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Study away and explore the world

Have you always wanted to travel internationally? Or do you feel ready to spend some time living in another state? The Study Away Program is here to help send you on your way. A great place to start is by dropping by Study Away coffee hour every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. in Arctic Java. Learn about study away opportunities at UAF.


Spring mental health first aid training

Student Health and Counseling will continue to offer mental health first aid training to the UA community throughout the spring 2024 semester. The next course will be held virtually via Zoom on March 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Learn more and register for the training.


Osher Lifelong Learning Institute seeks instructors

Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the fall semester. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience. Read more about this opportunity and how to submit courses for the fall semester.


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Webinar series: Learn gardening basics 

University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent Casey Matney will teach a series of 11 gardening webinars to help you get your garden ready for the upcoming growing season. Learn more about the webinar. 


Seminar: Impressions from climate summit

Regine Hock of the University of Oslo and University of Alaska Fairbanks will present "Between science and policy making: Impressions from the Climate Summit (COP28) in Dubai." Join in person or via Zoom. Learn more about the seminar.


Responsible conduct of research training

Responsible conduct of research training will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday, March 26 from 1-4:30 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction. Read more about training and how to sign up.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders


2024 State of the University address

Save the date for the annual State of the University address, to be delivered by University of Alaska President Pat Pitney at noon on March 11. Learn more about this year's address.


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Spring 2024 issue of Aurora Magazine live

Stories about breakup predictions, garden boosters, philanthropic impacts and one man's aviation legacy highlight the newest edition of Aurora Magazine. Read the Aurora.


UAF ROTC planning winter survival course

UAF Army ROTC will be conducting a winter survival training course in the wooded area south of Range Road March 8-9. Find out what to expect.


About Cornerstone

The Cornerstone employee newsletter is produced by University Relations and emailed to all UAF staff and faculty. You can submit news items here.

 

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