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28 Sept. 2026Please help us welcome our new Environmental Affairs Manager, Fischer Ridge. To learn more about Fischer, click the below "Read More" then "Learn more About Fischer Ridge +".
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Social media posts about Gruening Building
25 Sept. 2026Earlier this month, UAF became aware of a social media post from a former UAF employee stating that multiple people who have worked in the Gruening Building have been diagnosed with cancer over the course of the last two decades. The first thing you need to know is that UAF does not have any evidence of an environmental hazard in the building. Nevertheless, we have contacted the Alaska Department of Health about the post and have shared the information we have with their team. The safety of the community is important to us, so we appreciate that people have voiced their concerns. Here’s what will happen next: (See Read More link)
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TEMPORARY Pause - HazWaste Pickup
9 Sept. 2026HazWaste pickups will be temporarily paused to support preparation for our campus' quarterly hazardous waste disposal. Pickups will resume October 9. During this temporary pause, HazWaste pickup requests can still be submitted in CampusOptics. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please feel free to reach out to me with any concerns.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is committed to open, honest communications and a positive work environment.
The UA Hotline, through EthicsPoint, provides a confidential option for reporting suspected risk and safety matters as well as abuse and fraud. To make a report or learn more, please click the following link above to go to EthicsPoint.