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Virtual Disability Services Conference '22
October 19, 2022
Registration is open for the Disability Services Conference: All Access, All The Time scheduled for Nov. 7-11, 2022. This free, virtual event is hosted by University of Alaska Disability Support Offices and Human Resources Accessibility Team.
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October 19, 2022
At 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2022, hundreds of thousands of people will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in The Great Alaska ShakeOut, the state's largest earthquake drill ever! Participation can be as simple as a one-minute "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" training. All colleges and universities are encouraged to participate (or plan a more extensive exercise).
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute seeks instructors
October 19, 2022
Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the spring. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience.
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October 19, 2022
Investing in our community has always been important to UAF. I invite you to join in the UAF United Way of the Tanana Valley annual workplace campaign. The campaign officially kicks off this week. The busiest time of the campaign season is through the end of December, so be on the lookout for presentations and events near you.
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Federal compliance requirements for digital accessibility
October 19, 2022
As you prepare for the academic year, please ensure digital accessibility of your websites and social media accounts. Educational institutions have Federal requirements to ensure equal access to the digital environment (learning management systems, web content and social media) for all individuals including the UAF community and the public.
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Three Minute Thesis preliminary heat
October 18, 2022
This Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., UAF graduate students will compete in a Three Minute Thesis preliminary heat on Zoom. 3MT celebrates the exciting research and scholarship conducted by graduate students around the world.
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UAF's homepage getting an updated look Oct. 24
October 18, 2022
When you visit www.uaf.edu on Monday, Oct. 24, the UAF homepage will have a fresh new look that continues to emphasize outreach to prospective students and reflects UAF's updated visual identity.
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Nanook Navigator and Student Success Spotlight: Isaac Parker
October 18, 2022
The Nanook Navigator and Student Success Spotlight for October is Isaac Parker. Isaac is a student employee in the Division of General Studies.
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Outdoor leadership conference brings universities together
October 17, 2022
Faculty and staff from four universities in Alaska collaborated to bring together a leadership conference for their students. The University of Alaska Fairbanks worked in partnership with University of Alaska Southeast, Prince William Sound College and Alaska Pacific University to provide a weekend leadership conference on the PWSC campus.
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BLaST celebrates October Scientist of the Month
October 17, 2022
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biology undergraduate student Tyler Baker-Chapman was selected as the October 2022 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Student-centered grading and feedback seminar
October 14, 2022
Explore grading models that can transform the practices and anxiety around grading to make it more conducive to student growth. This is one of the American Association of Colleges and Universities' High Impact Practices, which have been incorporated into program reviews at UAF.
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October rural staff spotlight: Jill Spetz
October 14, 2022
Jill Spetz serves as the Instructional Services Manager for the Bristol Bay Campus in Unalaska. She has taken on a ton the past two semesters, and yet she has remained positive and encouraging to all of the members of our crew throughout.
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Friday Focus: Being a leader in Indigenizing the Academy
October 14, 2022
With the recent celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Oct. 10 across UAF's campuses, I could not help but reflect upon the journey that has brought us to where we are on the pathway to our goal of becoming a global leader in Alaska Native and Indigenous Studies.
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2022 Staff Council election open for voting until Oct. 24
October 14, 2022
Voting is currently underway for the 2022 UAF Staff Council elections. Ballots have been sent out to all of the odd-numbered units with the current nominees for those seats as well as the nominees for the at-large representative seats. Ballots containing the nominees for the at-large seats have also been sent to the even-numbered units. Please note that you are welcome to write in candidates if you would like.
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Solicitations and Fundraising at UA
October 13, 2022
The UA Foundation's Fund & Gift Services Team wants to take this opportunity to remind you of the services and resources available to you through the UA Foundation.
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Carla Mccain selected as Research Compliance Officer
October 13, 2022
Carla Mccain has been selected as the new Research Compliance Officer of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Office of Research Integrity.
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Teaching Tip: Embodying the disillusioned learner
October 13, 2022
As instructors, how do you work with learners who are feeling disillusioned with the educational system and rebuild trust in the learning process? Working with post-COVID, or at least sort of post-COVID, learners just feels different.
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Attend The Sun Star student newspaper launch event
October 12, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, The Sun Star will relaunch on Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. The Sun Star gives students the opportunity to get published and paid, and has engaged with Alaskan news and culture for over 70 years.
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Volunteers needed for all ages Halloween event
October 12, 2022
Residence Life is running an all ages Halloween carnival and "Truck or Treat" event on Oct. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hess Recreation Center for the children of UAF affiliates, and volunteers with cars are needed!
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Summer 2019 and earlier UAF Blackboard course removal
October 12, 2022
UA Blackboard Learn is undergoing its periodic content storage management for all three universities. Academic courses from summer 2019 and earlier are slated for removal from UA Bb Learn on Oct. 28, 2022, and will no longer be accessible. This is routine maintenance for UA Bb Learn and does not interfere with UAF’s switch to Canvas LMS by summer 2024.
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UA Faculty Alliance announce calls for proposals for the AY23 Faculty Initiative Fund
October 11, 2022
UA Faculty Alliance announce calls for proposals for the AY23 Faculty Initiative Fund. Proposals are due by Nov. 7, 2022. A $300,000 financial commitment was made by the University of Alaska for FY23 to promote inter-university collaboration in program development, scholarly endeavors and student engagement with the goal of reducing cost and promoting internship opportunities for students. The commitment is identified as the Faculty Initiative Fund and may also serve as seed money toward the procurement of external grants and contracts.
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Make an impact with your research
October 10, 2022
The Alaska Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship seeks innovative academics interested in making a direct impact with their research ventures and finding solutions to today's challenges while building a stronger, more resilient Alaska. The linked Center ICE request for proposals has recently opened for submissions, and all University of Alaska faculty, staff and students are eligible.
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Andrew Miles brings power system modeling expertise to improve Alaska communities
October 10, 2022
The Alaska Center for Energy and Power is delighted to have Andrew Miles on board as its new research assistant professor. Miles brings to ACEP his expertise in power system modeling and protection to improve the resiliency of Alaska’s communities.
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Updated UAF web template themes available
October 10, 2022
University Relations has updated themes available for UAF's Omni CMS web template as part of our ongoing brand refresh. To select an updated web theme, please fill out the UAF web theme request form by Dec. 31, 2022. After submitting the form, the University Relations web team will contact you to coordinate a day and time to apply your updated theme choice.
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Call for research projects: BLaST Research Mixer 2022
October 07, 2022
The BLaST program will host their annual research mixer Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 4-6 p.m at IARC 501. This is one of the best opportunities of the year to see what research is happening at UAF, which projects, labs and mentors are currently looking for students, and to network with other students, faculty and researchers.
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