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Friday Focus: Accountability to our students
November 22, 2024
Earlier this semester, we tried something new at Convocation. With some help from UAF student-athletes, almost 300 people got out their phones or logged onto their computers and made their voices heard with the new polling software. In warm-up rounds of the cell phone voting, 192 of you chose the sledding hill over the ice climbing wall, 145 of you asked to see more outdoor activities for employees on campus, and a surprising 14 of you did not predict UAF to own the Alaska Airlines Governor’s Cup this year (we are going for our 14th straight win this year!) And, relevant to this week, a plurality of you voted to see a Chancellor’s Forum on R1. Last Tuesday, we hosted the Chancellor’s R1 Forum for close to 300 people (~60 in person). Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. It will take all of us.
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Santa Claus visiting UAF for Polar Grizz Fest
November 22, 2024
Santa Claus from the Santa Claus House in North Pole will be a special judge for UAF's Polar Grizz Beard Competition on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Wood Center-first floor lounge area for Men's Health/Mental Health Awareness Month.
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November 22, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning team is turning its attention to UAF's adjunct teachers. Please respond to this survey by the end of the day on Nov. 25 to help the team understand and improve the adjunct teaching experience.
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Public talk: 'Zen and the illusion of free will'
November 22, 2024
UAF's Derek Sikes will present a public talk about "Zen and the illusion of free will" on Monday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. in the Well (334 Duckering). The talk will also be available on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
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Survey: Faculty and staff mentoring program
November 20, 2024
Your input is needed as part of a needs assessment for a faculty and staff mentorship program. The results will inform efforts to design a program that fosters employee retention, enhances professional development, supports research collaboration, and contributes to our efforts toward attaining R1 research status. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Please complete it by Nov. 30.
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SEP's seventh year: Call for proposals
November 20, 2024
As we embark on the seventh year of Strategic Enrollment Planning at UAF, it is an exciting time to reflect on the progress we have made and the path that lies ahead. We are pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Proposals. Your ideas, innovations, and suggestions are invaluable in shaping the future of our enrollment strategies. Proposals should be focused on increasing student enrollment, retention and student success. The deadline for proposal submissions is Jan. 31, 2025.
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Request for Proposal for State of Alaska operating budget requests: FY27 budget cycle
November 20, 2024
In preparation for the FY27 State of Alaska budget cycle, UAF leadership is soliciting funding proposals from UAF faculty and staff for state operating base funding or one-time capital research or IT-related projects. Operating proposals can include projects, staffing, or other operating needs. Capital research requests are typically large-scale and can include specialized equipment, research or technology equipment, or other research-focused proposals of interest to Alaska. FY27 begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027. The deadline for proposal submission is Jan. 31, 2025.
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day memorial crafting event
November 20, 2024
Join ORCA, NAMI, and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition for a memorial crafting event on Friday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge to create a special UAF collaborative piece of art honoring survivors of suicide loss.
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Walk-in flu clinics for winter
November 20, 2024
Student Health and Counseling will have walk-in flu clinics available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, Tuesday, Nov. 26, Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Spotlight: Professional Development Services
November 18, 2024
In addition to the professional development training and certification opportunities featured earlier this month, the Talent Acquisition and Development department is spotlighting some of the development services provided to all University employees, regardless of campus affiliation.
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Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Nov. 23
November 18, 2024
Summer Sessions and the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition are co-hosting a free Adult Mental Health First Aid course on Saturday, Nov. 23 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 adults. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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BLaST celebrates John Harley as November 2024 Scientist of the Month
November 18, 2024
John Harley, a research assistant professor at the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, is the BLaST Scientist of the Month for November 2024! Harley has been involved with BLaST since 2015. He was a former BLaST Graduate Mentoring Research Assistant for two years as a Ph.D. student in biochemistry and graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2017. Harley’s research focuses on a One Health framework, where linkages between humans and the global and local environment and animals are seen as connected.
