will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. Alaska Time. Summer Sessions and Nanook Technology Services invite UAF students, staff, and faculty to watch the event in Schaible Auditorium.

  • Mocktail drinks

    Mocktail Mixology Course (live mocktail cooking show)

    September 20, 2024

    Attend a free instructional seminar on how to create unique mocktails that will impress your company from experienced mocktail creators on Friday, Sept. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at MBS Hess Rec.

  • Teacup for the Sip and Savor Soiree.

    Bridgerton-inspired Sip and Savor Soiree tea party

    September 20, 2024

    Attend a semi-formal soiree with the theme of an upscale, English garden party on Sept. 21 from 4-8 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom featuring music, instructional dancing by the Fairbanks English Country Dancers, and light refreshments (including mocktails).

  • Winter gear drive for the UAF FreeStore

    September 20, 2024

    The Office of Sustainability is hosting a winter gear drive for the FreeStore. This includes coats, sweaters, gloves/mittens, scarves, boots, hats and earmuffs. This drive benefits students on campus who may not have access to adequate winter gear for the Fairbanks cold season. Donations are being collected from Sept. 22 to Oct. 5.

  • Volunteers needed: KUAC fall fundraiser

    September 20, 2024

    Join KUAC for its annual fall fundraiser, Oct. 5-13! Volunteer for the phone bank to enjoy fun and snacks at the KUAC Studios. Or sign up to be a Challenger to help drive donations during the weeklong fundraising extravaganza!

  • Sign up for R1 Strategy Workshop

    September 18, 2024

    UAF faculty, staff, and students are invited to join a community conversation on our collective journey to achieve R1. This half-day workshop is an opportunity to learn and weigh in on what R1 could mean for UAF, what's happened so far to get us there, and how you can contribute to shared success. We need all voices at the table; it's going to take everyone to get to R1!

  • The 2020 UAF sustainable hanging parking decal designed by Todd Sherman.

    Parking decal design contest

    September 18, 2024

    The UAF Office of the Bursar is excited to announce the opening of a new contest for the design of next year's sustainable hanging parking decals. UAF students, staff, and faculty are invited to showcase their creativity and submit a design incorporating the UAF themes.

  • Join the Month of Writing in October

    September 17, 2024

    UAF writers are invited to join a Month of Writing, with writing sessions every Friday and a supportive community of writers to keep you accountable. Participants can expect to develop new skills for navigating academic, technical, and creative writing as well as techniques for productivity and wellness in our writing practices. We hope to build a broad and supportive interdisciplinary writing community.

  • Sign up for non-credit pickleball for adults today

    September 17, 2024

    Are you curious to try out the fastest-growing sport in the USA? Pickleball is a net sport that takes elements of tennis and ping pong, combining them into a game that is accessible for kids as well as senior citizens.

  • University Police Department accepting their Mocktail Mixology Trophy.

    SoBear mocktail mix-off winner

    September 15, 2024

    The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department is excited to announce the 2024 SoBear Mocktail Mix-Off Award winner: UAF Police Department!

  • Alliance Members at the Alaska Alliance for Community Engagement - Climate and Health 2nd Annual Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Addressing health impacts of climate change in Alaska Native communities

    September 13, 2024

    The National Institutes of Health Climate Change and Health Initiative awarded four sites funding as a first step in establishing the Alliance for Community Engagement on Climate and Health. One of the four sites is The Alaska Alliance for Community Engagement - Climate and Health (AK ACE-CH) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

  • Nanook Technology Service releasing customer satisfaction surveys

    September 13, 2024

    NTS announces the introduction of customer feedback surveys! This new feature is a step toward enhancing its service quality and ensuring its staff meet UAF's IT needs effectively and satisfactorily.

  • Windows 11 upgrade to begin Oct. 17

    September 13, 2024

    Microsoft will be ending extended support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. To ensure continued security compliance and access to the latest features, Nanook Technology Services will upgrade all eligible Windows 10 devices to Windows 11.

  • Mental Health First Aid training Sept. 26-27

    September 13, 2024

    Student Health and Counseling is offering Mental Health First Aid training to all students, staff and faculty at UAF. They will be hosting the next class Sept. 26 and 27 in Hess Rec, located in the MBS building.

  • Register for Zumba Fitness today!

    September 13, 2024

    Sign up today for this ten-session introduction to basic Zumba Fitness/Latin dance. Explore salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, belly dance and other international rhythms. Let the music and the movement energize you in this non-credit fitness course taught by Reina Hasting.

  • White and blue background with the UAF logo and text that reads: Dine 49 Closed Saturday, Sept. 14

    Dine 49 closed on Sept. 14

    September 11, 2024

    Dine 49 will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the Blue and Gold Celebration. Student dining will be available at various locations throughout the day, including the Alaska Nanooks Volleyball Food Truck Rally at the Patty Center.

  • Celebrate college savings month with Alaska 529

    September 11, 2024

    September is National College Savings Month! To raise awareness about education savings, Alaska 529 is supporting initiatives that encourage families to evaluate their education savings needs and goals. Join us in participating in the "This Kid is Going Places" T-shirt giveaway and the "This is My Dream Job" sweepstakes!

  • The Nanooks volleyball team plays Simon Fraser University in an Oct. 21, 2023, matchup where the UAF won 3-1 over SFU.

    UAF Alumni Night at Alaska Nanook Volleyball

    September 11, 2024

    Join us this Friday, Sept. 13, for UAF Alumni Association Night at the Alaska Nanooks volleyball game! As a special perk, UAF Alumni Association members receive discounted tickets to all Alaska Nanooks home games. Plus, the first 100 fans through the doors will receive free popcorn, while supplies last!

  • September at The MILL

    September 09, 2024

    Summer learning experiences challenge us as learners to practice and grow outside the formal structures of an academic environment. Reflect on a summer learning experience. Create and share a visual representation of your learning process, design a tool to aid in someone's learning, or capture the essence of informal learning.

  • Fall 2024 registration open for 365 SMART Academy

    September 09, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is offering K-12 enrichment courses from October to December. Some courses are designed around homeschool schedules, while others occur outside of public school hours. Whatever your child's schedule, Summer Sessions has a course for you!

  • Presidential debate watch event on Sept. 10

    September 09, 2024

    The Nanook Technology Services and Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting a presidential debate watch event on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Schaible Auditorium. The debate is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. (9 p.m. Eastern Time) and doors will open at 4:30 p.m.

  • Boreal Lexicon by Jennifer Moss.

    In a Time of Change: Boreal Echoes exhibition

    September 09, 2024

    A new exhibit, Boreal Echoes, showcases art inspired by the boreal forest and the scientists who study it. The exhibit, produced by the collaborative arts-humanities-science program In a Time of Change is available for viewing in the Bear Gallery in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks. The exhibit will run at the gallery through Sept. 28, Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.

  • Interfaith Festival scheduled for Sept. 18

    September 06, 2024

    Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in hosting the first ever Interfaith Festival on Sept. 18 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom. Interfaith Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich diversity of religious and spiritual traditions that make up the University of Alaska Fairbanks community.

  • URSA bear logo

    URSA announces 2024 Fall Student Project Award recipients

    September 04, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates those who received an URSA 2024 Fall Student Project Award.

  • Humans v. Zombies Sept. 18-20

    September 04, 2024

    The annual Humans v. Zombies event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the Troth Yeddha campus. This game of tag features Nerf guns, and is a great way to get involved with student life and have some fun!

  • Weaving New Beginnings

    September 04, 2024

    Weaving New Beginnings is a networking event in the Wood Center Ballroom on Oct. 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to welcome all students, staff, and faculty to gather and celebrate their diverse cultures and identities.

  • TimelyCare Amazon gift card

    September 04, 2024

    Win a $25 Amazon gift card by downloading the TimelyCare app and registering with a UAF email address. The contest ends Oct. 4, 2024.

  • eCampus Testing Services has moved

    September 04, 2024

    Do your online courses have proctored exams? Take those tests in the new Student Success Center on the 6th floor of the Rasmuson Library in room 624B where eCampus Testing Services has moved.

  • 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.

  • Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program class of 2024 fellows.

    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.

  • Nook wearing a Suicide Prevention/Awareness Ribbon

    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.

  • University of Alaska Museum of the North

    Museum celebrates 907 Day

    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.

  • Watercolor paining of blue mountains with green trees.

    Watercolor Wednesday is back

    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.

  • A moored boat at harbor.

    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!

  • A photo of David Park

    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.

  • Students in class

    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!

  • Teacup in a garden setting

    The SoBear Festival

    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!

  • UAF Barbershop now open

    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.

  • New TimelyCare service

    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.

  • Alaska Nanooks Denali State Bank Ice Block Classic volleyball tournament logo

    Alaska Nanooks food truck rally Sept. 14

    August 23, 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.

  • UAF Bookstore Bundle

    August 23, 2024

    UAF is making it more affordable and convenient for students to access their required course materials with the launch of the UAF Bookstore Bundle. Through this program, students will have the option to rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee. Materials can be conveniently delivered by the first day of class. All eligible students are automatically enrolled upon registering for classes. The option to opt-out is available for students who prefer to purchase their course materials on their own.

  • Student performance notifications Aug. 30 - Sept. 13

    August 23, 2024

    Instructors will email performance feedback to students about concerns and recognition of hard work through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13 and throughout the semester.

  • A researcher samples water quality in a river.

    ASGP 2024-25 undergraduate research apprenticeships

    August 21, 2024

    Undergraduate students from any science, technology, engineering or mathematics fields are eligible to apply for a $7,300 stipend to conduct a research or engineering project directly related to NASA's interests. Must be a U.S. citizen. The application deadline is Sept. 1!

  • URSA bear logo

    URSA congratulates Summer Internship and Travel Award recipients

    August 19, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates students who were awarded summer 2024 travel and internship awards.

  • Registration opens soon for swimming lessons

    August 19, 2024

    It's almost time to register your child for swimming lessons with the UAF Women's Swim Team! Information about the lessons is available at Fall365.alaska.edu. Registration will open on Aug. 26 at 9 a.m.

  • A Wrangell T3 Alliance student adjusts the remote live stream camera at Anan Wildlife Observatory, where viewers can watch bears fishing for salmon. The project, powered by solar energy and supported by the U.S. Forest Service, aims to provide a real-time glimpse into the natural behavior of black and brown bears in the Tongass National Forest.

    Wrangell students install remote bear live stream

    August 16, 2024

    Wrangell-based T3 Alliance students installed a remote live-stream camera system at the Anan Wildlife Observatory in the Tongass National Forest, enabling viewers to see black and brown bears fishing for salmon. This project, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, involved high school students using skills from the T3 Alaska program. The system is powered by solar energy and uses Starlink for video feed. Explore.org hosts the stream, and the project is set for a five-year expansion plan. The live stream began on July 24.

  • Lifeguard certification class

    August 16, 2024

    Nanook Recreation is hosting two lifeguard certification classes in September. Successful participants will earn a deep water lifeguarding certification from the American Red Cross, which is valid to work at the UAF Patty Pool as well as all other pools in the borough.

  • Campus mail routes Aug. 19-23

    August 16, 2024

    The Campus Mail Center will be adjusting its operating hours next week, from Aug. 19-23 in preparation for the return of students.

  • CTC Registration Bash event graphic

    UAF CTC Registration Bash happening on Aug. 15

    August 14, 2024

    The UAF Community and Technical College Registration Bash is happening this Thursday, August 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the CTC Downtown Center at 604 Barnette Street.

  • Graduate teaching assistant orientation sessions scheduled

    August 14, 2024

    The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Graduate School are offering a two-part graduate teaching assistant orientation.

  • Retchenda George-Bettisworth, 23-24 SBC awardee, and social work undergraduate student Charles Stark at the 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day.

    Apply for Student Belonging and Community Awards by Sept. 8

    August 13, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has funding available for up to $5,000 for projects focused on cultivating a culture of respect, connection, belonging, and community for undergraduate students at UAF and UAF-affiliated campuses.

  • Beatrice Turley, 23-24 CEL awardee, leads a group of students at UAF's Davis Concert Hall.

    Community-Engaged Learning Award funding open through Sept. 8

    August 13, 2024

    Degree-seeking UAF undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and staff from all disciplines and UAF campuses are encouraged to apply for awards up to $5,000 to engage with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.

  • Jessie Skalisky, 2023-2024 Climate Change Project awardee, and mentor Katie Spellman performing a vegetation analysis within a quadrant.

    Apply for URSA Climate Change Project funding by Sept. 8

    August 13, 2024

    This grant opportunity of up to $5,000 is open to all undergraduate students (from any discipline and any UAF-affiliated campus) who are interested in conducting scholarly work on various aspects of climate change, including but not limited to climate science, climate policy, visual or written communication of climate issues, and climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. We encourage proposals featuring interdisciplinary projects.

  • UA Zoom training sessions for fall 2024

    August 13, 2024

    At the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom Training sessions to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or University of Alaska system students. Have an @alaska.edu email? You probably have a Zoom account! If you are new to the University and would like to learn more about Zoom and available features, or you’re already familiar with Zoom and want to have a quick refresher or learn something new, then these sessions are for you.

  • Opt-in for enhanced productivity: Zoom AI Companion features launch Aug. 16

    August 13, 2024

    The University of Alaska is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Zoom AI Companion's new features, set to go live on Aug. 16. This innovative tool is designed to further enhance meeting productivity and efficiency across the university. These features will be available on an opt-in basis, meaning they will not be automatically enabled for everyone.

  • CTC Food truck

    CTC food truck returns to Troth Yeddha' Campus

    August 13, 2024

    The CTC food truck will return to the Troth Yeddha' Campus next Wednesday, Aug. 14.

  • Party in the Park: Department table registration

    August 07, 2024

    Party in the Park is the annual Wood Center for Student Engagement fair, hosted in Constitution Park. This is a yearly opportunity for folks to connect with student clubs and university departments at the start of the school year.

  • August training spotlight: Self-care and wellness

    August 02, 2024

    This month, the UA HR's Talent Acquisition and Development team focuses on personal development and enhancing overall wellness, emphasizing the importance of self-care and nurturing the body and mind with its Self-care and Wellness Collection.

  • Maddalena brings home silver for Team USA

    August 02, 2024

    Sagen Maddalena earned the silver medal in the 50m 3P Women's Final in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. This medal was Maddalena's first-ever Olympic medal and the fifth-ever medal earned by a Nanooks rifle alum.

  • Researcher Kelly Drew, with Images of Evelyn Jacome and Tyler Arnold

    Introduction to TREND Phase 0: Financial Support for SBIR Applications

    July 31, 2024

    Every year, the Technology Research Education and Development Center of Alaska offers the TREND Phase 0 competition that allows participants to submit a preliminary Small Business Innovation Research Phase I proposal and a request for assistance outlining how they could utilize up to $5,000 in award amount to enhance the proposal’s development.

  • A wolverine with a radio collar for tracking digs into the snow as researchers stand behind it.

    BBC Mammals to feature UAF research on Aug. 3

    July 31, 2024

    The new BBC nature documentary Mammals will highlight UAF wolverine research on Alaska's North Slope in an upcoming episode titled "Cold".

  • A drone hovers above the UAF campus in winter.

    University, state of Alaska to host 2nd annual International Drone Conference

    July 29, 2024

    Alaska's pivotal role in drone and autonomous systems research will be highlighted at the upcoming Global Autonomous Systems Conference scheduled for Aug. 13-15 at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage.

  • K9 training on UAF campus July 29-Aug 2

    July 29, 2024

    There will be a K9 training event on the UAF Campus from July 29 through Aug. 2. This event will include law enforcement officers from all over the state and their patrol dogs.

  • A sample Polar Bear mocktail from the SoBear Lounge.

    SoBear Mocktail Mix-Off request for contestants

    July 26, 2024

    The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department will host a mocktail fundraiser on Sept. 6 from noon to 2 p.m. Departments are asked to donate their favorite, cleverly-named mocktail recipe and mocktail supplies. The department with the most popular drink will win the 2024 Mocktail Mix-Off Award!

  • Student options with UAF Bookstore Bundle program

    July 24, 2024

    UAF Bookstore Bundle is the new all-encompassing, affordable textbook rental program you've heard about this summer. The Bookstore Bundle ensures transparent and predictable costs to help plan college expenses. With this program, students have two options. Either verify their book order and preferred way to receive materials, or choose to opt out of the program by Sept. 13, 2024.

  • Apply to be a part of the Chancellor's 49

    July 24, 2024

    The Center for Student Engagement seeks UAF Orientation Leaders and Chancellor's 49 Peer Mentors who will play a pivotal role in fostering transformative experiences for new students within New Student Orientation and their first 49 days at UAF.

  • Brant Schalk at the UAF eCampus office on the Troth Yeddha’ campus.

    Pursuing a career in technology: A student's guide

    July 24, 2024

    Ready to kickstart your career in technology? Check out the latest blog post from UAF eCampus, "Pursuing a Career in Technology: A Student's Guide," where they break down different IT specialties and share tips on how to succeed in this dynamic field.

  • Orientation bag item collection

    July 24, 2024

    New Student Orientation is officially one month away! The Center for Student Engagement will collect items for our new student bags until Aug. 8 at Wood Center Suite 101C.

  • A hexbar deadlift at the UAF Student Recreation Center.

    Intro to Strength noon sessions

    July 22, 2024

    The Student Recreation Center has a new group fitness offering for Intro to Strength on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. The offering is a six-week program that begins on July 23 and is free for current members of the SRC.

  • Airplane Seats

    Join the fall Innovation Corps program and make your ideas a reality

    July 17, 2024

    I-Corps is a seven-week stakeholder discovery program open to researchers, students and community members interested in increasing the impact of their research or business ideas. The fall 2024 cohort will run from Tuesday, Sept. 23 through Monday, Nov. 4, meeting virtually on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. each week. Applications for the program are open until mid-September.

  • Educators Rising Alaska students, chaperones and staff on a stairwell at the National Conference.

    K-12 Outreach Offices Educators Rising Alaska students shine at national conference

    July 17, 2024

    Students participating in Educators Rising Alaska, housed under K-12 Outreach Offices, showcased their talents at the Educators Rising National Conference. The conference was held in Washington, D.C., June 27-30, 2024, marking a successful culmination of months of hard work and dedication.

  • People in the stands at a game cheer with a polar bear mascot in costume.

    Nanook Rendezvous Campus Day is this Friday

    July 17, 2024

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion this week. Campus day is Friday, July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. UAF alumni from all years are invited to attend.

  • Two women hang from silk ribbons.

    New intro to aerial silks class offered at SRC

    July 17, 2024

    Nanook Recreation is testing a new group fitness offering — Introduction to Aerial Silks — in August. The class is free with a current membership at the Student Recreation Center.

  • Students gathered around a desk

    Center ICE opens graduate fellowship applications

    July 12, 2024

    The Alaska Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship is seeking graduate students to apply for fellowships for the fall 2024 semester.

  • a portrait of a man in a suit

    Friday Focus: Campus is hopping!

    July 12, 2024

    In early May, people start asking me if summer will be a quieter time around campus. Maybe once upon a time it used to be, but summer at the Troth Yeddha' Campus is busier than ever!

  • A mascot bear poses near a table with people.

    URSA seeks proposals for coming academic year

    July 10, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has opened the first three funding opportunities in its academic year 2024-2025 award schedule.

  • Watch for Bookstore Bundle welcome email

    July 10, 2024

    UAF has adopted a new way for students to get their textbooks, the UAF Bookstore Bundle. Students should watch their email for a welcome message on July 17.

  • Nutrient extraction toolkit with various equipment.

    Open call for Seed Fund applications

    July 10, 2024

    The Alaska Center ICE Seed Fund is accepting fall project applications for open topics through Wednesday, July 15.

  • Join UAF at the Golden Days parade

    July 03, 2024

    Sign up to walk or ride with UAF in the 2024 Golden Days Grande Parade on Saturday, July 20. Line-up begins at 9 a.m. and the parade runs from 10 a.m. to noon.

  • Midsemester to-do list

    July 03, 2024

    So now that you are halfway through the summer semester, what should you be doing, if anything?

  • Three people in rain jackets and life preservers kneel on a beach with a net and white buckets.

    Alaska Sea Grant to fund $1.2 million in new research

    July 03, 2024

    Alaska Sea Grant will fund six new research projects, with over $1.2 million supporting Alaska researchers and graduate students, during the next two years.

  • UAF Alumni at Alumni Night at Alaska Goldpanners baseball 2023.

    Save the date: Nanook Rendezvous

    July 01, 2024

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion weekend from July 18-20. More information and the RSVP link are available at www.uaf.edu/alumni/get-involved/reunion/.

  • Volunteers needed: First-year move-in

    June 28, 2024

    As we gear up for an exciting new academic year, we seek enthusiastic volunteers to help make our first-year move-in day a smooth and welcoming experience for incoming students and their families on Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • 2024-2025 Academic catalog now available

    June 28, 2024

    The 2024-2025 academic catalog went live this week at catalog.uaf.edu. If you still see last year's catalog on that page, you'll need to clear your browser's cache to see the live version.

  • UAF Troth Yeddha’ (Round 2) Ph.D. Fellowship opportunities

    June 21, 2024

    UAF's R1 Ph.D. Fellowship Working Group is pleased to announce a second round of UAF Troth Yeddha' Ph.D. Fellowships, with funding available to support a limited number of Ph.D. students over the upcoming year from fall 2024 to spring 2025 (total funding available pending state budget).

  • URSA AY2024-25 award schedule now available

    June 19, 2024

    URSA's award schedule is now available for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The calendar may be found on the URSA website under "Apply for URSA Awards" then "Award Schedule."

  • Introducing "My Profile" and improvements to personal information management in UAOnline

    June 14, 2024

    The My Profile page is new to the upgraded UAOnline, anticipated to roll out on June 24, 2024. It will be accessible from the main menu either from the tabs at the top of the page or the menu links. One of the first changes available in the upgraded UAOnline is the ability to directly edit your personal information.

  • New pages and navigation options in UAOnline this June

    June 12, 2024

    Throughout 2024 and 2025, UAOnline will be updated with a new look and feel. Among the first changes that users will notice starting in late June will be to the main menu and site navigation, as well as the addition of some new pages, including the new My Profile dashboard.

  • A map of the southwest corner of campus. It shows a red closed area bordered by Yukon Drive to the north, the Student Recreation Center to the east, Tanana Loop to the south and the Butrovich Building to the west. The headline on the map says

    Construction begins on new ski trail

    June 10, 2024

    A large area between the Patty Center and the Butrovich Building will be closed between June 10 and July 15 as crews begin construction on a new ski trail for NCAA-sanctioned cross-country skiing events.

  • The UAF Steel Bridge competition team together outside the Usibelli Building.

    UAF student steel bridge team places fourth in the nation

    June 05, 2024

    The UAF College of Engineering and Mines team emerged as a fierce competitor during the Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals held in Louisiana, clinching 4th place overall out of the 47 participating schools.

  • A flower bed in full bloom at the Arctic Health Research Building.

    UAF campus flower planting

    June 05, 2024

    Join Facilities Services for the annual campus flower planting on June 5 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

  • Tom Hough, UAF Military and Veteran Services director

    Friday Focus: Your Department of Military and Veteran Services

    May 31, 2024

    Last week in Chancellor White's Memorial Day message the Chancellor mentioned "At the University of Alaska Fairbanks, we are proud to be a veteran-serving institution. Almost 20% of our student body are veterans, active-duty members, or their dependents." Here in the UAF Department of Military and Veteran Services, we have the great privilege of serving our military-affiliated UAF students. Today I would like to tell you a little more about how we in the UAF Department of Military and Veteran Services work to support our students and engage with our military community here in Alaska and throughout the United States.

  • Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education

    Friday Focus: College rename, leading the nation

    May 24, 2024

    This week, the UA Board of Regents approved a regulation change that formalized the renaming of UAF's College of Rural and Community Development to the College of Indigenous Studies. This action effectively makes UAF the first public institution of higher education in the Nation to have such a College. The name change which took effect immediately, came as the result of a two-year effort to solicit feedback in the renaming process. In its over 50-year history, CRCD has been known by different names and focused primarily on meeting local and regional educational needs across the Bristol Bay, Northwest, Chukchi, Kuskokwim and Interior Alaska regions.

  • UAF School of Education receives CAEP accreditation

    May 22, 2024

    UAF teacher licensure programs have earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation in spring 2024. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement.

  • A UAF shuttle sports a new wrap recently installed onto the vehicle. The van will be used primarily for new and prospective students visiting campus, orientations and campus preview days, and airport shuttles. It is also available by request for researchers on the road.

    UAF shuttle welcomes season with new coat

    May 20, 2024

    In case you haven't spotted it just yet, you'll definitely notice one of the UAF shuttles sporting a new look as the weather has warmed up here in the Interior.

  • Game design fundamentals workshop

    May 20, 2024

    Unleash your creativity and enjoy delicious food at an upcoming Game Design Fundamentals workshop at The MILL, hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning. Join Drake Richards, UAF Esports coordinator, and Eric Lonn, CTL media designer, for an exciting and interactive session on the art of making board games fun.

  • New beginning adult pickleball camp

    May 20, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions in partnership with the Farthest North Pickleball Club is offering an adult beginning pickleball camp Tuesday and Thursday, June 6-20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn all the basics to start playing on the first day.

  • Nettie La Belle-Hamer, vice chancellor for research

    Friday Focus: MSI, ANNH and DNA

    May 17, 2024

    In the world of government-generated acronyms, MSI and ANNH are two that are important for us to understand where they come from and why they are important to you and me - and to UAF. Let me start with an acknowledgment that acronyms from the government can be confusing. An appropriate analogy could be what the Opposing Bases podcast hosts call pushing penguins. Spoiler alert - your brain is an iceberg and penguins are knowledge. Penguins jump on only to knock others back into the water, but you really should click the link! I am going to attempt to push as few penguins off the iceberg as possible while inviting several on board, so I won't go into all the details. I want to help you connect the significance of our new eligibility to us, to our six goals, and to UAF's DNA.

