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Budget update: Jan. 22, 2020
We will conduct an analysis to be presented to President Johnsen in spring 2020 about what differential tuition rates might look like for 2022, as well as further examine student fees and our fee structure. Read more

Information resources
The Grapevine is undergoing a transformation. As of the first of the year the website changed from a place where one can post anonymously to a suite of online resources. Read more

UAF reading study wins award
Dana Greci's article, "Reading Expectations and Text Readiness in 100-Level Courses," has been selected as the Outstanding Article of the Year by the Journal of Developmental Education. Read more

UArctic International Arctic School hosts three UAF graduate students
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The program hosted 100 international students from 25 countries, including UAF's Liz Bowman, Nick Hasson and Sonjung Ha. Read more

Teaching Tip: Save time setting up due dates in Blackboard
Setting due dates for assessments in Blackboard can be time-consuming. The Grade Center Due Dates tool can help you do it faster. Here's how to use it.
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Deadlines and reminders

Chancellor's strategic planning forum (Jan. 23)
Subscribe to the science calendar (discontinued April 2020)
Professional development funding for staff

Planning for Retirement workshops
Planning for Retirement workshops will be held
Feb. 10, 13 and 20. Read more

Registration for Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop now open
The Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop training covers core norms, principles, regulations and rules governing the practice of research. The spring 2020 workshop will be held Feb. 15 from
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Read more

Podcast uses science to answer hunting questions
Hunting Science logo with an elk silhouette.
Moose hunters who ask questions such as "Why does a cow call sometimes work better than a bull call?" might find answers in a new podcast. "Hunting Science," created by UAF professor of wildlife ecology Mark Lindberg, uses science to answer questions about hunting. Read more

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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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