Cornerstone: Jan. 26, 2024

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Friday Focus: Inclusion at UAF

For my first Friday Focus of 2024, I am inspired to reflect on how far UAF has come in the past few years and everything we have to look forward to. We have six strategic goals for the university that were developed in an inclusive way by faculty, staff, and students back in 2019. We are halfway to our ambitious deadline of 2027 to achieve these goals. All six of these goals are important and there is a place in our journey for everyone at UAF. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.

Muspratt, Ward honored with UAF alumni awards

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association has named Ryan Muspratt and Kelly Ward as recipients of its 2024 awards. Read more about the award recipients.

Navigating autism webinar on Jan. 31

Join us for an engaging webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that delves into the intricacies of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our expert speaker will guide participants through a brief history of autism research, practical strategies, and a holistic view of autism, fostering a supportive and informed community. Join us in unraveling the complexity of autism and celebrating neurodiversity. Please register. A Zoom link will be sent to your email. Learn more about the webinar.

UAF in the News

As Nunapitchuk sets its sights on relocating, it has the support of a powerful set of allies (KYUK)

Fairbanks native Daniel Hornbuckle is finding a hoops home overseas (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)

2024 Soup Off raises money to feed Fairbanks (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)

Gulls are shifting their habitats to urban areas (earth.com)

Why the war in Ukraine is bad for climate science (NPR)

What's happening

MFA Student Exhibition
(Jan. 26)
January NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing (Jan. 26)
Milkshake Monday (Jan. 29)
Zoom Drop-In Hour (Jan. 30)
Alaska Nanooks calendar

Deadlines and reminders

SEP's fifth year: Call for proposals

As we embark on the fifth year of Strategic Enrollment Planning at UAF, it is an exciting time to reflect on the progress we have made and the path that lies ahead. SEP has been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of our institution, and your contributions have played a crucial role in its success. Learn more about how to contribute.

iTeachU is now the CTL website

The iTeachU website is now part of the website for the UAF Center for Teaching and Learning. Since 2011, iTeachU has been a UAF brand for faculty support for teaching and learning. More than a decade later, UAF has grown and developed new ways to support students and faculty. Read more about the update.

Toolik Field Station sits by Toolik Lake on Alaska’s North Slope in September 2023.

Russian conflict hampers Arctic change predictions

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is biasing predictions of how the Arctic will respond to climate change, according to a team of international scientists. Read more on the impacts to climate science.

Avoid slips and falls

Get around campus safely! The Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management department is providing free winter cleats to faculty, staff, and students. Read more on how to get your cleats.

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