  • Three watercolor images of mountains and trees with Watercolor Wednesday written beneath the images.

    Watercolor Wednesday back for summer

    May 17, 2024

    Watercolor Wednesday is back for the summer! Join Shayla Sackinger in the MILL Makerspace (Bunnell 143) from noon to 2 p.m. to create a finished piece of watercolor art, no experience is required! This is one of our most popular events so please reserve your seat early as space is limited.

  • Photo of the UAF community garden sign.

    UAF community garden plots available

    May 17, 2024

    The garden is located between the Fairbanks campus and West Valley High School on the old Fairbanks Street. This program is available to UAF students and employees as well as members of the public.

  • Over 40 future teachers awarded UA Teacher Internship Scholarship at UAF

    May 15, 2024

    The University of Alaska is in its second year of offering the UA Teacher Internship Scholarship to help those interested in teaching to complete a degree and become a certified teacher for Alaska. The scholarship covers tuition and fees at UA Schools of Education as well as a stipend of up to $10,000 to offset living expenses during the critical full-time internship.

  • BLaST URE AY2024-2025 research funding

    May 15, 2024

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF invites students to apply now to earn up to $6,000* to conduct research for the 2024-2025 academic year. This award may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies, and services.

  • Gender inclusive options now available in Concur profiles

    May 15, 2024

    Concur has introduced an improvement aimed at promoting inclusivity for non-binary travelers. Specifically, within the TSA Secure Flight section of the Concur Travel Profile page, two additional gender options have been incorporated: unspecified (X) and undisclosed (U). This update ensures a broader representation of gender identities, fostering a more inclusive environment for travelers.

  • Joey Sparaga sifts dirt through a sieve while participating in an archeological field camp at a dig site near Delta Junction.

    Summer, sun and CLA

    May 15, 2024

    Ahhh, summer in Fairbanks! Precious time to enjoy the midnight sun - sitting on a blanket listening to live music, exploring the farmers' markets, treasure hunting at garage sales, sampling diverse food truck cuisines, floating down the river... and taking summer courses through the College of Liberal Arts! Wait? What? Yep! Summer is the perfect time to delve into the Liberal Arts to gain a well-rounded understanding of the world around us, and thus, a foundation that facilitates personal fulfillment, professional achievement, social awareness, and civic engagement.

  • Four early career researchers have been selected to receive Toolik Field Station's Tundra Award.

    Toolik Field Station names 2024 early career research awardees

    May 14, 2024

    The Institute of Arctic Biology's Toolik Field Station has selected four recipients for their student and early career research Tundra Award in 2024.

  • Five faculty awarded Dennis Demmert Award

    May 09, 2024

    Five faculty were honored in the Dennis Demmert Award ceremony hosted by Rural Student Services on Thur. April 25, 2024

  • Woman standing in rain gear

    Victorino is BLaST Scientist of the Month for May 2024

    May 09, 2024

    BLaST announced BLaST Scholar Kaia Victorino is selected as their BLaST Scientist of the Month for May 2024. To read about this recognition or any previous BLaST Scientist of the Month content, go to the BLaST SOM website.

  • Crafting the life you want

    May 09, 2024

    The college experience can be one of the most transformative periods in life. For some of you, it is the first time you have ever lived away from home. For others, obtaining a higher education may have seemed like a pipe dream but now you are here, and you are doing it. No matter what the story you are crafting looks like, there are a few key things you can do to ensure that you are maximizing your college experience.

  • URSA announces spring 2024 internship award recipients

    May 09, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has named recipients of the URSA spring 2024 internship awards.

  • Student health, counseling center posts summer hours

    May 08, 2024

    The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center has updated summer hours.

  • A person lifts a dumbell in a weight room

    Nanook Rec offering lunchtime strength training

    May 08, 2024

    Nanook Recreation is offering a summer introduction to strength training class at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  • Orientation, graduation fees to be combined

    May 08, 2024

    Starting in fall 2024, UAF will combine the new student orientation and the graduation fee into a single $225 matriculation fee.

  • a power plant in the foreground with the sun setting behind hills in the background

    Campus heat, hot water outage through May 19

    May 08, 2024

    Facilities Services has started its annual preventative maintenance work on the power plant and utilidor system. The work is expected to take about two weeks.

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    CNSM names 2024 outstanding students and faculty

    May 08, 2024

    College of Natural Science and Mathematics Dean Karsten Hueffer has named the outstanding student awards and outstanding teaching recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  • Group photo of students recognized for outstanding presentations during the 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day.

    Students recognized for 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day entries

    May 06, 2024

    UAF's Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity recognized 16 undergraduate students for outstanding presentations during the 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day.

  • URSA announces 2024 Innovative Technology and Education Award recipients

    May 06, 2024

    The UAF Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has recognized 19 individuals who received a 2024 Innovative Technology and Education award.

  • Nanook Network logo

    Nanook Network - get connected today!

    May 06, 2024

    Nanook Network has a fresh new look and now is the time to join. Discover the best resource for UAF students and alums. Get career advice, find jobs, connect with classmates, keep up with events and so much more.

  • UAF Summer Sessions still has camp openings for kids' camps

    May 06, 2024

    We have filled over 1,500 summer camp slots, but we still have openings. We have a camp for everyone, and we have added new sections of several popular camps, such as Little Nook Running Camp, Wood and Bark Carving, Going Ballistic with Physics, and Rifle Camp. Scholarships are available. Visit summer365.alaska.edu to view camp details and to register.

  • UAF Geophysical Institute research seismologist Ezgi Karasözen

    Seismology conference attendees get close-up look at hazardous Barry Arm landslide

    May 03, 2024

    A high point for about 300 seismologists, geologists and other scientists gathering in Anchorage for a weeklong conference came Monday on the waters of Prince William Sound with an approach to a wide and high unstable hillside that could cause a catastrophic tsunami if it rapidly collapses.

  • Volunteers find treasures while setting up for the Really Free Market in 2023.

    Volunteers needed for 2024 Really Free Market on May 18

    May 03, 2024

    This is a call for volunteers for the 15th annual Really Free Market, the ultimate freecycling event, on Saturday, May 18. The event is held on the UAF Campus in the Lola Tilly parking lot. As in past years, drop off is from 8-10 a.m. and cleanup usually begins about 11:30 a.m.

  • URSA bear logo

    URSA announces Summer 2024 Student Project Award recipients

    May 02, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals and groups who received an URSA Summer 2024 Student Project Award.

  • Annual building and window washing

    May 02, 2024

    Our annual window and building washing contract is kicking off a few days early this year. Please see the scheduled dates, times and service for each building.

  • Volunteers find treasures at the Really Free Market in 2023.

    The Really Free Market is coming soon

    May 02, 2024

    The Really Free Market is the ultimate freecycling event! Bring items to the parking lot adjacent to the Lola Tilly Commons on May 18, from 8 to 10 a.m. At 10 a.m. the market opens and will run for one hour.

  • Coming soon: Upgrades to UAOnline will improve student, employee experience

    May 02, 2024

    Changes are coming to how staff, faculty, and students interact with UAOnline. Over the next 18 months, UA will be upgrading UAOnline and Banner Self-Service to version 9.

  • Spring 2024 Travel Award recipients

    URSA announces Spring 2024 Travel Award recipients

    May 01, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates undergraduate students who received a Spring 2024 Travel Award to actively participate in a gathering of their professional peers this semester.

  • Dr. Johannes Erritzoe and Helga Erritzoe stand in front of a shipping container loaded with the Erritzoe bird collection headed for the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

    Danish bird collection comes to UAF

    May 01, 2024

    The University of Alaska Museum of the North is delighted to announce the arrival of an invaluable gift — the Erritzoe collection from the House of Bird Research in Denmark.

  • Reminder: Butrovich Data Center outage on May 11-18 to impact internet access

    April 26, 2024

    UAF Facilities Services will conduct a planned maintenance power shutdown in the Butrovich Building to integrate a maintenance bypass switch for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Butrovich Data Center (BDC). The switch will ensure a seamless and continuous power supply to the BDC in the event of a UPS outage or during annual maintenance on the UPS. The BDC electrical system must be temporarily powered down to ensure the safety of technicians doing the work.

  • Robin Masterman standing in front of artwork of salmon

    BLaST celebrates Robin Masterman as April 2024 Scientist of the Month

    April 25, 2024

    BLaST Scholar Robin Masterman is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for April 2024! Masterman is a fourth-year BLaST Scholar and a senior in UAF’s Biological Sciences BS program. Her mother is from Togiak, Alaska, and her father is from Maine. Masterman plans to apply to medical school and return to Alaska to practice as a family physician in rural communities.

  • Looking out from a plane flying over the Lynn Canal region while conducting aerial imaging. Photo courtesy of Martin Stuefer.

    Alaska EPSCoR 2024 Spring Travel Awards

    April 25, 2024

    Alaska NSF EPSCoR is offering travel funding for the 2024 spring and summer seasons. Awards of up to $3,500 are available to support University of Alaska affiliates traveling domestically to STEAM-related conferences, workshops, presentations, meetings, training, or education activities prior to Aug. 31, 2024. Apply by April 26 at 5 p.m.

  • Graduation regalia available at the bookstore

    April 25, 2024

    Please stop by the Bookstore to purchase your graduation regalia. No preorder is necessary, we have them in stock! We will also be open extra hours before Commencement if you are coming to Fairbanks just for the event.

  • How Grey's Anatomy can get you ready for finals week

    April 25, 2024

    Triage is about finding the best way to allocate time and resources when they are limited. Just as doctors prioritize patient care, this concept can be applied to an end-of-semester to-do list.

  • Structural realignment of UAF Advising Services

    April 24, 2024

    Effective July 1, 2024, First Year Advising, Student Support Services, and several individual positions in the Center for Teaching and Learning will move from the Office of the Provost to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

  • Image by Christina Shintani showing a map of permafrost extent in Alaska.

    Permafrost Discovery Gateway Palooza

    April 24, 2024

    Join us May 7-8 for a two-day smorgasbord to learn about the Permafrost Discovery Gateway. This online tool provides researchers, planners, policymakers, educators and the public with timely monitoring of permafrost thaw and its implications.

  • University firefighters receive the EMS service of the year award at the Interior Region Emergency Medical Services awards banquet on April 5, 2024.

    University Fire Department recognized as Emergency Medical Service of the Year

    April 22, 2024

    The University Fire Department was recognized as the EMS Service provider of the year by the Interior Region Emergency Medical Services at its 2024 awards banquet on April 5.

  • Birch Dinner hosted by OneTree Alaska and Sustainability

    April 22, 2024

    The UAF Office of Sustainability and OneTree Alaska will host a birch-themed dinner experience in The Pub on Tuesday, April 30 at 5 p.m.

  • Students encouraged to submit FAFSA by April 30

    April 19, 2024

    Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA applications before the end of April so the UAF Financial Aid Office can get their aid offers sent for the 2024-2025 year in May.

  • Summer Sessions to offer day camps for adults

    April 19, 2024

    This year Summer Sessions not only is offering 88 children's day camps but we also will have summer camps for adults. These camps are designed for individuals who would like to have fun learning this summer.

  • Wetherleigh Griffin, Fall 2023 Project Awardee, leading an English as a Second Language lesson for the project titled

    URSA accepting applications for fall 2024 Student Project Awards

    April 17, 2024

    Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the fall 2024 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through June 9.

  • New for fall 2024 UAF Bookstore Bundle

    April 17, 2024

    UAF is making it more affordable and convenient for students access their required course materials with the launch of the UAF Bookstore Bundle program. Starting in fall 2024, students will have the option to rent all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, digital materials and electronic books for a flat fee of $20 per credit hour. This charge is automatically applied to their student account upon registering for classes. Students who prefer not to participate will have the option opt-out of the program and continue to purchase their course materials on their own.

  • Spring Awakening at the MILL

    April 17, 2024

    We have a new makerspace challenge for April. This challenge invites you to get inspired by the changing season—melting snow, returning birds, budding plants, and longer days—and create something in the MILL.

  • URSA bear logo

    URSA 2024 Supply and Service Awards

    April 17, 2024

    UAF faculty members, adjunct instructors, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students and staff from all disciplines and UAF-campuses are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in supply and service funds to support undergraduate research, creative, and scholarly learning opportunities. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 28 by 11:59 p.m.

  • Pop-up meditation for Global Peace

    April 17, 2024

    Please join a pop-up, group, silent meditation dedicated to global peace on Monday, April 29 from 1-2 p.m. in the Wood Center common area (lower level). The event is open to all and beginners are welcome.

  • LEAP seeks faculty, student applicants

    April 17, 2024

    The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning seeks faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2024 fall semester. LEAP is a semester-long faculty development program where trained undergraduate students partner with participating instructors to share feedback on their online courses.

  • Animals in university buildings policy reminder

    April 12, 2024

    This is a reminder that animals, except for service animals, are not permitted in UAF buildings without prior approval or permission as an accommodation for a documented disability. This policy is intended to optimize the safety and health of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

  • Kick Up Your Heels: Relay races for a cause

    April 11, 2024

    Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. We need to change this in Alaska and in our world! Help ORCA and ORCA POD spread awareness of this critical issue by joining the Kick Up Your Heels relay races on April 26.

  • Lessons from 35 years

    April 11, 2024

    In the most recent eCampus blog post, Tim Stickel shares insights gained from 35 years in higher ed, highlighting the importance of relationships in college success.

  • Earth Day clothing drive

    April 10, 2024

    Career Services is collecting donations from April 22-26 to build a Career Closet open to students in fall 2024. Drop donations off between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eielson 304 in the Career Services office on the Troth Yeddha' campus.

  • Responsible Conduct of Research training April 24

    April 08, 2024

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction.

  • The UAF Community and Technical College building located in downtown Fairbanks.

    Forums scheduled for CTC dean candidates

    April 05, 2024

    Two candidates for dean of the UAF Community and Technical College will give a public lecture on Tuesday, April 9 as part of the selection process. Individual, one-hour presentations by Carl Bishop and Kevin Kovalycsik will focus on their vision for CTC. There will be an opportunity for candidates to answer questions from the audience. The public forums will be held at the UAF CTC Downtown Center at 604 Barnette Street and also available on Zoom. Both sessions will be recorded.

  • Power lines along a dirt road

    Transmission and Distribution: The clean energy secret weapon

    April 01, 2024

    Join us Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2-3, 8:30 a.m. – noon for the second in a series of three free virtual monthly workshops hosted by ACEP, leading up to the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. This workshop, Transmission and Distribution: The clean energy transitions secret weapon, will explore innovative strategies and technologies that are shaping the future of clean energy.

  • A Place for Knowledge Exchange collaboration brunch

    April 01, 2024

    The facilitators of the seminar series A Place for Knowledge Exchange invite you to a collaboration brunch hosted by the International Arctic Research Center. The brunch will be held in Akasofu 501 on April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. IARC and the College of Rural and Community Development hold the brunches quarterly to build stronger ties between the two organizations and support collaborative approaches in research, education and real-life community-based practices in rural Alaska.

  • '8 Keys for Adults with FASD' film showing and Q&A with cast members

    April 01, 2024

    A free film showing and Q&A with cast members of the documentary film "8 Keys for Adults with FASD" will be open to the public on Monday, April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Wood Center-Ballroom.

  • Zotero Workshop: An introduction to citations and research management

    March 28, 2024

    Join an interactive Zotero workshop on April 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. via Zoom with UAF Librarians, where participants will dive deep into the world of citation management.

  • Wear Teal Day

    March 28, 2024

    Show your support for sexual assault survivors by wearing teal on Tuesday, April 2 (the color for Sexual Assault Awareness Month). By wearing teal, you signal that you are a safe person for survivors to trust. Come to the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge wearing your teal to be entered into a raffle between noon to 2 p.m.

  • Bouncing back from spring break

    March 28, 2024

    Now that you're back from Spring Break, you may find it a little challenging to set your mind to finishing your classes. Here are some tips to help you get back on track and finish the semester strong!

  • A tots culinary masterpiece. (Photo courtesy of Kendell Newman Sadiik)

    Wrangle your writing process

    March 28, 2024

    Navigating the balance between creativity and practicality is a familiar journey, whether in the kitchen or at the writing desk. Like selecting recipes from a cookbook, we can curate writing strategies that align with our goals and time constraints.

  • FEMCON cosplay competition

    March 27, 2024

    Fem-Con is a program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, focused on the idea of celebrating and empowering femininity, and many events are being hosted throughout that week. Come show off your Cosplaying skills on Saturday, March 30 from 1-2 p.m. at the Wood Center-Multi-Level Lounge, and come dressed to impress!

  • Art-O-Mat machine featuring small works of art for sale.

    Art-o-Mat machine on campus for April

    March 27, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting an Art-o-Mat machine for April. This machine has been refurbished to dispense small works of original art for $5. Summer Sessions is located in Eielson 216 and open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Photo of a Gabriel Miller standing in a lab.

    BLaST celebrates Gabriel Miller as March 2024 Scientist of the Month

    March 25, 2024

    Gabriel Miller is a second-year BLaST Scholar and plans to graduate in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology. He is from the small village of Ninilchik, Alaska, where he has lived all his life. His hobbies include drawing, hiking, insect collecting, and any other activities outside in nature. Miller’s career goal is to enter the biomedical research field after graduate school. He recently was accepted to the University of Virginia’s Neuroscience Ph.D. program where he plans to focus in neuroimmunology.

  • Office of Sustainability call for art

    March 25, 2024

    The UAF Office of Sustainability is looking for art to feature in the upcoming Sustainability Art Show at the Wood Center, April 4-24. All UAF students, faculty and staff are invited to submit artwork.

  • UAF eCampus offers summer scholarships

    March 22, 2024

    Dreaming of maximizing your summer with online courses? UAF eCampus is pleased to announce summer scholarships available for online courses, each valued at $500. Hurry - the deadline to apply is March 27!

  • Apply now for SoTL at UAF 2024-25

    March 20, 2024

    Join a group of instructors in exploring the scholarship of teaching and learning, with a focus on hybrid and hyflex teaching! All participants will have the option to co-author a report of program findings.

  • University of Alaska Giving Day 2024 logo on a UAF background graphic.

    Join us for UA Giving Day 2024!

    March 18, 2024

    Giving day starts at noon on March 26 and runs for 49 hours through 1 p.m. on March 28. The entire UAF community is invited to join Nanooks around the world - alumni, parents and friends - as we rally together for UA Giving Day.

  • WeVideo learning opportunities

    March 18, 2024

    Unlock video-based learning experiences with WeVideo's March webinars. Sign up for a free WeVideo account on CTL's Media Services page (restricted to UAF students and employees).

  • Call for abstracts open: KAMSS 2024

    March 18, 2024

    Kodiak Area Marine Science Symposium 2024 welcomes abstracts spanning a variety of marine science and related fields pertinent to our healthy coastal community. The submission deadline for abstracts is March 25.

  • SoBear Lounge: UAF's Got Talent

    March 13, 2024

    We are looking for musicians, poets, actors, jugglers - performers of all kinds - who would like to share their talents at UAF's SoBear Lounge night; "UAF's Got Talent!" on Thursday, April 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom.

  • Graphic that says midnight sun science symposium with blue graphic elements in the background

    2024 Midnight Sun Science Symposium

    March 13, 2024

    The UAF Biology Graduate Student Association is pleased to announce their 2024 Midnight Sun Science Symposium scheduled for April 11-12 at the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus! The symposium will be hybrid this year, with in-person and virtual components.

  • Geospatial Cloud Computing workshop

    March 13, 2024

    A free workshop on Geospatial Cloud Computing with the Google Earth Engine is scheduled for March 21-22. The workshop is hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension and is open to students, research staff and faculty.

  • Head and shoulders portrait of comedian Adrianne Chalepah.

    SoBear Lounge/FEM CON Comedy Event: Adrianne Chalepah

    March 13, 2024

    Come on down for a very special FEM CON SoBear Lounge with Adrianne Chalepah as the guest performer for comedy night on Thursday, March 28 from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy free mocktails, appetizers and entertainment as you relax in the Wood Center's Multi-Level Lounge.

  • UAF Troth Yeddha' PhD Fellowship

    March 08, 2024

    The UAF Troth Yeddha’ Ph.D. Fellowship is a new opportunity with funding available to support a limited number of Ph.D. students over the upcoming year (through spring 2025) starting May 5.

  • Chancellor's Enrollment Forum: Transformative Experiences

    March 07, 2024

    Join Chancellor Dan White for a discussion of the university's enrollment and a transformative experience on Thursday, March 21, at 1 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. The event will also be available online.

  • A person with shoulder-length hair and glasses holds a UAF pennant with the seaside in the background.

    Study away and explore the world

    March 06, 2024

    Have you always wanted to travel internationally? Or do you feel ready to spend some time living in another state? The Study Away Program is here to help send you on your way.

  • Spring Mental Health First Aid training

    March 04, 2024

    Student Health and Counseling will continue to offer Mental Health First Aid training to the UA community throughout the spring 2024 semester. The next course will be held virtually via Zoom on March 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

  • Responsible Conduct of Research training March 26

    March 04, 2024

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday, March 26 from 1-4:30 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction.

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute seeks instructors for fall

    March 04, 2024

    Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the fall semester. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience.

  • Multi-Factor Authentication soon to be required for UAF students

    February 28, 2024

    Due to changing cybersecurity standards, all University of Alaska students will soon be required to use Duo Multi-Factor Authentication when logging into University SSO services, such as UAOnline, Blackboard, Canvas, or Google Apps.

  • Accepting applications for Alaska Sea Grant Community Engaged Fellowship

    February 28, 2024

    The Alaska Sea Grant Community Engaged Fellowship program is now accepting applications from students interested in becoming fellows, and from municipal, state, federal and tribal agencies as well as business interest groups and nonprofits interested in mentoring a fellow in 2024. Projects should be based in coastal communities and may have research, outreach, education or communication themes.

  • Shoppers browse a variety of pottery at one of the UAF student art sales on the Troth Yeddha' campus.

    Submissions open for first Chancellor's Featured Student Artist contest

    February 28, 2024

    The Chancellor's Office is now accepting submissions for the first Chancellor's Featured Student Artist contest for Fall 2024. All current UAF students are encouraged to submit their artwork.

  • UAF students ice climbing at Dragonfly Creek.

    Opportunities for Outdoor Adventure

    February 28, 2024

    UAF Outdoor Adventures offers reduced-price gear rentals, ski lessons, and trips for students. Upcoming trips this semester include fishing for burbot, climbing a frozen waterfall, spending a night at a cabin, bird watching, and outdoor rock climbing - no experience necessary!

  • Martins wearing a hard hat

    BLaST Scientist of the Month: Michael Martins

    February 28, 2024

    Michael Martins, a Brazilian and American citizen, is a fourth-year BLaST Scholar and a senior at UAF. Martins graduates in May 2024 with a B.S. in mathematics and a minor in Arctic skills.

  • Participate in Chartwells focus groups

    February 28, 2024

    Chartwells values diners' opinions and has developed a process, "On-site Insights" to gain customer feedback regarding dining services and to better understand campus dining needs. Participation in one of the upcoming focus group sessions would be greatly appreciated, so candid feedback may be heard regarding dining experiences.

  • Life After Loss: Grief support group for students, staff and faculty

    February 26, 2024

    Student Health and Counseling will be hosting its second session of Life After Loss, a grief support group, beginning Friday, March 8. This group is open to all UAF students, staff and faculty.

  • Summer Camp registration opening soon

    February 26, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions will open registration for summer camps at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 8. The website opens March 1, so visit and start making your full and half-day camp plans for kids entering grades 1-12.

  • Financial literacy opportunity

    February 23, 2024

    Interested in expanding your financial knowledge? You can now learn more about the psychology and foundations of money, FAFSA, loan guidance, and more! The UAF Financial Aid Office has teamed up with Inceptia, a private, nonprofit organization, to provide online financial education to help you gain important knowledge about the basics of personal money management.

  • Undergraduate student research, creative, and scholarly experience survey

    February 21, 2024

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity wants to hear about your experiences at UAF conducting undergraduate research, creative, and/or scholarly projects. This 10-minute survey will help us improve access to and support processes for students seeking out similar opportunities in the future.

  • Plan on making time

    February 21, 2024

    The flexibility of online learning may be a double-edged sword. Time management can be an unexpected challenge both for students who are taking their first online class, and for those who are seasoned veterans of online learning.

  • A student works on a welding project at the UAF Community and Technical College in Fairbanks, Alaska.

    CTC: Responding to community, workforce needs

    February 21, 2024

    The Community and Technical College at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has had a busy and fruitful year. With increased enrollments and interest from partners and industry, CTC has been on a track of growth and expansion, which has been exciting and rewarding.

  • Sign kids up for Spring Break Field Day Camp with Nanook Volleyball

    February 21, 2024

    UAF Summer Sessions and Nanook Volleyball will be offering Spring Break Field Day Camp at the Patty Center gym for kids in grades 3-8 occurring March 11-15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Beading by Nita Yurrliq Rearden. Photo credit to Nita

    UAF School of Education to host Fairbanks Fly-In

    February 20, 2024

    A cohort of Alaska Indigenous Teacher Corps students from rural communities and Alaska Indigenous Teacher Network alumni are coming to Fairbanks for the Fairbanks Fly-In, Feb 22-24.

  • Summer 2024 course registration open; changes to nonresident surcharge policy

    February 19, 2024

    Beginning summer 2024, courses during all three summer sessions will be subject to a nonresident surcharge, meaning tuition rates for summer courses will be charged at the same rates as fall and spring courses.

  • Festival of Native Arts participants smiles at the 2018 celebration

    Festival of Native Arts to mark 50th celebration this week

    February 19, 2024

    The 50th Festival of Native Arts will be held at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' Campus on Feb. 22-24, 2024.

