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Volunteers needed: First-year move-in
June 28, 2024
As we gear up for an exciting new academic year, we seek enthusiastic volunteers to help make our first-year move-in day a smooth and welcoming experience for incoming students and their families on Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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2024-2025 Academic catalog now available
June 28, 2024
The 2024-2025 academic catalog went live this week at catalog.uaf.edu. If you still see last year's catalog on that page, you'll need to clear your browser's cache to see the live version.
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Friday Focus: The future is bright, but so is the present
June 28, 2024
As an institute of higher education, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future. Students come here to get the tools they need to make their future dreams come through. Faculty spend their days giving students knowledge for future success or conducting research that advances their field. And staff make all of this possible, all while providing transformative experiences for students that position them for a bright future. It is inspiring to spend so much time thinking about what is possible. How do we celebrate when goals are met, or when something transforms from an idea into a finished product? Our number one celebration is commencement! That is the day that we confer degrees and a student transforms from a student to a graduate. It is a great day. But what about the myriad of other efforts, even career-long efforts that transform this university that are not commencement? Construction, renovation or rehabilitation of facilities, research outcomes, patents and intellectual property commercialization, land and lease agreements, etc.? As I look across campus the evidence is everywhere.
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Stream Clean-up Day deemed a success
June 26, 2024
Saturday, June 15, was the 20th Annual “Stream Clean-Up Day.” More than 80 volunteers joined in and removed 2,240 pounds of trash from area streams.
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Nanook Technology introduces new smart locker system
June 26, 2024
Nanook Technology Services is deploying a new smart locker system located just outside of Bunnell Room 230. The lockers streamline the process of dropping off and picking up devices for service, making it easier, faster and more secure for everyone involved.
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New employee welcome event July 9
June 26, 2024
A new employee welcome will take place Tuesday, July 9, on the Troth Yeddha' campus. The welcome covers a brief history of the university, along with mission, vision and strategic objectives.
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Call for URSA review panel members
June 26, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is seeking members for the 2024-2025 URSA application review panel. Faculty members, postdoctoral fellows and research staff from all UAF campuses and disciplines are invited to participate.
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Music in the Garden moved indoors this week because of smoke
June 26, 2024
Due to smoky conditions, Music in the Garden will be held in the UAF Regents' Great Hall in the Fine Arts Complex on Thursday, June 27.
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Credential Connection: Microcredentials at UAF
June 24, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning offers microcredential consultations to assist you as you look for new, innovative ways to promote success while equipping a diverse population of students for the demands of the workforce.
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Employee Experience Task Force recommendations posted
June 24, 2024
The UAF Employee Experience Task Force submitted its first round of recommendations to the chancellor in early May. The group reviewed employee survey data dashboards and provided recommendations for improvement in multiple areas.
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Workshop: Becoming a better listener
June 24, 2024
Statistics show that people remember only half of what they hear, even moments after they’ve heard it. This workshop offers a fresh approach to this common problem. Learn more on Friday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to noon during a free webinar training session delivered by ComPsych.
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Friday Focus: 2032-33 the next International Polar Year!
June 21, 2024
Earlier this week, I walked up to the Butrovich building for meetings at the University of Alaska System Office. I smiled as I paused at the poster near the entrance of the President’s office suite. ... I had IPY4 memories flashing back. Our university was abuzz with local, national, and international researchers visiting our campuses, working on collaborative proposals, and conducting field research.
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UAF Troth Yeddha’ (Round 2) Ph.D. Fellowship opportunities
June 21, 2024
UAF's R1 Ph.D. Fellowship Working Group is pleased to announce a second round of UAF Troth Yeddha' Ph.D. Fellowships, with funding available to support a limited number of Ph.D. students over the upcoming year from fall 2024 to spring 2025 (total funding available pending state budget).
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URSA AY2024-25 award schedule now available
June 19, 2024
URSA's award schedule is now available for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The calendar may be found on the URSA website under "Apply for URSA Awards" then "Award Schedule."
