The Yukon River village of Galena and the University of Alaska Fairbanks will investigate
whether in-river turbines can provide electricity to the community. The UAF Alaska
Center for Energy and Power and the nonprofit Sustainable Energy for Galena Alaska
will explore the idea. Their project has received a $9.5 million grant from the U.S.
Department of Energy. Read more about the project.
Student Health and Counseling will continue to offer Mental Health First Aid training
to the UA community throughout the spring 2024 semester. The next course will be held
virtually via Zoom on March 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Learn more and register for the training.
Family programs at the University of Alaska Museum of the North will explore the theme
of warmth in March. Read more on the programs on March 8 and 9.
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday, March
26 from 1-4:30 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National
Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction. Read more about training and how to sign up.
Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the fall semester. It's a wonderful,
low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience. Read more about this opportunity and how to submit courses for the fall semester.
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The Center for Teaching and Learning has released its 2024-25 faculty development
guide, including links to apply to multiple programs and certificate pathways. Find
the perfect program to elevate your skills, connect with peers, and explore the vanguard
of higher education pedagogy. Read more on the guide.
Use this form to subscribe to the distribution list to receive approved actions (motions, resolutions, memos, etc) from the monthly Faculty
Senate meetings. For more information or question, please contact Molly Enochs, governance
manager, at mkenochs@alaska.edu.
Join PlayPosit designers for any or all of the upcoming professional development learning
opportunities to improve interactive video integration in course materials. Learn about classes and register.
While following a snowmachine trail recently, my dog and I came to a low spot that
looked like a swimming pool filled with ice water. The air temperature was about 5
degrees F. Read more about this winter hazard.
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