Birds on a snowy branch.
 
 

Faculty calling campaign this semester

The spring semester calling campaign is for students admitted for fall 2020. Faculty members connect with students majoring in their field, welcome them to UAF and get them excited about going to UAF in the fall. Read more
 

UAF's online bachelor's degrees rank among top 100

 
The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ online bachelor’s degree programs have been ranked among the top 100 by U.S. News & World Report. Read more
 

Master of education degree wins teacher support certification

UAF’s master of education degree in online innovation and design has been awarded the Online Teacher Support Certification by Quality Matters.
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Tritt-Frank, McCarthy honored with UAF alumni awards

Tritt-Frank, McCarthy honored with UAF alumni awards
The UAF Alumni Association has named its 2020 award recipients. Educator and linguist Caroline Tritt-Frank is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Paul H. McCarthy, a longtime university supporter and retired UAF administrator, is the winner of the William R. Cashen Service Award. Read more

Deadlines and reminders

Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (due Feb. 21)
 

Indoor cycling classes to begin

rows of stationary bikes
Nanook Recreation will offer a full schedule of indoor cycling classes starting Monday, Jan. 20. Classes will be offered Monday through Saturday. Read more
 

Let's Talk consultations Jan. 21

Let's Talk offers shorts consultations to students, staff and faculty who may have questions or concerns about themselves or someone they know. The next one is Jan. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ELIF atrium. Read more
 

Ph.D. wellness meeting Jan. 31

The Well will host a monthly time and "space to breathe" during the spring semester 2020 for all UAF Ph.D. students to gather, connect, support each other and openly discuss Ph.D. life and strategies to promote thriving and being well. Read more
 

IAB Life Science Seminar: Alaska Wood Bison Restoration

Tom Seaton, Wood Bison Project Biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, will present the "Alaska Wood Bison Project" at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, in the Murie Building Auditorium. Read more
 

Fearless at 40 below

Collage of six pictures of people posing in front of the -40 sign in shorts, swimsuits, etc.
Mercury falling? Time for a picture! View online
 

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