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a convention both with a large hanging UAF sign and various displays of photos. UAFxAGU highlights Arctic science

More than 100 UAF researchers and graduate and undergraduate students are presenting at the 2023 American Geophysical Union fall meeting. Read science shorts and learn where to follow for more information coming from the event.


portrait of Michelle Demmert

Report on missing Indigenous people features AK chapter

A national report on missing, murdered and trafficked Indigenous people features a separate chapter on Alaska's situation, according to a University of Alaska Fairbanks assistant professor who helped create the document. Read more about the report and Alaska chapter.


Faculty and staff appreciation sale

UAF staff and faculty receive a 10% discount on select items every day at the UAF Bookstore with their PolarExpress Card. Barnes & Noble College is hosting a staff and faculty appreciation event on Dec. 12-14, offering an additional 10% discount on UAF-branded apparel and gifts. Read more about the sale.


LEAP seeks applicants for spring semester

The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning is seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2024 Spring semester. The deadline to apply is Dec. 18! Read more on the program and its benefits for students and faculty who participate.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders

  • Final exams (Dec. 11-16)

  • Deadline for faculty to post grades, noon (Dec. 20)


Indoor cycling bikes in the Nanook Recreation indoor cycling studio.

Nanook Recreation fitness equipment rental program

Nanook Recreation is continuing to rent fitness equipment to members. Equipment is rented by the month and can be delivered to your residence. Some changes have been made to the program recently; the membership requirement will waived for staff members who set up either payroll deduction or preauthorized agreement billing. Learn more about the equipment rental program.


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/.