 The past two weeks I spent parts of my evenings following a personal creative pursuit
- building a three-dimensional diorama to depict the story of the birth of Krishna,
one of the many Hindu gods. I had a deep desire to re-create this scene and some plans
on how to do it had been brewing in my head for a long time. However, I did not have
all the steps worked out on how this ambitious project would be completed by the time
I had planned to open my home to several students and community members in celebration
of Krishna's birthday. As I started working on the project and asking around, many
people stepped up to generously volunteer their time. Together they created a magnificent
diorama that surpassed all my expectations. And, the project wrapped up well before
the guests arrived. By all measures, it was a great success. Working on the project,
I learned a valuable lesson. We can't always have a perfect blueprint of everything
we want to create. Continue reading this week's Friday Focus.
Canvas support has expanded! UAF's Nanook Technology Services can help faculty with
copying, stacking, and finding their courses in Canvas, as well as integration requests
and browser issues. Request NTS support. For help with course design and other teaching-related
questions, talk with an instructional designer. Learn more about resources available.
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates those who
received an URSA 2024 Fall Student Project Award. Learn more about the award recipients and their projects.
Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in hosting the first ever Interfaith Festival
on Sept. 18 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom. Interfaith Festival is a
vibrant celebration of the rich diversity of religious and spiritual traditions that
make up the University of Alaska Fairbanks community. Read more and register for event tabling.
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.
Read more and register for the workshop.
Work led by University of Alaska Fairbanks and Georgia Institute of Technology researchers
shows that the effort to improve Fairbanks' wintertime air quality by reducing the
amount of primary sulfate in the atmosphere may not be as effective as intended in
the deep cold. Read more on the research.
Weaving New Beginnings is a networking event in the Wood Center Ballroom on Oct. 1
from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to welcome all students, staff, and faculty to gather and celebrate their diverse cultures and
identities. Learn more about the event.
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