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corvid-19

New role in Washington, D.C.

UAF Vice Chancellor Larry Hinzman speaks with chief scientist John Walsh during an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the International Arctic Research Center on March 4, 2019, at the Akasofu Building.
Although I will remain an employee of UAF, I am leaving for a temporary assignment with the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C.
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Parking permit refunds

Parking Services has received several inquiries regarding parking regulations and refunds.
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One building remains busy during quiet time

One building remains busy during quiet time
On these wet, mushy April days, as returning ducks set their wings for landing at Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks, spring breakup is proceeding as it always has. This year is different, though, noticed in the striking quiet of places that would usually be hopping. Read more

Applications open for First-Year Leadership Academy

The academy is a comprehensive leadership program for students in their first year at UAF. Read more

Activities and reminders

Chancellor’s forum on diversity (April 30)
UAOnline outage (April 30)

NIH grant-writing workshop

Registration is open through May 7. To receive workbooks by May 8, you must register by Wednesday, April 29, at noon Alaska time.
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Performance management training May-June 2020

UA Human Resources is providing performance management tool and best practices training.
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Nominations for Virgie Dunlap-King Academy for Social Change

The Virgie Dunlap-King Academy for Social Change is a program designed to empower students as change makers in our community. Read more

Group urges review of Canadian mining impacts

International group urges review of Canadian mining impacts
Twenty-two scientists and policymakers from the United States and Canada are urging U.S., Canadian and indigenous governments to address Canadian mining practices that threaten downstream ecosystems and fisheries in Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Washington. 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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