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Budget update: Dec. 16, 2020

— by Dan White. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, we held our first shared services forum on travel, procurement and proposal development. Read more

Mervin Laville: Bristol Bay Campus student of the month

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Mervin Laville was named the Bristol Bay Campus student of the month for December. Read more

VPN users should switch to the new VPN before Dec. 31

UAF VPN users should download and install the new GlobalProtect VPN client on their PC, phone or tablet before Dec. 31. Read more

Applications open for Alaska Sea Grant state fellowships

Graduate students or those who recently earned their graduate degree are eligible to apply by
Feb. 12, 2021. Read more

Deadlines and reminders

Deadline to post grades, noon (today)
Holiday soft closures for winter 2020-2021

OneTree Alaska hosts holiday sale of birch products

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OneTree Alaska is hosting a holiday sale of birch sap products from noon-6 p.m., through Dec. 21, at the UAF Lola Tilly Commons. Read more

Spring 2021 HR Topic Series

The series is a platform for provoking thoughtful and meaningful discussions between UA employees.
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UAF launches 4-year need-based scholarship program

UAF has a new renewable need-based scholarship program that could cover up to half of tuition costs for undergraduate students who qualify. Read more

Teaching Tip: Managing large online classes

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It's possible to provide a strong instructor presence, give expert-level feedback on assignments and maintain a quality learning experience. Read more

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