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Amy Bristor

Amy Bristor to lead Dual Enrollment

Amy Bristor has accepted the position of director of the Office of Dual Enrollment. She began her work with student services, including dual enrollment, in 2000 with Summer Sessions and continued that work at the Community and Technical College working with professional development, outreach, and the Tech Prep program. Read more about Bristor's background and new role.


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UAF health fair: 'Just for the Health of It!'

Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a special health fair open to all University of Alaska-Fairbanks faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wood Center Ballroom (2nd Floor). Read more about the upcoming health fair.


Volunteer to be spring 2024 OLLI instructor

UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience while sharing your passion and knowledge. The deadline for spring course proposals is Nov. 22. Learn more about volunteering as an OLLI instructor.


Nominations sought for UAF alumni awards

The University of Alaska Fairbanks, in partnership with the nonprofit UAF Alumni Association, is seeking nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award and William R. Cashen Service Award. Honorees are selected by a committee of alumni, past recipients and UAF staff. Learn more about each of the awards, deadlines and submission criteria.

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Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations

Last week, a host of events occurred here on Troth Yeddha' campus and across our rural campuses in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Visit the UAF facebook page to see a photo album highlighting some of the various events on campus!


APRCA Open House

Everyone is invited to our Open House on Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rasmuson Library. Enjoy some light snacks and hot cocoa while you learn about trains and take a tour of the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections and Archives. Learn more about the event.


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Flooding caused ground sinking

The massive 2015 flooding of the Sagavanirktok River in northern Alaska had immediate impacts, including closure of the Dalton Highway for several days, but it also contributed to longer-term ground subsidence in the permafrost-rich region. Read more about the impact of the flooding on the region.


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/.