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Wellness program deadline, biometric screenings

The wellness program deadline is Monday, April 30. All program requirements must be completed by this date to receive the FY19 wellness rebate. Part of the wellness rebate program includes betting a biometric screening. The last two screenings on the Fairbanks campus are March 5 and 6. Read more

FY19 wellness rebate payout change

In FY19, the wellness rebate will be distributed as a lump-sum payment! Employees and spouses/FIPs who complete the wellness program requirements by
April 30, 2018, will get their rebate as a lump sum in November. Read more

@AlaskaNanooks weekly:
Feb. 14

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Teaching Tip: Spark student communication with Flipgrid

With online teaching, we often miss the lively nature of a classroom discussion. The asynchronous nature of discussion boards doesn’t replicate this well. Flipgrid is a relatively new tool that solves part of this problem through structured video-based discussions. Read more

What's on today

Specialist to discuss climate change

Feb. 15: Scholarship deadline for next academic year

The application deadline for students to apply for UAF's privately funded scholarships is Feb 15.
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Presentation: Sagavanirktok flood

Flooding of the Dalton Highway in March and May 2015 caused its closing for several weeks. This
Feb. 16 presentation by Yuri Shur will consider causes of flooding and the impact of flooding on permafrost and shore erosion. Read more

Exploring mobility event

The student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children is hosting a community meeting on mobility Feb. 17. Attendees will experience mobility problems first-hand and learn what it's like to navigate the world with an accessibility issue. Read more

Grad Fair 2018

The student Grad Fair takes place March 6 in the Wood Center mall. Students can find out about commencement, grab a corn dog and some root beer, snag some giveaways, and a whole lot more. Staff from the Office of the Registrar will be on hand to answer questions. Read more

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