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Budget update: Nov. 6

I want to take this opportunity to share some of my thinking about the budget in advance of the November 21 Budget Forum. Read more

One Health, One Future conference: Call for abstracts

The 2020 conference will host internationally recognized keynote speakers in eight themes. The deadline to apply to present a poster or abstract is Nov. 27. Read more

10 seats available for faculty to earn online teaching certificate

UAF eCampus is providing 10 seats for faculty to earn an online teaching certificate from the nationally recognized Online Learning Consortium. Read more

Anton Martinsson named Goalkeeper of the Week

Anton Martinsson dressed in coat and tie.
This is Martinsson's fourth time winning the goalkeeper award from the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, and the first time this season.
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What's on today

Tribal Governance Symposium (thru Nov. 7)
UA Press Book Club at the Pub
Foreign language, culture study grant info session

Deadlines and reminders

URSA undergrad grants for spring projects (Nov. 10)
Bullock Prize nominations (Dec. 23)

Sign up for Chili Cook-Off 2019

Sign up your department today for the chance to be named maker of UAF's best chili on Nov. 19, or plan to help select the tastiest bowl on campus!
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Teaching Tip: Cancel your final

Give everyone (including yourself) a break from the stress of traditional finals and consider these suggestions for alternative final assessments.
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Input sought on electric vehicles research

Car is plugged into a charging station.
The Alaska Center for Energy and Power is exploring research on electric vehicles in urban and rural Alaska, and is seeking public input. Read more

First statewide hAKathon draws 100 participants

The UAF Hackathon Club and the Alaska Developer Alliance hosted the first statewide hAKathon Oct. 11. There were nearly 50 participants in Fairbanks.
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