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Banner Outage occurring March 9-14

Starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 the final phase of transitioning all Banner applications and associated Ellucian products to the cloud will commence, with an expected completion date of no later than Tuesday, March 14. During that time, there will be absolutely no access to UAOnline or other Banner applications. Single Sign-on (SSO) and Duo Authentication will not be impacted by the outage, nor will Google applications, Zoom, OU Campus or other non-Banner applications. For more information, see these FAQs.


Vera Alexander observes the area from inside the bridge of a vessel. Alexander was instrumental in the launch of the Research Vessel (R/V) Sikuliaq. (UAF photo by Todd Paris)

White Nanook bear logo next to the words Academic Tuesdays against a blue backgroundWomen's History Month, celebrated during March in the U.S., honors the trailblazing women who have shaped the course of American history and who continue to chart the course of our nation's future. At UAF, we are fortunate to have countless examples of women who have changed Alaska and the world with their ground-breaking and inspirational work. Vera Alexander is an excellent example.


Regalia, invitations must be ordered by March 25!

Graduates should order caps, gowns, tassels by March 25 and have them mailed to their current address to ensure arrival before the event. To order, visit the Jostens website or call the UAF Bookstore at 907-474-6898 for information about commencement regalia. 


UAF spring snow removal March 7-26

Facilities Services needs to remove hard pack and they need to close certain parking lots to provide a safe and conducive working environment. Please see a complete list of parking lot closures here. Badger Towing will relocate vehicles in closed parking lots at the owner's expense. If you leave your car on campus throughout the break, please park in the Taku lot, off of Farmers Loop Road.


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Nanook Sports Update

Winners of 2023 Ford Maverick giveaway announced

Nanooks grab win number 21 with
4-1 win over Lindenwood

Nanooks Hockey finishes 2022-23 regular-season with 22nd victory of the year

Hockey celebrates end of regular-season with Face-Off Club hosted banquet

McKenney named GNAC Women's Basketball Honorable Mention All-Conference selection


Advancement seeking outstanding students 

The UAF Office of Advancement is looking for outstanding students to represent UAF at a fundraising event this spring. Students that have benefited from scholarships, or other financial aid packages preferred. If you’d like to nominate someone, please do so ASAP! Submit your nomination here!


Pesticide applicator continuing education training scheduled

The UAF Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a continuing education workshop for certified pesticide applicators, arborists and landscape professionals. The Alaska Certified Pesticide Applicators Workshop will take place via Zoom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15-16. It provides continuing education units for individuals to maintain their certification.


A child sits in a museum gallery in front of a wooden sculpture, sketching on a pad of paper in their lap.Art Exploration Days

Explore the museum! Each day will offer new ideas for self-guided discoveries, including an art prompt, scavenger hunt, and take-home activity (while supplies last). Drop in any time all day. All ages welcome. Activities are designed for ages 6 and up. Included with museum admission. The first Art Exploration Day is Monday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UA Museum of the North. Learn more.

Deadlines and reminders


Academic Deadlines

  • Summer 2023 open registration (all UAF, UAA and UAS students, including nondegree students) (now)

  • Spring break (no classes) (March 13-17)

  • Fall 2023 course list available at UAOnline (March 20)

  • Last day for student- and faculty-initiated withdrawals (W grade appears on academic transcript (March 31)


April 15 is the deadline to apply to participate in 2023 commencement!

Students who apply for graduation must also confirm attendance at the ceremony via the RSVP form. There, students will also record the pronunciation of their name. Seating is set by the number of students who have indicated they will be there, so students must confirm attendance by April 15. The event will also be streamed live. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates a few weeks after the ceremony.


Healthy zucchini plants with fruit and blossoms

Master gardener classes planned in Anchorage, Fairbanks

Spring master gardener classes in Anchorage and Fairbanks are open for registration. Info, registration and required master gardener volunteer application are available online. Registration deadline is March 9.  Register online at bit.ly/MGFAI23. For more info, contact Stephen Brown via email or at 907-745-3639.


URSA internship awards accepting applications

URSA's internship awards offer fellowship funding up to $6,000 for the summer or $3,000 for the fall or spring term to support cost-of-living expenses for unpaid or minimally paid internships. Read more. 


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OARC offers 'Samples of Opportunity' this summer

The Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) will offer its "Samples of Opportunity" program to UAF students again during summer 2023. This program lets current UAF students add a new tool, marine carbonate chemistry, to their data toolbox free of charge. Ocean Acidification data can be applied to interdisciplinary research areas that include aquaculture, environmental change, fisheries, marine biology, natural resource management, and oceanography. Proposals are due March 15, 2023. Email Natalie Monacci for more information.


URSA Seminar: Undergraduate Student Mentoring

Register to join the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity Office on Tuesday, March 21 from 1-2 p.m. for this Zoom session focused on: Undergraduate student mentoring tips; an overview of URSA; and information on how to find and publicize current opportunities for undergraduate research and creative activity at UAF.


UAF Business Leader of the Year nominations due March 10

Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 University of Alaska Fairbanks Business Leader of the Year Award. The submission deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Learn more and submit nominations via the form on the Business Leader of the Year website.


About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone student newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed weekly to all students. You can submit news items here. If you are no longer a student, please contact us at UAF-Cornerstone@alaska.edu.

 

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