  • Ajiel Mae Basmayor, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, listens to class speaker Jessica K. Obermiller during the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ 97th commencement ceremony on May 4, 2019, at the Carlson Center.

    Navigating the scholarship application journey

    February 14, 2024

    UAF offers hundreds of scholarships every year, totaling more than $4 million annually. The best part is that a single application will apply you to several opportunities! You'll be automatically matched with scholarships for which you meet the criteria.

  • 2024-25 UA Foundation Scholarship selection deadline

    February 12, 2024

    The deadline for students to apply to the 2024-25 UA Foundation Scholarship application is 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 15. Scholarship selection committees will be able to review applicants and select recipients through Kaleidoscope starting Feb. 23.

  • Feb. 12-16 is Lab Safety Awareness Week

    February 12, 2024

    Feb. 12-16 is Lab Safety Awareness Week, and a particular focus this year is the safe storage of chemicals.

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    Apply for Summer 2024 BLaST URE funding

    February 12, 2024

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $6,000 to conduct research for summer 2024. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb. 25 by midnight.

  • Submit to Alaska INBRE summer 2024 Undergraduate Research Assistantship awards

    February 12, 2024

    Apply for the Alaska INBRE Summer 2024 Undergraduate Research Assistantship Awards by the Feb. 16 deadline. Awards will be announced on March 8.

  • Backlit fireweed during an Alaskan sunset. USFWS photo by Lisa Hupp.

    Seminar: Co-stewardship, from concept to actions

    February 12, 2024

    February's A Place for Knowledge Exchange seminar is on co-stewardship, from concept to actions. The conversation will include Carrie Stevens, Mary Hostetter and Ralph Wolfe. The seminar is co-hosted by the College of Rural and Community Development and the International Arctic Research Center.

  • Southeast Alaska landscape. Photo by E. Figus.

    Practicing partnership: co-production and boundary spanning in rural Alaska

    February 12, 2024

    Dialogue bringing together graduate students, staff, and faculty to discuss the nuts and bolts of implementing co-production and boundary-spanning frameworks in research.

  • Alaska Nanooks Gold Rush logo designed by Hatty Design

    Alaska Nanooks Gold Rush tickets on sale

    February 10, 2024

    Get your ticket for the 2024 Alaska Nanooks Gold Rush fundraiser presented by Usibelli Coal Mine. Join your Nanooks on Saturday, March 23 at 6 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium for a night of food, friends, games, a silent and outcry auction and a reverse raffle event where $6,000 in cash prizes will be given away.

  • 2024-2025 University of Alaska general scholarship application

    February 08, 2024

    The 2024-2025 University of Alaska General Scholarship Application is due on Feb. 15. The UAF Financial Aid Office is available to help you with any questions you might have!

  • Nominate outstanding graduating students for Boswell, Tilly, Weigert awards

    February 07, 2024

    Nominations are sought for the Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award, the Joel Weigert Award and the Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award which recognize outstanding UAF graduates each year. Nominations must be received by Friday, Feb. 23.

  • Education major Jamie Hallberg, left, meets with mentor Kathie Cook while completing her internship at Denali Elementary School in Fairbanks.

    Apply for UA Teacher Internship Scholarship

    February 07, 2024

    Alaska needs teachers. The University of Alaska is providing scholarships to help those interested in teaching complete a degree and become a certified teacher for Alaska. Applications are due April 1.

  • Nook, the UAF polar bear mascot, uses the Navigate mobile app to check for updated information on his UAF classes.

    Know what's next with the Navigate mobile app

    February 07, 2024

    The Navigate app will organize your to-do's on one easy timeline, remind you about deadlines, give you tips to create good habits, and more. Download "Navigate Student" through Google Play or AppStore, search for "University of Alaska Fairbanks", and enter your UAF username and password (same as UAOnline).

  • Samantha Knutson and other students listen in during a School of Management marketing class in the Gruening Buildilng.

    Students2Startups internship program now recruiting students

    February 07, 2024

    Center ICE's Students2Startups summer internship program connects University of Alaska students and startup companies. Students work directly with companies and gain skills in their field of interest through collaborating to identify challenges, use tools and experiments, and develop solutions.

  • 2024-2025 UAF academic calendar available

    February 07, 2024

    The UAF academic calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year is now available. In addition, the academic calendar page on the registrar's website now includes events for the 2024-2025 academic terms.

  • UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus steam outage planned

    February 07, 2024

    Annually, the Facilities Services Division of Utilities performs preventative maintenance and repair work on the power plant and the utilidor system. Starting on May 5, steam from the power plant will be shut off to the entirety of the Troth Yeddha' Campus for two weeks. Steam will return to service around May 19. Stewardship of our utility investments is critical to maintain a high level of reliability in delivering power and heat to the campus.

  • The Making is Learning Lab located in Bunnell 131 on the Troth Yeddha' Campus.

    The Mill is open

    February 05, 2024

    Visit the Mill (Making is Learning Lab) during open hours, Monday to Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. Use 3D printers, sublimation printers, cutting machines, and more. No permission is required; instructional designers and lab attendants are available for assistance.

  • WMA Wilderness First Aid course

    February 05, 2024

    This Wilderness First Aid course is a great 20-hour look at the standards and skills of dealing with: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies and Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. There is both hands-on practice and classroom learning.

  • 2023 Girls* on Ice Alaska participants traverse a snowfield in the Alaska range. Credit: Hannah Mode

    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 Alaska 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.

  • Student Support Services book club

    February 01, 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!

  • Travel planning over coffee.

    Study Away coffee hour

    February 01, 2024

    The UAF Study Away Office is hosting a new opportunity to learn more about exchange and study abroad programs. Drop by Arctic Java every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. to chat with the Study Away advisor and other students.

  • Learn how to save a life

    February 01, 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.

  • Research at the Rink

    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.

  • Participants explain their projects during the 2023 RCA Day event.

    Call for Undergraduate Student Submissions: URSA's Research and Creative Activity Day

    January 31, 2024

    Register your research, creative or scholarly project for inclusion in this year's Research and Creative Activity Day! Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity, RCA Day offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research, creative and scholarly project experiences from the past academic year (summer 2023-spring 2024 terms) through poster presentations, performances, art submissions, and more.

  • 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.

  • Winter safety and risk management

    January 31, 2024

    Being equipped for cold weather in the Alaska 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.

  • Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity logo

    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.

  • A calligraphy pen sits on top of yellowed paper covered in cursive script.

    Month of Writing: February

    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.

  • Avoid pesky slips and falls

    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.

  • URSA logo

    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.

  • A military family poses for a photo in front of an aircraft.

    Hello from the other side

    January 24, 2024

    Meet Jenn Pedersen, the fearless leader at UAF eCampus! She spills the beans on her own online education journey while dealing with life's curveballs, including her husband's deployment. Jenn shares insights and tips for today's students, offering a dose of real talk and inspiration.

  • A student explains their project during 2023 RCA Day.

    URSA's 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day

    January 24, 2024

    URSA's 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 4 this year in the Wood Center Multilevel Lounge.

  • New year, new skills with AlaskaX

    January 24, 2024

    New Year’s resolutions: love them, hate them, love to hate them – around this time of year, it can feel like there’s no escaping that “New Year, New You” mentality. While we don’t think you need to totally reinvent yourself come January, the start of a new year can be a great time to refresh, recommit to the things that are important to you, search for new opportunities, and learn new things.

  • A woman in university regalia speaks at a podium

    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.

  • New dining location

    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.

  • three ducks holding books on a college campus

    Getting your ducks in a row

    January 17, 2024

    Finals are over, holidays are celebrated, and the new year rung in. Now it is time to start catching as many ducks as you can and putting them all in a row.

  • Students gathered around a table, discussing the best course of action for their project. Image by StockSnap from Pixabay

    Open Applications: Graduate student fellowships

    January 17, 2024

    Center ICE supports two types of graduate fellowships, and both are recruiting for the summer and fall semesters. Applications close on Feb. 7.

  • Samantha Allen, summer 2023 awardee, deploying a drop camera in an oyster farm in Peterson Bay.

    Applications open for URSA's Summer 2024 Student Project Awards

    January 17, 2024

    URSA's Summer Student Project Award offers up to $6,000 for both individual and group applicants to use toward an undergraduate research or creative activity project in the summer 2024 term. Funds may be used towards fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, or supplies/services. Students from all University of Alaska Fairbanks campuses and all disciplines are encouraged to apply!

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    UAF Bookstore offers 'Buy More, Save More' sale

    January 17, 2024

    The UAF Bookstore's "Buy More, Save More" sale is back with big savings as you stock up for the semester.

  • illustration of an open book with flowers and a mountain landscape arising from the pages

    UAF spring book clubs available

    January 17, 2024

    UAF has several book clubs that are open to faculty, staff and students across our multiple campuses. Each club meets regularly during the semester to discuss the books, and new initiatives and collaborations often grow out of these discussions.

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    Student performance notifications coming Jan. 19-Feb. 2

    January 17, 2024

    Instructors will begin emailing performance feedback to students through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator from Jan. 19 to Feb. 2 and throughout the semester.

  • Senior capstone fund accepting applications

    January 17, 2024

    Interested students are encouraged to apply for funding to take their capstone project to the next level. Applications are open now and will be reviewed on a rolling basis through Thursday, Feb. 1.

  • UA Federal Relations summer intern application open

    January 17, 2024

    The 2024 UA Federal Relations summer intern position posting is live and will be open for applicants through the end of February.

  • Get a new cell phone? Set up the Duo mobile app!

    January 11, 2024

    Whether you received a new phone as a gift or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, don't forget to configure the Duo Mobile app before returning to campus.

  • Claim your WeVideo account

    January 11, 2024

    The Center for Teaching and Learning provides access to WeVideo, a cloud-based, collaborative video editing tool. WeVideo is accessible to all faculty, staff, and students and integrates with Google Drive, YouTube, and Kaltura for easy asset management and publication.

  • UA Zoom training sessions for spring 2024

    January 08, 2024

    During the Spring 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom training to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or students within the University of Alaska system. Whether you are new to the university and would like to learn more about Zoom and available features, or you're already familiar with Zoom and want to have a quick refresher or learn something new, these sessions are for you.

  • A student works out math problems on an iPad.

    URSA Innovative Technology and Education Awards open Feb. 5

    January 08, 2024

    URSA's ITE Awards offer up to $5,000 to support purchases of technology-related equipment, or software to be used in student-based instruction and/or research or project work. Applications will be accepted from Feb. 5 through March 10, 2024.

  • Front cover of the Natchiq Grows Up. Cover photo: Ringed seal near Kotzebue, Alaska.

    Natchiq Grows Up, now available from University of Alaska Press

    January 05, 2024

    Natchiq Grows Up: A Story of an Alaska Ringed Seal Pup and Her Changing Home, by Donna D.W. Hauser, Kathryn J. Frost, and Alex V. Whiting, is now available from University of Alaska Press.

  • BLaST Scholar Maggie House as a deckhand in Valdez, Alaska.

    December, January BLaST Scientist of the Month

    January 03, 2024

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. Second-year UAF BLaST Scholar and senior Maggie House was selected as the December 2023 and January 2024 BLaST Scientist of the Month.

  • Campus Mail Center temporarily alternating routes

    January 03, 2024

    The Campus Mail Center will be operating alternating Core and West Ridge routes from Jan. 3-12 due to the mail volume received over the winter break.

  • Duo Multi-factor Authentication getting a new look

    December 21, 2023

    The Duo Multi-factor Authentication prompt is being updated and will look slightly different starting Dec. 21. This new prompt will now automatically attempt to authenticate you with your default verification method.

  • Applications open for Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

    December 21, 2023

    Alaska Sea Grant is ready to help guide applicants for the 2025 Knauss Fellowship.

  • A group of eleven Alaska Sea Grant State Fellows smiles, posing for a group photo in front of a set of stairs inside an office building. Three women and one man is kneeling in the front with three women and one man standing behind them, and two men and one woman in the back.

    Applications open for Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship

    December 20, 2023

    The Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship matches highly motivated graduate students and recent graduates with hosts in Alaska-based organizations for year-long paid fellowships. Applications are open now.

  • Campus mail center winter break hours

    December 20, 2023

    The UAF Campus Mail Center will have limited hours during the winter break and will resume regular hours on Jan. 3, 2024.

  • Bookstore and dining winter break hours of operation

    December 18, 2023

    The campus bookstore and dining will have limited hours of availability during the winter break.

  • A collage of photos from recipients who each received a 2023-2024 Student Belonging and Community Award this semester.

    URSA announces 2023-2024 Student Belonging and Community Award recipients

    December 13, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the recipients who each received a 2023-2024 Student Belonging and Community Award this semester.

  • CTC Culinary Arts cooks up support for Stone Soup Café

    December 13, 2023

    UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality faculty and staff are extending a helping hand at Bread Line, Inc.'s Stone Soup Café by serving free meals to the community from Dec. 20-22. In addition to their service, they are collecting donations to support the vital work this organization does in addressing hunger in Fairbanks.

  • Alaska EPSCoR Fire and Ice stream team members LeeAnn Munk, Eric Klein, and Jordan Jenckes approaching a sampling site at Tutka Bay.

    EPSCoR survey for NSF GRANTED collaboration

    December 12, 2023

    Alaska EPSCoR is gathering survey input from faculty, staff, students and researchers to guide an NSF award to explore solutions for overcoming barriers of isolation and other challenges at remote universities.

  • LEAP seeking applicants for spring 2024 semester

    December 11, 2023

    The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning is seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2024 Spring semester. Applications are due Dec. 18.

  • Be aware of a moose's body posture. If a moose lays its ears back or raises its hackles (the hairs on its hump), it’s a sign that it is angry or afraid and may charge.

    Be moose aware on campus

    December 08, 2023

    Moose are a routine part of life for many Alaskans and are frequent visitors on UAF campuses, especially in winter. Be sure to look around you when you leave a building or walk along roads and paths, even ones that are frequently traveled by other people.

  • 2023-2024 winter break snow removal

    December 06, 2023

    Facilities Services will be working throughout the winter break to remove snow from parking lots on the Troth Yeddha' Campus and the Community and Technical College campus. Most work will be done at night. Lot-specific dates and times are on the Facilities Services snow removal schedules.

  • TUNDRA awardee carries field gear in the Arctic tundra near Toolik Field Station.

    Apply now for Toolik Field Station’s 2024 early career TUNDRA award

    December 06, 2023

    Toolik Field Station invites students and early career researchers to apply for the TUNDRA award for the 2024 field season. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2024.

  • KSUA's General Manager Kevin Huo and Production Director Moody Pierce pose with Goldie awards at the Alaska Broadcasters Association Convention in Anchorage.

    KSUA nets six Goldies at 2023 Alaska Broadcasters Association convention

    December 06, 2023

    A total of six "Goldie" awards were presented to Student Media's KSUA 91.5FM College Radio, the student-powered radio station of UAF's Center for Student Engagement. Various UAF students and faculty received recognition for their hard work, winning the top prizes for Promotional Announcement, Use of Digital Media, Radio Show, Entertainment Program, Public Service Announcement, and Profile categories in the Student Radio division.

  • Charles Mason and his students wrap up after hanging the Digi X photographs in Arctic Java.

    Photo exhibit Digi X opens in Arctic Java

    December 01, 2023

    An opening reception for work from an advanced photography class will take place from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 in Arctic Java, the coffee shop in the Wood Center on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.

  • Photo collage of four URSA Fall 2023 Travel Award recipients

    URSA announces Fall 2023 Travel Award recipients

    November 30, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the four undergraduate students who received a Fall 2023 Travel Award to actively participate in a gathering of their professional peers this semester.

  • Arctic Fulbright Scholarship Workshop Dec 12

    November 30, 2023

    Applications are open for the 2024-2026 Arctic Fulbright Scholarship. Join this workshop at 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 and learn how to apply to, and the benefits of, becoming a Fulbright Scholar.

  • Fireweed photo by Lisa Hupp USFWS

    CRCD and IARC co-host 'A Place for Knowledge Exchange' seminar series

    November 30, 2023

    The College of Rural and Community Development and the International Arctic Research Center are excited to co-host a new virtual seminar series called "A Place for Knowledge Exchange." The monthly conversations will cover collaborative approaches to research, education and real-life community-based practices in rural Alaska.

  • four people standing holding an award

    UAF AISES Chapter receives Cultural Practice Award

    November 30, 2023

    The UAF AISES Chapter received the Cultural Practice Award during the 46th annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference in Spokane, Washington. The award, the very first given this year, recognizes chapters that demonstrate the use of cultural practices that help students preserve their Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing through chapter meetings and activities.

  • Level up with microcredentials

    November 22, 2023

    Over the past year, some UAF faculty have been piloting microcredentials in their courses. As this initiative continues to grow in popularity, you may have a class that gives you the opportunity to earn a microcredential. However, there can be a lot of confusion when it comes to what they are, their value, and how to use them.

  • Indoor cycling bikes in the Nanook Recreation indoor cycling studio.

    Use exercise to manage finals stress

    November 22, 2023

    Exercise can help when end-of-semester stress hits! Exercise can be a natural mode booster, increase focus, and help reduce the impact of stress. Whether going for a walk, hitting the gym, or taking part in one of the group fitness sessions at the SRC, make sure to take some time to get active.

  • Human trafficking awareness for Native American Heritage Month

    November 20, 2023

    With November being Native American Heritage Month it's important we recognize the signs of human trafficking and the statistics that represent this population and how you can be a part of spreading awareness.

  • A map showing the trail from the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus to a site in the T Field.

    Celebrate the life of three scientists at T Field bonfire

    November 20, 2023

    A community gathering under the full moon on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus is planned to honor three scientists who were killed in a helicopter crash in July on Alaska's North Slope.

  • Students gathered around a table, discussing the best course of action for their project.

    Open applications: Introducing graduate student fellowships

    November 20, 2023

    For graduate students interested in innovation, Center ICE provides a fellowship for ten hours a week and partners with academic departments to pair the fellowship with a 10-hour TA-ship through the interested students' department. The fellowship will also pay half of university tuition and fees while students explore the world of innovation and gain hands-on experience working on innovative projects. Students also explore the potential impact of their research and their own career interests.

  • BLaST Scholar Sarah Dempsey preparing to assist in telemetry tracking in Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by K. Hilwig.

    November BLaST Scientist of the Month

    November 17, 2023

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Sarah Dempsey was selected as the November 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month. To read more about BLaST's monthly Scientist of the Month series, visit their website.

  • Jennie Reynolds

    URSA congratulates Fall 2023 Internship Award recipient

    November 15, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Jennie Reynolds, a justice student, who received an URSA Fall 2023 Internship Award.

  • Strategies to reanimate your research

    November 15, 2023

    Tired of feeling like a research zombie, endlessly wandering through the same old processes? It's time to break free from the academic graveyard and infuse some life into your research journey.

  • Tom Bartels stands with students after the BLOY student dinner at North Pole Coffee Roasting Co.

    UAF Business Leader of the Year raffle tickets for sale

    November 14, 2023

    Raffle tickets for the UAF Business Leader of the Year are now available to purchase online. The winner will receive two Alaska Airlines tickets to anywhere they fly. Proceeds will be donated to the College of Business and Security Management to support student organizations, development and scholarships.

  • Responsible Conduct of Research training Dec. 7

    November 14, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RCR is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by National Science Foundation awards.

  • Alaska Native Language Center bookstore reopens

    November 13, 2023

    The UAF Alaska Native Language Center Bookstore, a cultural hub dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous languages, celebrates its reopening today, Nov. 13.

  • Tia Tidwell headshot

    Professor Tia Tidwell featured on new podcast, The Alaska Myth

    November 13, 2023

    Tia Tidwell, assistant professor of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was a guest on the first episode of the new podcast, The Alaska Myth. The Alaska Myth is a podcast about how Alaskans view our history and ourselves.

  • INBRE graduate student Jessica Johnson. UAF photo courtesy of Amy Loeffler.

    IGNITE professional development workshop

    November 13, 2023

    Student and staff seats are still available for IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a free, annual professional development workshop organized by Alaska EPSCoR and Alaska INBRE. At this time, faculty who register for IGNITE will be waitlisted.

  • UAF Bookstore open

    November 10, 2023

    The UAF Bookstore is now open under new management with Barnes & Noble College. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Drone selfie of ACEP team members and Kartorium founders at the new solar array in Galena, Alaska.

    Apply for 2024 ACEP Summer Internship Program starting Dec. 1

    November 09, 2023

    The Alaska Center for Energy and Power Summer Internship Program will open applications for the summer 2024 cohort on Dec. 1.

  • Augmented Reality virtual workshop

    November 09, 2023

    Learn the basics on how to create your own augmented reality mobile app in Alaska NSF EPSCoR's free, three-part virtual workshop Nov. 13, 15 and 17 from 3–4 p.m. each day via Zoom. We will also have a demonstration from “AR Hero,” an easy-to-use platform for putting together an augmented reality experience, no app required!

  • Side by side photos of URSA 2023-24 Climate Change Project award recipients Logan Niemann and Jessie Skalisky

    URSA announces 2023-24 Climate Change Project Award recipients

    November 09, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the two individuals who received an URSA 2023-24 Climate Change Project award.

  • NSF CISE to visit UAF Nov. 17

    November 08, 2023

    NSF program officers from the Computer and Information Science and Engineering directorate will be holding in-person informational seminars and Q&A sessions on Friday, Nov. 17 in Akasofu 501.

  • First-Gen AK celebration

    November 06, 2023

    Please join Student Support Services and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in celebrating First-Generation college students, staff, and faculty members. National First-Gen Day is Wednesday, Nov. 8, and we have events happening Nov 6-9!

  • Culinary Arts and Hospitality student, Gina Henry, serves pasta at the 2023 City Sampler.

    CTC students showcase culinary skills at City Sampler

    November 03, 2023

    UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality students, led by program director Sean Walklin, participated in the 2023 City Sampler on Oct. 19. This event benefits the Fairbanks Resource Agency, which serves Interior Alaskans with disabilities.

  • A man in a red coat gathers wood.

    Celebration of Life for Jacques Philip

    November 03, 2023

    Please join the Center for Alaska Native Health Research in celebrating the life of Dr. Jacques Philip in the Regents' Great Hall of the UAF Fine Arts Complex on Nov. 6 from 4-6 p.m.

  • Snails infected with Trichinosis parasites from RAHI Research 2018. UAF photo by Amy Topkok.

    BLaST workshop: IACUC and IRB - Understanding the process

    November 02, 2023

    Dive into the heart of ethical research practices with our upcoming BLaST Undergraduate Professional Development workshop on Nov. 7 from 1-2 p.m. on Institutional Review Board and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee principles and ethics.

  • BLaST mentoring group workshops

    November 02, 2023

    Biomedical Learning and Student Training invites all faculty, staff and graduate students to November mentoring discussion group sessions on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom or in-person in Room 174 of the Arctic Health Research Building.

  • BLaST scholar presents her research at URSA UAF Research Day 2023.

    BLaST offers student spring 2024 funding

    November 02, 2023

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $2,500 to conduct research for Spring 2024. This award may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies, and services. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, by midnight.

  • ASUAF president Cole Osowski, left, and vice president Sarah Finney, right, award Katie Spellman, second from left, and Amy Wald, second from right, the ASUAF Senate Faculty Member of the Year and Staff Member of the Year Awards respectively on Aug. 15, 2023.

    ASUAF Faculty and Staff Awards

    November 01, 2023

    The ASUAF senate awarded their annual faculty and staff awards to Katie Spellman and Amy Wald for their outstanding service to the students of UAF.

  • Beatrice Turley, URSA 2023-2024 CEL recipient

    URSA announces 2023-2024 Community-Engaged Learning awardee

    November 01, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Beatrice Turley, a Secondary Education and Music undergraduate student, who received an URSA 2023-2024 Community-Engaged Learning Award for their proposal titled: Understanding Introductory Geometry Through Music, Movement, and Listening.

  • University Women's Holiday Bazaar Nov. 4-5 raises funds for UAF scholarships

    November 01, 2023

    The University Women's Association is holding its 53rd two-day bazaar of Alaskan artists, crafters and food vendors on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Park.

  • Responsible Conduct of Research training Nov. 14

    November 01, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RCR is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by National Science Foundation awards.

  • Office of Financial and Business Services open house

    November 01, 2023

    Please join the Office of Financial and Business Services for an open house from 1:30-4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16 in the Butrovich Building, Suite 106.

  • Food for fines

    October 30, 2023

    Parking Services is hosting a canned food drive from Nov. 1-17. In addition to helping communities in need, Parking Services will reduce your citations to a warning!

  • Winter wellness and raffle

    October 28, 2023

    Join our counseling staff at Arctic Java in the Wood Center for our six-week series of strategies, tips, and giveaways to help keep you active and healthy in the coming winter months. Enter your name for raffle prizes and check out some fun activities!

  • A group meditation room arrangement at The Well on the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus.

    The Well reopens to support happiness, well-being at UAF

    October 27, 2023

    The Well has re-opened after being closed for maintenance. The Well is now openly available to anyone with a Polar Express card as a space to help promote happiness and well-being (e.g., yoga, meditation, reading, thankfulness, etc.) on the UAF campus.

  • Blue and gold graphic with the Governor's Cup Pre-game Rally information provided in the article.

    UAF Alumni Association to host Governor's Cup Pre-game Rally

    October 27, 2023

    The UAF Alumni Association is hosting a pre-game rally for the second game of this year's Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup series. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. at Latitude 65 Brewing Company. Wear your blue and gold and let's get ready to cheer on the Nanooks! The puck drops in the Carlson Center at 7:07 p.m.

