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Shine a Light speaker series on Sept. 19

Join UAF's Northwest Campus, Nanook Diversity and Action Center, and Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability for the next Shine a Light Series: Understanding the real needs of Latinos in Alaska with Joan Ryan Estay on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at noon. Read for more information and to register for the Zoom session.


Undergrad research via AK Space Grant

The Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for undergraduate research apprenticeships through Sept. 15, 2023. STEM students at Alaska institutions of higher education are invited to apply. Read more about the undergraduate research apprenticeships.


STEM education awards available

The Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for STEM Education fellowship awards through Sept. 15, 2023. Students at Alaska institutions of higher education, doing a classroom practicum, pursuing a B.S. in elementary or secondary education, or graduate students pursuing an M.Ed. or M.A.T. are invited to apply. Read more about the fellowship awards.


UAF's new events platform, calendar

UAF has begun using 25Live, a one-stop platform for planning and publicizing events at UAF. In addition to streamlining the event-planning process, 25Live will create a single comprehensive UAF events calendar with upcoming student, employee and public events in one place. Read more about the 25Live submission process.


URSA '23 Fall Student Project Awardees

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates five individuals who received an URSA 2023 Fall Student Project Award. Read more about the award recipients and their projects.


Study Away information sessions

Interested in studying away in another country or state? Attend a Study Away Program information session to learn more! Learn more and find out session dates.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders

  • Deadline to apply for admission for spring semester (most graduate students; some programs have different deadlines) (Oct. 15)

  • Deadline to apply for fall 2023 graduation (Oct. 15)

  • Spring 2024 course list available at UAOnline (Oct. 30)

  • Deadline to apply for admission for spring semester (undergraduate students)
    (Nov. 1)


2023 convocation survey, recording

The recording of the 2023 Chancellor's Convocation is available on the UAF YouTube channel. Whether you attended in person or watched the recording, please share your feedback via a brief survey.


UAF fall book club selections

Open to faculty, staff, and students across our campuses, UAF's book clubs offer engaging discussions and opportunities for collaboration. The deadlines to request books is Sept. 18. Request books and sign up for the event.


The Troth Yeddha Dance Group, recipients of a 2022-23 grant from the UAFAA Benefactor Fund, welcomes alumni and friends to the Regents' Great Hall during the 2023 Nanook Rendezvous reunion. Photo by Ben Roberts.

Benefactor fund grants for student groups

Student and campus groups can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the UAF Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students. The application deadline is Oct. 23. Read more about the grants and how to apply for them.


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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