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2020 Archives
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October 08, 2020
If you ask someone if they are thinking about suicide and they say yes, take the step and be the one to keep them safe. Separate them from anything they are thinking of using to hurt themselves.
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October 08, 2020
This past week was the 19th anniversary of the day that the Twin Towers fell in New York City. With flags at half-staff around the nation, family members of 9/11 victims gathered on the Memorial Plaza while following state and federal guidelines regarding Covid-19 in New York City
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Student of the Month: Madeline Andriesan
October 08, 2020
Madeline is studying to get a double degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education. She grew up in Haines, Alaska, and enjoys hiking, kayaking, and cooking with friends.
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What to Expect When Moving on to Campus This Fall
October 08, 2020
If you plan to live on campus this fall, you'll need to schedule your move-in date and time before you arrive. This will help the university to limit crowd sizes and practice safe social distancing. You'll find the scheduling links in the email Residence Life sent on July 10.
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Meet Garrett! The New Honors Peer to Peer Mentor!
October 08, 2020
Garrett came to UAF from Barrow in the North Slope Region of Alaska. He is a sophomore who is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. In his free time, he enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, playing video games, taking photos, and always enjoys any board game. Garrett is excited to be a peer to peer mentor and help with the middle college this year.
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What to Expect This Fall at the Honors College
October 08, 2020
Things are going to look a bit different at the Honors College this year. The Honor's house will be open, but there are going to be several changes.
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Student of the Month: Gerald Montuya
October 08, 2020
Congratulations to Gerald Limpag Montuya for being nominated for the Honors Student of the Month for August. Gerald is a Filipino-American studying Mechanical Engineering.
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Student of the Month: Daphne Mueller
July 20, 2020
Daphne is currently a junior working towards a degree in Biological Sciences. She lives in Utqiagvik, Alaska, and has spent her summer interning with the North Slope Borough's Community Health Aide Program.
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Rube Goldberg Machine Competition
July 20, 2020
The Peer to Peer mentors recently announced with excitement their July Social Media contest. Their contest, the Rube Goldberg Machine, is open to all of UAF.
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July 20, 2020
This past month, the Honors College held a slogan contest. We would like to congratulate Honors student Finn Mackinaw for submitting the winning slogan: Naturally Excelling
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Nanook Brotherhood Scholarship
July 20, 2020
In 2018, Vice-Chancellor Keith Champagne pioneered a project that established the UAF local chapter of the national Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB), named Brother To Brother (B2B). The chapter is open to students of all ethnic backgrounds and serves as both an informal and formal support system, giving men of color positive role models and encouraging college attendance, good grades, and graduation. They also aid in finding jobs in their field.
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What to Expect on Campus This Fall Concerning Covid19 Precautions
July 20, 2020
In March, students across the United States got informed to return to a permanent residence for their safety because the pandemic had finally reached the United States. The University of Alaska Fairbanks tried its best to accommodate students who couldn't return home while also battening down the hatches and planning for the upcoming semester. Students have been waiting for months to hear the plans for their next academic year. Chancellor Dan White and UAF Residence Life recently sent an email regarding these plans and explaining what to expect when students return to the campus.
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June 22, 2020
The UAF Alumni Association has recently launched its new platform, Nanook Network, to students and alumni so that they can stay connected as well as have access to great opportunities.
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Updates on the Budget and Preliminary Review Process
June 22, 2020
The board of Regents has recently passed a motion to create a "conceptual plan that outlines the pros and cons of UAS with UAF" stated Chancellor Dan White in an email released on Saturday, June 6th. The conceptual plan will be worked on by a group of regents as well as other individuals selected by the BOR chair Sheri Buretta. The plan will be released no later than October 15th.
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The Black Lives Matter Movement: Honor Students Working for Change
June 22, 2020
Black Lives Matter protests have taken the nation, and the world, by storm. Outraged by the murder of George Floyd, people have been gathering to the streets in order to protest police brutality and the unjust treatment of the black population. There have been protests seen in all fifty U.S States, as well as in Western Europe, Africa, South America, Mexico, Australia, and parts of Asia. Though some protests have turned into violent riots, the majority (at the request of George Floyd's family) have been peaceful. Many UAF Honors students have taken an active role in the movement, working towards a future of equality and equity.