As our students prepare for final exams next week and make ready for the much-deserved
holiday break with family and friends, it is worth taking a few moments to reflect
upon the tremendous generosity of Alaskans who empower so many wonderful accomplishments
here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Continue reading the Friday Focus.
This month, the UAF Staff Council Rural Affairs Committee, in collaboration with Northwest
Campus and the College of Indigenous Studies, would like to honor Sue Luke, a remarkable
and dedicated staff member who has retired after an impressive 37 years at Northwest
Campus. Read more on Luke's contributions to the Northwest Campus.
Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied
primarily on mammoth and other large animals for food. Their research sheds new light
on both the rapid expansion of humans throughout the Americas and the extinction of
large ice age mammals. Learn more about the study's research.
This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team has curated a collection
of conflict resolution training; focusing on providing the tools and strategies to
handle workplace disagreements effectively and professionally. Read more about this month's training.
Career Services is collecting donations of gently used, clean professional attire
for our upcoming Career Closet, set to open in spring 2025. After last year's successful
drive, we are now seeking more "men's" professional clothing to ensure we have options
for all students. Learn more about what items to donate.
Humans are no strangers to sharing their food with their dogs: Look no further than
the average American dining room. As it turns out, that's been the case for millennia.
Read more from the study.
UAF in the News
Family, friends, and colleagues honor Sue Luke’s 37 years at UAF (KNOM)
Prehistoric American Diet Was Rich in Mammoth Meat, Toddler Remains Reveal (Newsweek)
Humans gave dogs treats 12,000 years ago, new archeological evidence suggests (Popular Science)
Less-reliable fall snow makes Alaska moose population surveys more difficult (Alaska Beacon)
UAF study links declining salmon to extreme climate, smaller size (Alaska's News Source)
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