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Research reveals magma activity beneath Mount Edgecumbe

Magma beneath long-dormant Mount Edgecumbe volcano in Southeast Alaska has been moving upward through Earth’s crust, according to research the Alaska Volcano Observatory rapidly produced using a new method. The new approach at the observatory could lead to earlier detection of volcanic unrest in Alaska.


Ski Land Season Pass printing for students

Ski Land will be at Outdoor Adventures in the SRC printing season passes for all student taking 6 credits or more. Students can visit Outdoor Adventures on Wednesday, Oct. 26 or Thursday, Nov. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. to get their pass.


UAF, DoD take new approach to suicide prevention

University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers have been selected to develop a suicide-prevention program that will focus on Alaska-based Army soldiers. Researchers will work to understand and emphasize protective factors in a military context.


OER student survey

The Faculty Senate Open Educational Resources Ad Hoc Committee invites students to take a brief survey on how they use textbooks. Responses are anonymous and will be used for informing the committee's outreach and education activities. The survey is open until 11:59 p.m., Nov. 4.

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FY24 appropriation requests due Oct. 31

Don't forget, submissions to the FY24 federal appropriations request are due by COB on Oct. 31, 2022.

Nanook Esports Blue Team competes in a game of Valorant at the Alaska Esports Center.

UAF esports joins national league, awards scholarships

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has joined the National Association of Collegiate Esports. UAF is the first university in Alaska to achieve NACE membership and one of only a handful in the western United States.


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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