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Addressing mail for UAF

Using the correct box number and physical mailing address will help get your mail to you quickly and efficiently. Read more

Feedback request for course block alignment proposals

Feb. 28 is the deadline for feedback on two proposals to shift UAF's standard start and end times for full semester-based courses by 15 or 30 minutes.
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Volunteer for Kids2College

On April 23, 300 students will visit UAF. Volunteers are needed to lead a hands-on, 45-minute session for groups of 25-30 sixth-graders and their teachers.
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Nanook Recreation offering new strength-training class for teens

A woman lifts weights in a weight room.
Classes are Tuesday and Thursdays March 3-April 9 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Read more

UA performance management training, reviews

University of Alaska Human Resources is providing performance management tool and best practices training in March. Read more

Dining plan bonuses

Students, staff and faculty who buy an add-on, commuter bundle or faculty/staff plan by March 31 are eligible for bonuses. Read more

Winter journey along the Yukon

Winter journey along the Yukon River
We just skied 100 miles of the frozen Yukon River, two friends and I, until it got too cold for our skis to glide, and we flew back to Fairbanks on a plane that landed on both skis and wheels. Read more

What's on today

Latoya Shauntay Snell: the "Running Fat Chef"
UA Press Book Club
Special author event honoring Elizabeth Peratrovich
Fire department exercise

Deadlines and reminders

MAYmester general registration opens (today)
Summer Sessions camp registration opens (today)

Events highlight National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

The events, Feb. 24-27, include a talk, documentary screening with Q&A, opportunities to learn about wellness and body positivity, and a yoga session.
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KUAC hosts Martha Barnette of 'A Way With Words'

Head shot of Martha Barnette
KUAC is hosting a fundraising reception with Martha Barnette on March 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Schaible House. Read more

UA Press releases newest Permafrost Book Prize book

Book cover. Picture woman in bathing suit diving with sunsetting sky behind her.
The University of Alaska Press has released a new literature title, "Glass, Light, Electricity," by Shena McAuliffe. Read more

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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