One of the great honors of serving as vice chancellor of rural, community and Native
education is having the opportunity to work closely with the leadership, faculty,
and staff of UAF’s Community and Technical College. As the proud daughter of a former
firefighter, I grew up within the first responder community and understand the value
of workforce programs that prepare those professionals for careers of service. I have
fond memories as a teenager volunteering as the City of Fairbanks Fire Department’s
Binky the Bear mascot and riding the fire engine in the Golden Days Parade. Little
did I know then that two decades later, I would have the opportunity to again participate
in the same parade but this time, representing UAF CTC programs. I know that my late
father, Peter, would have been proud. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.
Party in the Park is the annual Wood Center for Student Engagement fair, hosted in
Constitution Park. This is a yearly opportunity for folks to connect with student
clubs and university departments at the start of the school year. Learn more and register today.
Currants are getting their day in the spotlight at the Far North Currant Festival.
Currants, a type of berry, grow well in Alaska and are found across the state, with
varieties ranging from a translucent red to trailing black. Read more about the free Aug. 24 event.
Vice Provost Trent Sutton has been named interim director of the UAF Honors College.
Sutton succeeds Alex Hirsch, who served as Honors College director since 2018. Sutton
will continue to serve in his role as vice provost and accreditation liaison officer,
a position he has held for the past year. Read more on Sutton's previous roles at the university.
While biases aid people in making decisions, they can also leave out part of the story,
leading to a society where everyone operates from their own viewpoint. This Sept.
12 workshop from ComPsych will allow attendees to discover their biases and impact.
Learn more and register for the online workshop.
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