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Feb. 20, 2024
Daylight 9:04:41
Welcome to Week 6!
Today we passed the 9 hours of daylight mark here in the Interior of Alaska. It feels
wonderful. We are gaining at nearly 7 minutes per day and fast marching toward the
bright warmth of spring. Sometimes it doesn’t feel that way but have faith. Gloriously
warm and bright days are coming!
Time is racing but don’t go wishing your days away! Within a heartbeat you’ll be staring
down the halfway point in our semester adventure, launching into spring break, and
then racing to the end of the term. It is happening that fast. Time to focus and lay
down your best performance. Your work each day matters so much; it is all about the
accumulation of effort toward your goal.
Speaking of which, what is your plan for mid-terms? Are you going to do better than
you’ve ever done before? What worked last time? What strategies were less successful?
Did you hit the books with friends, try a study group, or maybe have a family member
quiz you? What is your game? Consider yourself a pro athlete, and just like professional
athletes, there is a lot of science behind what works well on mid-terms. Here are
10 ways to beat Mid-Term-Mania from the Princeton Review.
As I mentioned last week, this is Spring Career Fair Week! You can connect with potential employers, explore career paths, and expand your
professional network. Here's why you won't want to miss out:
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals in your field, expand your contacts, and cultivate valuable
relationships to propel your career forward.
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Explore Career Paths: Discover various avenues within different industries, explore new interests, and gain
clarity on potential career trajectories to align with your aspirations.
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Gain Insights: Access valuable knowledge, industry trends, and insider perspectives to stay informed
and make informed decisions in your professional endeavors.
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Practice Communication Skills: Hone your ability to articulate ideas, engage with diverse audiences, and convey information
effectively in both professional and personal settings.
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Get Inspired: Draw motivation, creativity, and fresh perspectives from the experiences and achievements
of others to fuel your journey toward success and fulfillment.
Things to Attend:
Another important thing to do:
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Nominate a student - Deadline is Feb. 23 by 5 p.m.
Each spring, the Student-Faculty Awards Committee solicits nominations for the annual
Outstanding Graduating Student Awards to an outstanding graduating woman, man, and
non-traditional student. Please submit your nominations!
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Marion Frances Boswell Memorial Award, Outstanding Bachelor Degree Candidate
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Joel Wiegert Award, Outstanding Associate Degree Candidate
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Gray Tilly Memorial Award, Outstanding Graduating Non-Traditional Student
Mid-terms are coming. Focus. Put in the time. The human brain, your human brain, has
amazing learning capacity if you provide enough time and focus on what is to be learned.
Eat well. Get good rest. Prepare for the big game. There is no substitute for your
time and dedication.
How can we better prepare to help you succeed here at UAF? Let me know at obguthrie@alaska.edu.
— Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management
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