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Key Issue to be closed Nov. 12-13

Due to a software upgrade and a floor strip and wax the key issue office will be closed Nov. 12 and 13. Please plan ahead for any access needs so the shop staff can address them ahead of time. The key shop will resume its regular schedule on Nov. 14. Learn more on the closure.


Gina Henry Louis gets a congratulatory hug from her son Jonah Louis after during the 2024 CTC Traiblazer Recognition Ceremony.

CTC launches Associate of Arts in a Year program

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College has launched a fully online program that lets students earn an Associate of Arts degree in just one year. Read more on the online associates.


URSA announces 2024-25 Climate Change Project Award recipients

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA 2024-2025 Climate Change Project Award. Learn more on the award recipients and their projects.


Workshop: Managing holiday stress

The approaching holiday season brings many expectations. This workshop on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon provides an overview of common stressors people encounter during the holidays and offers “stress buster” tips to help you enjoy the season as much as possible. Learn more and register.


A sunset illuminates the Pacific Ocean as the research vessel Sikuliaq makes a transit cruise to Hawaii.

Sikuliaq visiting Hawaii to support research efforts

The Seward-based research vessel Sikuliaq will be spending this winter in the tropics. The only ice-capable vessel in the U.S. academic research fleet arrived in Hawaii on Saturday, where it will operate for the next five months. The detour is part of an effort to help with projects in the region while other vessels are busy or undergoing repairs. Read more on the winter research trip.


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Panel will discuss carbon capture, use and storage in Alaska

The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Alaska Center for Energy and Power will host a town hall discussion on carbon capture, use and storage on Nov. 19 in the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Read more about the event.

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UAF summit to explore health care careers, education

The 13th annual Alaska Interior Medical Education Summit on Saturday, Nov. 9 at UAF will offer community members a way to explore an ever-expanding array of health careers and educational opportunities. Learn more about the AIMES summit this weekend.


Heat map of fossil footprint

Fossil tracks push range of large bird northward

Scientists from Fairbanks, New Mexico and Japan have discovered the first reported fossilized tracks of a large four-toed bird that inhabited central Alaska 90 million to 120 million years ago. Read more about the discovery. 


Teaching through a Presidential Election

Stressful political events have the ability to impact student learning and create tension in the classroom community. This Teaching Tip offers practical strategies for teaching through the election season, including proactive planning and ideas for moments that may catch instructors off guard. Learn more in this teaching tip from the UAF Center for Teaching and Learning.


November training spotlight: Professional certificates, preparation and CEUs

This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team is spotlighting certification prep, professional certifications, and CEU/CPE-eligible courses available on the UA LinkedIn Learning platform. Learn more about the various training available.


Spots still available for White Mountain cross country ski trip

The White Mountains provide beautiful scenery and cross-country skiing is a great way to get out and stay active in the winter months. This XC ski trip on Nov. 16 is definitely beginner-friendly, but it shouldn't be your first time on skis due to the terrain. Read more and register for the cross country ski trip.


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