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Reminder: Butrovich Data Center outage on May 11-18 to impact internet access
April 26, 2024
UAF Facilities Services will conduct a planned maintenance power shutdown in the Butrovich Building to integrate a maintenance bypass switch for the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the Butrovich Data Center (BDC). The switch will ensure a seamless and continuous power supply to the BDC in the event of a UPS outage or during annual maintenance on the UPS. The BDC electrical system must be temporarily powered down to ensure the safety of technicians doing the work.
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Friday Focus: The value of a degree
April 26, 2024
A week from tomorrow is one of my favorite days of the year, Commencement! It is inspiring to shake the hands of UAF graduates as they walk across the stage and receive the degrees they have worked so hard for. As students wrap up their finals and offices across the university prep for one of the biggest events of the year, I am thinking about the value of the degree that UAF students receive. A college diploma itself is just a piece of paper, but it symbolizes the achievement of a journey that started with a decision. A decision based on an analysis of puts and takes, or in other words, return on investment (ROI). For the past decade or so, there has been a national conversation about the value of a college degree. People from all different perspectives and backgrounds have been asking, is a college degree worth it? Before I answer that (spoiler alert - I am going to say YES), I need to know how you (or they) define "worth it."
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BLaST celebrates Robin Masterman as April 2024 Scientist of the Month
April 24, 2024
BLaST Scholar Robin Masterman is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for April 2024! Masterman is a fourth-year BLaST Scholar and a senior in UAF’s Biological Sciences BS program. Her mother is from Togiak, Alaska, and her father is from Maine. Masterman plans to apply to medical school and return to Alaska to practice as a family physician in rural communities.
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Alaska EPSCoR 2024 Spring Travel Awards
April 24, 2024
Alaska NSF EPSCoR is offering travel funding for the 2024 spring and summer seasons. Awards of up to $3,500 are available to support University of Alaska affiliates traveling domestically to STEAM-related conferences, workshops, presentations, meetings, training, or education activities prior to Aug. 31, 2024. Apply by April 26 at 5 p.m.
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Graduation regalia available at the bookstore
April 24, 2024
Please stop by the Bookstore to purchase your graduation regalia. No preorder is necessary, we have them in stock! We will also be open extra hours before Commencement if you are coming to Fairbanks just for the event.
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Structural realignment of UAF Advising Services
April 24, 2024
Effective July 1, 2024, First Year Advising, Student Support Services, and several individual positions in the Center for Teaching and Learning will move from the Office of the Provost to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
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Permafrost Discovery Gateway Palooza
April 24, 2024
Join us May 7-8 for a two-day smorgasbord to learn about the Permafrost Discovery Gateway. This online tool provides researchers, planners, policymakers, educators and the public with timely monitoring of permafrost thaw and its implications.
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April 24, 2024
In this edition of Alaska 259 Common Questions, we review the options available when a child doesn't use all the funds in their Alaska 529 account.
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University Fire Department recognized as Emergency Medical Service of the Year
April 22, 2024
The University Fire Department was recognized as the EMS Service provider of the year by the Interior Region Emergency Medical Services at its 2024 awards banquet on April 5.
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Birch Dinner hosted by OneTree Alaska and Sustainability
April 22, 2024
The UAF Office of Sustainability and OneTree Alaska will host a birch-themed dinner experience in The Pub on Tuesday, April 30 at 5 p.m.
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Students encouraged to submit FAFSA by April 30
April 19, 2024
Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA applications before the end of April so the UAF Financial Aid Office can get their aid offers sent for the 2024-2025 year in May.
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Friday Focus: Let go and let be
April 19, 2024
During a daily phone conversation with my mother, who lives in India, she remarked, "It is hot like in summers. It feels like spring is long gone." I looked out of my window, and snowflakes were coming down. In Alaska, seasons have a whole different meaning. Here, I can still talk about the idea of welcoming spring for a long time! Last month, students of the UAF Namaste India club organized a free-for-all event to celebrate Holi - the exuberant festival of colors that marks the beginning of spring in India. A group of 50 or so students, faculty, staff, and community members of all ages came together on a Saturday morning to be a part of this joyous festival that celebrates the diversity of our communities.
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Summer Sessions to offer day camps for adults
April 19, 2024
This year Summer Sessions not only is offering 88 children's day camps but we also will have summer camps for adults. These camps are designed for individuals who would like to have fun learning this summer.
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URSA accepting applications for fall 2024 Student Project Awards
April 17, 2024
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the fall 2024 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through June 9.
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April 17, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the establishment of a Center for Teaching and Learning represents the next iteration of academic excellence at UAF.
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April 17, 2024
We have a new makerspace challenge for April. This challenge invites you to get inspired by the changing season—melting snow, returning birds, budding plants, and longer days—and create something in the MILL.
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URSA 2024 Supply and Service Awards
April 17, 2024
UAF faculty members, adjunct instructors, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students and staff from all disciplines and UAF-campuses are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in supply and service funds to support undergraduate research, creative, and scholarly learning opportunities. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 28 by 11:59 p.m.
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Pop-up meditation for Global Peace
April 17, 2024
Please join a pop-up, group, silent meditation dedicated to global peace on Monday, April 29 from 1-2 p.m. in the Wood Center common area (lower level). The event is open to all and beginners are welcome.
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LEAP seeks faculty, student applicants
April 17, 2024
The UAF Center for Teaching and Learning seeks faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2024 fall semester. LEAP is a semester-long faculty development program where trained undergraduate students partner with participating instructors to share feedback on their online courses.
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Alaska Sea Grant welcomes new fisheries workforce specialist in Cordova
April 17, 2024
Alaska Sea Grant welcomes John Williams as our new fisheries workforce specialist, based in Cordova, Alaska. He will coordinate statewide commercial fishing training and events as well as provide extension, education and applied research in support of regional needs.
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Credential connection: Exploring microcredentials
April 15, 2024
Join us for an insightful session on microcredentials. There are two opportunities to attend this online information session. Register for the Friday, April 19 session from 10-11 a.m. or the Wednesday, April 24 session from noon-1 p.m.
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April professional development opportunities
April 15, 2024
In the 2023 UA Employee Feedback Survey, employees called attention to the need for more professional development opportunities. UA HR's Talent Acquisition and Development team is highlighting training collections monthly, and specific to the employee feedback received.
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A Place For Knowledge Exchange: Intersection of well-being and fisheries
April 15, 2024
The International Arctic Research Center and the College of Rural and Community Development co-host a virtual seminar series called A Place for Knowledge Exchange. April's conversation is with Courtney Carothers, Harmony Jade Sugaq Wayner and Freddie Christiansen on the intersection of well-being and fisheries.
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Friday Focus: Igniting transformative experience through public service
April 12, 2024
UAF's vision statement of "excellence through transformative experiences" can be applied in every facet of this institution, and I want to share how we at the University Fire Department align with that vision and what it means to you as the community we serve and protect. In public service, few experiences match the intensity and impact of being a student firefighter. Within the UAF community, UFD serves as a vehicle for transformation, shaping the lives and futures of those who answer the call to serve.
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Arctic energy advisor Paul McKinley joins ACEP
April 12, 2024
Paul McKinley joined ACEP a few months ago as an Arctic energy advisor in a joint position with the Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office. McKinley’s current work primarily focuses on feasibility assessments - detailed analyses of the costs, benefits, risks and opportunities - on integrating hydrogen-based fuels and other long-duration storage technologies to microgrids to improve reliability and access to clean energy in remote communities in Alaska.
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