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Transformative Research in Metabolism achieves 'center' status

The UA Center for TRiM is the first and only biomedical research center in the U.S. to adopt a model of natural adaptations in metabolism as an approach to treat metabolic disease. Read more

Performance management guide and training

UA staff and supervisors are encouraged to begin the staff performance evaluation process. Read more

Fire-hazard trees could heat greenhouses to feed rural Alaska

Fire-hazard trees could heat greenhouses to feed rural Alaska
Eva Dawn Burk is passionate about eating locally harvested foods, and she wants to use them to promote healing throughout her community. It started with building fish wheels in Nenana several years ago. Now she is transitioning to include farming and growing vegetables in local food systems throughout Alaska. Read more

What's on today

Board of Regents meeting (thru Nov. 6)
Music at One
Financial aid open Q&A session
10 Days of Google

Deadlines and reminders

Barn raising: Start-to-finish course design

Faculty training Nov. 10: First-gen students in the classroom

Faculty are invited to learn about first-generation students at UAF and how they can help those students succeed Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2-3 p.m.
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Virtual writing retreat extends through November

The UAF Faculty Accelerator has extended its virtual writing retreat through November! The Friday sessions are open to UAF faculty, staff, post-grads and graduate students. Read more

A heart of gold in the Golden Heart City

UAF mascot Nanook and athletic Director Gary Gray pose with Scott Roselius, center, during his induction into the Nanook Hall of Fame in 2016, when was given the Alumni Achievement Award for Community Support.
Scott Roselius, ‘81 is UAF's hockey guy. This award-winning alumnus has helped to brand UAF hockey and the Alaska Nanooks as a popular team by creating many of the programs that support the sport today. Read more

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