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UA Safe Title IX training due by Oct. 31

The required annual UA Safe Title IX Training is now available through Canvas. Students, employees and volunteers must complete the training by Oct. 31, 2024. Learn more and complete the training.


Xochitl Muñoz visits a scenic spot in Denali National Park.Empowering futures
Donor scholarships have transformative impacts on students across UAF’s wide array of academic programs. Read more about scholarships in the fall 2024 Aurora.


General Election voting at UAF Troth Yeddha' campus
Early voting will be available in the Wood Center (811 Yukon Drive) on Monday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voting will also be available at the Wood Center on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. More info on 2024 General Election voting is available at the Alaska Division of Elections website. 


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Domestic Violence Awareness: Hope Blooms competition

Join ORCA in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month by participating in the "Hope Blooms" photo competition. Purple is the color for Domestic Violence Awareness. It takes all of us to prevent domestic violence. Let's light up our campus with hope for healthy relationships and support for survivors. Read more and pick up a rose to participate.


Rolling dice for a tabletop role-playing game.SoBear Lounge: Halloween Show

Get ready for a spellbinding night at the SoBear Lounge with ORCA POD, Residence Life and UAF's Table Top Role Playing Club with "The Witch is Dead!" live role-playing game performance on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hess Recreation Center (MBS-1st Floor). Learn more about the Halloween show.


Women's Volleyball celebrates a point during a game.

Warrior of the Month to be highlighted at Nanooks Volleyball

Join your Nanooks for a Superhero themed Volleyball game! On Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. your Nanooks will take in Seattle Pacific University in the Alaska Airlines gym at the Patty Center. Wear your superhero attire, whether that's the cape of your beloved superhero, or how you dress for work! Get in free with your Polar ID. This game will also recognize our Warrior of the Month winners, brought to you by the Alaska Army National Guard. Don't miss out on this special celebration!


Three mood faces graphics imageYouth Mental First Aid course Nov. 2

Summer Sessions and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition are co-hosting a free Youth Mental Health First Aid course on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Read more and register to attend the course.


Joshua Jessup at Starvation GulchPolar Grizz Festival: Call for vendors, outreach educators and participants

UAF-ORCA's Prevention and Outreach Team is excited to invite you to the Polar Grizz Vendor and Resource Fair on Friday, Nov. 22, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom (2nd Floor). This event is all about embracing the great outdoors and celebrating Alaskan spirit, with a special focus on men's health, mental wellness, and so much more! Learn more and register.

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School of Education faculty and staff in costume from last Halloween.School of Education and K-12 Outreach Halloween fun

Join the UAF School of Education and K-12 Outreach for a spooktacular Trick-or-Treat event on Oct. 31 from 1-3 p.m.! Get ready for an afternoon full of fun, where kids (and kids at heart!) can go door-to-door in a safe and friendly environment trick or treating, show off their costumes, and enjoy festive activities. Read more about the Halloween fun.


UAF swim team vs. SDSU.

Women's Swim Vs. Fresno Pacific

Join us at the Patty Pool Center to cheer on our Women's Swim team on Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. against Fresno Pacific! No tickets required to attend.


Chartwells Voice 2 Vision survey

Chartwells is at 128 surveys taken for the Voice 2 Vision survey push. They are trying their best to reach 300 by the end of the month. For those who participate, Chartwells is raffling off a Celsius bike or a cup of coffee per day for a year.


Mindful art making for self-care

In process artmaking, the creation process is the primary focus, not the final product. It can be a powerful tool for stress reduction and relaxation, processing emotions, and enhancing self-awareness. Join us Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. for an hour of sensory engagement through a free-flow painting and writing exercise in a non-judgmental space. No previous experience is required. Learn more and register.


A young child stands in front of a table displaying fossilized bones. He is playing with plastic dinosaur models.

November museum programs focus on fossils

The University of Alaska Museum of the North will focus on fossils during family programs next month. Learn more about Early Explorers on Nov. 8, Junior Curators on Nov. 9 and Family Day on Nov. 23.


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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