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Friday Focus: What a difference time makes
August 16, 2024
What a difference a week makes! Over the course of this week, I have seen so many people return to campus after summer vacations or being off contract. In fact, looking out my window on Wednesday, I counted at least three new student campus tours taking place and a handful of people taking photos with our Charles Bunnell statue. The Bunnell statue is an iconic photo op on campus, especially when visitors dress him up in hats or scarves for a quick photo. With the new buzz on campus (which is soon to be even busier), I wanted to share some updates related to human resources, policy, and shared services. We have made some great progress over the summer in many areas.
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Wrangell students install remote bear live stream
August 16, 2024
Wrangell-based T3 Alliance students installed a remote live-stream camera system at the Anan Wildlife Observatory in the Tongass National Forest, enabling viewers to see black and brown bears fishing for salmon. This project, supported by the U.S. Forest Service, involved high school students using skills from the T3 Alaska program. The system is powered by solar energy and uses Starlink for video feed. Explore.org hosts the stream, and the project is set for a five-year expansion plan. The live stream began on July 24.
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August 16, 2024
Please join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center and Student Support Services as they cohost the First-Gen Breakfast for New Student Orientation. The event is Friday, Aug. 23 from 8:30-10 a.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom.
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August 16, 2024
Adding Hypothesis to readings in your course supports student success by placing active discussion right on top of readings, enabling students and teachers to add comments and start conversations in the margins of texts. To learn more about making reading active, visible, and social using Hypothesis, please join one of several upcoming workshops.
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Parent and family social at The Pub
August 16, 2024
Attention all administrators, staff, and faculty: join us for a casual get-together with the parents of this year's newly enrolled students on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 7-9 p.m.
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August 16, 2024
Nanook Recreation is hosting two lifeguard certification classes in September. Successful participants will earn a deep water lifeguarding certification from the American Red Cross, which is valid to work at the UAF Patty Pool as well as all other pools in the borough.
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Colin Murray named service desk manager at Nanook Technology Services
August 16, 2024
Nanook Technology Services is excited to announce the appointment of Colin Murray as the new service desk manager at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Murray has been an integral part of UAF since he joined the NTS Service Desk, where his technical expertise and problem-solving abilities quickly set him apart.
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August 16, 2024
The Campus Mail Center will be adjusting its operating hours next week, from Aug. 19-23 in preparation for the return of students.
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Graduate teaching assistant orientation sessions scheduled
August 14, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Graduate School are offering a two-part graduate teaching assistant orientation.
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Researchers: Apply for fieldwork photography opportunity
August 14, 2024
The R1 working group focused on recruiting Ph.D. students and promoting UAF research is looking for opportunities to capture professional photos of unique Alaska field work. UAF researchers who have field sites within 2-3 hours driving distance from Fairbanks can apply to have their research included by filling out a short application form.
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Apply for Student Belonging and Community Awards by Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity has funding available for up to $5,000 for projects focused on cultivating a culture of respect, connection, belonging, and community for undergraduate students at UAF and UAF-affiliated campuses.
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Community-Engaged Learning Award funding open through Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
Degree-seeking UAF undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral researchers and staff from all disciplines and UAF campuses are encouraged to apply for awards up to $5,000 to engage with a community partner to explore a community need or problem through research or scholarly activity.
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Apply for URSA Climate Change Project funding by Sept. 8
August 12, 2024
This grant opportunity of up to $5,000 is open to all undergraduate students (from any discipline and any UAF-affiliated campus) who are interested in conducting scholarly work on various aspects of climate change, including but not limited to climate science, climate policy, visual or written communication of climate issues, and climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. We encourage proposals featuring interdisciplinary projects.
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Workshop: Authentic assessment and routines with WeVideo
August 12, 2024
Join us on Friday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon for training on WeVideo, a browser-based video editing tool accessible to all UAF affiliates. WeVideo experts will demonstrate how to increase engagement and enhance student learning outcomes through authentic multimedia assessments.
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UA Zoom training sessions for fall 2024
August 12, 2024
At the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom Training sessions to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or University of Alaska system students. Have an @alaska.edu email? You probably have a Zoom account! If you are new to the University and would like to learn more about Zoom and available features, or you’re already familiar with Zoom and want to have a quick refresher or learn something new, then these sessions are for you.
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Opt-in for enhanced productivity: Zoom AI Companion features launch Aug. 16
August 12, 2024
The University of Alaska is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Zoom AI Companion's new features, set to go live on Aug. 16. This innovative tool is designed to further enhance meeting productivity and efficiency across the university. These features will be available on an opt-in basis, meaning they will not be automatically enabled for everyone.
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CTC food truck returns to Troth Yeddha' Campus
August 12, 2024
The CTC food truck will return to the Troth Yeddha' Campus next Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Free proposal planning and grant writing courses now available on AlaskaX
August 12, 2024
Whether you are new to proposal planning and grant writing or just want to get tips for editing and revising, there's an exciting new opportunity to expand your skills for free with three AlaskaX courses on grant writing and management developed by Pete Pinney (interim director, IANRE) with support from the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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August 09, 2024
Vice Provost Trent Sutton has been named interim director of the UAF Honors College.
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Friday Focus: UAF CTC continues as the place to be
August 09, 2024
One of the great honors of serving as vice chancellor of rural, community and Native education is having the opportunity to work closely with the leadership, faculty, and staff of UAF’s Community and Technical College. As the proud daughter of a former firefighter, I grew up within the first responder community and understand the value of workforce programs that prepare those professionals for careers of service. I have fond memories as a teenager volunteering as the City of Fairbanks Fire Department’s Binky the Bear mascot and riding the fire engine in the Golden Days Parade. Little did I know then that two decades later, I would have the opportunity to again participate in the same parade but this time, representing UAF CTC programs. I know that my late father, Peter, would have been proud. If you walk into the main CTC building downtown, you will see the slogan “CTC is the place to be” proudly displayed on the wall.
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Kick off term at Evidence-Based Teaching Conference
August 09, 2024
Join the Center for Teaching and Learning for the inaugural Evidence-Based Teaching Conference, Aug. 13-15, for three days of sessions on actionable ideas for your online, in-person, or hybrid class, anchored in teaching and learning scholarship.
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August 09, 2024
While biases aid people in making decisions, they can also leave out part of the story, leading to a society where everyone operates from their own viewpoint. This Sept. 12 workshop from ComPsych will allow attendees to discover their biases and impact.
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Party in the Park: Department table registration
August 07, 2024
Party in the Park is the annual Wood Center for Student Engagement fair, hosted in Constitution Park. This is a yearly opportunity for folks to connect with student clubs and university departments at the start of the school year.
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Unlocking Excellence: Student Learning Outcomes, Academic Program Review training
August 07, 2024
A two-day Student Learning Outcome Assessment training is scheduled for Aug. 13-14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the BP Design Theater. This comprehensive training will provide faculty with valuable insights and practical tools for enhancing student learning and preparing for academic program review.
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UA FY26 Federal Appropriations call for requests now open
August 07, 2024
The University of Alaska System FY26 Federal Appropriations requests form is now open. The UA System will be accepting requests through Sept. 30, 2024. All requests must be submitted via this online form to be considered.
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