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  • Webinar: Spotlighting the latest schemes affecting colleges and universities

    November 27, 2023

    The status quo of fraud is changing all the time and at a pace faster than ever for Institutions of Higher Education. During this Zoom training presentation on Dec. 7 from 10-11 a.m., we will identify how to prevent and detect fraud and what to do once fraud is suspected.
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  • CTC instructor Laurel Keyer at the UAF Pub with the Learnie Awards presented to her and Lizanne Hanson.

    Signing Success: CTC staff earn Learnie Award for ASL videos

    November 27, 2023

    UAF Community Technical College American Sign Language instructor Laurel Keyer and program assistant Lizanne Hanson were recipients of a Learnie Award during a ceremony at the UAF Pub on Nov. 9.
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  • Virtual session: Disabilities in disasters and the resolute resistors

    November 22, 2023

    Individuals with disabilities are often disproportionately affected by a disaster; likewise, no two disabilities or vulnerable populations are alike and should not be treated the same way. In this presentation on Dec. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., guest speaker Daryl P. Schaffer will review what individuals with disabilities may need before, during, or after a disaster as well as what they can give back to some professional emergency career fields.
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  • Indoor cycling bikes in the Nanook Recreation indoor cycling studio.

    Use exercise to manage finals stress

    November 22, 2023

    Exercise can help when end-of-semester stress hits! Exercise can be a natural mode booster, increase focus, and help reduce the impact of stress. Whether going for a walk, hitting the gym, or taking part in one of the group fitness sessions at the SRC, make sure to take some time to get active.
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  • Human trafficking awareness for Native American Heritage Month

    November 20, 2023

    With November being Native American Heritage Month it's important we recognize the signs of human trafficking and the statistics that represent this population and how you can be a part of spreading awareness.
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  • A map showing the trail from the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus to a site in the T Field.

    Celebrate the life of three scientists at T Field bonfire

    November 20, 2023

    A community gathering under the full moon on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus is planned to honor three scientists who were killed in a helicopter crash in July on Alaska's North Slope.
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  • I-Corps participants Mori Hayes, left, and Kevin Huo, right, interview Mathew Robinson, Middle, at the Innovation Summit in Juneau. Photo courtesy of Juneau Economic Development Council 2022.

    Spark new ideas and broader impact opportunities through Center ICE's Seed Funding

    November 20, 2023

    We’re looking for researchers whose interests and projects overlap with our invitation request for proposal themes and focuses. Center ICE is supporting up to five awards of $15,000 each for research projects focused on impact. All awardees also participate in the I-Corps Program and receive $4,500 in travel funding to support your stakeholder discovery.
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  • Students gathered around a table, discussing the best course of action for their project.

    Open applications: Introducing graduate student fellowships

    November 20, 2023

    For graduate students interested in innovation, Center ICE provides a fellowship for ten hours a week and partners with academic departments to pair the fellowship with a 10-hour TA-ship through the interested students' department. The fellowship will also pay half of university tuition and fees while students explore the world of innovation and gain hands-on experience working on innovative projects. Students also explore the potential impact of their research and their own career interests.
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  • BLaST Scholar Sarah Dempsey preparing to assist in telemetry tracking in Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by K. Hilwig.

    November BLaST Scientist of the Month

    November 17, 2023

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Sarah Dempsey was selected as the November 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month. To read more about BLaST's monthly Scientist of the Month series, visit their website.
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  • Tamamta retreat in August 2023. UAF photo by Jeff Richardson

    Friday Focus: Tamamta - All of Us - transforming together

    November 17, 2023

    We are so proud of the collective work of the Tamamta program. Tamamta means all of us in Yugtun and Sugs'tun. Inspired by Indigenous students, scholars, and leaders - the Tamamta team came together to seek deep transformation in how we teach about, study, and govern fisheries in Alaska. We uplift Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous knowledge systems, and Tribal governance to the center of fishery systems - systems Indigenous Peoples have been stewarding across Alaska for thousands of years.
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  • Jennie Reynolds

    URSA congratulates Fall 2023 Internship Award recipient

    November 14, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates Jennie Reynolds, a justice student, who received an URSA Fall 2023 Internship Award.
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  • Tom Bartels stands with students after the BLOY student dinner at North Pole Coffee Roasting Co.

    UAF Business Leader of the Year raffle tickets for sale

    November 13, 2023

    Raffle tickets for the UAF Business Leader of the Year are now available to purchase online. The winner will receive two Alaska Airlines tickets to anywhere they fly. Proceeds will be donated to the College of Business and Security Management to support student organizations, development and scholarships.
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  • Responsible Conduct of Research training Dec. 7

    November 13, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RCR is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by National Science Foundation awards.
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  • Brooke Carney, Alaska Sea Grant deputy director in 2023, Bethel, Alaska. Photo by Dawn Montano.

