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Biddle named new Interior Alaska Campus director
December 20, 2021
The UAF College of Rural and Community Development has hired Julie Biddle as the new director of the Interior Alaska Campus. Her first day as director will be Jan. 10.
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United Way campaign closes, award winners announced
December 17, 2021
The UAF United Way workplace campaign ended Thursday, Dec. 16, raising $16,572 for United Way.
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December 17, 2021
As I look back on the fall 2021 semester I see many events and actions that brought people together, but also many that pushed people apart.
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Chukchi Campus hosts skin sewing workshops
December 16, 2021
The Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue held two skin sewing workshops taught by local experts this fall. Students gathered to learn how to make rabbit mittens and fox fur hats, a practice in Iñupiaq skin-sewing.
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New Canvas workshop dates available
December 16, 2021
Another session has been added for a Canvas course provided by UAF eCampus instructional designers. The course will be on Jan. 5-7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, with breaks.
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2022 URSA spring project recipients
December 15, 2021
Sixteen undergraduate students have received project awards for the spring 2022 semester from the Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity office.
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Teaching Tip: How Canvas supports universal design principles
December 15, 2021
This Teaching Tip highlights Canvas features based on the seven universal design principles which improve the learning experience for the broadest set of users.
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UAF United Way drive ends Dec. 16
December 14, 2021
The last day to give to the UAF United Way campaign and be added to the prize drawing is Thursday, Dec. 16, by 5 p.m. Help UAF reach its goal of $40,000!
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Dean of UAF business college to step aside
December 13, 2021
Mark Herrmann will step aside from his position as dean of the UAF College of Business and Security Management on June 30, 2022. He has served as dean of CBSM since 2007.
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Nanook Navigator and Student Success spotlight: Amy Bristor
December 10, 2021
The Nanook Navigator and Student Success spotlight for December is Amy Bristor. Bristor is the Alaska Advantage and dual enrollment coordinator through eCampus and the Division of General Studies.
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December 10, 2021
-- by Anupma Prakash. Alaska's long, cold, dark winter nights have the power and tranquility to slow everyone down. It is my time for reflective thinking and making more meaningful connections.
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Inspiring Girls program seeking instructors for 2022 expeditions
December 09, 2021
Inspiring Girls Expeditions empowers young women to succeed through science, art and outdoor exploration, and is looking for field scientists, artists and outdoor guides for summer expeditions.
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Artist talk with Teresa Shannon
December 09, 2021
Teresa Shannon, an adjunct lecturer in the Art Department, will give an artist talk Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. in the Bear Gallery in the Centennial Center for the Arts.
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Healthy recipes, tips sought for staff cookbook
December 09, 2021
Help keep Nanook Nation healthy and well-fed! Staff Council is seeking recipes made from whole foods and minimally processed ingredients for a cookbook.
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Lab courses with vaccine requirement
December 09, 2021
Some high-contact, high-duration lab courses have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. There are a few steps students must take to remain eligible for their spring labs.
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December 09, 2021
UAF has reached nearly 30% of its United Way goal, and there's still time to reach 100%! Please consider a gift to United Way, the best way to help the most people.
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Apply for Toolik Field Station's 2022 TUNDRA award
December 09, 2021
Students and early career researchers can apply for the Toolik Userdays for Naturally Developing Research Abilities award for the 2022 field season. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2022.
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December 09, 2021
Facilities Services will be working throughout the winter break to remove snow from parking lots on the Troth Yeddha' Campus and the Community and Technical College campus.
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Teaching Tip: Supporting your students with CARE
December 09, 2021
CARE reminds us to Connect with, Advocate in, Refer to, and Educate within our communities.
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Incorporating Alaska environmental data into undergraduate teaching modules
December 07, 2021
A team of UAF biology faculty will form a network linking educators to providers of long-term, publicly available data on Alaska's changing environment. The first workshop is Jan. 21-22, 2022.
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J. Jason Lazarus Featured in Catalyst
December 07, 2021
Photography instructor J. Jason Lazarus was featured in an interview at Catalyst, a site dedicated to photographic creatives, for two bodies of work, Emblem and Artifice and Western Consumption.
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UA, national labs help Alaskans address energy needs
December 07, 2021
UAF's Alaska Center for Energy and Power and UAA's Institute of Social and Economic Research have been working with Alaskans to address remote energy needs.
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Charlene Stern named rural, community, Native education VC
December 07, 2021
-- by Chancellor Dan White. I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Dr. Charlene Stern to serve as UAF's vice chancellor for rural, community and Native education effective Jan. 2, 2022.
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Winter break 2021-2022 closure information
December 06, 2021
Many university departments will be closed or minimally staffed over the winter holiday break.
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'Treasure trove' of Pribilof Islands films preserved
December 06, 2021
Recently preserved films showing life on Alaska's Pribilof Islands prior to World War II are now available through the Alaska Film Archives at UAF.
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