Over the years, I have held a variety of jobs at UAF. All of them have been rooted
in telling stories that inform, educate and connect our audience with the transformative
work here. Now, as the interim executive director of university advancement, I lead
a team that inspires people in support of a common cause. On Nov. 28, UAF celebrated Giving Tuesday with a one-day campaign inviting contributions
to the Student Support Fund. We set a goal of 23 gifts in honor of the year. By the
end of the day, 35 donors helped unlock a generous challenge to raise $14,255 to support
students in their most critical time of need.Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.
The 15th annual Student Support Services food box collection is underway to help support
SSS students in need during the long holiday break. It is our goal to collect as much
food as possible to assemble food boxes for these students and their families by Tuesday,
Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Food boxes are given to 25-30 students and their families (many
include small children). Learn more information about the food drive.
The College of Rural and Community Development welcomes acclaimed Yup'ik artist Golga
Oscar to the new Native arts coordinator position at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel, Alaska. Read more about what he brings to the university.
Moose are a routine part of life for many Alaskans and are frequent visitors on UAF
campuses, especially in winter. Be sure to look around you when you leave a building
or walk along roads and paths, even ones that are frequently traveled by other people.
Read more about how to be safe around moose.
Facilities Services will be working throughout the winter break to remove snow from
parking lots on the Troth Yeddha' Campus and the Community and Technical College campus.
Most work will be done at night. Lot-specific dates and times are on the Facilities Services snow removal schedules.
On a recent afternoon, middle Alaska slipped into darkness. But a few hours after
the 3:17 p.m. sunset, a golden light appeared in a field cleared of trees by a farmer
more than a century ago. Inside a plot of poplar and birch trees on the old farm field was a young woman. Ronnie Daanen was her father.
In a recent survey, nearly 75% of UAF student respondents reported that the costs
associated with textbooks represent a significant financial burden. No-cost and low-cost
textbook options not only save money, but they also help ensure greater access to
education. Read more about these course materials.
In addition to our yearly funding cycles, URSA also helps to publicize ongoing opportunities from faculty, staff, postdoctoral
researchers, and graduate students. If you are leading a project this spring 2024
or summer 2024 term and are seeking undergraduate student participation, please let
us know so we can share your opportunity on our website. Submit your opportunity today!
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