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Chili champions wanted: Compete in United Way Chili Cook Off
October 15, 2026
Think your chili has what it takes to be crowned UAF's Best Chili? Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom for a flavorful showdown where UAF students, staff, departments and clubs compete for chili bragging rights!
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The art of learning: Week 8 reflections
October 13, 2026
We’ve hit the peak of our roller-coaster ride together! Take a moment to enjoy the view! The second half of the semester will rush by just like the first, so let’s take a moment to consider and refocus.
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Scholarship platform AWARDED survey
October 13, 2026
The new AWARDED scholarship platform allows students to complete their profiles and applications for both the upcoming spring semester and the next academic year. Have you used the new scholarship platform? Take a brief, confidential survey to share your experience and help us improve scholarship support for students.
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CACNE announces new public comment form
October 13, 2026
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Native Education is charged with providing guidance and advice to the UAF chancellor on the planning, monitoring and improvement of educational opportunities at UAF for Alaska Native and Indigenous students. To help carry out this charge, CACNE has created a public comment form to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to be heard.
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Study Away photo contest: View finalists and vote
October 13, 2026
Finalists' photos from the 2nd annual Study Away photo contest are on display in Arctic Java. Photos were taken by UAF students during their Study Away programs. Stop by to view the photographs and vote for your favorites on the Study Away Program Instagram account.
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UAF joins the Great Alaska ShakeOut on Oct. 15
October 08, 2026
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will participate in the 2026 Great Alaska ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. The event will include a test of UAF's emergency alert system. Members of the public and the UAF community may receive emails, phone calls and text messages, see pop-up messages on their computers, and hear alarms or loudspeaker announcements. As part of the test, students, faculty, and staff across UAF campuses and research locations are encouraged to take a few minutes to practice earthquake safety--and to self-register at ShakeOut.org.
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Be your own best coach: Midterm reflections for the road ahead
October 06, 2026
Are you through with your midterms? Or are they still barreling down on you like a train down a tunnel? If they are behind you, congratulations! If you still have some exams or papers (we call them 'assessments') ahead of you, it is not too late to make sure you express the understanding you have gained as well as possible.
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Prepare your proctor exams for midterms
October 06, 2026
With midterms approaching, now is the time to get ready for any proctored exams. Sign up for exams or submit exam requests at least three days before the scheduled exam to help you secure your preferred time slot and ensure your exam materials arrive on time.
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Try something new with Nanook Recreation this fall
October 06, 2026
Registration for Intro to Olympic Weightlifting and the Intermediate Strength Training programs is open. These six-week fitness classes start Oct. 19 and are free for students. Space is limited.
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October 06, 2026
Undergraduate students who plan to present at a conference or actively participate in a competition, immersive program, performance, workshop, or other type of meeting or event involving their peers/professionals in their respective field are invited to apply for an URSA Travel Award.
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UA Safe Title IX training due by Oct. 31
October 06, 2026
Taking care of the campus community is a responsibility all Nanooks share. As a reminder, all students, employees and volunteers are required to complete the annual UA Safe Title IX Training by Oct. 31 to help keep UAF safe.
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October 06, 2026
Students, staff/faculty and financially Interdependent partners can help fight the flu by getting their flu shot at a flu clinic on campus. Make an appointment using the SHCC Patient Portal.
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Winter is coming: Let's dive in!
September 29, 2026
The weather has been letting us know that winter is indeed on its way. Navigating change and seasonal transitions can feel daunting and genuinely hard at times. Yet, once you dive in, you might find that the water is far better than you ever imagined! The coming season will bring incredible moments to look forward to. These include discovering the trails behind campus on skis or snowshoes, trying out the ice climbing wall or catching the breathtaking aurora in the night sky. There are opportunities to try new things everywhere.
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URSA accepting Student Project Award applications for spring 2027
September 29, 2026
Undergraduate students planning to pursue creative projects or conduct research during the spring 2027 semester are invited to apply for funding. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1, 2026.
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Celebrate the Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame Class of 2026
September 24, 2026
All Nanooks fans, alumni, inductee family members, friends and sponsors are invited to the 2026 Hall of Fame luncheon on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Binkley Room at Pike's Waterfront Lodge!
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Fall noncredit courses with UAF Summer Sessions
September 24, 2026
Learn something new this fall. UAF Summer Sessions' noncredit short courses offer something for everyone looking for a creative outlet, a new hobby or a fun way to stay active.
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Kids activities for fall and no-school days
September 24, 2026
Looking for something fun for the kids during the local school district's no-school days in October? UAF Summer Sessions has activities planned to keep kids creating, moving and having fun.
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Reach out if you could use a boost
September 22, 2026
Wherever this finds you, I hope you are doing well and feeling strong and confident in your progress. You are already one-third of the way through the semester - not that you want to live your life counting your days away, but when working hard toward a distant goal, it can feel good to put some significant mile markers behind you. Congratulations! Now that we've made it through nearly five weeks, let's take a moment to check in on how you're feeling.
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Wilderness first responder course
September 22, 2026
This six-week backcountry medicine course, beginning Oct. 27, goes deep into what to do when you encounter a medical emergency or injury in the wilderness. You will learn how to use a patient assessment system to help you make decisions about how to best help people when you are far from definitive care.
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Dine 49 closure for Blue & Gold Celebration
September 22, 2026
Dine 49 will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the Blue & Gold Celebration. Student dining will be available throughout the day at alternate locations.
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Fall AI Learnathon weekly sessions
September 22, 2026
AI is rapidly evolving, and navigating its impact works best as a shared, thoughtful effort. This semester, the Center for Teaching and Learning, Student Success Center and Rasmuson Library invite students, faculty, and staff to join the Fall 2026 AI Learnathon, featuring weekly sessions built to explore these tools intentionally.
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Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox
September 16, 2026
The Iditarod National Historic Trail Project Jukebox, an interactive website with oral history recordings related to the 1978 designation of the Iditarod National Historic Trail and its cooperative management, is complete.
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Create a good routine for the semester
September 15, 2026
We are already almost a quarter of the way through the whole semester! You are doing amazing! Keep up the great work! I hope and trust that you all had a wonderful weekend! Did you attend the Hoedown Throwdown on Friday and/or Starvation Gulch on Saturday? It was awesome! Over 220 students attended the Hoedown Throwdown, and Starvation Gulch was 2,000 strong. I hope you made it!
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Free ice cleats and a chance to win
September 15, 2026
As much as we hate to admit it, winter is just around the corner. Plan ahead, get your ice cleats before the first snow, and practice your penguin walk!
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Virginia to Alaska: Gift supports rural veterinary education
September 15, 2026
When Sue Carlton made a generous gift to Nanook VetServe to help support veterinary education and outreach, she chose to honor her veterinarian, Dr. Kristin Terrio of VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital in Virginia, who has cared for her pets for many years.
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