Winter trees on a mountain on a snowy day.

Samara Taber to serve as interim executive officer

Samara Taber head shot
Samara Taber has agreed to serve as interim executive officer beginning Jan. 6, 2020, while splitting duties as director of the Admissions Office.
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Expedited administrative review process to begin

A committee appointed by Governance and including students, staff, faculty and administrators will review 19 administrative offices and divisions.
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Jerome Johnson named to national academy

Jerome Johnson is a senior research advisor for the Alaska Center for Energy and Power and UAF Institute of Northern Engineering.
Researcher Jerome Johnson is among the class of 168 new fellows recognized in 2019 by the National Academy of Inventors. Read more

Be moose-aware

Three moose: one standing, one kneeling, one lying in the snow. Curtains and part of an indoor plant can be seen in the foreground.
Three moose have been spotted advancing their education on the Fairbanks campus recently. Do you know what to do when you see one? Read more

What's on today

Women's basketball v. Western Oregon
Men's basketball v. Western Oregon
Gwich'in storybook reading
12 Days of Google
Staff Council brown bag lunch: OIT

Deadlines and reminders

Bookstore holiday hours, 30% off coupon
Backup for Windows, Mac

IARC to host First Friday event

The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ International Arctic Research Center will host a First Friday event in the Akasofu Building lobby on Dec. 6. Read more

UAF Community and Technical College will celebrate partners

The Community and Technical College will host a celebration of community and industry partners from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at its Fairbanks downtown center, 604 Barnette St. The First Friday event will also feature a gallery of CTC-themed photos by JR Ancheta, UAF's photographer. Read more

OLLI First Friday winter lectures

This winter's First Friday lectures feature presentations from Patrick Druckenmiller, Jane Atkinson and Leslie Ahuvah Fails. Read more

Webinar on starting a biomedical business

A webinar about the early stages of starting a business in the biomedical field will be offered
Dec. 19 at noon. Read more

Important winter dates for on-campus residents

Heads up to students on critical info and dates on housing and where to park the car over winter break!
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Nanook Diversity and Action Center welcomes new staff

Jo Malbert Narvaez and Caitlin Bernard (left to right)
Caitlin Bernard is the new prevention and wellness coordinator. Jo Malbert Narvaez will coordinate diversity and inclusion activities. Read more

New hours for eCampus faculty drop-ins

UAF eCampus's drop-in hours for faculty have changed. The instructional design team offers a variety of support services five days a week.
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About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone employee newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to all UAF staff and faculty. You can submit news items here.
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