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Chancellor's forum on COVID-19

Chancellor Dan White will host a forum on Aug. 21 at 9 a.m. with epidemiologist Dr. Tom Hennessey to discuss aerosols and COVID-19 testing. Read more

$1,000 grants can help student groups adjust to COVID-19

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Student groups have until Sept. 7 to apply for up to $1,000 to help them adjust to a quickly changing landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Contact tracing at UAF

“Contact tracing” refers to the process of identifying people who were in contact with a person who has COVID-19. Read more

Help for mental health

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Mental health services for students are offered through telehealth in either a secure phone or secure video format. Read more

'Wednesday Group' social support for students

We may be alone more often, but we don't need to be lonely! The Student Health and Counseling Center is hosting the Wednesday Group, an eight-week open group for students to connect, socialize and support mental wellness. Read more

Eliska Albrigtsen new Alaska Nanooks cross country coach

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Eliska Albrigtsen has been named the head coach for the Alaska Nanooks men’s and women’s cross country running and Nordic skiing teams. Read more

Bursar's Office online services

The Office of the Bursar has moved most services online to help keep everyone healthy by limiting or reducing in-person interactions. Read more

Things to know about

Zoom training this week
Ethics Act (Yes, for students, too!)

Daily COVID-19 self-assessment starts Monday

Flyer with university mascots and headline "If you're sick stay home. No exceptions."
This fall, UAF students and employees will receive a daily email reminding them to assess their health before leaving their home or residence hall room. Read more

Fall 2020 move-in guide

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If you're moving onto campus this fall, be sure to bookmark this move-in guide from Residence Life. Read more

Fall 2020 final exam schedule

Each exam time block has been extended from two hours to three hours. Read more

Need a mask? Here's when you can get one

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You can get your own reusable UAF face mask between now and Aug. 25. Read more

Nanook Recreation mask policy

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Nanook Recreation will be following UAF’s mask policy at all times starting Aug. 24. in the Student Recreation Center, ice rink and pool. Read more

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The Cornerstone student newsletter is produced by University Relations during the fall and spring semesters. If you are no longer a student, please contact us at uaf-cornerstone@news.uaf.edu.
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