  • MFA in effect for VPN and VDI starting Oct. 31

    October 27, 2023

    Over the past two years, UAF has been rolling out a security enhancement called Multi-Factor Authentication to better protect user accounts and sensitive university information from malicious cyber-attacks. Today, all employees, including student-employees are required to use MFA.

  • Potential pitfalls for your work in an LMS

    October 25, 2023

    If you have ever taken an online course, you have likely used an LMS or Learning Management System. Regardless of the LMS your courses use, there are common pitfalls that can easily be avoided. Here's advice for overcoming them.

  • Participants in the summer 2023 Tamamta retreat hold a circle discussion at Howard Luke Gaalee’ya Spirit Camp.

    Tamamta program honored by APLU

    October 21, 2023

    UAF's Tamamta program has been honored with the Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in University Research Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

  • Julie Anne Brown poses for a photo

    BLaST celebrates Scientist of the Month

    October 21, 2023

    BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Julie-Anne Brown was selected as the October 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month for October.

  • UAF partners with Barnes & Noble College

    October 20, 2023

    After a successful request for proposal process, UAF has begun a new partnership with Barnes & Noble College to operate the UAF Bookstore. The Bookstore will be closed from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8 so management can smoothly transfer from Follett Higher Education, which has operated the university's bookstore since 2009.

  • Registration open for non-credit WINTERmester courses

    October 20, 2023

    UAF Summer Sessions has a diverse selection of non-credit courses for adults this winter. These short courses allow participants to learn something new or dedicate time to existing interests.

  • Sunday night kickball Oct. 22 - Dec. 10

    October 18, 2023

    Kickball, a sport many of us have experienced during PE in high school when our coaches needed an easy game to get us outside and moving, is brought to you once more through the UAF Student Recreation Center. Held after closing our facilities, this is a student-member game only.

  • Kit Cunningham and Nick Mills have been selected for the 2024 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program.

    Alaska students selected for national marine policy fellowship

    October 18, 2023

    Two Alaska students have been selected for the 2024 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program, one of the most prestigious marine policy fellowships in the country. Kit Cunningham and Nick Mills were chosen after being nominated for the positions by Alaska Sea Grant.

  • Are you ready to ShakeOut?

    October 18, 2023

    On Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in the Great ShakeOut, the world's largest earthquake drill! With over 340 million people living and working in the United States, a major earthquake could cause unprecedented devastation. Knowing what to do before a big earthquake will determine how well you survive and recover.

  • UAF flu clinics

    October 18, 2023

    UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is providing flu shots for students, faculty, staff, and significant others/partners of faculty and staff members.

  • Photo of a stethoscope and heart-shaped stress reliever on top of an echocardiogram chart.

    UAF - 'Just for the Health of It!'

    October 16, 2023

    Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a special health fair open to all University of Alaska-Fairbanks faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wood Center Ballroom (2nd Floor).

  • Volunteer to be spring 2024 OLLI instructor

    October 16, 2023

    UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience while sharing your passion and knowledge.

  • Current Issue – Fall 2023 cover

    Aurora Fall 2023 online

    October 13, 2023

    Read about a UAF alumna's joy in cooking propelling her to the MasterChef competition, the creation of climate scholars, a homecoming a century in the making and much more in the fall 2023 Aurora.

  • UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality staff, faculty and students gather in front of the train following the event.

    UAF CTC Culinary crew rocks the HooDoo Choo Choo

    October 13, 2023

    Students, staff and faculty from the UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality program partnered with the Alaska Railroad and HooDoo Brewing Company for the third year to produce the annual HooDoo Choo Choo event.

  • Chancellor's Budget Forum on Oct. 19

    October 12, 2023

    Join Chancellor Dan White for a discussion of the university's budget on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1:15 p.m. in the Schaible Auditorium. The event will also be available online.

  • Logan Hertzler in the UAF eCampus exam room.

    Tackling test anxiety

    October 11, 2023

    Test anxiety is well-known in the college community and can affect students tremendously. We strive to do our best academically, and testing anxiety can hinder effective test performance and studying.

  • Free UAF harm reduction webinar

    October 11, 2023

    Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a free, live webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. from the National Harm Reduction Coalition.

  • Halloween carnival

    October 11, 2023

    Residence Life is hosting a family-friendly Halloween carnival at the MBS complex on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. for UAF students, faculty, staff and their families.

  • New financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress website

    October 09, 2023

    The UAF Financial Aid Office recently launched the Satisfactory Academic Progress website to provide helpful information regarding SAP financial aid requirement information, including information about the financial aid appeal process.

  • FAFSA delay for 2024-2025

    October 02, 2023

    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on Oct. 1 of each year. However, in 2020, Congress passed the 'FAFSA Simplification Act,' which represents a significant overhaul of the FAFSA application process. As a result of these changes, the 2024-2025 FAFSA Application will be delayed until December 2023.

  • UAF Community Mental Health Clinic accepting new clients

    September 29, 2023

    Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week through Dec. 5.

  • A student walks up to the Rasmuson Library during the fall.

    Paul H. McCarthy Awards accepting applications

    September 29, 2023

    Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of Alaska are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their research using the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 5, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.

  • Susan Glade, Spring 2023 URSA Project Award recipient.

    Apply for URSA Spring 2024 Project Awards

    September 29, 2023

    Undergraduate students of all disciplines and from all UAF-affiliated campuses* who plan to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the Spring 2024 term are invited to apply for URSA Student Project funding. Spring Project Awards offer up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $6,000 for group applicants. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 2 to Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m.

  • Brant Schalk, eCampus I.T. guru, displaying some of his favorite tech.

    Tips for being your own tech support

    September 27, 2023

    Whether you are a new student or a returning one, eCampus has a few tech tips or reminders to keep in mind to help avoid tech crises.

  • Brooke Fisher, spring 2023 URSA project awardee.

    URSA seminar: How to get started

    September 27, 2023

    Are you looking for hands-on experience and skills development in the discipline you love? Join a Zoom session on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 1-2 p.m. focused on getting started with URSA.

  • “Using artificial intelligence in college studying” prompt, Adobe Firefly, 15 Sep. 2023, firefly.adobe.com/

    Using AI as a student

    September 27, 2023

    There has been a lot of talk about the emergence of widely available artificial intelligence programs, especially ones that can produce well-written text such as ChatGPT. Our eCampus staff have provided do's and don'ts in using AI in your studies.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • NDAC employee Rhen office hours

    September 20, 2023

    Rhen will be hosting office hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Arctic Java. They will be happy to answer any questions and address any concerns students may be having. Feel free to come say hello!

  • Opening an Alaska 529 account for loved one

    September 20, 2023

    Do you have a loved one you want to help with their future? Alaska 529 provides six tips on how to help set them up with an account and make smart financial decisions with your contributions.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • STEM education awards available through Alaska Space Grant

    September 13, 2023

    The Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for STEM Education fellowship awards through Sept. 15, 2023. Students at Alaska 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.

  • URSA announces 2023 Fall Student Project Award recipients

    September 13, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates five individuals who received an URSA 2023 Fall Student Project Award.

  • 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.

  • Undergraduate research available through Alaska Space Grant

    September 13, 2023

    The Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for undergraduate research apprenticeships through Sept. 15, 2023. STEM students at Alaska institutions of higher education are invited to apply.

  • Study Away information sessions

    September 13, 2023

    Interested in studying away in another country or state? Attend a Study Away Program information session to learn more!

  • 2023 convocation survey, recording

    September 13, 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.

  • The Troth Yeddha Dance Group, recipients of a 2022-23 grant from the UAFAA Benefactor Fund, welcomes alumni and friends to the Regents' Great Hall during the 2023 Nanook Rendezvous reunion. Photo by Ben Roberts.

    Benefactor fund grants available to student groups

    September 11, 2023

    Student and campus groups can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the UAF Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students. The application deadline is Oct. 23.

  • UAF fall book club selections

    September 11, 2023

    Open to faculty, staff, and students across our campuses, UAF's book clubs offer engaging discussions and opportunities for collaboration.

  • a crowd of colorfully dressed people dance together in a ballroom

    UAF's new events platform, calendar

    September 09, 2023

    Starting on Monday, Sept. 11, UAF will be using 25Live, a one-stop platform for planning and publicizing events at UAF.

  • Nominate your academic advisor today!

    September 06, 2023

    Do you have a faculty or staff advisor who has made a positive impact on your university experience? Nominate them for an excellence in advising award before the Friday, Sept. 8 deadline!

  • National Suicide Prevention Month ribbon

    September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    September 06, 2023

    September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the U.S. Here in Alaska, all too often our neighbors and loved ones are impacted by it.

  • Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management virtual office hours

    September 06, 2023

    If you have questions or need guidance about anything related to EHSRM procedures, you are invited to attend our virtual office hours. No appointment necessary - pop in when you are able. Office hours will be held most Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

  • SoBear Lounge nights

    September 06, 2023

    Please Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6-8:30 p.m. for an exciting new program, the SoBear Lounge in the Wood Center.

  • Wood Center Food Pantry seeks donations

    September 06, 2023

    Do you have any spare shelf-stable food, paper products, or menstrual items? The Wood Center Food Pantry needs your donations! Over the summer, there was a 300% increase in people using the food pantry. From Aug. 21-30 the program has received as many requests for assistance as it did in the first six weeks of fall 2022.

  • Apply now! Fall applications closing Sept. 10

    September 01, 2023

    The Sept. 10 application deadline is quickly approaching for four different Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity Award programs. Undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, staff and faculty across disciplines and locations are encouraged to apply now!

  • Humans V Zombies

    August 30, 2023

    Humans V Zombies is a moderated game of tag played with Nerf Gun blasters that will start on Sept. 13 and end on Sept. 15. Please sign up for the game by 5 p.m. on Sept. 10. Players will start the week as humans while trying to survive the growing zombie hoard. This three-day event is open to all students and will consist of different missions throughout the week as the battle to survive the zombie hoard becomes more challenging. Will you survive as a human or conquer as a zombie?

  • Indoor cycling bikes in the Nanook Recreation indoor cycling studio.

    Nanook Recreation fall group fitness

    August 30, 2023

    Nanook Recreation is offering a variety of fitness classes for the fall semester. We will offer some familiar programs such as Intro to Strength Training, Intermediate Strength Training, Intro to Olympic Weightlifting, Mat Pilates, Outdoor Bootcamp, and Indoor Cycling. Classes are being added through the fall so keep checking in to our group fitness calendar for the latest offerings.

  • Low angle image of three people standing around a table.

    The NSF I-Corps Site program: Customer Discovery

    August 30, 2023

    At Center ICE, we provide a six-week National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Site (I-Corps) program to accelerate academic research and startup business projects that are ready to move toward commercialization. Through the I-Corps program, teams complete 15 – 20 interviews over the six weeks. The closing date for the next cohort is 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3.

  • Chancellor Dan White

    Save the date: Chancellor's Convocation Sept. 12

    August 28, 2023

    Please join Chancellor Dan White from 1-2 p.m. at the UAF Davis Concert Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 12, for a celebration of UAF's accomplishments over the past year.

  • UAF Student Health and Counseling Center back at Whitaker Building

    August 23, 2023

    The staff members at UAF Student Health and Counseling Center have moved to their newly renovated space! You can find them on the second floor of the Whitaker building, which is next to the fire department and above the police station.

  • Updates to resident tuition qualification policy

    August 23, 2023

    UAF has recently updated the criteria for establishing residency for tuition purposes. The updated criteria is available to review at the residency information website.

  • Nanook Navigator logo

    Student Performance Notifications Sept. 1-15

    August 23, 2023

    Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator during the following dates: Sept. 1-15 and throughout the semester.

  • Wildfires in Maui - How you can help

    August 18, 2023

    A tragic event like the destruction brought on by the wildfires in Maui can inspire friends and strangers alike to offer assistance to those impacted and in need. Whenever the question is asked, "How can I help?" the best answer usually given is "money." Donating money is one of the most straightforward and easily managed forms of support because it allows volunteer and non-profit organizations to purchase what is needed for victims and survivors, such as food, blankets, and water. To avoid any current and future fundraising scams, consider these tips before clicking that "Donate" button online.

  • UAF Student Success Center construction kicks off

    August 18, 2023

    Construction on the new UAF Student Success Center will kick off on Monday, Aug. 21. Contractors from GHEMM Company, LLC will erect fencing around the south side of the Rasmuson Library to serve as their staging area. The walking deck around the library will also be closed.

  • Nanooks, Engage!

    August 16, 2023

    Join the new Nanook Engage platform at engage.uaf.edu. Download the 'CampusGroups,' app from the AppStore and log in with your UA credentials to view upcoming events on mobile.

  • New Student Orientation: Aug. 22-26

    August 16, 2023

    New Student Orientation for the Troth Yeddha' campus will be held Aug. 22-26. Schedules are available online at www.uaf.edu/orientation.

  • Tips for setting up new phone with DUO MFA

    August 14, 2023

    Did you get a new phone over the summer? The professionals at Nanook Technology Services have some tips for setting up your new phone to work with DUO for multi-factor authentication.

  • Road closure map provided by UAF Division of Design and Construction.

    Troth Yeddha' road closure

    August 09, 2023

    Aug. 9, 2023 update: The road closure was delayed by smoke on Aug. 7 and the thunderstorm Aug. 8. Taku and North Tanana will be closed today thru Thursday night and possibly into Friday, Aug. 11. Portions of North Tanana Drive and Taku Drive will be closed from Aug. 7 at 7 a.m. through Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. to make road repairs. Detours will be posted to guide vehicles around the closure.

  • The new PolarExpress ID Card Design, 'Blue & Gold' by Ula Boughan.

    New changes to PolarExpress card request form

    August 07, 2023

    The Office of the Bursar has streamlined the forms used to request a PolarExpress ID card, depending on your needs.

  • Students visit various booths during a previous Party in the Park event.

    Party in the Park

    August 07, 2023

    Visit Constitution Park on Aug. 29 from noon to 2 p.m. for Party in the Park! Clubs and departments from all different parts of our campus will be here! Join the Student Leadership and Involvement Office to get your questions answered about clubs and campus departments!

  • Robin Shoaps mentors undergraduate student Meredith McMahon (Spring 2023 Student Project Awardee).

    URSA 2023 Mentor Awards now accepting applications

    July 31, 2023

    Faculty, researchers, staff, and graduate students from all disciplines and all UAF-affiliated campuses are invited to apply for an URSA Mentor Award of up to $6,000. This award is an opportunity for mentors to receive funding to engage undergraduate students on their current research and creative projects.

  • New Tamamta fellows Alex Jenkins, Chris Tran, Craig Chythlook, Hanna Hellen, Justin Leon and Rachel Lekanoff

    Tamamta program announces new cohort of fellows

    July 26, 2023

    Six graduate students were announced as the third cohort of fellows in the Tamamta program, which centers on bridging Indigenous and Western sciences to transform graduate education and research in fisheries and marine sciences.

  • Environmental, Health, Safety, and Risk Management virtual office hours

    July 24, 2023

    If you have questions or need guidance about anything related to EHSRM procedures, you are invited to attend our virtual office hours. These events are hosted by Industrial Hygiene and Risk Management, but we are happy to answer (or track down an answer) any question you have related to our department.

  • A collection of prototypes for collecting eDNA floats in a tub.

    Fishery researchers, engineering students work to build better eDNA collectors

    July 19, 2023

    Last month, Jessica Glass and two students departed for the Kenai Peninsula toting a tub full of items that looked like plastic children's toys. Their plan for the six-day trip: Dunk them in Kasitsna Bay and see what happens. It may sound like a quirky week at the beach, but Glass, an assistant professor at UAF's College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, hopes their project will lead to a breakthrough in environmental DNA sampling.

  • Graphic design of a polar bear standing in the snow in front of a blue-colored row of snow-covered spruce trees with a gold background and the UAF logo superimposed in the upper left-hand corner with PolarExpress and scripted text

    New PolarExpress design winner announced

    July 17, 2023

    The Office of the Bursar is thrilled to announce the winner of the UAF PolarExpress card design competition. With over 1,000 votes, the UAF community chose Ula Boughan's design, Blue and Gold, as the winner of the carding competition.

  • Help support UAF with bra drive

    July 12, 2023

    The Nanook Diversity and Action Center, Office of Sustainability, and Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities are collaborating to support UAF through a bra drive.

  • Sara Gast, deputy executive director for the Carnegie Classifications

    R1 Carnegie visit scheduled for July 14

    July 07, 2023

    UAF will be hosting Sara Gast, deputy executive director for the Carnegie Classifications, on July 14 to present on the Carnegie Classifications for R1 institutions. A public presentation is scheduled at 10 a.m. in the Murie Auditorium. This event is open to all UAF staff, faculty and students. No RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be provided.

  • Spaces available in all-day field day camp, July 17-21

    July 05, 2023

    This camp for students entering grades 3-8 is designed to provide a wide range of field day game activities, including but not limited to basketball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, kickball, capture the flag, soccer, water games, and more.

  • Closeup photo of a sockeye salmon first returning to a river after years at sea with a bright blue-green back and flash of pure silver on its belly. Photo by Lisa Hupp / US Fish and Wildlife Service.

    Spring 2023 Bering Science released

    June 28, 2023

    UAF's International Arctic Research Center, along with partners at the Alaska Ocean Observing System, released the Spring 2023 edition of Bering Science. The report shares observations and research happening in and around the Bering Sea.

  • Free ice cream for UAF research units

    June 26, 2023

    UAF Chancellor Dan White and Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer will be handing out free ice cream outside of the Elvey Building from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. All UAF researchers, students, and staff are invited to come enjoy some ice cream and socialize.

  • Steel Bridge Team photo collage.

    Steel Bridge team shines on national stage

    June 22, 2023

    The UAF College of Engineering and Mines team emerged as an undeniable force during the Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals held in San Diego, California, securing 10th place overall out of the 43 participating schools.

  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program fall 2023 workshop information session

    June 21, 2023

    UAF is hosting an information session in July about an upcoming fall workshop that will provide support for students applying to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. The workshop is open to UAF-affiliated undergraduate seniors and graduate students in their first or second year.

  • UAF PolarExpress card design contest poll

    June 19, 2023

    Thank you to everyone who participated in the UAF PolarExpress design competition. We received 45 excellent submissions, and it is genuinely humbling to glimpse the immense artistic talent of our UAF community. After a difficult selection process, the pre-selected judging panel whittled the submissions down to 10 finalists.

  • Temporary Core and West Ridge mail route changes continuing

    June 09, 2023

    The Campus Mail Center will be continuing the alternating Core and West Ridge routes. We will be returning to the regular route schedule starting July 10.

  • New URSA funding opportunities for 2023-24 opening July 31

    June 01, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is pleased to announce three new funding opportunities for the 2023-24 school year. Each opportunity will open for applications on July 31, 2023, and close on Sept. 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Funds for each award must be spent by June 15, 2024.

  • Elizabeth Parry is pursuing her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and is the graduate student spotlight.

    Graduate student spotlight: Elizabeth Parry

    May 31, 2023

    Elizabeth Parry is pursuing her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. She is developing a new tool to measure food security using a One Health lens with a particular focus on Alaska Native populations.

  • Sue McHenry, left, and Gabby Russell pose for a photograph in the Brooks Building on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus at UAF in December 2022. Russell was honored with the 2021-22 McHenry/Martin Staff Advisor Award, named partly after McHenry. UAF photo by Eric Engman

    Aurora: Helping rural students belong, across two generations

    May 31, 2023

    Advisors Sue McHenry and Gabrielle Russell talk about creating a home away from home for students who have grown up in Alaska's remote communities.

  • Rasmuson Library holiday closures and summer hours

    May 25, 2023

    The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library will be closed May 27-29 for the Memorial Day Holiday. The library will also be closed July 1-4 for the Independence Day holiday.

  • UAF School of Education students awarded Teacher Internship Scholarship

    May 25, 2023

    The UAF School of Education is proud to announce that 41 UAF education students were awarded approximately $838,000 in scholarships through the Alaska College of Education Consortium UA Teacher Internship Scholarship program.

  • A Visual Art Academy student works on cartoons.

    Registration open for Visual Art Academy

    May 25, 2023

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Art in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts will host the 19th annual Summer Visual Art Academy, an intensive visual arts program for students from grades 6-12. Students will select their preferred areas of interest and will be assigned to classes prior to the beginning of the academy.

  • Student Erik Bach uses a jackleg drill in UAF's underground mine training camp near Delta Junction in November 2022. In the foreground is instructor Jim Smith. Instructor Sam Reves is in the background. Photo courtesy of the UAF Mining and Petroleum Training Service

    Aurora: Students go underground to find rock-steady jobs

    May 24, 2023

    In a UAF-owned tunnel southeast of Delta Junction, hundreds of Alaskans have learned the skills needed to succeed in underground mine jobs -- and many others.

  • Alaska Native Language Center Film nominated for Northwest Regional Emmy

    May 19, 2023

    The Alaska Native Language Center's film, Awake, has been nominated for a Northwest Regional Emmy through the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

  • Caribou crossing the haulroad

    Aurora: Comprehending caribou in the oil patch

    May 17, 2023

    A half-century of research by UAF alumni and others uncovers how caribou react to oil work on Alaska's North Slope.

  • InsideOut Story lab seeking science-inspired stories, poems, and sketches

    May 12, 2023

    The Learning InsideOut Story Lab invites submissions to their latest collection, Science on the Move. Submit original short stories and black-and-white sketches that spark curiosity about Arctic research. Submissions are due by Sunday, May 14.

  • Adam Wool

    Aurora: Getting people to stay and do good things: Adam Wool '88

    May 10, 2023

    Adam Wool, the 2023 Cashen Service Award recipient, went into business after graduating. Later, as a legislator, he fought university cuts so others could have similar chances.

  • Patrick Druckenmiller collecting dinosaur tracks along the Yukon River.

    Academic Tuesdays: May 9, 2023

    May 09, 2023

    To most people who work and study on the Troth Yeddha' campus, the University of Alaska Museum of the North is a place to take visiting family and friends to see exhibits or participate in some of our public programs like Family Days or Open House. However, fewer people are aware that UAMN is also the largest teaching and research museum in Alaska.

  • A stack of books, an open laptop computer, writing utensils and a lightbulb sit arranged on a white desktop.

    Month of Writing: June

    May 04, 2023

    UAF writers are invited to join a Month of Writing, with writing sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in June and a supportive community of writers to keep you accountable. This program is open to faculty, staff, graduate students and post-docs!

  • LEAP seeking faculty, student applicants for fall 2023 semester

    May 04, 2023

    The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2023 fall semester.

  • Excellence in Advising Awards

    May 04, 2023

    Do you have a faculty or staff advisor who has made a positive impact on your university experience? Nominate them for the Excellence in Advising award. The Feist-Schamel Faculty Advisor Award and the McHenry-Martin Staff Advisor Award recognize outstanding undergraduate-level advising at UAF.

  • UAF 2023 construction projects

    May 04, 2023

    Construction season at the Troth Yeddha’ campus is coming quickly and will feature two large projects that are major milestones in the revitalization of campus. Facilities Services is also managing approximately 30 other active construction projects across the Troth Yeddha’ campus.

  • The Art-o-Mat machine on the UAF Troth Yeddha' Campus during the month of May.

    Art-o-Mat machine on campus in May

    May 04, 2023

    UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting an Art-o-Mat machine for the month of May. This retired cigarette machine has been refurbished to dispense small works of original art.

  • 2023 WAISC plenary speaker Rick Thoman presenting

    Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference recordings available

    May 03, 2023

    Thirty-seven presenters came to Dillingham for a conference celebrating Western Alaska science. From art to sustainability, the field was diverse and energetic. If you couldn't attend in person, recordings of the presentations are available on the WAISC website.

  • Brianna Gray in winter

    Aurora: Advocating for community and self: Brianna Gray '11, '12

    May 03, 2023

    Brianna Gray, the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, reconnected with her identity at UAF. Today, she helps Fairbanks K-12 students succeed.

  • Portrait of Jenn Pedersen, executive director of eCampus

    Academic Tuesdays: May 2, 2023

    May 02, 2023

    In 2020, the U.S. Department of Education updated regulatory definitions of distance learning within the Distance Education and Innovation Ruling that all higher education institutions receiving Title IV funds must comply with. The regulation became effective July 1, 2021, and requires that for all online courses for which students may use federal financial aid (Title IV funds), there is "regular and substantive interaction between students and instructors." This week's Academic Tuesday column provides information on the background, benefits, essential characteristics, and what to expect next with regard to regular and substantive interaction, or RSI.

  • two head and shoulders portraits of college students

    UAF names 2023 student award recipients

    May 01, 2023

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor Kalen Moore-Thomas and Riley von Borstel on May 5 as its outstanding undergraduate degree recipients for 2023.

  • Students awarded linguistics internships

    April 28, 2023

    Two undergraduate students in the College of Rural and Community Development, Alicia Smoke and Dante Burk, have been awarded summer internships in linguistics at the University of Oregon.

  • a portrait of dan white

    Friday Focus: Looking forward

    April 28, 2023

    In a recent meeting, a member of my leadership team mentioned that April always feels like a sprint to the finish line. I am sure many of you, especially students and faculty who are wrapping up your final exams, can relate to that metaphor. However, for me, it feels like the race has just begun.

  • Student Health and Counseling Closure May 5th

    April 28, 2023

    Student Health and Counseling will be closed Friday, May 5, from 3 to 5 p.m.

  • Jaclyn Bergamino, (pen name Jaclyn Wilmoth), holds the paperback copy of her first novel, The Snow Witch. Photo Courtesy of Jaclyn Bergamino.

    Alumna Jaclyn Bergamino launches first book

    April 28, 2023

    UAF English Department alumna Jaclyn Bergamino will be launching her newly published book, "The Snow Witch," at Ursa Major Distilling this Friday, April 28.

