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Face coverings required in the UAF ski hut

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While masks are not required outdoors as long as distancing is maintained, COVID-19 protocols must be followed when inside the building. Read more

COVID-19 take-home test kits

Student residents can pick up COVID-19 take-home test kits at the Residence Life central office this week before leaving for winter break. Read more

Shared services forum recording

The recording for Chancellor White's shared services forum Tuesday, Dec. 8, is now available. Read more

Teaching Tip: Five questions to ask during course revision

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Now is a good time for a focused reflection on how things went this semester. Ask yourself these questions when doing a self-critique. Read more

Deadlines and reminders

Holiday gathering and United Way prize drawing (Dec. 10)
Holiday soft closures for winter 2020-2021

IARC Salon on knowledge and collaboration

The IARC Salon, "Co-production of Knowledge and Competitive Collaboration — How the Approach to Research Is Changing," will be held Thursday,
Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Read more

Panel to share insights about esports on Dec. 14

"The Landscape of Esports" will be presented online Monday, Dec. 14, from 4-5 p.m. Read more

Book launch for Tom Kizzia reprint

A live reading and book launch party for Tom Kizzia's "The Wake of the Unseen Object" will take place Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 5:30 p.m. Read more

Alaskan leads Arctic Report Card warning Arctic warming continues

Alaskan leads Arctic Report Card warning Arctic warming continues
The newly released 2020 Arctic Report Card describes the region as “warmer, less frozen and biologically changed.” Read more

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