Identifying COVID-19-related furloughs

— by Dan White In Wednesday’s budget column I shared UAF’s strategy for implementing temporary COVID-19 furloughs and that I had requested UAF’s provost and vice chancellors to identify employees that fall into one of the following categories.

Five adults and a child pose for a photo in a large meeting room. One woman is holding what appears to be a shield.

Undergrads may apply for up to $2,500. Groups of two or more may apply for up to $5,000. The deadline to apply is June 14. Read more

Send words of support to first-generation grads

Words of support for first-generation graduates are being sought from staff and faculty, especially those who are first-gen college graduates themselves.

Woman wearing stethoscope standing on a riverbank. e-Aurora is superimposed on the photo

Read about how a UAF partnership brings basic veterinary care to remote parts of Alaska in the latest edition of Aurora magazine online. Read more

Life of Riley reaches its end

Riley the wolf has died. She lived in the wild until almost the age of 11, which biologists call a remarkable feat. Wolves are lucky to live to 6.

Deadlines and reminders

BOR COVID response meeting (April 17)

Thesis defense: ‘I Am the Last Frontier’ (April 17)

Virtual lavender graduation (April 25)

Orientation leader nominations (May 8)

Extension offers informal garden sessions

New and seasoned gardeners are invited to join Cooperative Extension horticulturist Julie Riley for informal Zoom discussions on gardening. Read more

Play an online game during Friday's social hour

On April 17 we'll play a collaborative online game from Jack Box Games. No experience necessary; we'll work together to get everyone set up to play!

Bookstore orders, returns, regalia and computers

The doors are closed to the public, but orders for everything from books to UAF-branded merchandise are being taken online and over the phone, with free shipping. Read more

Increasing Alaska food security

Five people harvesting in a large garden. A tractor is behind them.

A new documentary explores some of the challenges Alaska farmers must overcome to produce food for their communities. Read more