With temperatures finally dipping below zero, it is time to say welcome to winter
here at America's farthest north land grant university. The moonlight is sparkling
on the hoarfrost; the nights are getting colder, darker, and longer. Yet, last Saturday
evening, the Troth Yeddha' campus lit up the night with lights, vibrant colors, and
a joyful warmth. It may be cold, but last weekend America's Arctic University was
awash with laughter and music in celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. As
I was reminded, Diwali is a time to gather with loved ones, share in traditions, and
honor the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over
despair. This year's celebration at UAF beautifully embodied these themes, bringing
together students, faculty, staff, and members of the wider Fairbanks community. Continue reading the Friday Focus.
The Alaska EPSCoR Interface of Change project welcomes you to join a virtual presentation
on Monday, Nov. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. by Tia Tidwell on the relationship that Alaska
Native people have to plants. Learn more and register.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is currently recruiting for the position of Executive
Assistant and Advisor to the Chancellor. Read more about the position and apply at UAF jobs.
Have you wondered about teaching as part of your career? Are you currently getting
a degree in another subject (Fisheries, Alaska Native Languages, History, Psychology,
Mathematics, or anything else!)? Scholarships are available that cover tuition and
fees and offer a stipend. If you have any questions about what preparing to teach
looks like at UAF, join us in-person or online on Thursday, Nov. 21, 1-1:30 p.m. or
5:30-6 p.m. for information sessions covering degree options, schedules for working
students, and funding opportunities. Learn more on the information sessions.
With continued attention to each other’s ideas and hopes, and in working with UAF’s
administration, we can make our university an even better place to learn and work.
And that, really, is what going for R1 is all about. Read more in the perspective.
What exactly is teambuilding and how can it be successfully used to help diverse groups
work together more effectively? Learn more in a training workshop on Thursday, Dec.
5 from 11 a.m. to noon. Get more info and register for the workshop.
