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UAF United Way Campaign 2022

Investing in our community has always been important to UAF. I invite you to join in the UAF United Way of the Tanana Valley annual workplace campaign. The campaign officially kicks off this week. The busiest time of the campaign season is through the end of December, so be on the lookout for presentations and events near you.


Great Alaska ShakeOut

At 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2022, hundreds of thousands of people will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in The Great Alaska ShakeOut, the state's largest earthquake drill ever! Participation can be as simple as a one-minute "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" training. All colleges and universities are encouraged to participate (or plan a more extensive exercise).


U.S. Arctic Research Commission meeting

The U.S. Arctic Research Commission will hold its 115th meeting in person at UAF (room space is limited). Business sessions and presentations, open to the public for viewing, will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 25. There will be a public comment session on Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to noon. An audio-only listening option is available (information is on linked agenda).

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Virtual Disability Services Conference '22

Registration is open for the Disability Services Conference: All Access, All The Time scheduled for Nov. 7-11, 2022. This free, virtual event is hosted by University of Alaska Disability Support Offices and Human Resources Accessibility Team. Click the link to see more on session information and registration.


Osher Lifelong Learning Institute seeks instructors

Want to share your passion and knowledge, and gain teaching experience with a friendly audience? Teach for UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute as a volunteer instructor this spring. 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.

 

UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination/.