Today is the final day to submit nominations for the 2023 Chancellor's Cornerstone Award. The award recognizes UAF
staff members who have shown outstanding and ongoing commitment to UAF's community
and mission. Submit a nomination using the online form.
University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate student Kimberly Kivvaq Pikok has been honored
for her conservation efforts by the Explorers Club. The international organization,
which is dedicated to the advancement of field exploration and scientific inquiry,
honored Pikok as one of its "50 People Changing the World That the World Needs to
Know About."
The UAF Center for One Health Research is hosting an international conference, One
Health, One Future, from Feb. 28 to March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center. In order to run this event,
we are looking for contributing participants and vendors!
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the
National Science Foundation’s Accelerating Research Translation program. Anticipated Funding Amount: Up to $6,000,000 per award for a duration of 4 years.
Visit this Google doc for more information about the program and submission process. Submissions are due by March 3.
State of the University Address
President Pat Pitney will provide an update Feb. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Westmark Gold Room on the important role the University of Alaska system has
in the state’s economic recovery and in building Alaska’s workforce; the contributions
of UA’s world-class research; and highlight excellence across the university system.
Watch live at alaska.edu/pres/sou.
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