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Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has
highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month
articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Tyler Baker-Chapman
was selected as the October 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
This Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., UAF graduate students will compete in a Three Minute
Thesis preliminary heat on Zoom. 3MT celebrates the exciting research and scholarship
conducted by graduate students around the world.
Looking for a way to get in the Halloween Spirit? The Student Drama Association invites
you to its haunted house: The Horrors of College! Join the SDA in Stevens Hall on
Oct. 21 and 22 from 7-10 p.m. to get spooked! Suggested donation of $5 to support SDA on future projects!
Three UAF graduate students: LJ Evans, Jaimy Schwarber, and Chinmay Shah, have been
nominated for Western Association of Graduate Schools awards. The winning students will receive a $1,000 prize, certificate, and attend the WAGS
meeting in Portland, Oregon in March 2023.
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When you visit www.uaf.edu on Monday, Oct. 24, the UAF homepage will have a fresh
new look that continues to emphasize outreach to prospective students and reflects
UAF's updated visual identity. The University Relations web team is here to assist you if you encounter any issues
with the new design, or if you have questions or concerns about these upcoming changes.
Please reach out to us at uaf-web@alaska.edu.
At 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2022, hundreds of thousands of people will "Drop, Cover,
and Hold On" in The Great Alaska ShakeOut, the state's largest earthquake drill ever!
Participation can be as simple as a one-minute "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" training.
All colleges and universities are encouraged to participate.
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Deadlines and reminders
Academic Deadlines
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Spring 2023 course list available at UAOnline (Oct. 31)
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Deadline to apply for spring semester admission (for undergrad students) (Nov. 1)
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Last day for student- and faculty-initiated withdrawals (W grade appears on academic
transcript) (Nov. 4)
Stop by the Student Health and Counseling table in the MBS between noon and 2 p.m.
on Friday, Oct. 21 to get information about incorporating some physical movement into
your days this winter. Just stop by the Student Health and Counseling table in the
MBS to pick up worksheets full of ideas for all levels of activeness.
Swipe your Polar Express card at the table for a chance to win prizes that can help
you get moving this winter, including free gear rentals (skis, snowshoes, snowboards,
etc.), free personal training sessions, free ski lessons, and more at the end of the
eight-week program!
A $1.9 million federal grant will support University of Alaska Fairbanks programs
that focus on Indigenous food and energy system development and sustainability at
the institution's five rural campuses.
Investing in our community has always been important to UAF. I invite you to join
in the UAF United Way of the Tanana Valley annual workplace campaign. The campaign
officially kicks off this week. The busiest time of the campaign season is through
the end of December, so be on the lookout for presentations and events near you.
Want to share your passion and knowledge, and gain teaching experience with a friendly
audience? Teach for UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute as a volunteer instructor
this spring. Read more.
If you weren't able to attend the Chancellor's forum on tuition and budget on Oct.
13, you can watch the recording to catch what you missed.
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