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Eugénie Euskirchen’s team detects curious carbon flows in a warming, wet landscape
of fen, bog and forest southwest of Fairbanks. Find out more in the fall 2022 Aurora.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host an emergency response exercise on Wednesday,
Nov. 9, in the Akasofu Building, which is located on the west ridge of the Troth Yeddha'
campus in Fairbanks. The exercise is scheduled to start around noon and will allow police and fire departments
to practice responding to a violent intruder situation. Multiple agencies will participate
in the exercise. Information before and during the exercise will be available on the UAF on Alert website.
Stop by the Student Health and Counseling table in the MBS between noon and 2 p.m.
on Friday, Nov. 11 to chat and gather more ideas for finding cozy comforts this winter
to help regulate stress, soothe emotions, and potentially improve your cognitive performance.
You can also swipe your Polar Express card for a chance to win prizes at the end of
the program!
Ice Box, UAF's undergraduate literary journal, is now open for submissions. The deadline
to submit is Dec. 9, 2022.
The University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors is accepting nominations for
the 2023 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000
award, is presented to an individual who demonstrates excellence in support of the
University of Alaska. Any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer who has
made a significant contribution to the mission of the University of Alaska system,
UAA, UAF, or UAS is eligible to be nominated.
Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning is offering several non-credit short courses for
UAF students and community members ages 18 and up in January 2023. Registration is
currently open.
 Nanook Sports Update
Kendall Kramer wins GNAC Championships and Women's Athlete of the Year; Women finish
5th, Men finish 10th
Rifle Sets New Program-Record at The Citadel; Fiori Fires Historic Smallbore Score
in Win
Kissell Sets NCAA Rifle Record; Nanooks Defeat Citadel 4747-4621
Nanooks Rifle Finishes Third at the Fall Classic in West Virginia
Nanooks and Seniors Close-Out Regular-Season Home Schedule with CWU and NNU
Nanooks Volleyball Falls to Central Washington in Four
Nanooks Volleyball Completes the Reverse Sweep to Stun NNU 3-2
UAF eCampus is offering scholarships for UAF degree-seeking students taking eCampus
courses. The maximum award is $500; any remaining costs are the responsibility of
the student. Scholarships are evaluated based on thorough and thoughtful responses
to the application questions as well as demonstrated need. The deadline to apply is
Nov. 23, 2022.
University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists have teamed up with the Juneau Composers
Consortium and Con Brio Chamber Series for a unique program of original musical works
that interpret climate research. “Climate Soundscapes” will premiere at two concerts in Juneau on Nov. 18 and 19. UAF climate researchers also will give a science talk Nov. 18.
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Whats happening today
Deadlines and reminders
Academic Deadlines
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Begin spring 2023 priority registration (UAF degree students) (Nov. 14)
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Thanksgiving break (no classes, most offices closed) (Nov. 23-27)
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Begin spring 2023 open registration (all UAF, UAA and UAS students, including nondegree
students (Nov. 28)
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Last day of instruction (Dec. 10)
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has highlighted
scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles.
BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Laura Ekada was selected as the
November 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
Pop-Con is a celebration of all things pop culture - gaming, entertainment, books,
comics, and more! From Nov. 10-12, Pop-Con will take over the Wood Center for three
days of tournaments, vendors, cosplay, workshops, and activities. You don't want to
miss out!
Are you a researcher or graduate student who currently works with undergraduate students
at UAF? Are you interested in mentoring undergraduate students in the future? Ever
consider applying for URSA's Mentor Award? Join the URSA Office for this Zoom session!
UAF eCampus is sponsoring a student design contest for a marketing campaign in the
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. All UAF students are invited to submit original
artwork which will be featured on a printed banner in the N terminal of the airport.
The chosen artist will receive a $1,000 tuition award. The final day for submissions is Nov. 30.
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates undergraduate
student Aihs Palmer, psychology major, who received this year's Community Engaged
Learning Award. Aihs' project titled "Micro-pantries to Mitigate Inaccessibility to
Anti-Hunger Resources," will collaborate with Fairbanks organizations to address barriers
to local food security resources.
Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) is pleased to invite all faculty,
staff, and graduate students to their mentoring discussion group session on "Well-Being
and Establishing Expectations" co-facilitated by Lori Gildehaud and Kaydee Van Flein,
Director & Chief Student Conduct Officer.
Both UAF and UAS were admitted into The National Society of Leadership and Success
in 2021, joining UAA who's hosted a chapter for many years. The NSLS is an international
honors society with over 700 chapters and 1.7 million members, focusing on "Building
Leaders Who Make a Better World." The UAF chapter of NSLS operates as a student club. As we move into December, invitations will be sent to students at a sophomore level
or above with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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BLaST offers Mentoring Discussion Workshop
