Cornerstone: May 8, 2024

Uher named associate vice chancellor

Bryan Uher has been appointed as the new associate vice chancellor of rural, workforce education within the Rural, Community and Native Education unit. Uher will oversee the rural campuses and the Mining and Petroleum Training Service units, along with supporting UAF’s workforce and partnership development and specialized accreditations within the College of Indigenous Studies and the Community and Technical College. Read more.

Nutrient extraction toolkit with various equipment

Open call for Seed Fund applications

The Alaska Center ICE Seed Fund is accepting fall project applications for open topics through Wednesday, July 15. Applicants can apply for up to $10,000 to support innovative projects to be conducted over the fall. Awards will be distributed on Sept. 1. Read more about the applications.

Watch for Bookstore Bundle welcome email

UAF has adopted a new way for students to get their textbooks. The UAF Bookstore Bundle allows students to pay a flat per-credit fee, which will be applied to their student account, and have all of their books available on the first day of classes. Students should watch their email for a welcome message on July 17. Read more about the bundle.

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Canning jars full of bright orange carrot slices on a kitchen counter

In-person food preservation series planned in Palmer

Learn to preserve meat, fish, fruits and vegetables by canning using a pressure canner, pickling, and drying in a series of in-person workshops in Palmer. Julie Cascio, a University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service health, home and family development agent, will teach the classes. Read about the classes.

Discover UAF: Overview for remote employees

Discover UAF, a brief overview of UAF for remote employees, will take place Thursday, July 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom. The event will cover UAF's mission, vision and structure, and updated information about university priorities. Learn more and get the sign-up link.

Advertise undergrad opportunities

Are you interested in mentoring undergraduate students? Submit your research or creative project listing to UAF's Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity. Learn more.