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The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to
earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in summer 2023. These awards may be used to
cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply
is Sunday, Feb. 26 by midnight.
Chancellor White's online forum on enrollment will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 1-2 p.m. Panelists will share exciting progress on UAF's strategic enrollment planning efforts
and opportunities for participation. Please submit a question in this Google doc, and register in advance for the Zoom. Questions submitted early helps the panelists answer your questions during the forum.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on
joining the webinar.
Please join Chartwells in Arctic Java located at the Wood Center for Fry Bread Friday
Kickoff on Feb. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They will be offering free fry bread with toppings. Come try the tasty treat and give suggestions for your favorite
toppings! Beginning Friday, Feb. 17, fry bread will be available in Dine 49 at the Tu Taco station
every Friday during lunch.
Ericka Hart is an advocate for disabilities, civil rights, LGBTQ2IA+ Inclusivity,
sex education, and assault prevention. Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center on Friday, Feb. 10 from 3-5 p.m., via Zoom to listen to Ericka share on "White Supremacy By Any Other Name, The Anti-Black
Origins of Sexual Violence in the U.S." Please register for the event to attend. For more information regarding the event, please contact Hudson Bolduc.
Nanook Sports Update
Bereal, Jr. and Mohamed lead way for Nanooks in victory over Wildcats
Men's Basketball falls to NNU on home-court
Nanooks honor Johnson and Perez-Mendoza for February Warriors of the Month; SPC Luke
Asbjornsen and Cadet Michael Fazio honored by Fort Wainwright
Tybenn Sturm named to 2022-23 GNAC All-Academic Team
Nanooks Hockey welcomes Arizona State for a big battle of the independent teams
Nanooks Hockey grabs big win over Arizona State
Nanooks Hockey completes sweep of ASU with 5-2 win in Carlson Center
Nanooks Ski wraps-up day one at CU Invitational in fifth place
Nordic Ski finishes CU Invitational in fifth place
Nordic Ski announces signing of Aidan Hay for upcoming 2023-24 season
Nanooks Rifle set to host Patriot Rifle Conference Championships
Rifle Heads into final day of PRC Championships with five-point advantage
Nanooks Rifle finishes PRC Championships with 4749 for second place finish behind
TCU
Women's hoops adds another signee in Anna Nevison
Women's Hoops falls to Anchorage on the road
Nanooks Volleyball adds Presley Engelauf to signing class
Alaska Sea Grant will host the 2nd Annual Mariculture Conference of Alaska in Juneau, Feb. 15-17. Registration is now open for anyone interested in mariculture in Alaska. This event
will be where farmers, researchers and professionals in mariculture-related industries
and agencies are meeting to present and discuss mariculture innovations, science and
activities in Alaska. A draft conference agenda is now available. For more information and to register,
visit the conference website.
The Rasmuson Library is holding a long awaited Alaska and Polar Regions book sale.
Books will be available for purchase until the end of May. The sale shelves are located on the main floor of Rasmuson Library near the Circulation
desk. All proceeds fund the purchase of newly published Alaska and Polar Regions collections. The sale will have additional books added by noon every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday.
I'm excited to share with all of you that the work on the expansion of North Star
College is in full swing. We still have another week before the lottery deadline and
yet we have already surpassed our goal of 125 students signing up, which is more vetted
applications than we had anticipated!
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What's happening today
Deadlines and reminders
Academic Deadlines
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Summer 2023 course list available at UAOnline (now)
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Begin summer 2023 priority registration (UAF degree students) (Feb. 13)
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Deadline for UA Foundation and privately funded scholarship applications
(Feb. 15)
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Begin summer 2023 open registration (all UAF, UAA and UAS students, including nondegree
students) (Feb. 27)
Join the International Arctic Research Center for the next IARC Salon on Thursday, Feb. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. Mike Sfraga, Brandon Boylan and Matthew Hickey will share a discussion on geopolitics
in the Arctic.
All are invited to join the One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference. OHOF 2023 will be held Feb. 28 to March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center. In honor of Co-Production
of Knowledge and collaboration, Indigenous registrants and students are free. This year’s theme is "Voices of One Health: Embracing Change & Transformation."
If you work for the university, and your department is paying for your registration,
you will need to register using your fund/org. Registration closes Feb. 14, 2023.
Gender Inclusion 101 will introduce participants to gender diversity and inclusivity,
explore why it's important for our campuses and communities to be safe and welcoming
places for people of all genders, and share how participants can be active allies
to the LGBTQ2IA+ community. This workshop on Monday, Feb. 20 from 1-3 p.m. is hosted by the UAF Department of Equity and Compliance and the UAF Nanook Diversity
and Action Center.
Please register in advance. For more information, or to make an accommodation request at least five days in advance
of this event, please contact DEC by phone at 907-474-7300 or by email for assistance.
'the Well' (located in 334 Duckering) has reopened for regular, free, in-person meditation
practice and instruction for Monday Meditations from 1:15-1:45 p.m. A Zoom option is also available - check out 'the Well' calendar for details.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alumni Association is accepting nominations to
serve three-year terms on its 12-member board of directors. Nominations will be accepted through March 13, 2023. Nominees must be UAF graduates and members in good standing with the UAF Alumni
Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting UAF and connecting its
alumni. Candidates must be interested in a leadership and advocacy role in support
of UAF, its alumni and the mission of higher education in Alaska.
As part of the Lunar New Year celebrations, the UAF Chinese Club will be hosting the
2023 Chinese Lantern Festival Celebration. Join us with your friends and family for
a celebration of light, culture, and love! The event will be in the UAF Wood Center ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and features a buffet dinner, along with over 50 door prizes, live performances,
and traditional activities. Learn more. To purchase tickets in advance, please email uafchineseclub@gmail.com or call 907-251-9684 for more info. Reach out to Sophie Zhang for volunteer opportunities or sign up to volunteer for the event.
Nanook Recreation's youth rock climbing programs are open for registration for the
spring 2023 season! The season ends April 28. For additional info contact Christian Mogensen at 907-474-6027.
The Skiathon, a 20-kilometer classic-style ski race and tour, will be held on the
UAF trails Sunday, March 5. The annual event is a fundraiser for UAF trails work. The registration fee is $15
if received by noon March 4. Late registration is $40. Finishers will receive a Skiathon patch. For more info, contact Stan Justice at 907-479-5017 or stanjustice@acsalaska.net.
The University of Alaska Museum of the North's February hands-on programs will focus
on DNA. These programs are included with admission and free for members. For more
info about museum events, visit the website or call 907-474-7505.
Early Bird Loaded Fries and Early Bird Burger are closed this week. They will reopen
on Monday, Feb. 13.
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Submit questions and register for Chancellor's enrollment forum
Alaska Book Sale
