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UAF participates in national #GivingTuesdayNow

Portrait of Chancellor Dan White
As chancellor of UAF, I am heartened by faculty, staff, alumni and donor support for our students. In the spirit of collaboration, and as an additional effort to rally around our students as we head toward the first-ever “virtual commencement” on May 23, we have joined forces with schools, hospitals and nonprofits nationwide to celebrate #GivingTuesdayNow. Read more

Share what's new with you and your teaching practice

Existing entries of Teaching Highlights
Faculty and instructors, share what you're working on, where you're working from, and what's new with you in our "Teaching Highlights." Read more

What's on today

New Gardener Q&A

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Staff Recognition and Development Day (May 6)
Performance management training
$2,500 for early innovation travel grants

Tomorrow: Staff Recognition and Development Day

In addition to celebrating staff, there will be seven breakout sessions devoted to personal and professional development. Read more

Alternatives to canceling class

Need to cancel a class? First check this list of workshops and trainings on a variety of topics, some of which may relate to your course's content.
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COVID-19 harms Alaska mariculture industry

COVID-19 harms Alaska mariculture industry
Alaska's mariculture industry laid off employees after COVID-19 health mandates sharply reduced revenue, according to a new Alaska Sea Grant survey.
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