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Budget update: Dec. 18

As I have said before, let’s reduce our footprint and keep people. We are a people organization.
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Happy holidays from UAF

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It's a wintry wonderland for Nanook, who's finished with finals and is ready for some midwinter fun!
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Teaching Tip: Remove distractions from your class

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Distractions are everywhere on the internet. Here are simple ways to prevent your students from getting distracted while engaging with your course content. Read more

Deadlines and reminders

Deadline to post grades, noon (today)
Bullock Prize nominations (Dec. 23)
Library archive photo sale (Dec. 23)

Energy detective measures residential energy in Nunavut

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The TED energy meters show the homeowner's real-time energy usage, accumulative usage and projected monthly cost. Read more

Marine policy fellowship can launch career

Graduate students interested in national marine policy can apply for a NOAA Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Applications are due Feb. 21, 2020. Read more

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