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Looking ahead to fall

Portrait of Chancellor Dan White
The UA system is currently working on overarching guidelines for University of Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks and Southeast) operation in fall 2020.
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Friday Focus: Alternate universes

Head shot of Evon Peter. He is wearing a blue suit and tie and stands in front of trees.
In an alternate universe, we would have the UAF commencement in Fairbanks happening tomorrow.
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Blackboard Learn upgrade

The UA Blackboard Learn spring upgrade is scheduled for Friday, May 8, from midnight to 4 p.m. UA Blackboard Learn will be unavailable. Read more

Residence Life thanks

Brittany and Holly thank-you posters side by side
The Residence Life staff would like to give a shout-out to acting director Holly Beamon and acting associate director Brittany Van Eck. Read more

What's on today

VegHeads virtual garden hour
BOR COVID-19 meeting
Museum Early Explorers: Amazing Earth

What's on this weekend

UAF Yoga Club (Sat.)
Grad Bash (Sat.)

Deadlines and reminders

Register for Level Up Workshop (May 3)
Staff Recognition and Development Day (May 6)
University of Alaska Press stay-home bundle special

Museum 'Amazing Earth' events

NASA photo. The Earth as seen from an orbiting satellite.
The UA Museum of the North will remain closed in May, but will continue to host online exhibits, events and activities for the public. Read more

Photography First Friday

The advanced photography seminar class will be taking its gallery opening online May 1 at 7 p.m.
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2020 Cleanup Day

Join the community May 2-9 to help clean up UAF and the Golden Heart City. Sign up to win a four-person pass on the Alaska Railroad. Read more

Online commencement May 23

close-up of a UAF diploma cover
UAF will host an online commencement ceremony on May 23 at 1 p.m. to honor the class of 2020.
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Handshake: Career platform

Staff and faculty now have access to Handshake, UA's career platform. The online program is designed to eliminate barriers and help connect more students with jobs. Read more

About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone employee newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to all UAF staff and faculty. You can submit news items here.
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