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Friday Focus: Congratulations abound

The University of Alaska Fairbanks core cabinet leadership team, including the UAF graduate school dean, pause briefly before commencement on April 30, 2022.

After a whirlwind week of celebrations it is a pleasure to applaud our graduating students as they “turn the tassel to the left” to become Nanook alumni. Thank you for the hundreds of hours and countless staff and volunteers who planned these graduation festivities for our deserving students. You did a great job and every detail was appreciated.


UAF staff, faculty recognized with Dennis Demmert award

Dennis Demmert award recipients for 2022Rural Student Services recognized five outstanding staff and faculty members at the University of Alaska Fairbanks with the Dennis Demmert award on April 21, 2022. This is the 27th year students were asked to nominate a staff or faculty member who has made a substantial positive impact on their academic efforts.


UAF, Willamette Law ink cooperative agreement

Willamette University College of Law and the University of Alaska Fairbanks have signed a new agreement that will  allow undergraduate UAF students and alumni to be admitted to the law school based on transparent academic credentials.


Nanook Navigator training opportunities

Advisors are highly encouraged to sign up for Nanook Navigator training this summer, though training sessions are open to all Nanook Navigator users (staff and faculty advisors, instructors, student employees, front desk staff, etc.). The training may serve as an introduction for beginners or refresher for more experienced users.


Travel updates

The travel customer service office is currently training two new team members and recruiting for a student office assistant. Processing time may be delayed by 1-2 business days. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we navigate transitions.

What's on this weekend

Deadlines and reminders


Married to science: couple works toward a healthier ocean

Married oceanographers Andrew McDonnell and Claudine Hauri while doing fieldwork in the Gulf of Alaska.Science is a family affair for Claudine Hauri and Andrew McDonnell. They’re married oceanographers tackling issues like ocean acidification, lagging technology and Alaska’s massive lack of ocean data.


Julie Parshall selected as Gilman Scholarship Advisor Ambassador

Photo of Julie ParshallJulie Parshall, associate director of financial aid, was selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to serve as an inaugural Gilman Advisor Ambassador.


UAF in the news

 

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