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Early planning for COVID-related furloughs

— by Dan White On April 7, I released a communication on preparing for COVID-related furloughs. Your Vice Chancellors and I are working through what this looks like and they will be sharing details with deans and directors early next week.
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Friday Focus: Principle of subsidiarity

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The principle of subsidiarity means we are giving real power and responsibility to employees throughout the university with all of us focused on the common good for all members of our community. Read more

COVID-19 career resources

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Learn about what companies are hiring, find remote-job resources, get tips on job searching during this time and more! Read more

UAF cancels summer camps, moves series online

UAF is canceling its in-person summer camps as a response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but it plans to provide a variety of alternate offerings for families and children in the months ahead. 
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Deadlines and reminders

BOR Academic and Student Affairs Committee expedited academic review (April 13-14)

Veggies packing a punch

Veggies packing a punch
Fairbanks Cooperative Extension agents Leslie Shallcross and Julie Riley will offer a Powerhouse Veggies class with nutrition and gardening information. Read more

COVID-19 timesheet reference guides

The timesheet reference guides give step-by-step directions to employees and student/temporary employees regarding timesheets. Read more

Library services are different, not ended

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Library staff can make arrangements to ensure that students, staff and faculty have the information, resources and equipment they need, while still protecting the health of everyone. Read more

Howard Pass an extreme, inviting place

Howard Pass an extreme, inviting place
Howard Pass, a rock-stubbled tundra plateau in the western Brooks Range, is one of the lowest points in the mountains that arc across northern Alaska. Scientists who have visited the lonely spot say it is noteworthy for two reasons — it features some of Alaska’s most extreme weather, and, curiously, the area has an abundance of archaeological sites.
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