Cornerstone student news and information
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Chancellor's forum this Friday

Chancellor White's Aug. 28 forum, at 10 a.m., will include Valerie Gifford, Student Health and Counseling; Riley von Borstel, ASUAF; and Doug Schrage, emergency management. Read more

New COVID-19 training available on Blackboard 

Cartoon of polar bear wearing blue mask for COVID-19 protection
Students and employees now have access to a new COVID-19 training course. The training takes about an hour to complete and includes information about COVID-19, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself and your community. Read more

Hiring student support crew for Residence Life

Student applicants should demonstrate high motivation, the ability to be independent, high mechanical aptitude, some previous experience, good communication, and the ability to set and honor work schedules. Read more

New package pickup hours

The Campus Mail Center window will open for package pickup Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Read more

Waqaa, hello

A professor wearing a face shield stands in front of a blackboard with some Yup'ik phrases written on it. Two students are within view.
Associate Professor Walkie Charles introduces the formal and informal way to say "hello" in Yup'ik during the first day of class. See online

Quick takes and reminders

Coffee hour: Tuition change proposals (Aug. 27)
Board of Regents public testimony (Aug. 31)
Wednesday Group student social support

Early progress reports coming

Student wearing UAF COVID mask sits at a round table in front of a laptop. Other students sit behind him, also wearing masks and working on laptops.
Starting Sept. 2, faculty will be emailing students they have concerns about. This is the instructor saying please talk to them. Read more

Dining events, market basket

Groceries, superfood melons, funnel cakes and eco-containers! Read more

New UAF graduate savors journey from Kenya to Fairbanks

Photo courtesy of Judy Obat. New University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate Judy Obat poses for a photo as a new member of the class of 2020.
New UAF alumna Judy Obat came to Alaska seeking independence. During her time studying at UAF she discovered much more. Read more

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