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Earlier this semester, we tried something new at Convocation. With some help from
UAF student-athletes, almost 300 people got out their phones or logged onto their
computers and made their voices heard with the new polling software. In warm-up rounds
of the cell phone voting, 192 of you chose the sledding hill over the ice climbing
wall, 145 of you asked to see more outdoor activities for employees on campus, and
a surprising 14 of you did not predict UAF to own the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup
this year (we are going for our 14th straight win this year!) And, relevant to this
week, a plurality of you voted to see a Chancellor's Forum on R1. Last Tuesday, we
hosted the Chancellor's R1 Forum for close to 300 people (~60 in person). Thank you
to everyone who attended and participated. It will take all of us. Continue reading the Friday Focus.
The Center for Teaching and Learning team is turning its attention to UAF's adjunct
teachers. Please respond to this survey by the end of the day on Nov. 25 to help the team understand and improve the adjunct
teaching experience. Read more and take the survey.
UAF's Derek Sikes will present a public talk about "Zen and the illusion of free will"
on Monday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Well (334 Duckering). The talk will also be available
on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Read more and get the Zoom link.
Project 2025 says, "...the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.”
Other language proposes to reduce or eliminate numerous protections for a variety
of people and reduce enforcement for sex-based discrimination and civil rights violations.
Carol Gray will examine the plan’s language and discuss its potential effects on public
school funding, loan forgiveness, Head Start, and more. RSVPs to the event on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in Bunnell 410 are appreciated,
but not required.
Registered 4-H leaders who wish to become shooting sports instructors in Alaska have
an opportunity to complete a two-part training course in January 2025. Read more and register for the training.
UAF in the News
UAF mentor-student relationships among ‘barriers’ to achieving top research status,
panelist says (KTVF)
‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ is a 75-minute trauma dump in the best way (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Reception toasts new Arctic ambassador appointment (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
Tracy Vanairsdale honored as UAF Business Leader of the Year (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
UAF sweeps UAA in road match in front of record crowd, sweeps season series (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
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Santa Claus visiting UAF's Polar Grizz Fest
