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Register for URSA's Mentor Development Workshop: Jan. 28-29
November 13, 2024
URSA is hosting a two-day, in-person Mentor Development Workshop for UAF mentors of undergraduate students in all disciplines led by trainers from the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in partnership with the Marine Science Laboratory Alliance Center of Excellence.
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UAF-OLLI Recruitment for spring 2025
November 13, 2024
Want to share your passion and knowledge? 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. The deadline for spring course proposals is Nov. 22.
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R1 forum to detail workshop results
November 13, 2024
Chancellor Dan White will host an R1 forum on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 1-2 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall and online via UAF's YouTube channel. The event will focus on the results of the recent R1 strategy workshop that drew more than 60 UAF students and employees. The forum will include time for audience questions. All members of the UAF community are encouraged to attend.
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Nominations sought for 2025 Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame
November 11, 2024
The Juneau Economic Development Council is pleased to join the Alaska State Committee for Research in encouraging nominations for the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame. Nominations must be submitted no later than Dec. 31.
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UAF hosts Veterans Appreciation Day
November 11, 2024
The Department of Military and Veteran Services and the Student Success Center hosted a Veterans Appreciation Day and open house at the Rasmuson Library on Friday, Nov. 8.
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Ideation Studio Series: 3D printing geopolymers
November 11, 2024
Last month innovators from across UAF participated in a special session of the Ideation Studio series featuring UAF Assistant Professor Nima Farzadnia, Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering and Mines. Farzadinia discussed his extensive research on geopolymers and the advanced innovations he developed in this area.
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Next Ideation Studio on Nov. 13
November 11, 2024
Learn more about the budding mariculture industry, from shellfish to kelp and all-aquatic cultivation. Featuring Katheryn Corvano from Saltwater Inc. All disciplines are welcome and will be eligible for interdisciplinary seed funding to start research projects!
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Women's Basketball vs. Western Colorado
November 11, 2024
Join us on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Patty Center to cheer on the UAF Women's Basketball team against Western Colorado! The first 100 into the game get a custom rally towel!
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Women's Basketball vs. Corban University
November 11, 2024
Join us on Nov. 16 at 5:15 p.m. in the Patty Center to cheer on our Nanooks Women's Basketball team against Corbin University! The first 100 to enter the game receive a custom rally towel!
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November challenge at the MILL
November 11, 2024
Now is a great time of year to pause and reflect on what brings joy and gratitude into our lives. For this month's challenge, sit down and do a 10-minute free write that starts with: "I am thankful for (fill in the blank) because (fill in the blank)." Use your writing as a prompt to create something meaningful in The MILL.
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Parking decal design contest poll
November 11, 2024
Thank you to everyone who participated in the UAF parking decal design contest. It is time for you to choose our next annual decal design! Please fill out the poll and select your top choice by Nov. 22.
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Friday Focus: Celebrating small successes to combat stress
November 08, 2024
This week (Nov. 4-8) is International Stress Awareness Week. As I reflected on the semester so far, messages about stress awareness popped up on my news feed and I paused to think about how stress impacts our lives. Over the past few weeks, I noticed an uptick in the number of students and colleagues talking about how they felt stressed, or burned out, or simply that their energy level was low. Submitting assignments, grading papers, meeting proposal deadlines, attending to student needs, keeping the campus safe, mentoring students, balancing professional and personal needs, the pressure of a never-ending to-do list, and the feeling of insufficient progress were just a few of the reasons I heard. The lengthening darkness of Interior Alaska, this particular phase of the academic cycle, and for some, the approaching festive season likely brought on or heightened this stress-induced fatigue. However, it is an unavoidable fact that we will all experience stress to different degrees, at different times, and with different frequencies throughout our lives.
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Pop-Con SoBear Lounge: Joe & Nick's VCR Party Show
November 08, 2024
Join us for a celebration of the videos that time forgot with Joe and Nick's VCR Party Show at a special Pop-Con SoBear Lounge event on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom.
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November rural staff spotlight: Casey Chandler
November 08, 2024
Casey Chandler, the student success coach for the Bristol Bay Campus, is the rural staff spotlight for November 2024.
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November 08, 2024
Join us on Nov. 17 at the SRC climbing wall for our annual top rope throwdown climbing competition! The competition is open to all skill levels with beginner, intermediate and advanced categories.
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November 08, 2024
That's right! The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is excited to announce that all UAF students, faculty, and staff now have free access to Qualtrics. As UAF continues down the path to achieving R1 research status, the VCR knows that some of those steps need to include tools that help the UAF community continue to do good research.
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November 08, 2024
Are you a researcher or research faculty? Looking for the latest funding, collaboration, and development opportunities? The UAF Vice Chancellor for Research Office's internal newsletter, the VCR Report, provides weekly updates on UAF Research on Tuesdays around 11 a.m.
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Spooner to serve as UA Press interim editor
November 08, 2024
Michael Spooner has been named interim editor of the University of Alaska Press. Spooner will take over from Nate Bauer, who served nine years in the role.
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Mental Health First Aid training Nov. 22
November 06, 2024
Student Health and Counseling is offering Mental Health First Aid training to all students, staff and faculty at UAF. The next class is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22. This is a virtual class with a fee of $35 per participant.
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Spots still available for Outdoor Adventures White Mountain XC ski trip
November 06, 2024
The White Mountains provide beautiful scenery and cross-country skiing is a great way to get out and stay active in the winter months. This XC ski trip on Nov. 16 is definitely beginner-friendly, but it shouldn't be your first time on skis due to the terrain.
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URSA announces 2024-25 Climate Change Project Award recipients
November 06, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the individuals who received an URSA 2024-2025 Climate Change Project Award.
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Workshop: Managing holiday stress
November 06, 2024
The approaching holiday season brings many expectations. This workshop on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon provides an overview of common stressors people encounter during the holidays and offers “stress buster” tips to help you enjoy the season as much as possible.
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November training spotlight: Professional certificates, preparation and CEUs
November 06, 2024
This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team is spotlighting certification prep, professional certifications, and CEU/CPE-eligible courses available on the UA LinkedIn Learning platform.
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Teaching through a Presidential Election
November 04, 2024
Stressful political events have the ability to impact student learning and create tension in the classroom community. This Teaching Tip offers practical strategies for teaching through the election season, including proactive planning and ideas for moments that may catch instructors off guard.
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URSA announces 2024-2025 Community-Engaged Learning Award recipients
November 04, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the following students and mentors who received a 2024-2025 Community-Engaged Learning Award.
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