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Malware detection and prevention training course at CTC
June 19, 2024
UA OIT is hosting a 32-hour, instructor-led, hands-on course from the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium from July 22-25. This training course is developed by the Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Arkansas System.
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Interim director of advising announced
June 17, 2024
Earlier this spring Chancellor White asked that first-year professional advisors and their units move from the Office of the Provost to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management effective July 1, 2024. As part of this transition, Holly McDonald will serve as interim director of advising for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management starting July 1.
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June 17, 2024
The summer academy hosted by Hypothes.is features two, two-week free, asynchronous courses. Learners will have the opportunity to connect with other educators and earn Certified Educator badges and certificates.
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New Wood Center director starts June 17
June 17, 2024
Student Affairs is excited to announce that Josh Hovis will serve as the new Wood Center director. Before serving as associate director of recruitment and interim director of admissions at the University of Montana, Hovis served as an admissions counselor at UAF, as well as the student involvement and organizations coordinator within the Center for Student Engagement.
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Introducing "My Profile" and improvements to personal information management in UAOnline
June 14, 2024
The My Profile page is new to the upgraded UAOnline, anticipated to roll out on June 24, 2024. It will be accessible from the main menu either from the tabs at the top of the page or the menu links. One of the first changes available in the upgraded UAOnline is the ability to directly edit your personal information.
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Friday Focus: Enjoy summer activities at UAF
June 14, 2024
Although we are still awaiting the news of the final FY25 State of Alaska budget, there is plenty to do to pass the time. With all of the fun under the Midnight Sun, I hope you are out enjoying all that Fairbanks and UAF have to offer! A few of our family's favorite summer activities this year have been primarily connected to activities with the kids. The Queens are making a showing this year at the Rotary Golden Heart Kids Running Club. This has gotten both kids and adults outside, staying active, and participating in many of the local fun runs, which are often fund-raisers for important community programs. For those interested, don’t forget about the biggest one of all - the Midnight Sun Run - starting on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus at the Patty Center next weekend in celebration of the summer solstice. You’ll never see anything like it so feel free to come out and participate as a runner, walker, volunteer, or spectator to cheer on the thousands that participate each year. Running may not be for everyone, so if that is the case, not to worry. UAF has a little something for everyone.
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New pages and navigation options in UAOnline this June
June 12, 2024
Throughout 2024 and 2025, UAOnline will be updated with a new look and feel. Among the first changes that users will notice starting in late June will be to the main menu and site navigation, as well as the addition of some new pages, including the new My Profile dashboard.
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Workshop: Mental fitness for optimal brain power
June 10, 2024
For a long time, it was believed we were born with a certain number of brain cells and neural pathways that, once damaged, could not be repaired. In reality, our brains are much more flexible. Learn more during a free webinar on Friday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to noon.
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Alaska 529 Common Questions: Scholarships
June 10, 2024
A common question that comes up is what to do if my child has an Alaska 529 account and receives a scholarship? Congratulations to them! There are several options if you have more funds in your account than you need.
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Construction begins on new ski trail
June 10, 2024
A large area between the Patty Center and the Butrovich Building will be closed between June 10 and July 15 as crews begin construction on a new ski trail for NCAA-sanctioned cross-country skiing events.
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Friday Focus: Improving UAF through Facilities Services
June 07, 2024
Working at UAF, building new facilities, and making major improvements and repairs, is the coolest job ever. After two years of planning, some good luck with the weather, and the teamwork of many skilled workers, this outage allowed UAF Facilities Services to take the steam system down (impacting heat and hot water) to execute several critical improvements. This was the longest heating and hot water outage we have ever executed. The work we accomplished in those two weeks now allows us to systematically update the steam piping system without campus-wide outages. While the snowfall on the first day did have us making some quick adjustments, the amazing resilience and grace of our Nanook community kept our momentum moving forward, pushing this first critical phase of repairs to be completed on time. We are happy to report all systems are up and running again, and future outages are likely to be shortened as a result of this work. This type of work, especially on systems and buildings that our UAF community relies on, requires a lot of planning and precision to execute.
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