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At the beginning of each new semester, I often introduce myself and explain the role
of the chancellor to new students, faculty, and staff who recently joined UAF. At
these events, I share that a large part of my job is working with all of our administrators,
faculty, staff and students to do everything we can to execute our mission and live
our vision: excellence through transformative experiences. Having such an inspiring
purpose is one of the reasons I am so passionate about UAF. Across the spectrum of
people I meet, I am often surprised how many aren't aware of how special UAF is. For
instance, did you know we are currently in the top 7% of universities in the nation
for research? UAF is a distinct university with strengths and expertise that should
have UAF faculty, staff and students walking tall. No one at UAF should think that
"outside" is where the expertise is. It is here! Read the rest of this week's Friday Focus.
We are excited to bring Major Mania back Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
the Wood Center Multi-level lounge. We hope to have a representative from each major
offered at UAF and CTC present for this event. The deadline to sign up is listed as Friday, Sept. 29, but we can accommodate late
entries through the following week.
Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person
and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week through Dec. 5. Contact for UAF CMHC at 907-474-1999 or uaf-cmhc-hipaa@alaska.edu for more information.
Undergraduate students of all disciplines and from all UAF-affiliated campuses* who
plan to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the Spring 2024 term are
invited to apply for URSA Student Project funding. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
UAF in the News
Enrollment growth signals bright future for UAF (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
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Syun-Ichi Akasofu, a well-known international authority on the aurora, will present
a lecture, “Aurora through the ages,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in 214 Elvey. He will
discuss historical events in auroral science and its latest developments. Read more about the event and Akasofu.
The Mid-Cycle Accreditation Site Visit is just around the corner, and we want you
to be part of this crucial moment in our accreditation cycle. Get involved by visiting the accreditation page to access the Mid-Cycle Self-Evaluation Report, event details and more, and share
this announcement with your peers, colleagues, and friends.
Individual undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at the University
of Alaska are eligible and invited to apply for an award of $2,500 to support their
research using the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives at the Elmer
E. Rasmuson Library. One award is available annually. The deadline to apply is Nov. 5, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
The University of Alaska will continue to host the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science
Center after renewing an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey. Learn more about the $11.4 million the USGS will provide to fund the center during the next five years.
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Lecture: "Aurora through the ages"
