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I had my son between my freshman and sophomore years of college here at UAF. As a
full-time student with a baby-turned-toddler, I spent my free time doing free things.
That included many hockey and volleyball games. One of my most treasured memories
is of my son, when he was two years old, sitting in my lap in the student section
at the Carlson Center and being a little celebrity as he captured the attention of
other students sitting around us. At one game, he was paying particular attention
to the crowd and watching the students yell, cheer, stomp, and clap, and he was getting
really into it. Suddenly, during a quiet moment in our section, he decided it was
his turn to shine and belted out TwinkleTwink Little Star as loud as he could, causing
a wave of laughter throughout the section. He was so proud. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.
The registration period for this year's Staff Recognition and Development Day closes
Friday, April 5. We hope to see everyone who is able attend the longevity ceremony, keynote speaker,
and lunch sessions in the Wood Center ballroom. Please submit questions, comments,
or feedback to the SRDD questions and feedback form. Some sessions have limited space, so be sure to register now on the sign-up page to get your seat to attend these sessions!
The annual Science Potpourri returns on April 13, 2024. Designed to spark children's
curiosity about the sciences, this free all-ages event will take place from noon-3
p.m. in the Reichardt Building on the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Troth Yeddha'
Campus. Read more about the return of Science Potpourri.
The UAF Financial Aid Summer Scholarship Application is open. Please encourage all
students registered for summer 2024 to apply here by May 1!
While many courses at UAF are offered and listed as asynchronous, nothing prevents
the inclusion of optional synchronous sessions. This teaching tip offers advice on
a variety of synchronous activities that you might consider adding to your course
as supplemental ways for students to connect with each other, you, and the content.
Learn more in this week's teaching tip.
UAF Community Yoga Club weekly practice
Meet up Saturdays from 9:30-11 a.m. at the UPark Gym. Sessions are open to participants
of all levels, and props are available. Attendance is free for students, and $5 donation
for others. Check out our Facebook page or website for more information. We hope you'll join us!
UAF in the News
A Holi Saturday full of color (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Kaspari honored with regional conservation award (Delta Wind)
UAF partners with Galena to test 'in-river' hydropower technology (KUAC)
Students get head start on transfer process at university fair (The Union)
Landslide-triggered tsunamis can strike without warning. Alaska researchers are trying
to change that (KTOO)
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