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Staff Council nominations extended until Sept. 29
September 25, 2023
This week marks the final week of nominations for the Staff Council as the nomination period has been extended to Sept. 29.
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Friday Focus: Forging ahead into a new academic year
September 22, 2023
September in Fairbanks holds a special place in my heart. It marks the season of harvest, a time when many of us reap the rewards of our summer and prepare for the winter ahead. Evenings and weekends are filled with last-minute house projects, stacking wood and pulling out our extension cords and winter gear. Personally, I take pride in my tiny garden, which has been flourishing, and I've recently added some baby chickens to my growing homestead. Another reason I look forward to this time of year is the return of our students to UAF, whether they are coming back for another year or setting foot on our campus for the very first time.
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Fall 2023 Career Fair information sessions
September 22, 2023
Career Services will be hosting its Fall Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 12, and would like to speak with students during class time about the importance of the upcoming fair. Faculty and instructors can book an in-person or virtual Fall Career Fair info session between Sept. 5 and Oct. 6.
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Staff Alliance offers professional development support
September 22, 2023
Staff Alliance is once again offering support for staff for activities that directly support their professional development in FY24. Examples include but are not limited to, professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person training, and webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)
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Opening an Alaska 529 account for loved one
September 20, 2023
Do you have a loved one you want to help with their future? Alaska 529 provides six tips on how to help set them up with an account and make smart financial decisions with your contributions.
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September 20, 2023
Upgrading old first aid kits can be a small but significant step toward ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself, your family, and your workplace. In August, the Preventive Maintenance team at Facilities Services replaced 288 first aid kits around campus.
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Chief diversity faculty fellow - extended
September 18, 2023
In late July, UAF announced that the Department of Equity and Compliance and the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities would join under one umbrella as the new Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability. With the reorganization and recruitment of a new ORCA executive director, the responsibility of the chief diversity officer was removed from the director role and re-established in FY24 as a faculty fellow position. This position will work closely with the newly established ORCA office, along with stakeholders across the university.
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September 18, 2023
Starting on Monday, Sept. 18, Erin Kirchner and the URSA office will have a new location. You can now find them on the third floor of the Eielson building in room 302E.
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Save the date: UAF Giving Day is March 26-28, 2024
September 18, 2023
UAF Giving Day is a campus-wide effort and a great opportunity for you to get involved and raise philanthropic support for your program. Last year more than 795 donors gave to UAF during the 49-hour event and we are excited to partner with you again this year to show our Nanook pride!
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September 15, 2023
You can craft your will for free through FreeWill, a service provided by the University of Alaska Foundation. If you've been putting off making a will because of a busy schedule or uncertainty about the process, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has upcoming sessions to easily walk you through the process.
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UA Disability Services staff, faculty support webinar series
September 15, 2023
From September 2023 through April 2024, Disability Services offices across the state will be offering free monthly virtual training sessions covering a variety of essential DS topics. Click on the links below to register for the first three sessions. Additional 'All Access' series details will be announced in the months to come.
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Friday Focus: Celebrating abundance of fall enrollment
September 15, 2023
Autumn graces the Interior with its season of plenty. Countless freezers brim with moose, caribou, salmon, and berries, while woodsheds bear testament to our careful preparations for the months ahead. With the onset of cooler days, our UAF community becomes a source of warmth and vitality, abuzz with activity and fresh starts. This abundance comes as a relief and brings a feeling of satisfaction that all the hard work of the past year has been successful. At Tuesday's Convocation, Chancellor White shared the great news that UAF welcomed about 2,500 new first-year students this fall. This is 650 more than last year. This is amazing, especially given the local and national headwinds on higher education enrollments. Let's take a closer look at the numbers.
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STEM education awards available through Alaska Space Grant
September 13, 2023
The Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for STEM Education fellowship awards through Sept. 15, 2023. Students at Alaska institutions of higher education, doing a classroom practicum, pursuing a B.S. in elementary or secondary education, or graduate students pursuing an M.Ed. or M.A.T. are invited to apply.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training
September 13, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF awards. The next sessions will be Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 1-4:30 p.m.
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Undergraduate research available through Alaska Space Grant
September 13, 2023
The Alaska Space Grant Program is accepting applications for undergraduate research apprenticeships through Sept. 15, 2023. STEM students at Alaska institutions of higher education are invited to apply.
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2023 convocation survey, recording
September 12, 2023
The recording of the 2023 Chancellor's Convocation is available on the UAF YouTube channel. Whether you attended in person or watched the recording, please share your feedback via a brief survey.
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September 11, 2023
Staff on TAP is a new event organized by the UAF Pub, exclusively tailored for the professional staff and faculty members.
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September 11, 2023
UAF writers are invited to join a Month of Writing, with writing sessions every Friday and a community of supportive, writing colleagues.
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Benefactor fund grants available to student groups
September 11, 2023
Student and campus groups can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the UAF Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students. The application deadline is Oct. 23.
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September 11, 2023
Canvas now features Ally, an accessibility checking tool available in all courses, ensuring equitable learning experiences for all students and fostering an inclusive educational environment.
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Assessing future of Alaskan berries in changing climate
September 11, 2023
Alaska Berry Futures, in collaboration with the Alaska Climate Adaption Center, has released the report "Cloudberry in a Changing Climate: Threats and Opportunities." The report is the first of six in a series that assess major berry groups important to rural and urban Alaskan communities. Forthcoming reports in the “Berries in Alaska’s Changing Environment” series include bog blueberries and lowbush cranberries, among others.
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WeVideo and PlayPosit multimedia training sessions
September 11, 2023
Discover the power of multimedia instruction with the Center for Teaching and Learning's series on WeVideo and PlayPosit. WeVideo is a cloud-based video editing software, and PlayPosit transforms videos into interactive learning experiences.
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September 11, 2023
Open to faculty, staff, and students across our campuses, UAF's book clubs offer engaging discussions and opportunities for collaboration.
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UAF's new events platform, calendar
September 08, 2023
Starting on Monday, Sept. 11, UAF will be using 25Live, a one-stop platform for planning and publicizing events at UAF.
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Friday Focus: Program Review and Accreditation
September 08, 2023
As the newly minted vice provost and accreditation liaison officer, I wanted to first welcome everyone back to the new academic year. Fall has always been my favorite time of year, and a large reason for that is the excitement that comes with the start of the new school year. Fall is also a time for reflection as we forge ahead into a new academic year. This fall semester should be a particularly exciting time for reflection because we will (1) implement the second year of our revamped academic program review process and (2) host a peer-evaluation team from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities for our Mid-Cycle (year 3) Accreditation Evaluation site visit. Since I will be overseeing both endeavors, I wanted to highlight them for your awareness and because many of you will be involved in these processes.
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