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FY20 benchmarks

Each UA university is working on new benchmarks for FY20, aimed at cost savings and efficiencies. Plans for meeting those benchmarks are due by Feb. 1.
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New State Department advisory for travel to China

Faculty, students and staff planning travel to China should review the advisory. If you have concerns, please discuss them with your supervisor or director.
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Nominations open for Kawagley Indigenous Scholar Award

Nominations for the 2019 Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Indigenous Scholar Award are now being accepted through Feb. 1. Read more

Museum offering free admission to federal employees

UA Museum of the North
The UA Museum of the North is offering free general admission during the month of January to all federal employees affected by the government shutdown.
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Featured photo of the week

School of Management student Morrow Duszynski tries a virtual reality game at SOM's VR Lab with Assistant Professor Josh Lupinek.
School of Management student Morrow Duszynski tries a virtual reality game at SOM's VR Lab with Assistant Professor Josh Lupinek. Read more

What's on today

Museum Early Explorers: Sculpture

What's on this weekend

Women's basketball v. Montana State Billings (Sat.)
Here Comes the Sun Concert (Sat.)
'Victoria' screening (Sun.)

KUAC hosts 'Victoria' third-season premiere

Photo from Victoria series
KUAC TV and FM will host a free screening of the first hour in the third season of Masterpiece’s television series "Victoria" at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Murie Building auditorium. Read more

Free legal help Jan. 21

Low-income community members can get a free consultation regarding domestic relations, housing and public benefits, and employment. Read more

EPIC opportunity taking applications now

Teaching is hard. Let's talk about it.
EPIC is a cohort-based program that supports UAF teachers who are developing and delivering online courses. The next session begins Jan. 30. Read more

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