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Title IX training now available

The UA Title IX online training is now available. Employees must complete the training by Sept. 30, students by Oct. 31. Read more

Someone's not wearing a face covering. Now what?

A group of seven students, all wearing masks, walk near Wood Center and the dining facility. It has been raining.
These can be intimidating conversations to have. Here are a few tips to consider as you navigate these situations. Read more

Dining hours: Labor Day, later

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There will be limited dining hours on Labor Day, Sept. 7. Normal hours will resume Sept. 8 in Dine 49, Fuse, Sushi and Arctic Java. Read more

Study: Bering Sea ice extent is at most reduced state in last 5,500 years

NOAA photo. A view of St. Matthew Island from the NOAA ship Miller Freeman. A peat core from the Bering Sea island allowed researchers to estimate sea ice extent in the region for the past 5,500 years.
Through the analysis of vegetation from a Bering Sea island, researchers have determined that the extent of sea ice in the region is lower than it’s been for thousands of years. Read more

Deadlines and reminders

RFP on climate action, sustainable communities (Sept. 20)
Bookstore curbside pickup (ends Sept. 30)

‘Grassroots Stewardship’ event to highlight practical sustainability solutions

Photo of Terry Chapin standing with mountains, trees and a lake in the background
UAF emeritus professor Terry Chapin will host a live online discussion about practical ways to transition nature and society toward a more sustainable future on Sept. 10. Read more

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Student Health and Counseling Center has tips on how to recognize that someone may be struggling. Read more

Anonymous, personalized help for suicide prevention

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UAF's interactive screening program is a secure online tool that connects students to learn how get support for mental health concerns. 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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