  • Muriel Dittrich, Mike Stekoll and Tamsen Peeples hold a big $10,000 check

    CFOS students win Department of Energy competition

    April 26, 2023

    A team from the UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences won the top prize in the U.S. Department of Energy's 2023 AlgaePrize competition. Graduate students Tamsen Peeples and Muriel Dittrich, along with retired CFOS faculty member Mike Stekoll, were named grand champions of the competition. AlgaePrize challenges student-led teams to develop innovative solutions for algae production, processing and product development.

  • EGU venue in Vienna

    Geophysical Institute research on display at European science meeting

    April 26, 2023

    Research by several University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute scientists is being presented this week at the annual meeting of the European Geosciences Union in Vienna, Austria.

  • Health and counseling center announces summer hours

    April 26, 2023

    The UAF student health and counseling center will transfer to summer hours beginning Monday, May 8.

  • URSA announces 2023 summer student project awardees

    April 26, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has named four students recipients of its summer student project awards.

  • 24-hour study area to temporarily close

    April 26, 2023

    The 24-hour study area adjacent in the Rasmuson Library will close from May 8-31 for renovations.

  • Student at SSA meeting

    UAF researchers show work at seismology meeting

    April 26, 2023

    Fifteen people from the Geophysical Institute attended the annual meeting of the Seismological Society of America annual meeting in person in San Juan, Puerto Rico earlier this month. The GI group, which included graduate students, gave several oral and poster presentations at the four-day meeting.

  • One woman and two men stand alongside a sign that says

    Yupik language club assists with spelling bee

    April 25, 2023

    Members of the UAF Yugtun Egmilta (Yupik language club) traveled to Anchorage on April 15 to assist with the statewide Yupik and Inupiaq spelling bee.

  • UAF graduates celebrate with members of university faculty and leadership during the 2019 commencement in Fairbanks, Alaska.

    Friday Focus: Academic traditions: Our 101st commencement

    April 21, 2023

    At the University of Alaska Fairbanks, we take great pride in following our academic traditions. From the time students arrive to the time they graduate, we have many events that serve as milestones in their academic journey. The most coveted milestone in this academic journey is the conferral of a degree and the grand commencement ceremony that celebrates the achievement of our graduating students. UAF is about to celebrate its 101st commencement on May 6 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, other commencement ceremonies at the community campuses, and special graduation events. These celebrations are rooted in historic practices, have a deeper purpose, and great symbolic significance.

  • Spring 2023 Aurora cover

    Spring 2023 Aurora online

    April 20, 2023

    Read about caribou behavior in oil fields, newly found photos taken by Denali's first climbers, miners training deep underground and much more in the spring 2023 Aurora.

  • Example of PolarExpress Card layout

    Design contest for PolarExpress card - $500 grand prize

    April 19, 2023

    The Office of the Bursar invites all UAF students, staff, and faculty to submit original artwork for the UAF PolarExpress card design contest. The chosen artist will receive a $500 award, and the two runner-ups will receive annual parking passes.

  • Tia Tidwell, Anupma Prakash, and Nate Bauer are seated on an outdoor bench displaying a variety of recent UA Press book covers.

    Academic Tuesdays: April 18, 2023

    April 18, 2023

    This week's Academic Tuesday looks at the University of Alaska Press, its past and present, its partnership with the University Press of Colorado, focus on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in academic publishing, new publications, how to buy UA Press books, and how to engage in the publication process.

  • Temporary Core and West Ridge mail route changes

    April 18, 2023

    Due to the onboarding of new staff members, the Campus Mail Center has temporarily moved the Core and West Ridge routes to alternating days.

  • Applications open for URSA's 2023 Fall Student Project Awards

    April 17, 2023

    Applications for URSA's 2023 Fall Student Project Awards open on April 17. Fall Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $3,000 for both individual and group projects. Funds may be used toward fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, and/or supplies/services.

  • Traffic delays on campus April 22

    April 15, 2023

    Due to the Beat Beethoven 5k race, traffic will be briefly stopped or rerouted, primarily between 10:45-11:15 a.m. on April 22. Access from Thompson Drive into the traffic circle, and in front of the Patty Center will be stopped briefly to allow runners to get up the hill on Tanana Loop.

  • UAF Community Garden registration

    April 15, 2023

    Even though winter is holding on for much longer this year, it is time to prepare for the 2023 gardening season! The UAF Community Garden will begin accepting plot registrations on April 17. Unlike previous years, the in-person kick-off meeting will be held after sign-ups are complete.

  • Recap, recordings available from Alaska Mariculture Conference

    April 14, 2023

    Video recordings and a post-conference survey report are now available from the recent Mariculture Conference of Alaska, hosted by Alaska Sea Grant. The meeting was an opportunity for farmers, researchers, and professionals in mariculture-related industries and agencies to present and discuss a range of issues related to this burgeoning Alaska industry.

  • BLaST URE DaeLee Forshaw, UAF 2021-2022 student.

    2023-2024 AY24 BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding opportunity

    April 13, 2023

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in the next academic year 2023-2024. These awards may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 28 by midnight.

  • Student Labor Survey

    April 13, 2023

    Attention all student workers! You are invited to complete this survey by ASUAF's Student Labor Relations Board! The SLRB would like to promote student rights and wellbeing in the workplace and work to achieve the best possible standard of living for the student workforce.

  • Application period open for Undergraduate Research Initiative for Student Enhancement program

    April 13, 2023

    The Undergraduate Research Initiative for Student Enhancement program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking applications for its scholarship program funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the NIH. Applicants should be rising Sophomores, and awards include 2/3 tuition for three years, plus a $13,000 annual stipend, and significant research and mentorship support.

  • URSA RCA Day celebrates undergraduate student projects

    April 12, 2023

    URSA hosted this year's Research and Creative Activity Day on April 6 in the Wood Center Multilevel Lounge. RCA Day is UAF's campus-wide celebration of undergraduate student engagement. This annual event allows students to showcase their scholarly projects and experiences from the current academic year through the format of posters, presentations, creative displays, and public performances.

  • The UAF Native Games team stops for a group photo after the sixth annual Traditional Games event April 1-2 in Juneau.

    UAF Native Games team receives Overall College Team award in Juneau Traditional Games event

    April 12, 2023

    The UAF Native Games team traveled to Juneau for the sixth annual Traditional Games event April 1-2. It is a mixed event where middle school, high school, and college students can compete in, as well as the public.

  • Tau Beta Pi students welcome visitors to the engineering open house in late February.

    Academic Tuesdays: April 11, 2023

    April 11, 2023

    Engineers and computer scientists are people who combine concepts from science, math, art, humanities and business to create functional products and processes for the betterment of society. Just as society's needs are changing due to climate change, technological advances, resource scarcity and social changes, the approaches we use to create those products and processes must also change. Indeed, the discipline of engineering itself must change. UAF's College of Engineering and Mines is hastening that change by creating Alaska's engineering workforce of tomorrow.

  • UA Museum of the North updates hours for spring and summer

    April 06, 2023

    The University of Alaska Museum of the North has updated its hours for the spring and summer starting this week.

  • 2023 Staff Make Students Count Award nominations due April 28

    April 05, 2023

    The deadline to submit nominations for the 2023 Staff Make Students Count Award is April 28, 2023.

  • UAF IT outage coming in May 2023

    April 05, 2023

    In May 2023, contractors will install a new battery backup system in the Butrovich Building that serves the Butrovich Data Center. The new unit replaces a 25-year-old system that has aged out and become less reliable. The backup battery provides the data center with continuous power during an outage of the UAF power grid and with the new system in place, the project will substantially increase the center's reliability, resiliency, and up-time to support critical functions, academics, and business continuity.

  • UAF Facilities Services planned preventative maintenance work at Combined Heat and Power Plant

    March 29, 2023

    In June 2023, UAF Facilities Services will perform planned preventative maintenance work at the Combined Heat and Power Plant. The work includes an annual inspection and cleaning of the boiler, steam turbine generator, and associated equipment to ensure reliable operations for the life of the power plant. Given the size of the plant, the work usually takes approximately three weeks to complete. During this period, FS Utilities will utilize alternate, backup power and heat sources to keep the Troth Yeddha' Campus operational.

  • Students drill into ice as they perform research in the field.

    Academic Tuesdays: March 28, 2023

    March 29, 2023

    Wicked problems such as climate change require complex and interdisciplinary solutions. As Mike Toman from the World Bank put it: "Climate change is an issue that presents great scientific and economic complexities, some very deep uncertainties, profound ethical issues, and even lack of agreement on what the problem is." Preparing students for interdisciplinary work while also acquiring deep knowledge is a goal of UAF and the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. Teams in CNSM and other colleges have developed programs that allow students, both undergraduates and graduates, to sharpen their interdisciplinary skills. The new Bachelor of Science in Climate and Environmental Change and the Earth Systems Science graduate programs provide new opportunities to students at UAF.

  • FemCon March 29-31

    March 22, 2023

    Please join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in celebrating Women's History month with our FemCon event taking place March 29-31 in the Wood Center. The NDAC office is hosting three days of programming events ranging from workshops, panels, raffles, a free Emily Anderson concert and more.

  • UA students in the Murie Lobby during the 2019 Midnight Sun Science Symposium.

    2023 Midnight Sun Science Symposium - Save the Date!

    March 22, 2023

    Registration for the 2023 Midnight Sun Science Symposium scheduled for April 13-14 is open! This symposium, hosted by the Biology Graduate Student Association, is an interdisciplinary research conference that encourages the participation of University of Alaska undergraduate and graduate students of all scientific disciplines to showcase their scientific excellence, including those from UAA and UAS. The deadline for abstract submission is March 31 by 11:59 p.m.

  • University of Alaska Fairbanks LGBTQ pride logo

    Lavender Graduation

    March 22, 2023

    The Nanook Diversity and Action Center will be hosting the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Fifth Lavender Graduation to honor our students on Saturday, April 8 in the Wood Center Ballroom from noon to 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held both in-person and online to ensure as many students as possible are able to participate.

  • Dance instructor Daniel Ponickly.

    UAF Summer Sessions offering ballroom dance class for couples

    March 22, 2023

    Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning presents an eight-session ballroom dance class taught by Daniel Ponickly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 4-27, from 7-8 p.m. at the SRC. Register to learn the steps and techniques of simple and fun lead-and-follow partner dancing with your partner or a friend!

  • Madara Mason, associate director of teaching and learning at UAF.

    Academic Tuesdays: March 21, 2023

    March 21, 2023

    This week's Academic Tuesday focuses on faculty development at UAF, and looks into the Faculty Accelerator, who attends development events and why, what's coming up in development, and information on submitting ideas or suggestions.

  • BLaST Scholar Shadrach Stitz outside in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo by Chris Kim)

    BLaST Celebrates Scientist of the Month for March

    March 16, 2023

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Shadrach Stitz was selected as the March 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.

  • Chancellor White to host online forum on Student Success

    March 15, 2023

    Chancellor Dan White will host an online forum April 6 (*** date change ***) at 1 p.m. on Student Success featuring new academic programs, updates from the Graduate School, expansion of the North Star College, and exciting services offered through the Student Success Center.

  • Graphic image that shows milestones in years three, six and seven in the accreditation schedule. The year three box reads Mid-Cycle Evaluation: Readiness for Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness with Site Visit Oct. 2-3, 2023 in a yellow outline box. The year six box states Standard Two: Policies, Regulations and Financial Review. The year seven box states Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness with Fall 2027 overlayed in a star.

    Academic Tuesdays: March 14, 2023

    March 15, 2023

    This week's Academic Tuesday focuses on accreditation and where UAF is in its seven-year cycle, and also takes a look at some special requirements and responses to prior recommendations.

  • White paper submissions sought for NSF Research Traineeship Program

    March 13, 2023

    The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Science Foundation's Research Traineeship Program. The primary goals of the NSF program are to explore ways for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers.

  • Climate survey on diversity and equity open through March 28

    March 13, 2023

    UAF has partnered with the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium to administer a diversity and equity campus climate survey to the entire UAF community. This survey asks students, faculty, staff and administrators about their perceptions and experiences related to diversity, inclusion, discrimination, and harassment at UAF. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous.

  • Photo of a black traditional alarm clock on an outdoor table in front of a bush of blooming white flowers with visiting bees in the background.

    Clocks spring forward March 12

    March 10, 2023

    Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Monday will start on time whether you do or not, so be sure to change your clock when you go to bed on Saturday!

  • Volunteers for commencement ceremony May 6

    March 10, 2023

    Volunteers are needed to assist with UAF's 101st commencement ceremony. Parking attendants, greeters and information table support are all needed.

  • Previous Toolik artist-in-residence, Nikki Lindt, captured the sights and sounds of permafrost thaw in 2019 through audio recordings and travel sketches, like Torn Between Us, pictured above.

    Apply for the Dalton Highway Artist-in-Residence

    March 09, 2023

    Toolik Field Station invites visual, auditory, or performing artists and writers to apply for the 2023 Dalton Highway Artist-in-Residence program.

  • Participants in bug camp take a break for a group photo.

    Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning camps and non-credit course registration open Friday

    March 09, 2023

    Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning opens 2023 summer registration for 85 Summer Day Camps and 19 non-credit courses this Friday, March 10.

  • Regalia, invitations must be ordered by March 25

    March 09, 2023

    Graduates should order caps, gowns, and tassels by March 25 and have them mailed to their current address to ensure arrival before the event.

  • April 15 deadline to apply to participate in 2023 commencement ceremony

    March 09, 2023

    Students who apply for graduation must also confirm attendance at the ceremony via the RSVP form. There, students will also record the pronunciation of their name. Seating is set by the number of students who have indicated they will be there, so students must confirm attendance by April 15.

  • UAF spring snow removal March 7-26

    March 07, 2023

    Facilities Services works around the clock to provide drivable roads and parking spaces for all university stakeholders. A significant part of the snow clearance is hard pack removal. To provide a safe and conducive working environment for our plows and graders and to protect your personal vehicles, we need to close certain parking lots.

  • Nominations sought for outstanding student awards

    March 03, 2023

    UAF is accepting nominations for its 2023 outstanding graduating student awards.

  • Volunteers needed for URSA's Research and Creative Activity Day

    March 03, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity will hold the 2023 Research and Creative Activity Day event on April 6 in the Wood Center Multilevel Lounge, and we are in need of volunteers!

  • Low Carbon Energy Transitions Workshop: March 7-8

    March 02, 2023

    Don’t miss the “Low Carbon Energy Transitions: Lessons Learned from Global Pathfinders” free virtual workshop on March 7-8, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • Director of Libraries - Student Survey

    March 02, 2023

    We seek your input in a survey assessing the job performance of Director of Libraries Karen Jensen. The purpose of this survey is to incorporate faculty, staff, and student input as part of UAF's administrator development and evaluation program.

  • URSA Internship Awards accepting applications

    March 02, 2023

    URSA is excited to announce the opening of a new undergraduate funding opportunity: Internship Awards! URSA's Internship Awards offer fellowship funding up to $6,000 for the summer or $3,000 for the fall or spring term to support cost-of-living expenses for unpaid or minimally paid* internships with organizations external to UAF.

  • Rodolfo Garcia, 2022 student commencement speaker.

    Applications open for student commencement speaker

    March 01, 2023

    The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites graduating students to apply to be the student commencement speaker at UAF's spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The deadline for application is March 10.

  • Responsible Conduct of Research Training - March 25

    March 01, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered in-person on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. - noon AKST. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction.

  • Business Leader of the Year committee co-chair Ashley Plys, recipient Joe Usibelli Jr. and committee co-chair Gavin Meggert pose at the BLOY event on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

    Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 28, 2023

    February 28, 2023

    The College of Business and Security Management continues to evolve as a business school here in Alaska as we look to new and innovative ways in which to meet the needs of our students and the industries we serve.

  • Mental Health First Aid Classes offered in Spring

    February 28, 2023

    Student Health and Counseling will be teaching Mental Health First Aid to those interested on March 23-24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and April 13-14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This course is open to any student, staff, faculty or member of the administration and will cover very valuable information to be used personally and professionally.

  • The Sun Star: Hot off the Presses!

    February 27, 2023

    The Sun Star newspaper is back with its first print issue in half a decade! The Sun Star staff plan to publish print issues monthly for the rest of the academic year. Pick up your free copy at various locations both on- and off-campus.

  • Photo of the Snake River.

    Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference call for abstracts

    February 22, 2023

    Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for presentations or posters by March 1 for the Western Alaska Interdisciplinary Science Conference in early April.

  • Summer 2023 Graduate Mentoring in Research support available from Alaska INBRE

    February 22, 2023

    Graduate students can apply for salary support to mentor undergraduate students. Salary support will also be provided for an undergraduate mentee if the mentee has no other form of support. Proposals are due March 10 by 5 p.m. Alaska Time.

  • Bivalent COVID-19 boosters available

    February 22, 2023

    The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering students, faculty and staff bivalent COVID-19 boosters by appointment during the spring 2023 semester.

  • Deadline to apply for graduation is March 1, 2023

    February 22, 2023

    The late deadline for students to apply for graduation is March 1, 2023. Graduates must submit their application to Degree Services by 11:59 p.m. Graduates who have already applied or graduated who plan to participate in the commencement ceremony on May 6 must RSVP for the ceremony by April 15.

  • Weight room

    Learn to strength train before work with Nanook Recreation

    February 22, 2023

    Nanook Recreation is offering intro to strength training Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., starting Feb. 28. This class is free with Nanook Recreation membership and designed for those who are new to strength training.

  • Charlene Stern, vice chancellor of rural, community and native education

    Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 21, 2023

    February 21, 2023

    Last year, UAF's Community and Technical College joined many other units across UAF in embarking on a strategic enrollment planning process. SEP is a data-informed process designed to help groups identify, evaluate and modify strategies and enrollment goals. Through the work of numerous committees driven by faculty and staff, CTC identified several promising strategies to both maximize existing programs and develop new initiatives.

  • Join Nook in showing your Nanook pride during UA Giving Day, Feb. 22-23.

    Join us for 2023 Giving Day!

    February 20, 2023

    Giving Day starts at 10 p.m. on Feb. 21 and runs for 49 hours through 10:50 p.m. on Feb. 23. We're inviting the entire UAF community to join us in participating in UA Giving Day 2023 so all of our alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends can directly support UAF. Last year, about 750 alumni, donors and supporters took the time to give a combined $664,000 to support students and programs at UAF, and with challenges available this year, we could supersize our donations to support even more programs and research vital to the community and state.

  • You can volunteer for a free clay workshop

    February 16, 2023

    A UAF undergraduate student needs volunteers to participate in an art-making research project! If you are interested in participating, registration is open, and limited space is available.

  • One Health, One Future volunteers and vendors needed

    February 15, 2023

    The UAF Center for One Health Research is hosting an international conference, One Health, One Future, from Feb. 28 to March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center. In order to run this event, we are looking for contributing participants and vendors!

  • Richard Collins, director of the UAF Graduate School

    Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 14, 2023

    February 14, 2023

    This week's Academic Tuesday features information on the UAF Graduate School, including what it provides, a recent consultation by the Council of Graduate Schools, info on the Three Minute Thesis competition, news about The New PhD book and author visit, Graduate Student fellowships in innovation and entrepreneurship, and other announcements.

  • BLaST Scholar Christian Bolton outdoors in Fairbanks, Alaska.

    BLaST Celebrates Scientist of the Month for February

    February 13, 2023

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Christian Bolton was selected as the February 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.

  • the Well logo

    the Well: a wellbeing space at UAF officially opens to all

    February 13, 2023

    "The Well" (334 Duckering Building) is now officially open for use by ALL at UAF (students, staff and faculty) for practicing happiness and wellbeing. Access is via swipe card to anyone with a polar express card.

  • two women smile at the camera

    Share your UAF love story this week

    February 13, 2023

    For Valentine's Day, UAF is asking employees, students, alumni and friends to share stories about how they found love through UAF.

  • Join Nook in showing your Nanook pride during UA Giving Day, Feb. 22-23.

    Help support UAF students, programs during 2023 Giving Day

    February 10, 2023

    The UAF community is invited to participate in UA Giving Day 2023 on Feb. 22-23. This online fundraising event is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to support UAF.

  • Graduation Fair to take place Feb. 22

    February 10, 2023

    A Graduation Fair will take place Wednesday, Feb. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom.

  • OARC to offer 'Samples of Opportunity' this summer

    February 10, 2023

    The Ocean Acidification Research Center will offer its "Samples of Opportunity" program to UAF students again during summer 2023.

  • Stan Justice, left, prepares to signal skiers to begin the Skiathon during an event year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the past two years, racers competed on their own during a weekend window. This year's race will again be a mass start.

    Skiathon is back as mass start race

    February 09, 2023

    The Skiathon, a 20-kilometer classic-style ski race and tour, will be held on the UAF trails Sunday, March 5.

  • Morag Clinton snowshoeing in the wilderness

    CFOS seminar: Aquatic animal health and Alaska fisheries

    February 08, 2023

    The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. featuring Morag Clinton, an assistant professor of anatomy with UAF's Veterinary Medicine Program. She will present "Aquatic animal health and its application in the study and management of Alaskan fisheries."

  • Current Faculty Fellow for Dual Enrollment, Laura Conner (left), and Dani Sheppard (right), who will take on the role in May 2023.

    Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 7, 2023

    February 07, 2023

    I'm excited to share with all of you that the work on the expansion of North Star College is in full swing. We still have another week before the lottery deadline and yet we have already surpassed our goal of 125 students signing up, which is more vetted applications than we had anticipated!

  • Youth rock climbing programs

    February 06, 2023

    Nanook Recreation's youth rock climbing programs are open for registration for the spring 2023 season! The season ends April 28.

  • The logo for the Well

    'the Well' reopening for free in-person meditation instruction, practice

    February 06, 2023

    'the Well' (located in 334 Duckering) is reopening for regular, free, in-person meditation practice and instruction for Monday Meditations from 1:15-1:45 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 6. A Zoom option is available - check out 'the Well' calendar for details. All are welcome, from beginners to regulars.

  • One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference

    February 06, 2023

    All are invited to join the One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference. OHOF 2023 will be held Feb. 28- March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center.

  • BLaST Scholar Michelle Quillin collecting juvenile Chinook salmon on the Chena River.

    Summer 2023 BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding opportunity

    February 06, 2023

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in summer 2023. These awards may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb. 26 by midnight.

  • Early Bird closed this week

    February 06, 2023

    Early Bird Loaded Fries and Early Bird Burger are closed this week. They will reopen on Monday, Feb. 13.

  • Responsible Conduct of Research training session

    February 02, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom. It is an NIH requirement that all BLaST Mentors, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training.

  • URSA spring 2023 travel awards

    February 02, 2023

    The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is taking applications for its 2023 spring travel awards.

  • Snoopy doll being unpacked after flying aboard the successful Artemis I mission beyond the moon and back.

    Apply for a NASA Pathways internship

    February 01, 2023

    NASA Pathways internships are one of the most direct ways to get set up for a job at the leading U.S. institution for space exploration. The next application cycle is open Feb. 6–10.

  • Ayla Grandpre, a 2017 NASA intern from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., with plant growth specimens.

    Applications due for NASA summer internships

    February 01, 2023

    NASA offers summer internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students primarily in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as some other disciplines. To be considered for Alaska Space Grant Program sponsorship of a NASA internship, you must apply by Wednesday, Feb. 1.

  • UA Office of Government Relations Internship application period open

    February 01, 2023

    The University of Alaska Office of Government Relations has released its summer 2023 internship application for undergraduate students. This 10-week internship is based in Washington, D.C. The intern will assist the federal relations team and gain an understanding of how federal relations benefits the UA system.

  • Karen Jensen, the UAF director of libraries, outside on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska.

    Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 31, 2023

    February 01, 2023

    Professional librarians frequently debate the higher purpose of the library, especially as society and technology change. Are we a public meeting place? Are we an internet service provider? Are we an information gatekeeper? Are we all about books? Anyone using libraries lately knows that we are currently all of those things, and more; we are the heart of any community engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.

  • A total of 59 audio reels were saved from the Cuttlefish project. On them are things like teachings from Elders talking to Unalaska students about an ulux̂tax̂, an Unangax̂ skin-on-frame sea kayak for example.

    Cuttlefish recordings now available online

    February 01, 2023

    With funding provided by the National Recording Preservation Foundation, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Oral History Program was able to have 59 'Cuttlefish Project' magnetic audio reels digitized by a professional company.

  • A group of young women facing away from the camera and wearing heavy packs ascend a scree-covered slope at the base of a glacier.

    Inspiring Girls* Expeditions seeks science, art and outdoor instructors

    February 01, 2023

    Calling graduate students and early career scientists, artists, and outdoor guides! Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska is seeking instructors for our 2023 expeditions!

  • Curry Cunningham

    CFOS Seminar: Prediction methods for Alaska salmon fisheries

    January 31, 2023

    The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. featuring assistant professor Curry Cunningham. He will present "Forecasting is a fool's game: Evolution and developments in prediction methods for Alaskan salmon fisheries."

  • Chancellor Dan White

    Chancellor to host enrollment forum

    January 30, 2023

    Chancellor White's online forum on enrollment will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 1-2 p.m. Panelists will share exciting progress on UAF's strategic enrollment planning efforts and opportunities for participation.

  • The UAF shuttle makes a stop on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks to pick up and drop off passengers.

    UAF BusWhere shuttle tracking

    January 27, 2023

    We are pleased to now offer BusWhere bus tracking service! This should help you better use our shuttle services and make planning your day easier.

  • UAF Mobile app employee and student screens superimposed over mobile phone graphics

    Download the UAF Mobile app

    January 27, 2023

    Get the information and tools you need for your campus life on the go with the UAF Mobile app.

  • Visit the UAF student page for a one-stop shop for links and information tailored just for current students.

    One-stop shop for current students

    January 27, 2023

    Visit the UAF student page for a one-stop shop for links and information tailored just for current students.

  • BLaST Scholar Tirzah Bryant holds a Yellowlegs chick.

