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Parking fees no longer deducted from pre-tax pay

Myron Dosch, UA chief finance officer, provided the following summary of a change in federal law concerning the deduction of parking fees from paychecks. Read more

UAF researcher receives presidential award

Elena Sparrow teaching about climate change
Professor Elena Sparrow was recently honored with a U.S. presidential award for her excellence mentoring students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more

Check out the summer 2018 issue of Aurora magazine

Stories about walruses, a Geophysical Institute machinist, the veterinary medical program and more are featured in this edition of the annual Aurora magazine. Read more

UAF to host Small Business Innovation Research Road Tour

UAF will host the Small Business Innovation Research Road Tour on July 20, which offers a detailed overview of federal programs that annually provide more than $2.5 billion in seed funding to early stage businesses and innovations. Read more

Teaching Tip: Simplify video with Kaltura MediaSpace Go

The mobile app Kaltura MediaSpace Go lets students and instructors upload, view and download video using their mobile devices. Read more

On the calendar

Music: FSAF American Roots Ensemble (today)
Nanook Rendezvous (today-Saturday)
Athletic director finalist forum (Friday)
Museum behind the scenes (Friday)
Wine and Peonies gala (Friday)
SBIR Road Tour (Friday)
Golden Days parade (Saturday)
Talk: Down Memory Lane, Susan Henrichs (Monday)

Deadlines and reminders

Occupational endorsement discount

Change of venue for UAF athletic director forum

Sterling Seward's public forum on Friday, July 20, has been moved to the Murie auditorium. Read more

Parking permits available Aug. 1

Parking decals for 2018-2019 will be available for purchase Aug. 1, 2018. Read more

New Zealand tour with Summer Sessions

Registration is now open for a 17-day educational tour of New Zealand in May 2019. Read more

Help students move in this fall

The Department of Residence Life is offering an opportunity to assist students with their move into campus housing Aug. 22 and 23. Read more

Featured photo of the week

Students examine artifacts at the UAF summer archaeology camp Tuesday, July 10. UAF photo by Jessie Doble.
Students examine artifacts at the UAF summer archaeology camp Tuesday, July 10. View online

About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone staff and faculty newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to employees Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer. You can submit news items here.
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