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A man with graying hair wearing glasses and a button up shirt and fleece vest outdoors in the snow.NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing

We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for December 2024 and the winter season. Join the gathering online on Friday, Nov. 22, at noon to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate. Learn more and register to attend.


Discover UAF: Overview for remote employees

New employees working remotely are invited to participate in an hour-long overview of UAF via Zoom. These events are held monthly. The next event is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 22 from 2-3 p.m. Attendees will receive a UAF t-shirt. Email UAF-welcome-team@alaska.edu if you have questions. Sign up here.


Walk-in flu clinics

Student Health and Counseling will have walk-in flu clinics available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, Tuesday, Nov. 26, Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 5. Learn more about the flu clinics.


International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day memorial craft event

Join ORCA, NAMI, and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition for a memorial crafting event on Friday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge to create a special UAF collaborative piece of art honoring survivors of suicide loss. Read more about the event.


Survey: Faculty and staff mentoring program

Your input is needed as part of a needs assessment for a faculty and staff mentorship program. The results will inform efforts to design a program that fosters employee retention, enhances professional development, supports research collaboration, and contributes to our efforts toward attaining R1 research status. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey by Nov. 30.


Request for Proposal for State of Alaska operating budget requests: FY27 cycle

In preparation for the FY27 State of Alaska budget cycle, UAF leadership is soliciting funding proposals from UAF faculty and staff for state operating base funding or one-time capital research or IT-related projects. Operating proposals can include projects, staffing, or other operating needs. Capital research requests are typically large-scale and can include specialized equipment, research or technology equipment, or other research-focused proposals of interest to Alaska. FY27 begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027. The deadline for proposal submission is Jan. 31, 2025.

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SEP's seventh year: Call for proposals

As we embark on the seventh year of Strategic Enrollment Planning at UAF, it is an exciting time to reflect on the progress we have made and the path that lies ahead. We are pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Proposals. Your ideas, innovations, and suggestions are invaluable in shaping the future of our enrollment strategies. Proposals should be focused on increasing student enrollment, retention and student success. The deadline for proposal submissions is Jan. 31, 2025. Learn more about SEP and how to submit your proposals.


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Delta farmers, researchers to review 2024 season

Learn about current research into cover crops, small grain varieties, nutritional shifts in grass and livestock health at the 2024 Delta Harvest Wrap-Up. Read more on the event location and time.


About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone employee newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to all UAF staff and faculty. You can submit news items here.

 

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