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Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent John Williams, Prince William Sound region.

Alaska Sea Grant welcomes new fisheries workforce specialist in Cordova

Alaska Sea Grant welcomes John Williams as our new fisheries workforce specialist, based in Cordova, Alaska. He will coordinate statewide commercial fishing training and events as well as provide extension, education and applied research in support of regional needs. Learn more about Williams and what he brings to his new role.


URSA 2024 Supply and Service Awards

UAF faculty members, adjunct instructors, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students and staff from all disciplines and UAF-campuses are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in supply and service funds to support undergraduate research, creative, and scholarly learning opportunities. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 28 by 11:59 p.m.


CTL staff (L-R) Zach Cureton-Hazard, Kendall Newman-Sadiik, Faith Fleagle, and Dan LaSota  enjoy a Faculty Alliance Thought Leaders Forum Keynote Address Watch Party in the Making is Learning Lab located in Bunnell 131.

Transformative power of the Center for Teaching and Learning

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the establishment of a Center for Teaching and Learning represents the next iteration of academic excellence at UAF. Learn more about CTL's reach beyond the digital landscape to cater to all learning modalities.


LEAP seeks faculty, student applicants

The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning seeks faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2024 fall semester. LEAP is a semester-long faculty development program where trained undergraduate students partner with participating instructors to share feedback on their online courses. Read more and apply now.


A black-colored slug crosses the ground with a few green stems surrounding it.

Citizen science project tracks slugs as they slither north

Cutworms, voles and moose are common garden invaders in Interior Alaska, but, in the past decade, a pest that frequently eats its way through salad greens and other plants in Southcentral and Southeast Alaska has also made its appearance in gardens north of the Alaska Range: slugs. Learn more about the slugs and report sightings. 

Mark your calendars: Three weeks away from commencement

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Spring Awakening at the MILL

We have a new makerspace challenge for April. This challenge invites you to get inspired by the changing season—melting snow, returning birds, budding plants, and longer days—and create something in the MILL. Read more about this month's challenge.


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New radar analysis method can improve winter river safety

University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers have developed a way to use radar to detect open water zones and other changes in Alaska's frozen rivers in the early winter. The approach can be automated to provide current hazard maps and is applicable across the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Learn more on the research.


Pop-up meditation for Global Peace

Please join a pop-up, group, silent meditation dedicated to global peace on Monday, April 29 from 1-2 p.m. in the Wood Center common area (lower level). The event is open to all and beginners are welcome. Read more on the meditation event.


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/.