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Welcome to the 2017 spring semester

We’re in for a busy year as we celebrate our centennial. We kicked off the year with the Sparktacular on Dec. 31. We’ll continue the celebration Feb. 11 at the Blue and Gold Gala, where we will raise money for the Centennial Cornerstone Scholarship and Fellowship Endowment. On May 3, we'll host a community event to celebrate the university’s creation as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines.

We will also be celebrating our people.

The deadline for nominations for the 2017 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Service Awards has been extended to Feb. 3, and the Chancellor's Cornerstone Award staff nominations are due Feb. 10. Please consider nominating your colleagues for these awards.

The search for a new UAF chancellor, chaired by Karen Perdue, is now underway. Candidate applications are due March 1.

Here are a few other important dates.
  • The decisions for Strategic Pathways phase 1 are complete and work is progressing on phase 2. The third phase will begin soon. The Summit Team received phase 2 options this week. Options will be available next week for you to provide feedback via the website. Phase 3 teams have been identified, and review teams will begin meeting Jan. 30.
  • Our 95th commencement will be in Fairbanks on May 6. This change to a Saturday follows the common calendar adopted by campuses statewide.
  • Commencement will be followed by the Week of the Arctic, May 8-14. The week's events coincide with the Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Fairbanks on May 11. The U.S. secretary of state and dignitaries from the other seven Arctic nations are expected to attend the meeting.
It's going to be an exciting semester.

Please take time out for yourselves, and take care of each other, as we plan and prepare for the next 100 years.

— Dana Thomas, UAF chancellor

From the Cornerstone news and information site

UAF online programs rank among best

UAF ranked in four categories of U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Online Programs, including Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. Read more

Finalists identified for UAF diversity director position

Two finalists have been identified in the search for a permanent director of the UAF Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity. Read more

Braband says farewell to UAF Outdoor Adventures

Sam Braband is leaving his position as UAF's Outdoor Adventures program manager in February. Read more

'Selma' to be screened at UAF

In a belated celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for the film "Selma" in Arctic Java on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Read more

Student spring award nominations sought

Nominations are sought for the Marion Frances Boswell Award, the Joel Wiegert Award and the Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award, all of which recognize outstanding UAF graduates each year.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to submit nominations. Nominations are accepted online at www.uaf.edu/studentawards. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 13.

For more information, contact Mark Oldmixon, director of UAF Wood Center and the Department of Recreation, Adventure and Wellness. Read more

Academic Calendar dates and deadlines

Jan. 27 — Deadline for adding classes and late registration, 5 p.m. in person, midnight at UAOnline
Jan. 27 — Last day for student- and faculty-initiated drops (course does not appear on academic record)
Jan. 30 — Last day for tuition and fee payment; 5 p.m. in person, midnight at UAOnline
Feb. 15 — Deadline for UA Foundation and privately funded scholarship applications
Feb. 15 — Deadline to apply for spring 2017 graduation
March 13-17 — Spring break (no classes)
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