White paper submissions sought for NSF GEOPAths funding opportunity

January 10, 2024

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Science Foundation's Pathways into the Earth, Ocean, Polar, and Atmospheric & Geospace Sciences (GEOPAths) Program.
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Call for undergraduate student opportunities

January 10, 2024

In addition to our yearly funding cycles, URSA also helps to publicize ongoing opportunities from faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. If you are leading a project this spring or summer 2024 term and are seeking undergraduate student participation, please let the URSA office know so staff can share your opportunity on their website!
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UA Zoom training sessions for spring 2024

January 08, 2024

During the Spring 2024 semester, UAF NTS Collaboration and Learning Spaces will offer UA Zoom training to anyone with UA Zoom account access. This includes any faculty, staff, or students within the University of Alaska system. Whether 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, these sessions are for you.
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URSA Innovative Technology and Education Awards open Feb. 5

January 08, 2024

URSA's ITE Awards offer up to $5,000 to support purchases of technology-related equipment, or software to be used in student-based instruction and/or research or project work. Applications will be accepted from Feb. 5 through March 10, 2024.
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White paper submissions sought for DOE laboratory partnerships program

January 08, 2024

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the Department of Energy's Building EPSCoR-State/National Laboratory Partnerships program.
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Friday Focus: We are in this together

January 05, 2024

Last year, we decided we needed to zhuzh up the foyer area of our VCR Office Suite in the West Ridge Research Building. We wanted it to be a welcoming place where people feel comfortable and not feel like a dentist's office waiting room. The team did a great job executing an affordable makeover; all they wanted from me was a quote to put on the wall. That is when the project stalled. What quote should I use? Who should I honor, above all others, and put their handwriting on the wall, literally? The pressure! It was our youngest team member who said, why don't you choose the quote you use in your presentations? To my blank stare, she read back to me from my own presentation, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together," the African proverb. I do use that a lot! It is very meaningful to me in many aspects of my life and I think it is the key to our success at UAF. Not just for 2024, but moving into the future.
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Natchiq Grows Up, now available from University of Alaska Press

January 05, 2024

Natchiq Grows Up: A Story of an Alaska Ringed Seal Pup and Her Changing Home, by Donna D.W. Hauser, Kathryn J. Frost, and Alex V. Whiting, is now available from University of Alaska Press.
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Registration open for swimming lessons, 365 SMART Academy courses

January 05, 2024

Sign your child up today for swimming lessons with the UAF Women's Swim Team. Spaces are available (but going fast) for beginners and advanced beginners on Saturdays and Sundays. Ten-week sessions begin on Jan. 20.
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December, January BLaST Scientist of the Month

January 03, 2024

Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. Second-year UAF BLaST Scholar and senior Maggie House was selected as the December 2023 and January 2024 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Campus Mail Center temporarily alternating routes

January 03, 2024

The Campus Mail Center will be operating alternating Core and West Ridge routes from Jan. 3-12 due to the mail volume received over the winter break.
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Give to United Way: Being community-minded has its benefits

December 20, 2023

You may not know that in the past two years, United Way partner agencies provided 78,425 shelter nights, served 208,492 meals, and connected 8,312 community volunteers with meaningful volunteer opportunities. If we give to United Way we are giving back and helping our neighbors. And, by donating through our seamless payroll deduction platform, you may not even notice giving $10, $15, or $20 per paycheck.
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Kaltura updates scheduled for Dec. 21

December 20, 2023

Kaltura changes are happening on Dec. 21, which will upgrade the LMS integrations for Bb Learn and Canvas as well as upgrade the player to the V7 player. The integration updates provide more robust security.
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Duo Multi-factor Authentication getting a new look

December 20, 2023

The Duo Multi-factor Authentication prompt is being updated and will look slightly different starting Dec. 21. This new prompt will now automatically attempt to authenticate you with your default verification method.
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Applications open for Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

December 20, 2023

Alaska Sea Grant is ready to help guide applicants for the 2025 Knauss Fellowship.
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Applications open for Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship

December 20, 2023

The Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship matches highly motivated graduate students and recent graduates with hosts in Alaska-based organizations for year-long paid fellowships. Applications are open now.
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ANLC Emmy award-winning producers honored with commemorative gathering

December 20, 2023

The Alaska Native Language Center's film "Awake" won a Northwest Regional Emmy through the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences earlier this year. The College of Rural and Community Development celebrated the Alaska Native Language Center and producer Maggie King for their work on this film.
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Campus mail center winter break hours

December 20, 2023

The UAF Campus Mail Center will have limited hours during the winter break and will resume regular hours on Jan. 3, 2024.
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Asking for the Gift of Education

December 18, 2023

Instead of traditional presents, consider asking for contributions to your loved one's Alaska 529 account as a unique way to invest in their future. Whether it's saving for college, vocational school, or another qualified education expense, a thoughtful contribution can make a significant impact.
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First Friday of the new year CHP tour

December 18, 2023

Start the new year off at UAF by joining the Facilities Services Utilities Department as they kick off the 2024 season of First Friday Central Heating and Powerplant tours at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2024.
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Bookstore and dining winter break hours of operation

December 18, 2023

The campus bookstore and dining will have limited hours of availability during the winter break.
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Friday Focus: Looking ahead: Keeping our eye on UAF's impact

December 15, 2023

The first rule when riding a bike is to look where you're going. Aim your gaze on a spot down the path and let that guide you to where you want to go. If you are looking off to your right into the woods, then that is exactly where you will find yourself. Worse, if you get distracted by what dashed off the road to your left, a swerve across the lane of oncoming traffic could lead you into an even more dangerous situation. If you keep your eyes on the ground just in front of the bike, be prepared to find yourself there quickly. The same principle applies to skiing, snowmachining, and yes, to your job and mine. At UAF, our strategic goals lie ahead of us on our path and guide decision-making and priorities.
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Staff Alliance offers Spring 2024 semester fee support

December 15, 2023

The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to once again offer a class fee scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2024 spring semester, is for up to $250 per employee.
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December Rural Staff Spotlight: Minnie Naylor

December 15, 2023

Minnie Naylor serves as the director for the UAF Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue. Minnie's work and presence as a supportive, upbeat, and caring UAF rural staff member and her positive attitude and unwavering support have created a nurturing and empowering environment at Chukchi Campus.
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URSA announces 2023-2024 Student Belonging and Community Award recipients

December 13, 2023

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the recipients who each received a 2023-2024 Student Belonging and Community Award this semester.
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CTC Culinary Arts cooks up support for Stone Soup Café

December 13, 2023

UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality faculty and staff are extending a helping hand at Bread Line, Inc.'s Stone Soup Café by serving free meals to the community from Dec. 20-22. In addition to their service, they are collecting donations to support the vital work this organization does in addressing hunger in Fairbanks.
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