Cornerstone: Feb. 23, 2023

UAF names 2023 honorary degree, service award recipients

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has selected six people to honor during its 2023 commencement weekend in May. Learn more.

Get a move on to Canvas!

UAF continues the move to Canvas as its Learning Management System. If you are still teaching courses in Blackboard, now is the time to plan your path to migrate course content to Canvas before the end of Spring 2024. eCampus is here to assist with the move and is able to provide support at varying levels to best fit your style. You can direct questions through the UAF Faculty Hub Slack or schedule a consultation with an instructional designer.

RAHI application period opens for summer 2023

The Rural Alaska Honors Institute is accepting applications for its summer 2023 session. The session will run from May 30-July 14, 2023. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 1. Find more information and the application form online.

Children stand at a table looking at lab equipment, while three scientists in white coats stand behind the table.

Family Day: DNA

Create and explore together on Saturday, Feb. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at the UA Museum of the North. Discover the building blocks of life! Meet museum researchers, explore how scientists use DNA, build a DNA model, try a scavenger hunt, and more. For all ages. Adult supervision required. Kids 14 and under are free on Family Days. More information.

What's happening today

Deadlines and reminders

Laura Collins, program development manager at the UAF Northwest Campus, was named the rural staff member for February 2023.

February Rural Staff Spotlight: Laura Collins

Laura Collins serves as the program development manager at the UAF Northwest Campus. Whatever she is working on, you know it's going to be high quality and just what is needed. Read more.

Faculty survey on Open Education Resources

The Faculty Senate Open Education Resources Ad Hoc Committee invites UAF faculty to take a brief survey to assess OER use, creation, and interest across UAF, and to collect information about specific courses that are using no or low-cost (NoLo) course materials.

Barley field under a blue sky with snow-covered mountain peaks in the background.

51st Delta Farm Forum

The 51st annual Delta Farm Forum will take place Saturday, March 4 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Delta Junction. The forum is a community event combined with an update on local agricultural info.