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Scott Raygor named deputy chief of University Fire Department
October 30, 2023
Scott Raygor has been named deputy chief of the university fire department. Scott is a 28-year veteran of the fire service, and will officially begin the role on Dec. 3.
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October 30, 2023
Parking Services is hosting a canned food drive from Nov. 1-17. In addition to helping communities in need, Parking Services will reduce your citations to a warning!
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Friday Focus: Valuing the institution
October 27, 2023
How do we measure success? When I look at UAF's inspiring vision statement, excellence through transformative experiences, I have the answer (or at least the goal.) We are successful when our students, investors, grantors, donors, and community members have transformative experiences. What is less clear is how to measure this success. The Board of Regents and President Pitney have been working together and with university leaders on what goals and metrics should look like systemwide. That process has caused me to think a lot about how we measure transformative experiences.
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The Well reopens to support happiness, well-being at UAF
October 27, 2023
The Well has re-opened after being closed for maintenance. The Well is now openly available to anyone with a Polar Express card as a space to help promote happiness and well-being (e.g., yoga, meditation, reading, thankfulness, etc.) on the UAF campus.
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UAF Alumni Association to host Governor's Cup Pre-game Rally
October 27, 2023
The UAF Alumni Association is hosting a pre-game rally for the second game of this year's Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup series. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. at Latitude 65 Brewing Company. Wear your blue and gold and let's get ready to cheer on the Nanooks! The puck drops in the Carlson Center at 7:07 p.m.
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MFA in effect for VPN and VDI starting Oct. 31
October 27, 2023
Over the past two years, UAF has been rolling out a security enhancement called Multi-Factor Authentication to better protect user accounts and sensitive university information from malicious cyber-attacks. Today, all employees, including student-employees are required to use MFA.
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UAF selected to join Gardner Institute's inaugural cohort
October 25, 2023
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has been selected as a participant in a new national initiative, Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience. Led by the Gardner Institute, a leading national student success non-profit organization, this initiative aims to transform the critical first two years of college education during which students create the foundation of educational success and degree completion.
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Face your college financing fears
October 25, 2023
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with an eleventh-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch's "The Scream" impersonation as you grapple with the idea of financing your little one's educational pursuits. Whether you are still in the early days of parenting or you've recently experienced that scream moment, the question about financing your beneficiary's future education costs can seem scarier than meeting a hairy monster in a dark alley. This is an article about facing your college financing fears head-on!
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UAF Combined Heat and Power Plant tours
October 25, 2023
Utilities Operations Division of Facilities Services will start UAF Combined Heat and Power Plant tours on the first Friday of each month, starting Nov. 3. All tours will commence at 1:30 PM on the first floor of the CHP Turbine Building, north side entrance.
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Arctic Fest Information Session
October 24, 2023
Come learn how to get involved with this interdisciplinary event showcasing art, science and indigenous culture events and exhibits focused on our changing climate.
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October 23, 2023
Join us for the 2023 Learnie Awards on Nov. 9 from 4-6 p.m. at the UAF Pub to celebrate excellent learning experiences in educational media. We'll screen some of the best educational videos that UAF has to offer from the past 18 months, and we'll celebrate our talented colleagues from across campus. You can still nominate a creative colleague for a Learnie by Oct. 30!
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Tamamta program honored by APLU
October 20, 2023
UAF's Tamamta program has been honored with the Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in University Research Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
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Friday Focus: ORCA - Your collaborative ally
October 20, 2023
As I look out across the Alaskan landscape, there’s no denying a change of season is happening. In this moment, I contemplate the concept of change itself. Change often ushers in a wave of emotions: fear of the unknown, moments of doubt, anticipation for what lies ahead, and sometimes, a sense of loss for what once was. Typically, it's a blend of these emotions and thoughts that color our perception of change. At the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability, we are steadfast in our commitment to embracing change and understanding its implications for our team and the broader campus community.
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UAF partners with Barnes & Noble College
October 20, 2023
After a successful request for proposal process, UAF has begun a new partnership with Barnes & Noble College to operate the UAF Bookstore. The Bookstore will be closed from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8 so management can smoothly transfer from Follett Higher Education, which has operated the university's bookstore since 2009.
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Registration open for non-credit WINTERmester courses
October 20, 2023
UAF Summer Sessions has a diverse selection of non-credit courses for adults this winter. These short courses allow participants to learn something new or dedicate time to existing interests.
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Alaska students selected for national marine policy fellowship
October 18, 2023
Two Alaska students have been selected for the 2024 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program, one of the most prestigious marine policy fellowships in the country. Kit Cunningham and Nick Mills were chosen after being nominated for the positions by Alaska Sea Grant.
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October 17, 2023
On Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in the Great ShakeOut, the world's largest earthquake drill! With over 340 million people living and working in the United States, a major earthquake could cause unprecedented devastation. Knowing what to do before a big earthquake will determine how well you survive and recover.
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October 17, 2023
UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is providing flu shots for students, faculty, staff, and significant others/partners of faculty and staff members.
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UAF - 'Just for the Health of It!'
October 16, 2023
Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for a special health fair open to all University of Alaska-Fairbanks faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wood Center Ballroom (2nd Floor).
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Amy Bristor to lead Dual Enrollment
October 16, 2023
Amy Bristor has accepted the position of director of the Office of Dual Enrollment. She began her work with student services, including dual enrollment, in 2000 with Summer Sessions and continued that work at the Community and Technical College working with professional development, outreach, and the Tech Prep program.
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Volunteer to be spring 2024 OLLI instructor
October 16, 2023
UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience while sharing your passion and knowledge.
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Friday Focus: Celebrating Indigenous excellence
October 13, 2023
This past Monday, Oct. 9, we celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day. A host of events occurred here on Troth Yeddha' campus and across our rural campuses. On Troth Yeddha' campus there was a frybread taco fundraiser put on by the Festival of Native Arts club and events including the Iñu-Yupiaq Dance group, fish skin sewing, and Native games demonstrations. At the Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel there were several events, including hands-on akutaq making, beading, and mask making and a Native foods potluck. At the Northwest Campus in Nome and at the Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham, Native films were showcased. Commemorating this day allows us Indigenous peoples to celebrate and share with others who we are, including our rich histories and the contemporary lives we live. As associate vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education, I get to work on and applaud Indigenous excellence each and every day.
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October 13, 2023
Read about a UAF alumna's joy in cooking propelling her to the MasterChef competition, the creation of climate scholars, a homecoming a century in the making and much more in the fall 2023 Aurora.
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UAF CTC Culinary crew rocks the HooDoo Choo Choo
October 13, 2023
Students, staff and faculty from the UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality program partnered with the Alaska Railroad and HooDoo Brewing Company for the third year to produce the annual HooDoo Choo Choo event.
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Chancellor's Budget Forum on Oct. 19
October 11, 2023
Join Chancellor Dan White for a discussion of the university's budget on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1:15 p.m. in the Schaible Auditorium. The event will also be available online.
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