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Rosemary Madnick to chair meeting of university research administrators

Rosemary Madnick
Rosemary Madnick, executive director of the Office of Grants and Contracts Administration, is the incoming president and chair of the National Council of University Research Administrators' 62nd annual meeting. Read more

UAF researcher receives U.S. Fulbright Award to Norway

UAF researcher receives U.S. Fulbright Award to Norway
Brendan Kelly, UAF marine biology professor and executive director of the Study of Environmental Arctic Change, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Norway as Fulbright Arctic Chair. Read more

What's on

Extension Week (through Aug. 14)
Staff Council (Aug. 10)
Healthy Living: 'COVID, Kids and Coping' (Aug. 11)
Blackboard Bootcamp (Aug. 11)
Seminar: Bridging social divides (Aug. 11)

Deadlines and reminders

AUGUSTmester begins (Aug. 10)
Deadline for adding AUGUSTmester classes (Aug. 10)
Deadline for AUGUSTmester tuition and fee payment and refunds (Aug. 10)
Late payment fees begin for AUGUSTmester (Aug. 11)

Semester startup workshops for students and families

The Center for Student Engagement is offering a series of presentations and workshops in August for new and returning students and their parents, families and supporters. Read more

'Intro to Blackboard' sessions for students

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UAF eCampus academic advisor Brighton Brooks will host three sessions to boost your technology confidence in time to start your online classes!
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Professional captioning service available to all instructors

Faculty from across UAF, including adjuncts and TAs, are eligible for assistance using 3Play Media, a professional captioning service. Read more

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