    BLaST celebrates January 2023 Scientist of the Month

    January 25, 2023

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF wildlife biology undergraduate student Tirzah Bryant was selected as the January 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.

  • Nanook Diversity and Action Center logo

    Join the NDAC Council

    January 25, 2023

    The Nanook Diversity and Action Center Council is looking for students interested in creating inclusive programming and maintaining a campus culture of respect and belonging for all students.

  • URSA Innovative Technology and Education Award applications open Feb. 6

    January 25, 2023

    URSA's Innovative Technology and Education Award application period opens on Feb. 6. The ITE Award funds up to $5,000 and is open to all UAF undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff, and full-time faculty requiring technology-related equipment and/or software for student-based instruction and/or research.

  • Apply for spring graduation by Feb. 1

    January 25, 2023

    If you'll be completing your degree requirements by the end of this spring term apply today! Spring graduation applications received by the initial deadline will be entered to win a vintage diploma frame.

  • New cell phone? Set up the Duo mobile app!

    January 25, 2023

    If you’ve been gifted a new phone or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, remember to configure the Duo mobile app now that you’ve returned to campus.

  • University Community Mental Health accepting new clients

    January 25, 2023

    Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week now through April 27, 2023.

  • Jodie Anderson, the new director of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resource and Extension, pauses for a photo outdoors.

    Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 24, 2023

    January 25, 2023

    Read more to learn about Jodie Anderson's appointment as director of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resource and Extension, and that recruitment for the Vice Provost, Dean of General Studies and Accreditation Liaison Officer position will be opening this spring semester as Alex Fitts prepares for retirement.

  • Staff Alliance Support for Professional Development

    January 24, 2023

    Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their career or professional development in FY23. This support is good for any activities occurring within FY23, and is for up to $500 per employee, while the funds last.

  • Annual driver renewal reminder

    January 24, 2023

    Each year, any individual who is driving on UAF business must update their driving form and present it to their supervisor for record-keeping. Information about becoming a UAF-approved driver can be found on the UAF Risk Management website.

  • UAF hosting candidates for assistant professor of animal physiology

    January 23, 2023

    The UAF Department of Biology and Wildlife, and the Institute of Arctic Biology, will be hosting candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Animal Physiology at UAF.

  • 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.

  • Students encouraged to nominate staff for 2023 Pathfinder Award

    January 19, 2023

    The department of Alaska Native studies and rural development is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pathfinder Award. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15, 2023.

  • Dr. Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley was a Yupiaq scholar who served 25 years as faculty with the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

    Nominations open for Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Award for Contributions to Native Ways of Knowing

    January 19, 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 Alaska.

  • UAF Chess Club at the Pan-American Chess Tournament 2023 in Seattle. From left to right: Logan Borger, Luke Martin, David Schweizer, Matthew Dominick, Michael Martins, Evan Nichols, and Josh Costello.

    UAF Chess Team surprises competition at 2023 Pan-American Chess Tournament

    January 19, 2023

    The UAF Chess Club organized a team of seven individuals to participate in the Pan-American Chess Tournament in Seattle. This tournament had over 80 teams participating, with over 360 college students. There were those like the members of the UAF team who had a passion for chess and loved to play, and there were also those who were ranked in the top 200 in the world.

  • Student performance notifications Jan. 20 to Feb. 3

    January 18, 2023

    Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator between Jan. 20 and Feb. 3, and throughout the semester.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Calligraphy pen tip with the words Month of Writing above the pen in cursive script, and February 2023 Community for your writing projects below the pen.

    Write that thing!

    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.

  • 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.

  • Mental Health First Aid logo

    Spring 2023 Mental Health First Aid training

    January 06, 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.

  • 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.

  • Field safety for researchers

    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.

  • Learn to strength train in 2023 with Nanook Recreation

    January 04, 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.

  • UAF graduates celebrate receiving their degrees on April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. UAF/GI photo by JR Ancheta.

    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.

  • Members of the UAF Alumni Association board visit the Wild Blueberry and Troth Blossoms barn quilt on display at the Fairbanks Experimental Farm. Photo by Theresa Bakker

    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.

  • 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.

  • Alaska INBRE Sustaining Research Excellence opportunity open

    December 15, 2022

    Alaska INBRE offers the Sustaining Research Excellence opportunity to successful biomedical and health researchers within the INBRE network to receive funding for the support of graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and technicians, the purchase of equipment, and/or to provide for buyouts from teaching.

  • Alaska INBRE has two undergraduate research opportunities open

    December 15, 2022

    Alaska INBRE Program offers two summer research assistantship opportunities for students interested in research.

  • Nanook nook and UAF alumni enjoy a day on the float during the Golden Days Parade.

    Aurora: Class notes and in memoriam

    December 15, 2022

    See what UAF's alumni have been doing, and remember those no longer with us.

  • Gail Priday holding one of her paintings.

    Solo Exhibit at the Alaska State Museum

    December 15, 2022

    The Alaska State Museum in Juneau is presenting a solo exhibition of Gail Priday’s paintings through Feb. 4, 2023. Priday, associate director of Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning and UAF art department alumna, received a 2022 Individual Artist Award from the Rasmuson Foundation. A portion of the award helped cover the cost of shipping 33 paintings from Fairbanks to Juneau.

  • Survey: Science experiences in Arctic communities and citizen science projects

    December 09, 2022

    University scientists working in Arctic communities and on citizen science projects are invited to participate in a survey of their experiences. The results will be used to better understand how scientists are shaped by leading or working on community and/or citizen science projects in the Arctic or sub-Arctic.

  • Wood sits in three piles on a platform

    Dropping in for dry wood

    December 09, 2022

    At 9 a.m. on a crisp Monday morning in mid-November, I am one of about 10 people standing outside an office on First Avenue in Fairbanks. We are here for the “wood drop” program organized by Aurora Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Aurora Energy — the company that owns the 27.5-megawatt coal-fired power plant, right across the road, that supplies electricity to the greater Fairbanks area and heat in the form of steam to the downtown area.

  • Winter break parking lot closures and snow removal

    December 08, 2022

    With heavy snows expected, Facility Services is working around the clock to provide drivable roads and parking spaces for all university stakeholders. A significant part of the snow clearance is hard pack removal. To provide a safe and conducive working environment for our plows and graders and to protect your personal vehicle, we need to close certain parking lots.

  • Patrick Romans teaches in his classroom at Lathrop High School in Fairbanks in September 2022.

    Aurora: You get to choose

    December 08, 2022

    Patrick Romans, a walking quote factory with a snack closet, makes high school economics entertaining yet educational.

  • BLaST Scholar Daphne Mueller is smiling and standing in front of green spruce trees and foliage outside in the sun.

    BLaST celebrates December Scientist of the Month

    December 08, 2022

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at University of Alaska Fairbanks has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Daphne Mueller was selected as the December 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month. More about these articles can be found on the BLaST SOM website.

  • Student Health and Counseling holiday closures

    December 08, 2022

    Student Health and Counseling will be closed at various dates and times leading up to and during the holiday break.

  • Learn to play pickleball

    December 08, 2022

    Farthest North Pickleball Club would like to invite UAF students, faculty and staff to play with them. free to play, no experience necessary, and there are a few loaner paddles available.

  • Geophysical Institute lab extends research capability

    December 06, 2022

    Join UAF Geophysical Institute Director Bob McCoy and Anthea Craven for a small gathering to celebrate the next phase in the GI Space and Atmosphere Instrumentation Lab, or GI-SAIL, at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 in 118 Elvey.

  • Mini-Grants Lead to Major Ideas

    December 05, 2022

    Innovation is what keeps Alaska moving forward. So, it isn’t too much of a stretch to take the slogan of the new online class ES100X developed by UAF’s College of Engineering and Mines, ‘If you can engineer in Alaska, you can engineer anywhere,’ and apply it to ‘innovation’.

  • LEAP seeking faculty, student applicants

    December 01, 2022

    The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2023 spring semester.

  • Minnie Naylor, Gabrielle Russell, and Donald Crocker have all recently received awards from the University of Alaska Fairbanks for their outstanding dedication.

    Rural Student Services advisors recognized for their service

    December 01, 2022

    Several Rural Student Services advisors have been recognized for their commitment to student success. Minnie Naylor, Gabrielle Russell, and Donald Crocker have all recently received awards from the University of Alaska Fairbanks for their outstanding dedication.

  • Charles Mason stands by camera and van.

    Aurora: Striving for imperfection

    November 30, 2022

    Charles Mason embraces the chaos of collodion photography, returning to an archaic technique after mastering the digital revolution.

  • A man works on a solar panel

    ACEP Expands Summer Internship Program for 2023

    November 30, 2022

    Interns have played an integral role in the UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power’s development and growth, and in return ACEP has provided a launch pad for interns to continue their professional careers. In 2022, ACEP hired 16 interns who worked in almost all aspects of the organization. We’re excited to announce the expansion of the 2023 summer undergraduate internship program.

  • UAF Community and Technical College student wearing her cap and gown while standing in front of the CTC building. The words

    CTC Registration Week, Nov. 28-Dec. 1

    November 28, 2022

    It’s time to register for spring 2023 classes at the UAF Community and Technical College! Join us at CTC downtown on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 4-6 p.m. to enjoy free food while shopping for your future among over 40 of our programs.

  • A student researcher getting samples from a lake.

    Aurora: Diving into Alaska's DNA

    November 23, 2022

    Using genomics technology, UAF students extract insights from the information soup swimming in Alaska's aquatic ecosystems.

  • A line of college students on a stage.

    UAF student wins scholarship to attend national conference

    November 18, 2022

    Karsten Sierra wanted to go to the national conference of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society this year, but the costs presented a challenge.

  • Students and teacher in an elementary classroom.

    STEM fellowships available for education students

    November 17, 2022

    Education students: create a series of STEM lessons and you could earn $2,500! You must be an elementary or secondary teacher education student doing a classroom practicum. Students are encouraged to incorporate NASA education materials in all classrooms, including visual and performing arts, social studies, health and physical education, and the humanities. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

  • Logo for Premio Internacional de Poesía, Image courtesy of DALYA Editorial.

    "Dolors Alberola" Poetry Prize

    November 16, 2022

    We invite writers worldwide to enter the competition with an unpublished collection of poems (500-800 lines) in any official language of the world. Poems may be on any subject in any form or style. Submit online, deadline is Jan. 31, 2023.

  • A bluethroat bird sits atop a shrub in Nome, Alaska.

    Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant applications due by Dec. 12

    November 16, 2022

    Scientists within the University of Alaska system, including graduate students and faculty members, are eligible to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant now open for 2023 field season proposals. The application deadline is Dec. 12, 2022. There are two $15,000 awards available.

  • Tracie Haan loading DNA into the Nanopore Minion.

    Alaska INBRE Graduate Research Assistantship opportunity open

    November 16, 2022

    Are you a graduate student? Are you interested in applying for a graduate research assistantship? Alaska INBRE's GRA opportunity is open. The deadline for submission is Jan. 13, 2023, by 5 p.m. AKT.

  • UAF Alumni Association to host Pre-game Rally for Governor's Cup

    November 16, 2022

    Dust off your ugly sweater on Friday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Lat 65 Brewing Company to cheer on our very own Alaska Nanooks at the UAFAA Pre-game Rally. Join us for this festive event as we prepare to head back to the Carlson Center for the first game in the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup series since 2020.

  • Melissa Shippey sits in front skeins and balls of yarn.

    Aurora: Sharing a colorful yarn

    November 16, 2022

    A long-ago visit to a knitting shop leads Melissa Shippey to a new field in which to apply her scientific methods.

  • Researchers from the Toolik Field Station community share their science in the 2019 All Scientists Meeting poster session.

    Register for the Toolik Field Station 2023 All Scientists Meeting

    November 15, 2022

    Toolik Field Station welcomes all to join them for two days of science and conversation at their biennial All Scientists Meeting this January in Santa Barbara, California. The All Scientists Meeting is intended to spark conversation, inspire new ideas, and garner feedback amongst the Toolik community.

  • Társilo Girona

    Geophysical Institute volcanologist receives international honor

    November 15, 2022

    A University of Alaska Fairbanks volcanologist has received a high honor from the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics.

  • Graphic depiction of two astronauts viewing an explosion in space

    Graduate student research grants available from NASA

    November 15, 2022

    Graduate students can apply for up to $15,000 in total direct costs grants to undertake NASA-relevant research.

  • Check UAF on Alert for latest information

    November 14, 2022

    Wondering if bad weather may cause a delay to campus operations or classes? Need to know the latest on an emergency alert that just went out? Keep up on the latest information on the UAF on Alert page.

  • Three students stand with checks for their wins in the UAF Three Minute Thesis competition.

    UAF Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition winners

    November 14, 2022

    The Graduate School is pleased to announce the fall 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Winners!

  • Several men around a table look at engineering diagrams.

    Alaska industry internships available

    November 12, 2022

    The UAF Alaska Space Grant Program will fund student internships with an Alaska company. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2023.

  • Woman standing on a boat smiling

    Introducing Alaska Innovation Fellow - Ashley Guernsey

    November 10, 2022

    Ashley Guernsey is an Innovation Fellow at Center ICE through the Alaska Fellows Program. The Alaska Fellows Program is a fall-to-spring residential fellowship program that nurtures the next generation of Alaska-based leaders by pairing talented young people with strong communities and professional mentors.

  • Photos of a selection of Alaska candidates for the midterm elections. Photo courtesy of the UAF Department of Political Science.

    Making sense of the midterms

    November 10, 2022

    Join professors from the UAF Department of Political Science for a discussion of the 2022 midterm election results, with a focus on Alaska in Schaible Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at 7 p.m. AKST.

  • The UAF Theatre and Film Department present auditions for

    Auditions for "The Shape of Things"

    November 10, 2022

    The UAF Theatre and Film Department present auditions for "The Shape of Things" on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at 1 p.m. AKST.

  • a man stands at a podium with a screen in the background

    UAF seeks nominations for 2023 alumni awards

    November 10, 2022

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks, in partnership with the nonprofit UAF Alumni Association, is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus Award and William R. Cashen Service Award. Honorees are selected by a committee of alumni, past recipients and members of UAF's leadership team.

  • Newly digitized historical KUAC radio programs now available online

    November 10, 2022

    Thanks to a Recordings at Risk grant through the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Oral History Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has had 241 historical KUAC radio programs professionally digitized and added to their collection.

  • Eugénie Euskirchen stands by testing equipment in an interior swamp.

    Aurora: The flux of the matter

    November 09, 2022

    Eugénie Euskirchen's team detects curious carbon flows in a warming, wet landscape of fen, bog and forest southwest of Fairbanks.

  • Logo of the National Society of Leadership and Success

    The NSLS at UAF

    November 09, 2022

    Both UAF and UAS were admitted into The National Society of Leadership and Success in 2021, joining UAA who's hosted a chapter for many years. The NSLS is an international honors society with over 700 chapters and 1.7 million members, focusing on "Building Leaders Who Make a Better World." The UAF chapter of NSLS operates as a student club.

  • Apply for UAF eCampus scholarship

    November 09, 2022

    UAF eCampus is offering scholarships for UAF degree-seeking students taking eCampus courses. The maximum award is $500; any remaining costs are the responsibility of the student. Scholarships are evaluated based on thorough and thoughtful responses to the application questions as well as demonstrated need. The deadline to apply is Nov. 23, 2022.

  • Nominations open for 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence

    November 09, 2022

    The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the University of Alaska. Any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the mission of the University of Alaska system, UAA, UAF, or UAS is eligible to be nominated.

  • URSA announces Community Engaged Learning Award

    November 09, 2022

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates undergraduate student Aihs Palmer, psychology major, who received this year's Community Engaged Learning Award. Aihs' project titled "Micro-pantries to Mitigate Inaccessibility to Anti-Hunger Resources," will collaborate with Fairbanks organizations to address barriers to local food security resources.

  • Design contest for student artwork extended to Dec. 6

    November 09, 2022

    UAF eCampus is sponsoring a student design contest for a marketing campaign in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. All UAF students are invited to submit original artwork which will be featured on a printed banner in the N terminal of the airport. The chosen artist will receive a $1,000 tuition award.

  • Photo of forget-me-not flowers hand embroidered onto birch bark with colored thread wrapped around clothespins and a pair of scissors next to the art piece.

    WINTERmester registration open

    November 09, 2022

    Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning is offering several non-credit short courses for UAF students and community members ages 18 and up in January 2023. Registration is currently open.

  • Cover art from last year's issue.

    Call for submissions: Ice Box literary journal

    November 09, 2022

    Ice Box, UAF's undergraduate literary journal, is now open for submissions. The deadline to submit is Dec. 9, 2022.

  • Veterans Day appreciation and early registration event

    November 08, 2022

    Join the UAF Department of Military and Veteran Services on Nov. 11 in the Wood Center multilevel lounge for a Veterans Day appreciation event. Donuts, coffee and other beverages will be provided. Experts from many student services departments will be available to chat about any questions you have, help you get ready for the spring semester, schedule appointments with your academic advisor if you haven't already, and get your courses certified for military or veteran benefits. No RSVP is necessary.

  • Laura Ekada stands outdoors among wildflowers in bloom in her traditional Athabascan regalia.

    BLaST celebrates November Scientist of the Month

    November 07, 2022

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Laura Ekada was selected as the November 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month.

  • Pop-Con happening Nov. 10-12 in UAF Wood Center

    November 07, 2022

    Pop-Con is a celebration of all things pop culture - gaming, entertainment, books, comics, and more! From Nov. 10-12, Pop-Con will take over the Wood Center for three days of tournaments, vendors, cosplay, workshops, and activities. You don't want to miss out!

  • Celebrations planned for first-generation students

    November 04, 2022

    Student Support Services and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center are proud to present a series of events to celebrate first-generation students. More than half of UAF students are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

  • Portraits of Ariana Lopez (left) and Ellie Martinson (right). Photos by Jaunelle Celaire.

    Two voice recitals this weekend you won't want to miss

    November 04, 2022

    Join us this weekend in the UAF Davis Concert Hall for two voice recitals you won't want to miss by Ariana Lopez and Ellie Martinson.

  • Prince William Sound, where the Chugach Regional Resources Commission will be assess climate change effects on marine ecosystems, marine mammals and Tribal users.

    Small grants support needs of Alaska Native non-profits

    November 04, 2022

    The UAF Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy awarded grants up to $50,000 each to four regional non-profit organizations. The groups will use the funding to enhance capacity for resilience and climate adaptation in Alaska Native and rural communities.

  • Photo of a traditional alarm clock sitting among fall colored leaves and large pine cones.

    Clocks fall back Nov. 6

    November 03, 2022

    Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Monday will start on time whether you do or not, so be sure to change your clock when you go to bed on Saturday!

  • Byte Smart Fridge at CTC and Patty Center

    November 02, 2022

    UAF Dining has installed two new vending machines at CTC and Patty Center. The Byte machines are a refrigerated smart fresh food vending machines. Chartwells, the UAF dining contractor, stocks the machines with fresh sandwiches, salads, fruit cups and other snack items.

  • Fire burns in black spruce during the Nenana Ridge Project in June 2009. Photo by Scott Rupp/IARC Nenana Ridge Project.

    Aurora: To find and fight fires

    November 02, 2022

    A flood of satellite data from UAF becomes the latest tool for battling Alaska's wildland blazes.

  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center student interns pose with BETTI, the Balloon Experimental Twin Telescope for Infrared Interferometry.

    NASA webinar and spring internships deadline

    November 01, 2022

    Apply for a NASA Internship for the Spring semester! Learn more before the application deadline of Nov. 7, 2022. On Nov. 2 from noon to 1:30 p.m., a NASA informational webinar will go over “How to write a federal resume and how to apply for NASA internships with OSTEM and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.” An in-person viewing will also happen that day and time in Duckering 353.

  • Graduate assistant pay increases

    October 28, 2022

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks is moving forward with the roll out of an increase in the minimum hourly stipend rate for graduate assistants (i.e., engagement, research and teaching assistants) based on the review and recommendation of the UAF Graduate School.

  • Students cluster in groups to talk in an auditorium

    IDEAs Awards inspire future innovators

    October 27, 2022

    Center ICE recently co-hosted an ICE Jam event with the UAF Honors College on the subject of ideation and to recognize the 2021-2022 winners of the Innovative Disclosures and Entrepreneurial Activities (IDEAs) awards. This in-person event was held at UAF’s Schaible Auditorium and was attended by about 80 first-year students, honors students, members of the local entrepreneurial community and IDEAs winners.

  • URSA announces 2022 Mentor Awards

    October 27, 2022

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the following individuals who received a 2022 Mentor Award.

  • harles Mason stands with his 8-by-10 camera and VW Syncro Westfalia Vanagon at Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks in August 2022. UAF photo by Eric Engman.

    Fall 2022 Aurora online

    October 26, 2022

    Read about sniffing out carbon flow in an Interior Alaska swamp, fighting wildfires with satellite data, tracing invisible aquatic DNA and much more in the fall 2022 Aurora.

  • Open Educational Resources student survey

    October 24, 2022

    The Faculty Senate OER Ad Hoc Committee invites students to take a brief survey on how they use textbooks. The survey is open until 11:59 p.m., Nov. 4, 2022.

  • Oceanographers Caitlin Smoot and Jennifer Questel stand before scientific illustrations by Nicholas Bezio currently on display at the Museum of the North.

    Museum exhibit highlights deep sea research

    October 24, 2022

    A new exhibit at the University of Alaska Museum of the North reveals the wonders of the deep-sea.

  • Headshot photo of Sonia Ibarra

    Short film features CFOS alumna Sonia Ibarra

    October 24, 2022

    The American Indian Science and Engineering Society released a short documentary film about University of Alaska Fairbanks Tamamta Program Coordinator Sonia Ibarra after she was presented with the 2022 AISES Indigenous Excellence Award earlier this month.

  • Federal loan forgiveness application period open

    October 21, 2022

    This one-time debt relief is provided by the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Biden-Harris Administration student debt relief plan.

  • Nanook Recreation virtual race series returns

    October 20, 2022

    Welcome to Nanook Recreation's virtual race series challenge! This virtual race is meant to help you get out and exercise during the winter. The idea behind this event is that each person who participates runs, jogs, walks, or skis their own 5K, 10K or half-marathon.

  • UAF graduate students nominated for awards at the Western Association of Graduate Schools

    October 20, 2022

    Three UAF graduate students: LJ Evans, Jaimy Schwarber, and Chinmay Shah, have been nominated for Western Association of Graduate Schools awards.

  • Great Alaska ShakeOut

    October 19, 2022

    At 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2022, hundreds of thousands of people will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in The Great Alaska ShakeOut, the state's largest earthquake drill ever! Participation can be as simple as a one-minute "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" training. All colleges and universities are encouraged to participate (or plan a more extensive exercise).

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute seeks instructors

    October 19, 2022

    Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience.

  • Head and shoulders photo of UAF Chancellor Dan White outdoors wearing a blue and black plaid blazer with a UAF athletics pin over a white collared shirt and blue paisley necktie with yellow accents.

    UAF United Way Campaign 2022

    October 19, 2022

    Investing in our community has always been important to UAF. I invite you to join in the UAF United Way of the Tanana Valley annual workplace campaign. The campaign officially kicks off this week. The busiest time of the campaign season is through the end of December, so be on the lookout for presentations and events near you.

  • Three Minute Thesis preliminary heat

    October 18, 2022

    This Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., UAF graduate students will compete in a Three Minute Thesis preliminary heat on Zoom. 3MT celebrates the exciting research and scholarship conducted by graduate students around the world.

  • UAF's homepage getting an updated look Oct. 24

    October 18, 2022

    When you visit www.uaf.edu on Monday, Oct. 24, the UAF homepage will have a fresh new look that continues to emphasize outreach to prospective students and reflects UAF's updated visual identity.

  • Tyler Baker-Chapman, UAF BLaST Scholar and October BLaST Scientist of the Month.

    BLaST celebrates October Scientist of the Month

    October 17, 2022

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Tyler Baker-Chapman was selected as the October 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month.

  • Aaron Salzman, The Sun Star news director, sits on a bench in front of a weathered, hand painted wooden sign that reads

    Attend The Sun Star student newspaper launch event

    October 12, 2022

    After a two-year hiatus, The Sun Star will relaunch on Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. The Sun Star gives students the opportunity to get published and paid, and has engaged with Alaskan news and culture for over 70 years.

  • Graphic image of three children in Halloween costumes silhouetted against a yellow moon rising behind a graveyard scene with black bats flying around the words Truck or Treat in neon green, white and orange superimposed over a purple sky.

    Volunteers needed for all ages Halloween event

    October 12, 2022

    Residence Life is running an all ages Halloween carnival and "Truck or Treat" event on Oct. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hess Recreation Center for the children of UAF affiliates, and volunteers with cars are needed!

  • Summer 2019 and earlier UAF Blackboard course removal

    October 12, 2022

    UA Blackboard Learn is undergoing its periodic content storage management for all three universities. Academic courses from summer 2019 and earlier are slated for removal from UA Bb Learn on Oct. 28, 2022, and will no longer be accessible. This is routine maintenance for UA Bb Learn and does not interfere with UAF’s switch to Canvas LMS by summer 2024.

  • Woman works with electrical equipment in a University of Alaska Fairbanks research lab.

    Make an impact with your research

    October 11, 2022

    The Alaska Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship seeks innovative academics interested in making a direct impact with their research ventures and finding solutions to today's challenges while building a stronger, more resilient Alaska. The linked Center ICE request for proposals has recently opened for submissions, and all University of Alaska faculty, staff and students are eligible.

  • Call for research projects: BLaST Research Mixer 2022

    October 08, 2022

    The BLaST program will host their annual research mixer Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 4-6 p.m at IARC 501. This is one of the best opportunities of the year to see what research is happening at UAF, which projects, labs and mentors are currently looking for students, and to network with other students, faculty and researchers.

