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Required student trainings: AlcoholEdu and Title IX
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Most UAF students are required to take alcohol training and training in Title IX sex and gender-based discrimination prevention. Read more
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Campus safety survey launches Oct. 10
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On Oct. 10, UA will initiate a climate survey to measure sexual violence and harassment on UA campuses, and how students perceive such violence. Read more
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Student parking info
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Learn about parking changes and new ways to pay for parking on the Fairbanks campus. Read more
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Police department warns of telephone scam
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The UAF Police Department is warning students about a telephone scam reported in other parts of the country. Read more
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Protect yourself: Gonorrhea outbreak
Gonorrhea is growing in Alaska. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and get tested.
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Alaska Nanooks in October
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Julie, Miki Collins talk Oct. 5
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Delve into the roadless world of identical twins Julie and Miki Collins as they present a slideshow and answer questions about their books. Read more
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Students-only Really Free Market: Winter Warm-up Oct. 7
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The 2017 Winter Warm-up — the Really Free Market just for UAF students — will be Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. in the Hess Recreation Center. Read more
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Forest festival Oct. 7
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Aspiring lumberjacks and adventurous spirits will test their skills Oct. 7 during the 20th annual Farthest North Forest Sports Festival at UAF. Read more
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Immigration film Oct. 7
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The award-winning documentary film "Indivisible" will screen at the from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 7, at the Wood Center Ballroom. Read more
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Indigenous Peoples Day Oct. 9
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UAF will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day for the first time with a community celebration from 3-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. Read more
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Shuttle changes for 2017-2018
There are changes and additions to the Fairbanks campus shuttle service this year.
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Free weekly shopping shuttles
The shopping isn't free but the shuttle is! Fairbanks-based students can take a free weekly shuttle to shop at West Fred and Walmart.
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Haircuts on campus
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The barbershop on the Fairbanks campus offers haircuts for men, women and children. Cuts start at just $14. Read more
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Name that cafe!
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A cafe will be part of the new engineering building, and Dining Services and Chartwells want your help to name the cafe! Read more
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Best burger in the US? Vote in the Blended Burger Project
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Chartwells' executive chef, Jon Buchholtz, has crafted a tasty one-of-a-kind creation and entered it in the James Beard Foundation’s Blended Burger Project. Read more
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Student participation sought for dissertation study
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UAF students can participate in a dissertation study examining responses to scenarios in which a friend is going through a difficult situation. Read more
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Office hours at Student Veterans Resource Center
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The UAF Student Veterans' Resource Center will have new hours during the fall 2017 semester. Read more
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Smoke- and tobacco-free undergraduate 3-credit waiver
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Apply now for a 3-credit tuition waivers for undergraduates engaged in research or creative activity on UA's smoke- and tobacco-free policy. Read more
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Study-away fair Oct. 10
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Join us for our study-away fair Oct. 10 to learn about opportunities to earn UAF credit while attending another university. Read more
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Free flu shots Oct. 10-19
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Free flu shot clinics for students, employees and their spouses and dependents (18 years or older) are available in October. Read more
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Student tuition forum Oct. 18
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UA President Jim Johnsen is scheduled to meet with students to discuss a proposed tuition increase from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. Read more
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Apply by Oct. 20 for Alternative Spring Break 2018
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Apply now for the 2018 Alternative Spring Break March 10-17 in Houston, Texas. Read more
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Major Mania Oct. 27
UAF will host its annual Major Mania event Friday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in Wood Center.
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Graduating this fall? Apply by Nov. 15
The deadline to apply for fall 2017 graduation is Oct. 16 with a $50 fee. We will accept late applications through Nov. 15 with an $80 fee.
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Science Communication Club
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Interested in joining the new Science Communication Club? Read more
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Tips on teaching (and learning!)
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Teaching? Thinking about becoming a teacher? Teaching Tips are short, easy-to-digest ideas written by UAF faculty and instructional designers every week. Read more
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Academic catalog online
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The 2017-2018 UAF academic catalog is now online and with a new look! Read more
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About the Cornerstone
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The Cornerstone student newsletter is produced by University Relations each month during the fall and spring semesters. You are receiving this email via your UA-issued email address because you’re listed as active in our system. If you are no longer a student and do not wish to receive these emails, please contact us at uaf-cornerstone@news.uaf.edu.
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