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Trainor wins the Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award
March 05, 2024
The UAF Honors College has named Tom Trainor, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, as the 2024 Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award winner.
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Accepting applications for faculty fellows
March 05, 2024
Are you ready to play a vital role in our accreditation journey and drive continuous improvement across our academic programs? If so, we invite you to step forward and volunteer for faculty fellow positions for the upcoming academic year 2024-2025.
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Elevate learning: PlayPosit webinars on interactive video integration
March 04, 2024
Join PlayPosit designers for any or all of the upcoming professional development learning opportunities to improve interactive video integration in course materials.
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CTL 2024-25 Faculty Development Program Guide available
March 04, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning has released its 2024-25 faculty development guide, including links to apply to multiple programs and certificate pathways. Find the perfect program to elevate your skills, connect with peers, and explore the vanguard of higher education pedagogy.
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Spring Mental Health First Aid training
March 04, 2024
Student Health and Counseling will continue to offer Mental Health First Aid training to the UA community throughout the spring 2024 semester. The next course will be held virtually via Zoom on March 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training March 26
March 04, 2024
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday, March 26 from 1-4:30 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute seeks instructors for fall
March 04, 2024
Want to share your passion and knowledge? UAF’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is currently seeking volunteer instructors for the fall semester. It's a wonderful, low-stress opportunity to gain teaching experience with a friendly audience.
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UNAC Faculty Workload determination process transitions to AirTable Interface
March 01, 2024
UNAC faculty: The faculty workload determination process at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has transitioned to the Airtable faculty workload platform effectively on Feb. 12. In alignment with the Faculty Services' mission of commitment to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in academic and research operations, this transition is aimed at streamlining the workload determination process, improving transparency, and facilitating communication between faculty members and administrators.
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Friday Focus: Big things are happening at UAF
March 01, 2024
Big things have always happened at UAF, from hosting the state's constitutional convention to rocket launches in pursuit of geophysical research and a unique dinosaur discovery on Alaska's North Slope. Even small things can be big, like the microgrids in development at the Alaska Center for Energy and Power. More recently, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved two projects at its February meeting that will reshape this university's Troth Yeddha' Campus: the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center and a planetarium addition at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. One comment I keep hearing is how big these projects are for UAF.
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Nicole Misarti appointed director of Institute of Northern Engineering
March 01, 2024
The College of Engineering and Mines is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Misarti as the director of the Institute of Northern Engineering, effective immediately.
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Accepting applications for Alaska Sea Grant Community Engaged Fellowship
February 28, 2024
The Alaska Sea Grant Community Engaged Fellowship program is now accepting applications from students interested in becoming fellows, and from municipal, state, federal and tribal agencies as well as business interest groups and nonprofits interested in mentoring a fellow in 2024. Projects should be based in coastal communities and may have research, outreach, education or communication themes.
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Opportunities for Outdoor Adventure
February 28, 2024
UAF Outdoor Adventures offers reduced-price gear rentals, ski lessons, and trips for students. Upcoming trips this semester include fishing for burbot, climbing a frozen waterfall, spending a night at a cabin, bird watching, and outdoor rock climbing - no experience necessary!
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BLaST Scientist of the Month: Michael Martins
February 28, 2024
Michael Martins, a Brazilian and American citizen, is a fourth-year BLaST Scholar and a senior at UAF. Martins graduates in May 2024 with a B.S. in mathematics and a minor in Arctic skills.
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February 28, 2024
As we embark on the fifth year of Strategic Enrollment Planning at UAF, it is an exciting time to reflect on the progress we have made and the path that lies ahead. SEP has been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of our institution, and your contributions have played a crucial role in its success.
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Participate in Chartwells focus groups
February 28, 2024
Chartwells values diners' opinions and has developed a process, "On-site Insights" to gain customer feedback regarding dining services and to better understand campus dining needs. Participation in one of the upcoming focus group sessions would be greatly appreciated, so candid feedback may be heard regarding dining experiences.
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Life After Loss: Grief support group for students, staff and faculty
February 26, 2024
Student Health and Counseling will be hosting its second session of Life After Loss, a grief support group, beginning Friday, March 8. This group is open to all UAF students, staff and faculty.
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Summer Camp registration opening soon
February 26, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions will open registration for summer camps at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 8. The website opens March 1, so visit and start making your full and half-day camp plans for kids entering grades 1-12.
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Financial literacy opportunity
February 23, 2024
Interested in expanding your financial knowledge? You can now learn more about the psychology and foundations of money, FAFSA, loan guidance, and more! The UAF Financial Aid Office has teamed up with Inceptia, a private, nonprofit organization, to provide online financial education to help you gain important knowledge about the basics of personal money management.
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Friday Focus: Troth Yeddha' Forever
February 23, 2024
As the sun shines ever more brightly, I am finding renewed energy and deep gratitude as we move toward transitioning from winter to spring. I'm excited about all the possibilities that this time of year holds at UAF. The 50th Annual Festival of Native Arts is a student-led celebratory event this week. The theme is "Troth Yeddha' Forever: Our Ways of Life". Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in exciting traditional Alaska Native activities including, native dancing, language learning, beading, wellness practices, making fish ice cream - called akutaq or vanhgiq (ah-gu-duk or von-guk), and so much more. It is a great time for reflection about where we have come from and where we are headed, as well as the impact these types of activities have on our sense of community, connectedness, and belonging. I humbly share a few personal reflections as examples of the impact Troth Yeddha' campus, activities, and people have had in my life.
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CTC: Responding to community, workforce needs
February 21, 2024
The Community and Technical College at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has had a busy and fruitful year. With increased enrollments and interest from partners and industry, CTC has been on a track of growth and expansion, which has been exciting and rewarding.
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Sign kids up for Spring Break Field Day Camp with Nanook Volleyball
February 21, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions and Nanook Volleyball will be offering Spring Break Field Day Camp at the Patty Center gym for kids in grades 3-8 occurring March 11-15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Global Autonomous Systems Conference scheduled for August
February 21, 2024
Join us Aug. 13-15 at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage for the second annual Global Autonomous Systems Conference. Meeting organizers will provide the setting to continue the in-depth conversations between practitioners, researchers and policymakers about the current state and future of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence in Alaska, across the nation, and around the world that were started last year.
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UAF School of Education to host Fairbanks Fly-In
February 19, 2024
A cohort of Alaska Indigenous Teacher Corps students from rural communities and Alaska Indigenous Teacher Network alumni are coming to Fairbanks for the Fairbanks Fly-In, Feb 22-24.
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Jessica Skipper wins Excellence in Technology Administration Award
February 19, 2024
Jessica Skipper, student success systems administrator at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, was recognized as the winner of EAB's Student Success Collaborative-Excellence in Technology Administration Award.
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Summer 2024 course registration open; changes to nonresident surcharge policy
February 19, 2024
Beginning summer 2024, courses during all three summer sessions will be subject to a nonresident surcharge, meaning tuition rates for summer courses will be charged at the same rates as fall and spring courses.
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