  • Doug Davis and Deborah Gonzalez '86, children of former UAF Geophysical Institute director Neil Davis, have established three memorial scholarships at UAF. To support their named scholarships, they often use gifts from their IRAs, which are tax-free and count toward their required minimum distribution.

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Seminar: Wills and estates - Easier done than said

    October 08, 2022

    Learn how easy it is to plan your estate and leave gifts to people and charities that mean the most to your family! Philanthropic advisors for the UA Foundation will discuss giving through your retirement and estate planning and other strategies at this seminar.

  • Gender Inclusion 101

    October 07, 2022

    Please join the Department of Equity and Compliance and NDAC for a training session on Gender Inclusivity via Zoom on Oct. 19 from 1-2 p.m.

  • UAF students, staff, faculty, and community members gather at Troth Yeddha’ Park to commemorate the 2017 Indigenous Peoples Day at the Fairbanks campus.

    University of Alaska Fairbanks 2022 Indigenous Peoples' Day events

    October 07, 2022

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks will celebrate 2022 Indigenous Peoples' Day with several events and activities across its different colleges, campuses, and departments.

  • Register now for the UAF Fall Career Fair

    October 06, 2022

    Registration is open for the UAF Fall Career Fair scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wood Center.

  • BLaST Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience funding

    October 05, 2022

    Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Experience until Nov. 6, 2022, at midnight. BLaST engages students from diverse backgrounds in education and training for biomedical research careers, with an emphasis on students from rural Alaska and partners.

  • Chancellor Dan White

    Chancellor's forum on the budget Oct. 13

    October 05, 2022

    Please join me and members of my leadership team for an online forum on UAF's budget and tuition from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13.

  • Applications open for URSA Spring 2023 Student Project awards

    October 05, 2022

    Spring Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $3,000 for individuals or up to $6,000 for a group of two or more students. Funds may be used towards fellowships (student stipends), tuition, travel, or supplies/services.

  • Applications open for Paul H. McCarthy Awards

    October 05, 2022

    Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University of Alaska are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 for a research project using any collection at the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library.

  • Youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club open for registration

    October 05, 2022

    Nanook Recreation is opening up another youth Beginning Rec Climbing Club for youth ages 8-18 who are interested in rock climbing.

  • Responsible Conduct of Research training coming Nov. 1

    October 05, 2022

    Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training will be offered Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom by the Office of Research Integrity. It is an NIH requirement that all BLaST GMRAs, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training. This is the only formal RCR training at UAF this semester.

  • Concur's new User Interface now live

    October 04, 2022

    Concur's new User Interface is now live. The new experience will apply to Request and Expense; the booking experience (Travel) will remain the same. The UA Travel website has been updated to reflect these changes.

  • Learn about mindfulness and meditation

    October 04, 2022

    Join Wendy Martelle (UAF assistant professor of Applied Linguistics & ESL) and a community that will explore the many benefits of a mindfulness practice and how to apply the mindfulness journey in everyday life.

  • Spring 2023 degree completion awards now open

    October 04, 2022

    The UAF Graduate School is pleased to announce it is now accepting spring 2023 degree completion award applications.

  • Cross-country ski lessons from Nanook Recreation

    October 03, 2022

    Nanook Recreation is pleased to announce that they will be offering cross country skiing lessons this coming winter for students, staff, and faculty! Lessons will be offered on Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. and Fridays from noon-1 p.m.

  • Polar Alley now open 7 days a week

    October 03, 2022

    Polar Alley is happy to announce we will be open 7 days a week starting Monday, Oct. 3. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

  • Cold Climate Housing Research Center fall 2022 class series

    October 03, 2022

    With generous support from Golden Valley Electric Association, the Southeast Conference and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation we are pleased to announce our Fall 2022 virtual class series!

  • KUAC seeks volunteers for Fall Fundraiser

    October 03, 2022

    KUAC is returning to its pre-pandemic Fall Fundraiser, with volunteers in the phone banks. The event is set for Oct. 15-23, and departments or clubs are welcome to sign up for six-person, two-hour shifts.

  • Chancellor's Convocation survey

    September 30, 2022

    Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on this year's convocation.

  • One Health, One Future 2023 abstracts due Oct. 17

    September 29, 2022

    The UAF Center for One Health Research's International Conference, One Health, One Future 2023, is accepting abstract and poster submissions until Oct. 17. Once submitted, the materials will be reviewed by the UAF One Health, One Future Planning Team. You will be notified of the decision no later than Tuesday, Nov. 1. You are allowed to apply for both an abstract and a poster, but we request that you create two separate applications.

  • A sundog is seen from the Troth Yeddha' campus as a student walks to class Nov. 2, 2020.

    Student Health and Counseling launches winter wellness program

    September 28, 2022

    The Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) wants to help you prepare for the upcoming winter so that you can enjoy your time in Fairbanks while avoiding the dreaded "winter blues." SHCC has come up with an eight-week preparedness program dedicated to helping students plan for the potential emotional and social hardships that can come with the colder and darker months.

  • FAFSA opens on Oct. 1

    September 28, 2022

    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens Oct. 1. This is for the 2023-24 school year, which includes fall 2023 and spring 2024.

  • Jenny Bell Jones enjoying the sunshine at the UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden in July 2020. Photo provided by Jennifer Carroll.

    Letter to Students from the late Jenny Bell Jones

    September 28, 2022

    UAF emeritus professor Jenny Bell Jones wrote a letter to students in her final days. This letter was originally published in the Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development blog.

  • Photo of Orlin Gologergen, UAF BLaST Scholar standing in the Murie Lobby.

    BLaST celebrates September Scientist of the Month

    September 23, 2022

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. UAF BLaST Scholar Orlin Gologergen was selected as the September BLaST Scientist of the Month.

  • Cover image of Permafrost Magazine Issue 44.1, which features a color photograph by Sage Cruiser of a painted mural by Shane Grammer of the front profile of a woman's face in back and white on a concrete wall background framed by the additional walls and decomposing furniture of a roofless building with trees, a hillside, and sky visible in the background.

    Permafrost Magazine releases Issue 44.1

    September 22, 2022

    The most recent issue of Permafrost, Issue 44.1, has been released and is now live at the Permafrost website! This issue features 38 creators of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid, and visual art.

  • Parking permit reminder

    September 22, 2022

    With the new school year in full swing, please ensure your parking permit is valid. While warnings were issued for the first week of the semester, parking attendants are now issuing citations according to the parking policy.

  • Month of Writing events planned for October

    September 22, 2022

    Writers from the UAF community are invited to register for a Month of Writing, which will include weekly writing sessions and workshops. In addition to accountability for maintaining a regular writing practice, participants can expect to develop new skills for navigating academic, technical, and creative writing as well as techniques for productivity and wellness in our writing practices.

  • URSA announces fall 2022 student project awardees

    September 22, 2022

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) congratulates the following students who were awarded a Fall 2022 Student Project Award.

  • Local brews and campus foods

    September 21, 2022

    UAF's Office of Sustainability is hosting a dinner in the Pub! The meal will consist of ingredients grown from the university's local gardens, Wild caught Alaskan salmon, and will be paired with locally brewed beverages.

  • Researchers on St. Paul Island

    Caught in a major storm, UAF researchers make the best of it

    September 21, 2022

    On St. Paul Island, in the Bering Sea about 300 miles from Alaska’s coast, the still-powerful remains of Typhoon Merbok passed overhead, churning up the ocean and rolling across the landscape on a path to the Alaska mainland. As the storm hit the small island, three University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers, two graduate students and a filmmaker went out for a look.

  • A student wearing a grey UAF hooded sweatshirt plays a game of chess on campus.

    $1,000 grants available to student groups

    September 21, 2022

    Student groups and campus organizations can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the UAF Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students.

  • Humans V Zombies

    September 19, 2022

    Your favorite campus game of tag is back: Humans Vs Zombies! Join the Office of Sustainability, Esports, Student Activities Office and Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a large-scale game of tag using Nerf equipment in a zombie apocalypse setting.

  • UAF Solar Decathlon team holds up their trophy at the 2022 competition in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

    UAF students encouraged to register for Solar Decathlon

    September 19, 2022

    UAF students interested in design, engineering, building science, sustainability or livability are encouraged to register for the Solar Decathlon.

  • Alaska Nanooks men's hockey forward Anton Rubtsov, passes the puck past Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.

    Nanooks Hockey opens preseason with Blue and Gold games

    September 16, 2022

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks hockey team is kicking off its preseason on Sept. 16 and 17 with the annual Blue/Gold Scrimmage games. This year, the festivities will return to the Patty Ice Arena on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus.

  • Federal loan relief program

    September 14, 2022

    Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration have announced a three-part plan to help federal student loan borrowers get back on track with payments after the pandemic-related support expires.

  • Nook at an Arctic Research Open House livestream event.

    Always know what's next with the Navigate mobile app

    September 14, 2022

    Take out your phones because Navigate Student, UAF's new mobile application, is going to help you stay in the game and on track throughout your time as a Nanook.

  • NASA launch

    NASA Pathways Internships deadline is Friday

    September 13, 2022

    Have you ever wanted to work at NASA? Consider a NASA Pathways Internship. NASA Pathways interns have a high chance of a career at NASA after graduation. The current application period is open through Friday, Sept. 16.

  • Begonias

    Plants for sale at the GI

    September 13, 2022

    Mather Library in the Akasofu Building is hosting a houseplant sale. Proceeds help maintain the lush plants in the long hallway between Elvey and Akasofu buildings.

  • Arctic Youth Ambassadors seeks applicants

    September 07, 2022

    Arctic Youth Ambassadors is seeking applications for the 2022-2023 cohort. Youth between 18-21 years old from across Alaska are eligible to apply to serve as ambassadors for their communities and country by building awareness at home and abroad about their lives in the Arctic. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 25, 2022.

  • Mental health resources guide available for students

    September 06, 2022

    The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library would like to welcome students and faculty to a new semester at UAF with a reminder that there are resources to help lower stress, anxiety and depression and to manage your mental health.

  • Headshot photo of Mario Muscarella, an assistant professor of microbiology at the Institute of Biology and Department of Biology and Wildlife at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

    BLaST celebrates Scientist of the Month

    September 01, 2022

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. UAF Faculty Mario Muscarella of the department of biology and wildlife was selected as the August BLaST Scientist of the Month.

  • Student performance notifications Sept. 2-16

    September 01, 2022

    Instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students about concerns and hard work recognition through the UAF notifications system called Nanook Navigator during the following dates: Sept. 2-16 and throughout the semester.

  • Mental Health First Aid training

    September 01, 2022

    Student Health and Counseling is offering several Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings throughout the semester. MHFA is a course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

  • Graduate student Carter Johnson holds a Dungeness crab up for the camera while out in the field.

    Graduate student spotlight: Carter Johnson

    September 01, 2022

    Carter Johnson, current Ph.D. student in Fisheries, is focused on understanding interactions between sea otters and the Dungeness crab fishery in southeast Alaska. Sea otters were reintroduced to the area in the 1960s after decades of absence and as that population has grown, concerns have emerged around potential conflicts with fisheries.

  • Headshot photo of Charlene Stern, vice chancellor for rural community and Native education.

    Troth Yeddha' update

    August 31, 2022

    The Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center is UAF’s primary fundraising initiative, and an embodiment of UAF’s strategic priority to strengthen our position as global leaders in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs. Recently, the UAF Chancellor appointed a user committee composed of faculty, staff and students to help inform the design and floor plan of the facility.

  • Joy Lomelino (left) and Evan Joyce (right) are Alaska-grown ACEP undergraduate interns.

    ACEP interns explore Alaska's uncharted waters

    August 30, 2022

    Alaska Center for Energy and Power undergraduate summer interns Joy Lomelino and Evan Joyce are working under the mentorship of Erin Trochim this summer on the Coastal Mapping and Hydrokinetic Characterization Project.

  • UAF hosting Arctic Fest events

    August 29, 2022

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks is hosting a series of events Aug. 29 through Sept. 3 as part of Arctic Fest, a festival combining art, science, innovation, and Indigenous perspectives with a focus on the changing environment of the circumpolar North.

  • UAF names 2021-2022 honors students

    August 26, 2022

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans’ and chancellor’s lists for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. The lists recognize students’ outstanding academic achievements.

  • Graduate School congratulates fall 2022 degree completion award recipients

    August 24, 2022

    The Graduate School congratulates the following students, who will receive a degree completion award in Fall 2022.

  • The trans-Alaska pipeline winds across a valley on the Dalton Highway as 10 electric vehicles drive to the Arctic Ocean during the first Arctic Road Rally. Photo by Michael Lindemann.

    ACEP intern supports EVs' drive north to the future

    August 24, 2022

    What does it mean to be first? To some it means to push boundaries exploring new territories, for others the term may carry no weight at all, still others may think it shows a vanity on the part of the person trying to be first. We were the first. We were the first people to drive electric vehicles to Oliktok Point.

  • Parking lot closures

    August 23, 2022

    For the past three years, Covid and supply-chain issues have delayed the striping of parking lots. However, with hard work from DDC and grounds, we were able to source the materials and find a contractor. Please note the following lot closures for parking lot prep and paint.

  • woman sits beside an electric thermal storage stove

    Residential heater program could help FNSB improve air quality

    August 23, 2022

    The Alaska Center for Energy and Power is conducting an electric thermal storage heater field study that will take place over three years in North Pole, Alaska. The goal of the study is to learn whether electric thermal storage heaters, a type of supplementary heating appliance, can help reduce home heating costs and improve air quality, especially PM2.5.

  • Apply for the 2022 URSA Mentor Awards

    August 23, 2022

    The office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (URSA) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Mentor Awards.

  • Nanook Recreation Group Fitness for Fall

    August 23, 2022

    Nanook Recreation is offering a variety of fitness classes for fall semester 2022. We will offer some familiar programs such as strength training, Olympic weightlifting, mat pilates, yoga, outdoor bootcamp and adult speed training. We will also be expanding into other new areas such as CrossFit later in the semester.

  • UAF Student Health and Counseling Center relocated

    August 17, 2022

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) has relocated while their area is undergoing renovations.

  • Volunteers needed for Rev-It-Up

    August 15, 2022

    Faculty, staff, or students interested in volunteering for Rev-It-Up move-in event welcoming students to the University of Alaska Fairbanks should complete an online registration form by Aug. 18, 2022.

  • UAF Esports joins NACE, announces scholarships

    August 10, 2022

    UAF Esports is returning this fall semester, with 20 scholarship opportunities for top competitors.

  • Nanook Navigator student mobile app demo days next week

    August 10, 2022

    Advisors, faculty, staff, tutors, and student success employees are invited to join the Office of Student Success either Aug. 15 or 17 for a demonstration and to ask questions about the new Nanook Navigator mobile app.

  • Blackboard's updated navigation goes live Aug. 12

    August 10, 2022

    Beginning Aug. 12, Blackboard users will see an updated and modernized navigation tool when logging into UA Blackboard. With the addition of Ultra Base Navigation, expect a streamlined nav experience, creating easier access to the learning tool.

  • Pause in paper, cardboard and plastic recycling

    July 27, 2022

    The UAF Recycling team normally collects paper, plastic, aluminum and cardboard. Due to a temporary closure of the borough's Central Recycling Facility, the team will begin picking up these materials up again when the CRF has re-opened.

  • Photo of UAF graduate student Scott Leorna out in the field.

    Graduate student spotlight: Scott Leorna

    July 20, 2022

    Scott Leorna, current Ph.D. student in Biological Sciences, has always had a strong passion for wildlife and the outdoors, and it was this interest, coupled with Alaska's extensive wilderness and opportunities for research, that led Scott to initially attend UAF to pursue his B.S. in Wildlife Biology and Conservation.

  • Student volunteers needed for Alaska critical minerals summit

    July 20, 2022

    University of Alaska President Pat Pitney and University of Alaska Fairbanks Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer are hosting a critical minerals summit. Alaska's Minerals: A Strategic National Imperative is a two-day event taking place on August 22-23 on the Troth Yeddha' campus, and organizers are looking for student volunteers to assist with the summit.

  • A man works on a weather instrument

    Shining a light on Alaska household solar installation motives

    July 20, 2022

    What are the factors that drive people to buy solar panel installations? Are people with solar panels more likely to buy an electric car or install other energy-efficiency and energy-saving technologies? These are the questions that University of Alaska Fairbanks senior mechanical engineering student and Alaska Center for Energy and Power intern Cole Sudkamp-Walker is investigating.

  • From left, DeLys Cooks, Jim Culley and Allison Kelliher received the UAF Alumni Association’s 2022 awards. Photos courtesy of alumni.

    Alumni awardees give back to Alaska and UAF

    July 20, 2022

    The UAF Alumni Association will recognize a pair of health care professionals and a devoted UAF booster at this year's Nanook Rendezvous.

  • UAF emergency scholarship program wins national award

    July 18, 2022

    The UAF Emergency Scholarship Program received the 2022 Gold Star Award from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. The award recognizes innovative ideas in the financial aid arena.

  • Photo of woman on the phone with 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number graphic overlay.

    988: Three-digit dialing code for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline goes live Saturday

    July 15, 2022

    On July 16, 2022, callers can dial 988 to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s (the Lifeline) network of highly trained call center professionals. Those in Alaska who dial from a 907 area code will connect to Careline Alaska, where trained crisis counselors can provide confidential support 24 hours, 7 days a week.

  • Call for abstract submissions on building safety and community in field settings

    July 13, 2022

    Toolik invites researchers at UAF and beyond to submit an abstract on efforts to remove barriers to safe and inclusive fieldwork and increase positive, transformative field experiences.

  • UAF to premiere Merit student achievement platform

    July 13, 2022

    UAF is launching a new online tool aimed at highlighting student achievements, such as earning a degree or being named to the deans' or chancellor's list.

  • Cody Keith standing in the mountainous wilderness

    Keith wins SPE student paper contest

    July 08, 2022

    University of Alaska Fairbanks alumnus Cody Keith has won a first-place award in his division in the 2022 Society of Petroleum Engineers Western North America Region Student Paper Contest.

  • Graduate student funding available for Fall 2022

    July 06, 2022

    The Fall 2022 Graduate Student Degree Completion Fellowship and Scholarship Application is now open for submissions. These awards are made on a competitive basis based on review of an applicants' Report of Advisory Committee and their degree completion timeline.

  • Devin Drown and employee in a lab.

    Aurora: From Alaska to Ukraine, gene-sequencing professor chases viruses

    July 06, 2022

    Devin Drown and his lab team aid the effort to ID Alaska’s coronavirus variants and keep health authorities updated on their spread.

  • July 7 Music in the Garden moved to Davis Concert Hall

    July 06, 2022

    The UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning concert series Music in the Garden will move to the Davis Concert Hall for July 7 due to the wildfire smoke in the Tanana Valley.

  • Commencement

    Aurora: What's new at 'the U'

    July 06, 2022

    Commencement held in person again, athletes have a good year and scientists keep exploring the Earth and places beyond.

  • 50th anniversary of Title IX and release of proposed rules

    June 29, 2022

    Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 barring sex discrimination, has stood as a cornerstone of equal access to education at federally funded institutions. Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released new proposed rules on Title IX.

  • Frank Keim’s illustrations of the various birds on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

    Aurora: Nanook Nook: Birds of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

    June 29, 2022

    Frank Keim ’66, ’73 has studied, drawn and written for decades about some of the unique avian residents of the Bering Sea.

  • Bryana Garcia-DeLaCruz at UAF’s 2022 commencement.

    UAF scholarship supports LGBTQ2IA+ students since 2011

    June 29, 2022

    As we near the end of celebrating Pride month at UAF, we would like to highlight a scholarship that supports LGBTQ2IA+ students and allies from the UAF community. In 2011, a group of UAF alumni and friends established the LGBT Friends and Allies Scholarship. This UAF scholarship is the only one of its kind in the University of Alaska system.

  • June 30 Music in the Garden moved to Great Hall

    June 29, 2022

    The UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning concert series Music in the Garden will move to the Great Hall for June 30 because of the unhealthy air quality due to smoke.

  • Photo of student walking on a campus for the Amazon Prime series The College Tour

    UAF casting for The College Tour

    June 27, 2022

    The University of Alaska Fairbanks is currently casting students for The College Tour, an Amazon Prime streaming series, and we're looking for fun and engaging students to be featured in our episode!

  • Free Pride swag table setup at Ice Cream Thursdays outside the Wood Center.

    Pride Month Moment: Supporting Pride all year

    June 24, 2022

    As a community, let's celebrate Pride the right way, as a university full of love and support, year-round. Support your friends, family, students, co-workers, and fellow community members by showing up for them in the day-to-day and at events and programs during Pride month, LGBTQ+ History Month, UAF's Pride week, Lavender Graduation, and other UAF celebrations and observances.

  • UAF Field Safety Emergency Plan

    June 24, 2022

    UAF is working to improve its Field Safety Emergency Plans (FSEP) for those traveling to field locations within the United States and abroad. The UAF FSEP is intended to provide UAF travelers with a sound action plan to cope with emergencies that may be encountered during official travel.

  • Ethics Act compliance and annual disclosure of employment or services outside UA

    June 22, 2022

    All University employees (including regular, term, temporary, student and full and part-time faculty and staff) are responsible for complying with the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act (Alaska Statute 39.52). The Act sets standards for how we do our University jobs, and to a lesser extent, may limit our non-University activities.

  • Steve Holmberg. UAF photo by Megan Bean.

    Aurora: Steve Holmberg '89: Still singing strong

    June 22, 2022

    Steve Holmberg's high school experience with UAF's summer arts camps inspired him to create an endowment so future students can enjoy similar programs.

  • A pride desk display shows support for the LGBTQ2IA+ community at the UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus in Fairbanks.

    Pride Month Moment: Stonewall Uprising

    June 17, 2022

    As we move through Pride Month, it is important to explore the history and struggles and honor the strength of the queer community. On June 28, 1969, the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, a New York City gay bar. The patrons of Stonewall Inn fought back, catalyzing the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The next year, marches in multiple cities commemorated the Stonewall Uprising.

  • Students gain energy research experience through ACEP Undergraduate Summer Internships

    June 15, 2022

    The research-focused ACEP Undergraduate Summer Internship program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on research experience and skill development in the energy industry.

  • Students exam the eroding coastal soils

    Aurora: Erosion warriors: UAF students join battle against slumping soils

    June 15, 2022

    Chris Maio and his students document coastal and river erosion to help Alaska communities deal with the growing problem.

  • ABEC transitions from CFOS to VCR office

    June 15, 2022

    UAF's Alaska Blue Economy Center is transitioning from the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

  • The UAF Nanook Diversity and Action Center was giving out free Pride swag during Ice Cream Thursday outside the Wood Center on the UAF campus Thursday, June 9, 2022.

    Pride Month Moment: A time to celebrate

    June 10, 2022

    June is a time to celebrate! We celebrate progress and accomplishments, and honor those who gave everything to forge a path toward inclusion of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.

  • LEAP seeking student applicants

    June 08, 2022

    The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2022 fall semester. In this semester-long program, students are trained in course design and feedback strategies, then partnered with participating instructors to observe and share feedback on their online courses.

  • OIT upgrading service request tool

    June 06, 2022

    Any OIT customer submitting a support request using the self-service option through OIT's Service Catalog will notice a slight change later this month. Users should expect to see a new interface when filling out request forms on the OIT website, but should not expect any interruptions or disruptions in service as a result of this upgrade.

  • The Writing Center is open for the summer

    June 01, 2022

    Writing Center tutors can help with all writing projects at any stage, from brainstorming to final edits. Computers and printers are also available in the Writing Center on the 8th floor of the Gruening building. Visit the Writing Center website to make an in-person or virtual appointment.

  • 2021 RAHI Graduates, photo credit JR Ancheta

    RAHI kicks off its 40th summer

    June 01, 2022

    The Rural Alaska Honors Institute welcomes students to UAF's Troth Yeddha' Campus for its 40th annual summer program.

  • The Well meditation room

    Wellbeing resources consolidated in one site

    May 28, 2022

    The 21-22 Academic Leadership Institute (ALI) cohort and 'The Well' have consolidated a wide range of UAF wellbeing resources in one page on its website (one-stop shop for wellbeing resources).

  • Free four week mindfulness course offered this summer

    May 23, 2022

    Anyone curious to learn about mindfulness or who is struggling to maintain a consistent mindfulness practice can sign up for this free four weeklong virtual Koru Mindfulness Meditation course.

  • BLaST Academic 2022-2023 Undergraduate Research Experience student funding opportunity available

    May 18, 2022

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program undergraduate research experience has student funding available for 2022-2023 academic semesters.

  • Travel Updates

    May 07, 2022

    The Travel Customer Service Office is currently training two new members and recruiting for another. Processing time may be delayed by 1-2 business days, so we thank you for your patience and understanding while staff are navigating transitions.

  • Nanook Navigator training opportunities

    May 05, 2022

    Nanook Navigator training sessions are open to all users, and advisors are highly encouraged to sign up for training this summer.

  • Coming Soon: Blackboard Ultra Base Navigation

    May 05, 2022

    Starting in Fall 2022, the UA Blackboard Learn environment will receive a refresh with the implementation of Ultra Base Navigation.

  • Summer Music Academy students performing at UAF

    Registration opens for UAF Summer Music Academy

    April 29, 2022

    Registration is open for the 2022 UAF Summer Music Academy. The intensive two-week program of music education for middle and high school students will be on the UAF campus from June 6-17.

  • 2022 ASGP graduate student research awardees

    April 27, 2022

    The Alaska Space Grant Program is proud to support four graduate students in 2022 as they progress toward their master’s degrees.

  • Nanook Grown accepting applications

    April 26, 2022

    The Office of Sustainability is accepting applications for the Nanook Grown Gardening Education Program. Each year students accepted into the program learn how to grow their own food.

