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Volunteers needed: KUAC fall fundraiser
September 20, 2024
Join KUAC for its annual fall fundraiser, Oct. 5-13! Volunteer for the phone bank to enjoy fun and snacks at the KUAC Studios. Or sign up to be a Challenger to help drive donations during the weeklong fundraising extravaganza!
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UAF Career Services director appointed
September 20, 2024
April Jaillet has been appointed the new director of UAF Career Services, beginning Sept. 22. Jaillet holds two degrees from UAF (BM 2009, MA 2011). Career Services is located in the newly renovated space on the 6th floor of the Rasmuson Library.
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Friday Focus: Advancing UAF's strategic goals
September 20, 2024
Last week, Chancellor White hosted his 2024 convocation, which serves as a welcome back to our students, faculty and staff at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In his remarks, he mentioned several initiatives such as the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center, a new arena to support UAF hockey and the Fairbanks community, and UAF's efforts to achieve designation as an R1 research university. Today I would like to take the opportunity to talk a little bit more about those strategic goals and how you can help.
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Sign up for R1 Strategy Workshop
September 18, 2024
UAF faculty, staff, and students are invited to join a community conversation on our collective journey to achieve R1. This half-day workshop is an opportunity to learn and weigh in on what R1 could mean for UAF, what's happened so far to get us there, and how you can contribute to shared success. We need all voices at the table; it's going to take everyone to get to R1!
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September 18, 2024
The UAF Office of the Bursar is excited to announce the opening of a new contest for the design of next year's sustainable hanging parking decals. UAF students, staff, and faculty are invited to showcase their creativity and submit a design incorporating the UAF themes.
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Incredible Iceland travel program now open
September 16, 2024
Registration is now open for Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning's 10-day educational travel program to Incredible Iceland, Sept. 15-25, 2025. Space for this unique program is limited to 15.
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Join the Month of Writing in October
September 16, 2024
UAF writers are invited to join a Month of Writing, with writing sessions every Friday and a supportive community of writers to keep you accountable. Participants can expect to develop new skills for navigating academic, technical, and creative writing as well as techniques for productivity and wellness in our writing practices. We hope to build a broad and supportive interdisciplinary writing community.
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Workshop: Making connections in work and life
September 16, 2024
Perhaps you’re looking to create new friendships. Maybe you’re looking to deepen connections with colleagues, or you’re looking for a mentor in someone you admire. Each requires a degree of intentionality and knowing what you are looking for. This Oct. 17 training from 11 a.m. to noon by ComPsych - Guidance Resources will give practical tips on how to deepen relationships you already have and ways to step out of your routine to meet new people who can bring you a satisfying connection.
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Sign up for non-credit pickleball for adults today
September 16, 2024
Are you curious to try out the fastest-growing sport in the USA? Pickleball is a net sport that takes elements of tennis and ping pong, combining them into a game that is accessible for kids as well as senior citizens.
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Nanook Technology Services launches strategic IT planning initiative
September 16, 2024
Nanook Technology Services is launching a Strategic IT Planning Initiative to better align technology services with the evolving needs of the UAF community. As part of this initiative, NTS is conducting a stakeholder survey in collaboration with Info-Tech Research Group to gather feedback on key business objectives. The survey will measure how well technology services meet UAF's needs and guide the strategic planning efforts.
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September 16, 2024
TVEP applications for Fiscal Year 2026 are now open. This program is an important funding source for each university to be responsive to Alaska's current and future workforce needs.
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Artwork submission form for UAF staff/faculty exhibit
September 16, 2024
Don't miss the first-ever Beyond the 9 to 5 exhibit highlighting the artistic endeavors of UA employees across campus. Beyond the 9-5 is a UAF Staff and Faculty exhibition featured in the UAF ART Gallery in the Fine Arts Complex on campus. It is open to all non-ART department Faculty and UAF Staff members.
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SoBear mocktail mix-off winner
September 14, 2024
The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department is excited to announce the 2024 SoBear Mocktail Mix-Off Award winner: UAF Police Department!
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September 14, 2024
Level up your Canvas skills by exploring the CTL's resources and upcoming workshops. From creating functional and engaging page designs to working with Canvas's peer review and accessibility tools, workshops are an opportunity to learn more and get direct support from designers.
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September 14, 2024
Mid-semester feedback is a widely practiced method for supporting in-person courses. The opportunity to gain anonymous mid-semester feedback allows instructors to learn where there is a student consensus or division, make mid-term adjustments to enhance student learning and consult expert instructional designers to make the most of student feedback. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity!
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From campus to career: Adapting higher education to modern hiring trends
September 14, 2024
In recent years, hiring practices have undergone significant transformations, accelerated by the impact of COVID-19. In response, higher education institutions are re-evaluating their roles in preparing students for the evolving job market. Microcredentials have emerged as a valuable tool to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical job skills.
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Friday Focus: UAF is vibrant - and that is no accident!
September 13, 2024
Over the past couple of weeks, many people have told me that the campus feels more vibrant than they can remember. We have all been seeing this, but when I walked into Arctic Java around lunchtime on Tuesday, it was downright packed! I don't recall the last time I saw so many gathered in our central oasis of coffee and snacks. It is great to feel the surge of energy that accompanies the start of a new academic year, and it is great that our classrooms and buildings are teeming with the voices, footsteps, and laughter of students returning to UAF. Fall is in the air and we are back! This is the time when our campus truly comes to life, and it is easy to be reminded of the purpose behind everything we do: building opportunities for our students to explore and thrive.
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Blue Course evaluations: Info and resources
September 13, 2024
As the fall 2024 semester gets underway, here is some important information and resources regarding course evaluations.
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Addressing health impacts of climate change in Alaska Native communities
September 13, 2024
The National Institutes of Health Climate Change and Health Initiative awarded four sites funding as a first step in establishing the Alliance for Community Engagement on Climate and Health. One of the four sites is The Alaska Alliance for Community Engagement - Climate and Health (AK ACE-CH) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Nanook Technology Service releasing customer satisfaction surveys
September 13, 2024
NTS announces the introduction of customer feedback surveys! This new feature is a step toward enhancing its service quality and ensuring its staff meet UAF's IT needs effectively and satisfactorily.
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Windows 11 upgrade to begin Oct. 17
September 13, 2024
Microsoft will be ending extended support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. To ensure continued security compliance and access to the latest features, Nanook Technology Services will upgrade all eligible Windows 10 devices to Windows 11.
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Mental Health First Aid training Sept. 26-27
September 13, 2024
Student Health and Counseling is offering Mental Health First Aid training to all students, staff and faculty at UAF. They will be hosting the next class Sept. 26 and 27 in Hess Rec, located in the MBS building.
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Register for Zumba Fitness today!
September 13, 2024
Sign up today for this ten-session introduction to basic Zumba Fitness/Latin dance. Explore salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, belly dance and other international rhythms. Let the music and the movement energize you in this non-credit fitness course taught by Reina Hasting.
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Josiah Borkovec named technology support services manager at Nanook Technology Services
September 13, 2024
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Josiah Borkovec to the technology support services manager position at Nanook Technology Services.
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September Rural Staff Spotlight: Crystal Wilson
September 11, 2024
Crystal Wilson, the Tok center coordinator at the College of Indigenous Studies, Interior Alaska Campus, is the rural staff spotlight for September 2024.
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