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Coronavirus response management

There remain no confirmed cases of the virus in Alaska, but I want to ensure that our students, faculty and staff have more information about UAF’s preparation and response measures. Read more

Cornerstone Award nominations

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The nomination period is now open for the 2020 Chancellor’s Cornerstone Award. Nominations will be accepted through March 20. Read more

Victoria Smith named regional College Board fellow

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Victoria Smith, director of Student Support Services, will attend the Native American Student Advocacy Institute in Phoenix in June. Read more

eCampus hosts iTeach in Juneau

UAF eCampus is hosting an in-person iTeach workshop in Juneau on March 17-19. iTeach is a workshop on pedagogy, technology and distance learning. Read more

What's on today

'Not-So-Permanent Permafrost?' (Science for Alaska)
Faculty sharing circle

Deadlines and reminders

DEVM now MATH
Chinese New Year (Feb. 15)

Federal Resume Workshop

Learn how to build a career-ready federal resume with the Eielson Air Force Base Civilian Employment Office. The workshop takes place Feb. 11 from 1-2 p.m. in the BP Design Theater, ELIF 401. Read more

UAF lecture on intersection of race, faith, sexuality

The Rev. Jamie Washington will give a public lecture on race, faith and sexuality at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Wood Center ballroom. Read more

Valentine's Day origami craft

Celebrate healthy hearts and healthy relationships. Learn to make an origami heart this Valentine's Day at Wood Center from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Read more

New 'repair cafe' to open

The Office of Sustainability will be opening a "repair cafe" on the bottom floor of Wood Center in Room 005, the "upcycle annex." A kickoff event will be held Feb. 20 at 4 p.m., with a focus on clothing repair.
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PhD student wellness meeting

The next meeting is Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. in 334 Duckering. The topic will be on time management.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival

Outdoor Adventures will host the annual screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour on March 1 in the Davis Concert Hall. Read more

About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone staff and faculty newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to employees each weekday. You can submit news items here.
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