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Friday Focus: A warm UAF welcome

Julie Queen
— by Julie Queen Even as we make it through our first pandemic, this special time deserves a special focus. Best of luck this semester! Read more

Deadline for first-gen mentors extended to Sept. 4

Due to a large number of mentee applications, the original deadline has been extended. Please apply by Sept. 4. Read more

Glaciologist dies in Greenland crevasse

Glaciologist dies in Greenland crevasse
Konrad Steffen, 68, died Aug. 8, when he fell into a meltwater-filled crevasse on the Greenland ice sheet. The glaciologist never worked in Alaska, but Steffen’s work influenced a scientist here, his countryman Martin Truffer. Truffer was born in Switzerland, as was Steffen. Read more

What's on today

HR Topic Series: Blind spots
Fall 2020 Zoom training
Chancellor’s forum on COVID-19 and plans for fall

Deadlines and reminders

Last day of AUGUSTmester; finals (today)
Register for Virtual Student Worker Job Fair (today)

COVID-19 forum today

Chancellor Dan White will host a forum on Aug. 21 at 9 a.m. with epidemiologist Dr. Tom Hennessy to discuss aerosols and COVID-19 testing. Read more

Daily COVID-19 self-assessment starting Monday

Flyer with university mascots and headline "If you're sick stay home. No exceptions."
This fall, UAF students and employees will receive a daily email reminding them to assess their health before leaving their home or residence hall room. Read more

Request for proposals on climate action, sustainable communities

For initial consideration, proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 20. Read more

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