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Fairbanks campus voting

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It's your vote and your voice! There are lots of options for early, absentee and day-of voting on the Troth Yeddha' campus next week. Read more

Photos sought for Honor Wall

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The Department of Military and Veteran Services is requesting images, captions or stories about UAF's veterans and military service members. Read more

Peer support for UAF students

Prevention peer educators are students trained to support other students in mental health, suicide, alcohol and drug misuse, and sexual assault and harassment. Read more

Protect yourself in layers

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Protecting yourself and your community from
COVID-19 is like dressing for winter: It takes layers. Read more

Rape culture panel discussion

Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. for a discussion on rape culture and its impact on UAF and the communities it serves. Read more

Domestic violence awareness

A two-part movie and discussion event will be held Oct. 29 and 30 in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read more

Nominate a great class video

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Have you watched anything good in your UAF classes lately? We're seeking nominations for the annual Learnies! Read more

Title IX training could net $500 scholarship

Complete your Title IX training by midnight Saturday and you could win a $500 scholarship! Read more

Change through clarity

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UAF graduate Kyla Hovda, a Microsoft program manager, will discuss "Leading Change Through Clarity," on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. Read more

Residence Life hiring for resident assistant

Residence Life is hiring a resident assistant for the spring 2021 semester. RA benefits include a stipend, room waiver and reduced meal plan. Read more

Lectures and learning

CFOS: Mercury in Steller sea lion pups (Oct. 28)
‘Sport for Social Change’ talk (Oct. 29)
IAB: Muscle mass in older people (Oct. 30)
TEK Talk: Sea ice research (Nov. 2)

Doctoral student focus groups

Doctoral students are invited to join in a discussion with other students surrounding their experience in their doctoral program at UAF. Read more

Daylight saving Nov. 1

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Daylight saving time goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Be sure to set your clock back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night. Read more

Deadlines and reminders

Title IX training (+ chance at scholarship) (Oct. 31)
Apply: BLaST undergrad research grants (Nov. 1)
Apply: URSA spring awards (Nov. 8)

Screening of 'Moonlight,' Q&A

A free screening of the Academy Award-winning film "Moonlight" will be shown Friday, Oct. 30, from
7-10 p.m. Read more

Late application for fall grad

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You can still apply for fall graduation in December. The late deadline is Sunday, Nov. 15. Read more

About Cornerstone

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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