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September 11, 2024
Dine 49 will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the Blue and Gold Celebration. Student dining will be available at various locations throughout the day, including the Alaska Nanooks Volleyball Food Truck Rally at the Patty Center.
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Celebrate college savings month with Alaska 529
September 11, 2024
September is National College Savings Month! To raise awareness about education savings, Alaska 529 is supporting initiatives that encourage families to evaluate their education savings needs and goals. Join us in participating in the "This Kid is Going Places" T-shirt giveaway and the "This is My Dream Job" sweepstakes!
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UAF Alumni Night at Alaska Nanook Volleyball
September 11, 2024
Join us this Friday, Sept. 13, for UAF Alumni Association Night at the Alaska Nanooks volleyball game! As a special perk, UAF Alumni Association members receive discounted tickets to all Alaska Nanooks home games. Plus, the first 100 fans through the doors will receive free popcorn, while supplies last!
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Community-led projects to remove marine debris around Alaska
September 11, 2024
The NOAA's Marine Debris Program, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Alaska Sea Grant announced $1.2 million in federal funding for seven marine debris removal projects under the 2024 Community Marine Debris Removal Grant Program.
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NACADA Region 8 in Anchorage, March 17-19
September 09, 2024
NACADA Region 8 will be in Anchorage, Alaska on March 17-19, 2025. NACADA is the Global Community for Academic Advising and is the association for student success through academic advising in higher education. NACADA is accepting calls for conference proposals through Oct 15.
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Reminder: Provide feedback to the UAF Academic Plan
September 09, 2024
This is a reminder that we are seeking feedback on the Academic Plan Implementation Update by Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Your input will allow us to refine the recommendations for ongoing and future implementation.
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September 09, 2024
Summer learning experiences challenge us as learners to practice and grow outside the formal structures of an academic environment. Reflect on a summer learning experience. Create and share a visual representation of your learning process, design a tool to aid in someone's learning, or capture the essence of informal learning.
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Use social annotation to support a classroom community of practice
September 09, 2024
Communities of practice in the classroom create opportunities for transformative learning experiences, in which students take ownership of their learning experiences and actively foster a collective learning environment.
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Fall 2024 registration open for 365 SMART Academy
September 09, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is offering K-12 enrichment courses from October to December. Some courses are designed around homeschool schedules, while others occur outside of public school hours. Whatever your child's schedule, Summer Sessions has a course for you!
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Presidential debate watch event on Sept. 10
September 09, 2024
The Nanook Technology Services and Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is hosting a presidential debate watch event on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Schaible Auditorium. The debate is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. (9 p.m. Eastern Time) and doors will open at 4:30 p.m.
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In a Time of Change: Boreal Echoes exhibition
September 09, 2024
A new exhibit, Boreal Echoes, showcases art inspired by the boreal forest and the scientists who study it. The exhibit, produced by the collaborative arts-humanities-science program In a Time of Change is available for viewing in the Bear Gallery in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks. The exhibit will run at the gallery through Sept. 28, Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
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Join the 2024 Blue & Gold Celebration
September 06, 2024
We're just days away from the Blue & Gold Celebration presented by Kinross Alaska on Saturday, Sept. 14 and we couldn't be more thrilled to invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable evening. This year's event promises to be a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and philanthropy, all in support of our students.
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Interfaith Festival scheduled for Sept. 18
September 05, 2024
Join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center in hosting the first ever Interfaith Festival on Sept. 18 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom. Interfaith Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich diversity of religious and spiritual traditions that make up the University of Alaska Fairbanks community.
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September 05, 2024
Canvas support has expanded! UAF's Nanook Technology Services can help faculty with copying, stacking, and finding their courses in Canvas, as well as integration requests and browser issues. Request NTS support. For help with course design and other teaching-related questions, talk with an instructional designer.
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Friday Focus: R1 - Building and capitalizing on momentum
September 05, 2024
The past two weeks I spent parts of my evenings following a personal creative pursuit - building a three-dimensional diorama to depict the story of the birth of Krishna, one of the many Hindu gods. I had a deep desire to re-create this scene and some plans on how to do it had been brewing in my head for a long time. However, I did not have all the steps worked out on how this ambitious project would be completed by the time I had planned to open my home to several students and community members in celebration of Krishna's birthday. As I started working on the project and asking around, many people stepped up to generously volunteer their time. They took the lead on different project elements, experimenting and innovating. Some ideas failed and new ones emerged, all amidst fun and laughter. The work gained momentum and volunteers took on even more agency. Together they created a magnificent diorama that surpassed all my expectations. And, the project wrapped up well before the guests arrived. By all measures, it was a great success. Working on the project, I learned a valuable lesson. We can't always have a perfect blueprint of everything we want to create.
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URSA announces 2024 Fall Student Project Award recipients
September 04, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates those who received an URSA 2024 Fall Student Project Award.
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September 04, 2024
The annual Humans v. Zombies event will take place Sept. 18-20 at the Troth Yeddha campus. This game of tag features Nerf guns, and is a great way to get involved with student life and have some fun!
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September 04, 2024
Weaving New Beginnings is a networking event in the Wood Center Ballroom on Oct. 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to welcome all students, staff, and faculty to gather and celebrate their diverse cultures and identities.
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2024/25 Academic Year headshot photo schedule
September 04, 2024
For those who need a headshot photo, UAF’s photo day will be Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wood Center multilevel lounge (indoor only). No appointments are required for this date; drop in and get your photo taken care of! If you are unavailable on Sept. 11, individual appointments can be made the first Thursday of each month during the fall semester, and the third Thursday monthly during the spring semester.
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An Introduction to Mindfulness
September 04, 2024
Join Robyn Henry, professor of Rural Human Services, for a short course on mindfulness, with applications to our work in higher education. In four, 1-hour sessions beginning Sept. 11, Henry will work with participants to explore the connection between their thoughts and emotions and how they can use the present moment and their compassion for others to create peace during turbulent times.
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Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship welcomes 10th class
September 04, 2024
Sixteen early-career scientists and professionals were selected for the 2024-2025 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship. These Fellows will start this summer and fall, working around the state in support of Alaska's coastal communities and marine resources.
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Nanooks for Hope: Suicide Prevention Month events
September 04, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Month. In addition to UAF's ongoing prevention and wellness efforts, ORCA POD is hosting a special campaign: Nanooks for Hope.
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September training spotlight: Cybersecurity
September 04, 2024
As part of the phased, enterprise-wide Security Awareness effort launched in 2023, UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development team is supporting UA Office of Information Technology's effort to make all faculty and staff aware of the annual, mandatory requirement for Security Awareness Training. The deadline for this training is Oct. 31, 2024.
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September 04, 2024
Alaska residents are invited to celebrate the uniqueness of Alaska by visiting the University of Alaska Museum of the North for free on Saturday, Sept. 7. Free admission for Alaskans is offered all day.
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September 04, 2024
Make a finished piece of watercolor art at the MILL! We will go over the basics of watercolor to create a simple but captivating Alaskan scene. Only 12 seats are available! This is an in-person-only event.
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