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November 15, 2024
Have you wondered about teaching as part of your career? Are you currently getting a degree in another subject (Fisheries, Alaska Native Languages, History, Psychology, Mathematics, or anything else!)? Scholarships are available that cover tuition and fees and offer a stipend. If you have any questions about what preparing to teach looks like at UAF, join us in-person or online on Thursday, Nov. 21, 1-1:30 p.m. or 5:30-6 p.m. for information sessions covering degree options, schedules for working students, and funding opportunities.
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Workshop: Becoming a team player
November 15, 2024
What exactly is teambuilding and how can it be successfully used to help diverse groups work together more effectively? Learn more in a training workshop on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to noon.
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R1 Perspectives: Improving UAF as a place to learn and work
November 15, 2024
With continued attention to each other’s ideas and hopes, and in working with UAF’s administration, we can make our university an even better place to learn and work. And that, really, is what going for R1 is all about.
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Gitter to serve as interim UAF Chief information Officer
November 15, 2024
Kel Gitter, manager for Nanook Technology Services Collaboration and Learning Spaces will serve as the interim Chief Information Officer for NTS. This assignment along with his experience and leadership will add continuity and support allowing for a smooth transition while a search begins for a permanent CIO.
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November 15, 2024
The annual HessGiving event is Nov. 28 from 1-4 p.m. in the MBS Complex Hess Rec Center. This special event allows students and staff members to come together and enjoy a festive meal as we celebrate the holiday season. We are seeking dessert donations to share with all who attend.
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Friday Focus: Power of culture, different perspectives
November 15, 2024
With temperatures finally dipping below zero, it is time to say welcome to winter here at America's farthest north land grant university. The moonlight is sparkling on the hoarfrost; the nights are getting colder, darker, and longer. Yet, last Saturday evening, the Troth Yeddha' campus lit up the night with lights, vibrant colors, and a joyful warmth. It may be cold, but last weekend America's Arctic University was awash with laughter and music in celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights. As I was reminded, Diwali is a time to gather with loved ones, share in traditions, and honor the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. This year's celebration at UAF beautifully embodied these themes, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and members of the wider Fairbanks community.
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Discount Day Passes for local ski areas
November 13, 2024
Moose Mountain is planning to open Friday, Nov. 15. Ski Land shouldn't be far behind. Students taking 6 credits this semester are eligible to purchase a limited number of $10 day passes available each day the mountains are open. Passes go on sale each morning at 9 a.m. this year.
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Nominate for Nanook Hall of Fame Class of 2025
November 13, 2024
The Alaska Nanooks Department of Athletics is now accepting nominations for the Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame Class of 2025. All submissions are due by April 30, 2025, to be considered for induction.
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Ice Box Literary Journal call for submissions
November 13, 2024
UAF's undergraduate literary journal, Ice Box, is now accepting submissions for its 2025 print issue. Students can submit fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid work, or visual art by Dec. 15, 2024. Learn more about how to get involved and showcase your creative work in this annual publication.
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Contestants needed for facial hair competition for Men's Health / Mental Health Awareness Month
November 13, 2024
Anyone may participate in the Facial Hair/Bearding Competition at UAF's Polar Grizz Festival on Friday, Nov. 22 from 6-8 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge. A vendor and resource fair will also be held from 4-6 p.m. before the bearding competition in the Wood Center Ballroom.
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Learner-generated drawing potential for both learning and assessment
November 13, 2024
In learner-generated drawing activities, students employ multiple cognitive and muscular skeletal processes to produce illustrations based on verbal, text or other information. When properly supported as a learning activity, students tend to retain information longer and more accurately, than traditional methods. This teaching tip provides pointers and shares experiences from a UAF Human Anatomy and Physiology course.
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UA Foundation seeks nominations for 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence
November 13, 2024
The University of Alaska Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize, which includes a $20,000 award, is presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in support of the University of Alaska. Any UA student, faculty, staff, alumni or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the university's mission is eligible to be nominated. The deadline to submit complete nomination packets is Dec. 19.
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Healthy Children Lecture Series: Tips and tricks for talking with teens
November 13, 2024
Join UAF Summer Sessions for the first of a new lecture series called Healthy Children on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Noel Wien Library Auditorium. This free lecture features Dr. Mishelle Nace, and is titled "Tips and Tricks for Talking with Teens: What you say or don't say to your teen matters."
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