  • Free finals week snacks

    April 26, 2022

    The Academic Advising Center, 510 Gruening, is providing free drinks and snacks during the week of final exams.

  • Liz Bolton and KJ Janeschek

    English grad students win AWP awards

    April 25, 2022

    Two graduate students in the English Department, KJ Janeschek and Liz Bolton, recently won the Association of Writing Programs' Intro Journals Project Awards. The awards are given to students currently enrolled in AWP member programs and draw competition from all across the country.

  • New policy for grad student defense advertisement

    April 21, 2022

    A new process for student defense announcements will be required next academic year for master's and doctoral degree-seeking students.

  • Apply for UAF Climate Scholars summer programs

    April 20, 2022

    Spaces are still available for this summer's undergraduate climate scholars field intensive programs in early June. Applications are due by May 1.

  • Alaska Fellows Program accepting applications

    April 18, 2022

    The Alaska Fellows Program is accepting applications for the 2022-23 program year. Application review is ongoing until filled, but applications are encouraged before May 1.

  • Alexandria Sletten and Drew Porter

    Sletten, Porter lead final CFOS lecture

    April 18, 2022

    The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will hold its final weekly seminar of the semester on Wednesday, April 20, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The talk will be offered by Alexandria Sletten and Drew Porter, who are both graduate students at CFOS.

  • Funding available for student projects

    April 15, 2022

    The UAF Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) is offering up to $2,500 for individuals (or up to $5,000 for groups of two or more students) who are conducting research or creative projects during the 2022 fall semester.

  • Honors College Senior Showcase on April 18

    April 15, 2022

    The 2022 Honors College Senior Showcase to be held Monday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, 401A ELIF. The UAF community is invited to attend a showcase of honors student thesis research and capstone projects.

  • Midnight Sun Science Symposium on April 14-15

    April 14, 2022

    Registration is open for the 2022 Midnight Sun Science Symposium, offering a chance to support UAF student researchers. Registration for the April 14-15 event provides access to all event Zoom links.

  • Students recognized for URSA research day projects

    April 12, 2022

    UAF's Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity recognized 13 undergraduate students for outstanding poster presentations during the virtual 2022 Research and Creative Activity Days.

  • Amber Lincoln

    Shine a Light: Decolonizing Material Heritage

    April 12, 2022

    The Shine a Light talk scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, with Amber Lincoln has been canceled.

  • BLaST April Scientist of the Month: Daniel Dykes

    April 11, 2022

    Daniel Dykes is a UAF senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in psychology. Dykes, a fourth-year BLaST scholar from North Pole of Filipino descent, is the Scholar of the Month for April.

  • Sliger new bookstore manager; spring deadlines

    March 29, 2022

    Gina Sliger has been hired as the new store manager at the UAF Bookstore.  Sliger plans to work to create supportive relationships across campus and continue to make improvements to ensure customer service is prioritized.

  • Students encouraged to nominate staff for 2022 Pathfinder Award

    March 28, 2022

    The Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development is seeking nominations for the 2022 Pathfinder Award. The deadline for nominations is April 13.

  • Nominations open for Brina Kessel Medal for Excellence in Science

    March 25, 2022

    Nominations are open for the Brina Kessel Medal for Excellence in Science. Kessel was a professor for more than 40 years and devoted a lifetime to the study of ornithology, emphasizing the birds of Arctic and subarctic Alaska.

  • Purchase regalia and invitations by March 24

    March 22, 2022

    Buy caps, gowns and other regalia by March 24 to receive them in time for commencement. The graduation fee does not cover these items.

  • Nominations sought for advisor awards

    March 21, 2022

    Do you want to recognize an academic advisor at UAF? The Feist-Schamel Faculty Advisor Award and the new McHenry-Martin Staff Advisor Award recognize outstanding undergraduate-level advising at UAF.

  • Summer 2022 CACNE scholarships available

    March 18, 2022

    The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Native Education is offering a limited number of summer 20222 scholarships for degree-seeking undergraduate students.

  • Espinosa, Brooks elected new ASUAF president, VP

    March 15, 2022

    Ashlyn Espinosa and Pierce Brooks have been elected the new president and vice president, respectively, in the Associated Students of University of Alaska Fairbanks election.

  • BLaST March 2022 Scientist of Month: Paul Larson

    March 14, 2022

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through Scientist of the Month articles. Paul Larson, who is of Yup’ik descent, is a senior pursuing a bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology and conservation.

  • FemCon scheduled March 17-19

    March 02, 2022

    Nanook Diversity and Action Council will host FemCon, March 17-19 at various locations around campus. Events will highlight experiences of women of color, queer folks and women who are part of underrepresented minority groups.

  • Vote in the 2022 ASUAF spring election

    March 02, 2022

    The polls are now open for the ASUAF spring 2022 election. All UAF students who pay the consolidated fee are eligible to vote.

  • Spring graduation deadline March 1

    February 25, 2022

    March 1 is the last day that applications will be accepted for students to graduate in spring 2022.

  • BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding

    February 25, 2022

    Applications are being accepted for the Biomedical Learning and Student Training Summer 2022 Undergraduate Research Experience until Feb. 27 at midnight. BLaST engages students from diverse backgrounds in education and training for biomedical research careers, with an emphasis on students from rural Alaska and partners.

  • Student Health and Counseling offers groups, workshops

    February 25, 2022

    The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering a variety of groups and workshops this spring for students, staff and faculty.

  • Student survey on campus dining

    February 24, 2022

    Students in the UAF Principles of Marketing class are conducting a survey on what UAF students want from on-campus dining.

  • URSA opens Innovative Technology and Education Awards

    February 23, 2022

    UAF undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff and faculty are invited to apply for the 2022 URSA Innovative Technology and Education Awards for up to $5,000 to fund technology-related equipment and software for student-based instruction and research.

  • A student discussed a research poster with spectators

    Register for URSA's Research and Creative Activity Days

    February 18, 2022

    The 2022 edition of URSA's Research and Creative Activity Days will be online from April 5-7. Undergraduates from all disciplines that wish to share their research and creative projects with the UAF community are invited.

  • Ice Box Literary Journal Logo by Hunter Young (UAF ‘20)

    Ice Box literary journal logo contest

    February 17, 2022

    Ice Box, UAF's undergraduate literary journal, is welcoming submissions for a logo design contest.

  • ASUAF senate, presidential nominations open

    February 15, 2022

    Nominate yourself or a friend to be an ASUAF senator, or run for president and vice president. The nomination period runs through Feb. 20.

  • Alaska Space Grant summer internships

    February 11, 2022

    The Alaska Space Grant program is sponsoring summer internships at the following Alaska companies: Alaska Aerospace, The Launch Company, Coupi Inc., Helio Alaska, and the Challenger Learning Center. Application deadline is March 15.

  • Hailey Baker

    BLaST undergraduate professional development workshop

    February 11, 2022

    Join BLaST in the first BLaST undergraduate professional development workshop of spring 2022. Former BLaST Scholar Hailey Baker will be in Fairbanks sharing her experiences as a first-year medical student at the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus.

  • Students, Kent Lisibach, left, and Katie Baum at the UAF Chena Townsite. Photo by Sheri Karikomi.

    Applications open for 2022 Anthropology Summer Field School

    February 11, 2022

    The UAF Anthropology Department is accepting applications for the 2022 Chena Townsite Archaeological Field School.

  • 2022 Commencement will include 2 ceremonies

    February 11, 2022

    UAF will celebrate commencement on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. To safely celebrate, we're planning to hold two short, student-centered ceremonies.

  • Fall orientation leader applications open

    February 10, 2022

    
Applications for fall 2022 orientation leader positions are now open. OLs help new Nanooks build community and sense of belonging, develop leadership and communication skills, and more.

  • Sign up to be a 2022 class ambassador

    February 08, 2022

    Help us to celebrate the class of 2022 by sharing information with your classmates, friends and family about the 2022 commencement.

  • A woman in a lab coat works in a laboratory

    BLaST Scientist of the Month for February 2022: Samantha Wade

    February 08, 2022

    The BLaST program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks highlights scientists from all biomedical fields through the Scientist of the Month articles. Samantha Wade is a senior pursuing a B.S. in biological sciences with a concentration in physiology.

  • Alaska INBRE summer funding opportunities

    February 05, 2022

    The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) has three funding opportunities available for Summer 2022: undergraduate research assistantship, diversity undergraduate research assistantship, and curriculum development.

  • Three Minute Thesis deadline is Feb. 7

    February 03, 2022

    Registration closes on Monday, Feb. 7, for the UAF campus-wide Three Minute Thesis competition. 3MT allows students to promote their academic and professional communication skills and share their work with a broad audience.

  • URSA spring 2022 travel awards

    February 02, 2022

    The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is taking applications for its 2022 spring travel awards.

  • Charlie Parr

    Student's research gets Editor's Choice Award

    February 01, 2022

    A research paper by Charlie Parr, a graduate student and former Geophysical Institute research technician who now works at the International Arctic Research Center, received an Editor's Choice Award from Water Resources Research, a journal of the American Geophysical Union.

  • Grad Fair set for Feb. 17

    February 01, 2022

    A Grad Fair for those eligible to graduate will take place Thursday, Feb. 17, from noon -2 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. This is your chance to learn about in-person commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place at the Carlson Center on Saturday, April 30.

  • Applications open for student commencement speaker

    February 01, 2022

    Are you a graduating senior and want a chance to speak at the commencement ceremony? If so, you can apply to be the student commencement speaker.

  • Spring career fair registration open

    January 31, 2022

    Registration is open for the UAF Spring Career Fair, which will be on Thursday, March 31, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wood Center Ballroom and mall area. Whether you are a first year student exploring, a senior looking for a job or alumni with a secured position, the Spring Career Fair is for you!

  • Online scholarship workshop

    January 29, 2022

    A Zoom Scholarship workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 4-5 p.m. Students can get tips on writing essays and learn how to find and apply for scholarships.

  • Natalia Podlutskaya, a research advising and mentoring professional, has been with the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program, known as BLaST, since 2015.

    BLaST Scientist of the Month for January 2022: Natalia Podlutskaya

    January 28, 2022

    Natalia Podlutskaya, a research advising and mentoring professional, has been with BLaST since 2015.

  • Inspiring Girls program seeks undergraduate coordinator

    January 28, 2022

    Inspiring Girls Expeditions of Alaska is seeking a UAF undergraduate for a summer student coordinator position.

  • A University of Alaska Fairbanks diploma cover

    Commencement details announced; grad deadline extended

    January 26, 2022

    This year UAF will celebrate commencement on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. The early graduation application deadline has been extended to Feb. 6.

  • Jake Cohen

    OARC Samples of Opportunity call for proposals

    January 25, 2022

    The Ocean Acidification Research Center is accepting proposals from current UAF students to add ocean acidification measurements to their research projects.

  • Students talking

    Students2Startups internship registration

    January 21, 2022

    Are you a student fascinated by an idea? A startup looking for a summer intern? The 2022 Students2Startups internship applications are now open.

  • Apply for URSA summer 2022 funding

    January 20, 2022

    The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) is accepting applications from undergraduate students to apply for 2022 summer projects awards.

  • NDAC celebrates Sexual Responsibility Week

    January 14, 2022

    The Nanook Diversity and Action Center will celebrate Sexual Responsibility Week with a two-part event on Feb. 10.

  • Grad application deadline is Feb. 1

    January 13, 2022

    If you're planning on graduating this spring semester, check in with your advisor to confirm you'll meet your final requirements by the end of the semester. Then apply for graduation by Feb. 1.

  • CircleIn available at UAF

    January 12, 2022

    CircleIn is a studying app to help you get organized and study with your classmates remotely, while giving you the chance to earn rewards by helping your peers.

  • headshot of a woman on a beach

    Graduate student spotlight: Lindsey Stadler

    January 12, 2022

    Lindsey Stadler chose to come to Alaska, and UAF in particular, because it seemed like an excellent opportunity to expand her experiences in the field of marine biology.

  • Bookstore temporarily closed

    January 11, 2022

    The UAF Bookstore is closed Tuesday, Jan. 11, due to a staffing shortage, and is expected to reopen Jan. 12 for textbooks only.

  • Whistleblower protection

    January 11, 2022

    UAF promotes a community of mutual respect and ethical conduct, including encouraging the members of its community to promptly report activities which violate law, regulation or policy.

  • three moose standing in the snow outside a building

    Mind the moose

    January 10, 2022

    Moose are frequent visitors on UAF campuses, especially in winter. So what do you do when you see a moose?

  • Student performance notifications open Jan. 14-25

    January 10, 2022

    Starting Jan. 14, instructors will be emailing performance feedback to students if they have concerns and or to recognize hard work.

  • Use caution in snow removal areas

    January 10, 2022

    Please steer clear of heavy equipment removing snow on the streets and sidewalks, and make sure kids are out of harm's way.

  • Cast members rehearse a scene from Theatre UAF's production of

    Auditions for 'Seminar'

    January 10, 2022

    The Department of Theatre and Film will hold open auditions for its spring mainstage production, "Seminar," Saturday, Jan. 15, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.

  • Residential parking lot snow removal

    January 05, 2022

    Facilities Services will be removing snow from residential parking lots on the Troth Yeddha' Campus through Jan. 7.

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    2022 URSA spring project recipients

    December 16, 2021

    Sixteen undergraduate students have received project awards for the spring 2022 semester from the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity office.

  • people in lab coats in a lab

    INBRE graduate research assistantship opportunity open

    December 16, 2021

    Graduate students can apply for INBRE graduate research assistantships by Feb. 7, 2022.

  • group of students in lab coats

    BLaST research scholarships applications open

    December 14, 2021

    UAF STEM students in STEM fields can apply for research scholarships from the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program for the 2022-2023 academic year. The application deadline is Feb. 6.

  • Lab courses with vaccine requirement

    December 09, 2021

    Some high-contact, high-duration lab courses have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. There are a few steps students must take to remain eligible for their spring labs.

  • Winter break snow removal

    December 09, 2021

    Facilities Services will be working throughout the winter break to remove snow from parking lots on the Troth Yeddha' Campus and the Community and Technical College campus.

  • Winter break 2021-2022 closure information

    December 07, 2021

    Many university departments will be closed or minimally staffed over the winter holiday break.

  • Faculty, students needed for Learner Experience Advocacy Program

    December 06, 2021

    The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for spring semester 2022.

  • Spring degree completion fellowship, scholarship recipients

    December 03, 2021

    The Graduate School recognizes the following students who have been awarded degree completion fellowships and scholarships for the 2022 spring semester.

  • UAF photo by JR Ancheta An employee at an on-campus vaccination clinic holds a syringe.

    Free drop-in COVID-19, flu vaccination clinics scheduled

    December 03, 2021

    UAF will host free public COVID-19 and flu drop-in vaccination clinics Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15 from noon to 8 p.m. in the Patty Center on campus.

  • KUAC FM's New Year's Eve Community Tune-In

    December 02, 2021

    KUAC 89.9 FM will again offer a special, locally produced New Year's Eve program with songs and dedications requested by the public by Dec. 24.

  • Ice Box cover art

    Accepting student submissions for Ice Box

    November 30, 2021

    Ice Box, UAF's undergraduate literary journal, is accepting creative submissions from students through Dec. 10.

  • photo of high tundra

    Charles Mason's 'Denali Through Collodion' shows in Fairbanks

    November 30, 2021

    An exhibition of collodion photographic images from Denali National Park by Charles Mason will open Friday, Dec. 3, at Well Street Art Co. in Fairbanks from 5-8 p.m.

  • Strategic planning forum recording available

    November 29, 2021

    The chancellor's forum on strategic planning held on Nov. 23 is now available for viewing.

  • Spring student club registration

    November 24, 2021

    Club registration is Nov. 22-Jan. 24. You don't need to do it again if your club already registered in fall 2021. New club officers must attend a training in late January.

  • Safety resources help UAF be more prepared

    November 18, 2021

    As recent events have unfolded nationally and locally, UAF Police Chief Kathy Catron and campus emergency management leaders are offering some community safety and support resources.

  • Student Activities Office is hiring

    November 17, 2021

    The Student Activities Office is looking for an energetic student who wants challenging but invigorating work to add to their resume, and where they can make an immediate impact on campus.

  • Second chance to get your Ski Land pass

    November 17, 2021

    Passes will be again available on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Outdoor Adventures in the Student Recreation Center from noon-6 p.m.

  • headshot of a student

    Native American Heritage Month student Julian Asuluk Jr.

    November 17, 2021

    Julian Asuluk Jr. of Toksook Bay is one of the students highlighted by the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Native Education for Native American Heritage Month.

  • Megahn Reese

    BLaST Scientist of the Month: Megahn Reese

    November 16, 2021

    Learn more about Megahn Reese, a senior pursuing a B.S. in biological sciences with a concentration in biomedical science.

  • Madeline Andriesen, a current student from the UAF Music Department performs

    UAF students star in FLOT’s 'All Together Now'

    November 15, 2021

    "All Together Now" will be performed by over 2,500 theatres around the globe in celebration of local theatre. More than half a dozen UAF students and alumni have been cast in the Fairbanks local performance.

  • headshot of a woman

    Friday Focus: Native American Heritage Month

    November 12, 2021

    -- by Charlene Stern. Current generations of Alaska Native peoples are the product of all those who came before us and the experiences that shaped our collective history.

  • UAF Theatre and Film presents 'The Misanthrope'

    November 10, 2021

    Join the CLA Theatre and Film Department for its production of "The Misanthrope," Nov. 12-21.

  • CLA students, alumni in local, global theater production

    November 10, 2021

    More than half a dozen students and alumni from the College of Liberal Arts are involved in the production of "All Together Now" from Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, performed Nov. 12-15.

  • woman holding rifle

    Aurora: 'Nourishing Olympian goals'

    November 09, 2021

    A legacy of excellence inspires UAF's rifle team. Find out more in the fall 2021 Aurora.

  • Seeking participants in study of domestic groundwater wells

    November 08, 2021

    UAF researchers are seeking samples of water from domestic wells for a study of groundwater chemistry, especially those in Ester, Goldstream Valley, Farmers Loop and the Steese corridor.

  • photo of a woman in traditional dress

    Native American Heritage Month student Laura Deloodeneenła Ekada

    November 06, 2021

    Laura Deloodeneenła Ekada (she/her) is a senior at UAF studying biology with a concentration in biomedical sciences and a goal of becoming a physician serving rural villages.

  • Soft closure, non-teaching day Nov. 24

    November 05, 2021

    There will be no classes Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, the day before Thanksgiving.

  • Daylight saving time starts Nov. 7

    November 04, 2021

    When it starts getting darker, you know it's time to change your clocks. Daylight saving time goes into effect at 2 a.m. this Sunday.

  • masked student holding a graduation frame

    National First-Generation College Student Week

    November 04, 2021

    Celebrate first-generation students at UAF with esports, pub trivia, a poetry slam, a STEM talk (with free lunch!!) and more.

  • Options for student health care, insurance

    November 04, 2021

    The Health and Counseling Center offers services for Fairbanks-area students. No health insurance? You may be eligible through the Affordable Care Act, which has open enrollment through Jan. 22, 2022.

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    Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity office names awardees

    November 03, 2021

    Congratulations to recipients of URSA's 2021 Mentor Award and 2021 Fall Student Awards.

  • Alaska Startup Week — North to the Future

    November 03, 2021

    UAF Center ICE invites everyone to Alaska Startup Week from Nov. 8-12. The focus is "North To the Future: Start Up, Pivot, Thrive."

  • sandwich fixings

    Mondo Subs is back at Dine 49

    November 03, 2021

    Mondo Subs is open for lunch service, offering options to create delicious sandwiches, paninis and wraps.

  • Game night postponed

    November 02, 2021

    A campus game night planned for Nov. 5 has been postponed until further notice. The UAF University Advocacy Committee will announce new plans for the event when they are available.

  • NDAC's Native American Heritage Month activities

    November 01, 2021

    Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a movie series and a workshop series.

  • Yoga Mondays at the SRC

    November 01, 2021

    Pranayama yoga is offered at 6 a.m. Mondays, and asana is offered in person at 5:30 p.m. Both classes are free with a current Nanook Recreation membership.

  • Game night planned on Nov. 5

    October 29, 2021

    The UAF University Advocacy Committee and UAF Esports will host a game night for staff, faculty and students on Nov. 5.

  • Ski Land passes available Nov. 2

    October 28, 2021

    Starting Nov. 2, Nanook Recreation will be offering free Ski Land passes to students for the 2021-2022 season.

  • Earn prizes during National Distance Learning Week Facebook event

    October 28, 2021

    UAF eCampus will host a Facebook event Nov. 8-12 for National Distance Learning Week, which celebrates students pursuing their education online or via distance. Daily prizes are $25 Amazon gift cards.

  • Tuition forum recording available

    October 27, 2021

    The recording for Chancellor White’s tuition forum, held Tuesday, Oct. 26, is now available. Panelists discussed the proposed model for differentiated tuition.

  • Nominations open for 2022 Bullock Prize for Excellence

    October 27, 2021

    Nominations are due by Dec. 1 for the 2022 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. This is the UA Foundation's most prestigious award and is open to any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer.

  • LGBTQ+ History Month events

    October 26, 2021

    A history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement is on display in Arctic Java now through Oct. 31. On Oct 28, Ronnie Houchin will discuss the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

  • 10-digit dialing now in effect

    October 26, 2021

    All calls now take extra digits. If your office phone is on call forward, you'll need to change that, too. Be sure to dial 8- for off-campus calls — very important so your call doesn’t go to 9-1-1!

  • Paul H. McCarthy Research Award applications open

    October 25, 2021

    Students can receive $2,500 dollars for research within the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Rasmuson Library. Apply by Nov. 7.

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    Halloween food drive at the museum

    October 25, 2021

    Through Oct. 31, the University of Alaska Museum of the North will serve as a collection site for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank during Museum Halloween.

  • Cybersecurity game show, phishing webinar

    October 22, 2021

    A live game show and a webinar are among the activities for the final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021, sponsored by the UA Security Matters team.

  • Spook-tacular Halloween Week

    October 22, 2021

    Check out Nanook Engage to find out what's going on for the week of Halloween!

  • Budget update on tuition: Oct. 20, 2021

    October 20, 2021

    -- by Dan White. The Board of Regents will hold a full board meeting next month, Nov. 11 and 12.

  • Mellon Fellowship for humanities, social sciences PhD students

    October 20, 2021

    UAF PhD students who have completed all but their dissertation for a doctoral degree in the humanistic and social sciences can apply for a Mellon Foundation Fellowship by Nov. 5.

  • Flu vaccine at student health center

    October 20, 2021

    Students, staff, faculty, and employees' domestic partners can now get the seasonal flu shot at the Student Health and Counseling Center.

  • Documentary features work at metabolism research center

    October 19, 2021

    A new documentary about hibernation was co-produced by a UAF student and features interviews with Kelly Drew, director of UAF’s Center for Transformative Research in Metabolism.

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    Music at One every Thursday

    October 18, 2021

    The weekly Music at One series continues every Thursday at 1 p.m. with the UAF Department of Music. You can watch the live performance on the UAF Department of Music's Youtube channel.

  • New online space to create and connect

    October 15, 2021

    UAF eMakerspace is a new online space to learn about tools for making creative visuals for teaching, research and more. Every month will feature a 10-minute challenge that encourages play.

  • Alaska moves to 10-digit local call dialing

    October 14, 2021

    By Oct. 24, all local, in-state calls will require the three-digit area code plus the usual seven-digit phone number.

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    COVID-19 testing trailer open

    October 14, 2021

    A COVID-19 testing trailer has opened in the Nenana parking lot on the Troth Yeddha' Campus. Testing is free and open to the public.

  • Convocation survey open

    October 14, 2021

    The quick, three-minute survey on Convocation 2021 will be open through Oct. 15. You can still watch the event on UAF's YouTube channel or Facebook page.

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    UAF Esports student comes out on top

    October 13, 2021

    UAF Esports Club member Shayna "Killpopvixen" Smith was part of a team of other college students who won an esports Valorant tournament this past weekend.

  • Open position: Student success coordinator assistant

    October 09, 2021

    Students are invited to apply for the position of student success coordinator assistant. Interviews start the week of Oct. 18 and will continue until the position is filled.

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    Students part of award-winning marketing team

    October 08, 2021

    Three undergraduate students were part of a team that won an award from the Alaska chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

  • It's winter! Now what?

    October 08, 2021

    In case of inclement weather, UAF posts campuswide alerts at http://uafalert.alaska.edu and via @UAFairbanks on Facebook and Twitter.

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    Teddi Walker named director of Residence Life

    October 07, 2021

    Teddi Walker is the new director of UAF Residence Life. She has 20 years of experience in housing and residence life, summer camps and conference housing.

  • Submit photos for Veterans Day Honor Wall

    October 05, 2021

    You can help UAF honor all those who serve by submitting a photo by Thursday, Oct. 21.

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    URSA funding for spring 2022 research, creative projects

    October 01, 2021

    Undergraduates can get $2,500 for one student or $5,000 for a group for research or creative projects next spring.

  • Oct. 15 deadline for fall graduation

    October 01, 2021

    If you enrolled in your final courses this semester and plan on graduating this fall, remember to apply for graduation by Friday, Oct. 15.

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    Sustainability in campus dining

    October 01, 2021

    Chartwells' sustainable dining efforts include things like reducing waste, compositing and using biodegradable packaging.

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    Friday Focus: Truth and reconciliation

    October 01, 2021

    Yesterday was a day of remembrance for all those whose lives were impacted by boarding schools in both the United States and Canada designed to assimilate Native children.

  • 2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

    September 30, 2021

    The annual security and fire safety report includes information and campus security, personal safety and statistics on reported crimes.

  • Nanook Recreation fitness equipment rental program

    September 29, 2021

    Nanook Recreation members can rent fitness equipment by the month, and it can be delivered to your home.