Tritt-Frank helps teach a village the value of education

With an upside-down box for a desk and her 11 siblings dutifully sitting in a row as her students, Caroline-Tritt Frank was a teacher decades before she formally took that role at her village’s one-room school house. Read more

UAF School of Education recognized by national organization

The National Council on Teacher Quality has ranked the elementary education program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks among the best in the United States. Read more

'Pop-up' displays help connect UAF history through objects

University of Alaska Fairbanks student Kate Tallman spent this semester working to excavate some of the university’s history for a centennial exhibit now on display at the Rasmuson Library. These “pop-up” displays at locations across campus highlight specific topics relating to the stories of Alaska's residents. Read more

Queen appointed associate vice chancellor for financial services

After a competitive search, Julie Queen has been appointed UAF’s associate vice chancellor for financial services. Queen has held the position on an interim basis since Raaj Kurapati left UAF in July 2016. Read more

Health education programs training offered in Fairbanks

Participants in a five-day training offered in Fairbanks during June will learn how to deliver two health education programs on the self-management of diabetes and of chronic disease. Health professionals or community volunteers who complete the June 12-16 training may offer both six-week programs at hospitals, health centers, social service agencies, senior centers and other community sites. Read more

Comments due for new chancellor today

Please provide feedback today on the four finalists for the UAF chancellor position — Daniel White, Michael Kuperberg, Tony Haymet and Mirta Martin. Recordings of each candidate's talk is available online at www.uaf.edu/chancellor/search to review. Feedback will be taken until 5 p.m. today. Broad input from the campus community will help the chancellor's search committee shape its recommendations to UA … Read more

Engineering student gets surprise award at 'party'

William Czyzewski was in class on a Friday night when several people started messaging him, asking him to a “party.” “Ecstatic to finally have a social life, I attended,” said the University of Alaska Fairbanks undergraduate student. Instead of a party, though, he found himself at the annual Engineers Week Banquet, where he received the Student Engineer of the Year award. Read more

UAF 95th commencement ceremony this Saturday

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor the class of 2017 during its 95th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. Read more

May museum programs explore the rites of spring

The University of Alaska Museum of the North is exploring spring at hands-on programs during the month of May. Read more

Staff Recognition and Development Day set for May 17

UAF Staff Recognition and Development Day will be Wednesday, May 17. The day celebrates employee accomplishments and allows employees opportunities to develop professionally. Read more

Celebrate UAF's centennial with images

The Alaska History Store, operated by Digital Photographic Services in the Rasmuson Library, is offering six new images to commemorate UAF's centennial. Read more

Wood Center exhibits feature photovoice, digital storytelling

Psychology Department faculty and students invite you to view new photovoice projects May 4-6 in Wood Center's exhibit area near the multilevel lounge. The photovoice projects, as well as a digital storytelling exhibit, will also be displayed during a First Friday event from 4-6 p.m. May 5 in the same location. Read more

Safeguard mobile devices and university data

As mobile devices such as laptops, tablets and smart phones become more commonly used, it is important to understand your responsibility when using a mobile device to conduct University of Alaska business. Read more

Employees, students should be aware of Real ID situation

University staff, faculty and students should be aware of an upcoming change in the identification required to enter U.S. military bases and of how legislation pending in the state Legislature could affect the requirement. Read more

Link your PolarExpress card to a Wells Fargo account

You can now link your PolarExpress card to a Wells Fargo Everyday Checking account for added banking convenience. The University of Alaska Fairbanks and Wells Fargo have teamed up to offer the new feature. Read more

OIT looks to change UAF and UA website services

UAF and UA website owners are invited to a forum to discuss the future of website services, currently managed with Roxen. The forum will be held Friday, May 5, 11 a.m. to Noon at the Schaible Auditorium in the Bunnell Building. OIT has the opportunity to change UAF and UA Roxen websites to Omni Update Campus and is seeking input …Read more

Teaching Tip: How to leverage podcasts in your course

Both face-to-face and eLearning-supported instructors can use podcasts to provide students with on-demand listening materials. Read more

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