    New deputy director joins Alaska Sea Grant

    November 13, 2023

    Alaska Sea Grant welcomes Brooke Carney as deputy director. Based out of the program's Anchorage office, this new position adds leadership capacity and expertise to expand diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and accessibility across the program.
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  • Jeffrey Peterson, chief of the Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor, speaks at the 2023 Alaska Federation of Natives convention as Courtney Carothers is presented with the Denali Award. Carothers is wearing a headdress made by Kayla McDermott and given by the Old Harbor Native Corporation.

    Carothers recognized with AFN's Denali Award

    November 13, 2023

    Courtney Carothers, a professor at UAF's College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, has been honored with the 2023 Denali Award by the Alaska Federation of Natives. The award recognizes the contributions of a non-Native person who has demonstrated strong commitment, dedication and service to the Alaska Native community and to rural Alaska.
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  • Alaska Native Language Center bookstore reopens

    November 13, 2023

    The UAF Alaska Native Language Center Bookstore, a cultural hub dedicated to preserving and promoting indigenous languages, celebrates its reopening today, Nov. 13.
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  • Tia Tidwell headshot

    Professor Tia Tidwell featured on new podcast, The Alaska Myth

    November 13, 2023

    Tia Tidwell, assistant professor of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was a guest on the first episode of the new podcast, The Alaska Myth. The Alaska Myth is a podcast about how Alaskans view our history and ourselves.
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  • INBRE graduate student Jessica Johnson. UAF photo courtesy of Amy Loeffler.

    IGNITE professional development workshop

    November 13, 2023

    Student and staff seats are still available for IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a free, annual professional development workshop organized by Alaska EPSCoR and Alaska INBRE. At this time, faculty who register for IGNITE will be waitlisted.
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  • UAF members in attendance at the 2023 NWCCU annual conference. From left to right Trent Sutton, vice provost and ALO; Jenn Pedersen, executive director of CTL; Anupma Prakash, provost and executive vice chancellor; Holly McDonald, registrar; and Rochelle Rodak, accreditation and assessment coordinator.

    Friday Focus: Adapting to the evolving national landscape

    November 10, 2023

    One important element in leading a university is to keep up with larger national-level discussions as well as changes to policies and regulations that directly impact our university operations. I work with a large team of faculty, staff, and students that serve as my information funnel. The team taps into trusted news media sources, connects with relevant decision-making bodies, attends professional meetings to monitor the evolving landscape, and shares what they find to guide our planning.
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  • Rachel Heckler, the financial aid advisor for the Community and Technical College at UAF, is the rural staff spotlight for November 2023.

    November Rural Staff Spotlight: Rachel Heckler

    November 10, 2023

    Rachel Heckler serves as the financial aid advisor for the Community and Technical College at UAF. Rachel is a wealth of knowledge to the students she serves and the co-workers around her.
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  • UAF Bookstore open

    November 10, 2023

    The UAF Bookstore is now open under new management with Barnes & Noble College. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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  • Request for Proposal for State of Alaska capital budget requests - FY26 budget cycle

    November 10, 2023

    In preparation for the FY26 State of Alaska budget cycle, UAF leadership is soliciting funding proposals for capital projects, major facility refresh/renovation or research/IT equipment, or state-funded capital research projects from UAF faculty and staff. Capital project requests are typically large-scale, one-time funding items.
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  • Drone selfie of ACEP team members and Kartorium founders at the new solar array in Galena, Alaska.

    Apply for 2024 ACEP Summer Internship Program starting Dec. 1

    November 09, 2023

    The Alaska Center for Energy and Power Summer Internship Program will open applications for the summer 2024 cohort on Dec. 1.
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  • Augmented Reality virtual workshop

    November 08, 2023

    Learn the basics on how to create your own augmented reality mobile app in Alaska NSF EPSCoR's free, three-part virtual workshop Nov. 13, 15 and 17 from 3–4 p.m. each day via Zoom. We will also have a demonstration from “AR Hero,” an easy-to-use platform for putting together an augmented reality experience, no app required!
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  • Side by side photos of URSA 2023-24 Climate Change Project award recipients Logan Niemann and Jessie Skalisky

    URSA announces 2023-24 Climate Change Project Award recipients

    November 08, 2023

    The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the two individuals who received an URSA 2023-24 Climate Change Project award.
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