• Take action! Have your Banner printer checked today!

    February 14, 2023

    Are you a Banner user who prints through Banner? The go-live date for Banner in the cloud is March 13! Plan ahead and schedule a review of the Banner printer setup before March 9. The review is necessary to ensure you will be able to print once Banner is operating out of the cloud.
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  • Richard Collins, director of the UAF Graduate School

    Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 14, 2023

    February 14, 2023

    This week's Academic Tuesday features information on the UAF Graduate School, including what it provides, a recent consultation by the Council of Graduate Schools, info on the Three Minute Thesis competition, news about The New PhD book and author visit, Graduate Student fellowships in innovation and entrepreneurship, and other announcements.
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  • BLaST Scholar Christian Bolton outdoors in Fairbanks, Alaska.

    BLaST Celebrates Scientist of the Month for February

    February 13, 2023

    Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF biological sciences undergraduate student Christian Bolton was selected as the February 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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  • the Well logo

    the Well: a wellbeing space at UAF officially opens to all

    February 13, 2023

    "The Well" (334 Duckering Building) is now officially open for use by ALL at UAF (students, staff and faculty) for practicing happiness and wellbeing. Access is via swipe card to anyone with a polar express card.
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  • two women smile at the camera

    Share your UAF love story this week

    February 13, 2023

    For Valentine's Day, UAF is asking employees, students, alumni and friends to share stories about how they found love through UAF.
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  • Join Nook in showing your Nanook pride during UA Giving Day, Feb. 22-23.

    Help support UAF students, programs during 2023 Giving Day

    February 10, 2023

    The UAF community is invited to participate in UA Giving Day 2023 on Feb. 22-23. This online fundraising event is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to support UAF.
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  • OARC to offer 'Samples of Opportunity' this summer

    February 10, 2023

    The Ocean Acidification Research Center will offer its "Samples of Opportunity" program to UAF students again during summer 2023.
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  • Anupma Prakash, provost and executive vice chancellor

    Friday Focus: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

    February 10, 2023

    “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” is a Sanskrit phrase from ancient Indian scriptures that means the whole world is one (my) family. I grew up in India in a multigenerational household and had many aunts and uncles living in my neighborhood. It is hard to remember even a day when we did not have a relative or a friend stopping by and having a snack or meal with us. My concept and definition of a family was framed with these childhood visions, and went well beyond the typical legal definition of a family. It included relatives, family friends, and friends of friends. This vast familial network took care of each other and was vested in the success of every member. I could not be where I am today without the unconditional support of my family. Effective professional organizations are not different – they function like strong families.
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  • The 2023 Science for Alaska Series kicked off in the UAF Pub.

    New format for Science for Alaska kickoff event

    February 08, 2023

    The 31st Science for Alaska lecture series kicked off Friday, Feb. 3, with a new format and a new venue.
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  • Stan Justice, left, prepares to signal skiers to begin the Skiathon during an event year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the past two years, racers competed on their own during a weekend window. This year's race will again be a mass start.

    Skiathon is back as mass start race

    February 08, 2023

    The Skiathon, a 20-kilometer classic-style ski race and tour, will be held on the UAF trails Sunday, March 5.
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  • Morag Clinton snowshoeing in the wilderness

    CFOS seminar: Aquatic animal health and Alaska fisheries

    February 08, 2023

    The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. featuring Morag Clinton, an assistant professor of anatomy with UAF's Veterinary Medicine Program. She will present "Aquatic animal health and its application in the study and management of Alaskan fisheries."
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  • Update to transdisciplinary iTeach deadline

    February 07, 2023

    The world is full of complex problems that eclipse strictly disciplinary solutions and benefit from multiple perspectives. In this workshop for educators, staff, and researchers in all disciplines and roles, you will learn about and test pedagogical approaches that empower you and your students to engage in transdisciplinary problem-solving.
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  • Current Faculty Fellow for Dual Enrollment, Laura Conner (left), and Dani Sheppard (right), who will take on the role in May 2023.

    Academic Tuesdays: Feb. 7, 2023

    February 07, 2023

    I'm excited to share with all of you that the work on the expansion of North Star College is in full swing. We still have another week before the lottery deadline and yet we have already surpassed our goal of 125 students signing up, which is more vetted applications than we had anticipated!
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  • Youth rock climbing programs

    February 06, 2023

    Nanook Recreation's youth rock climbing programs are open for registration for the spring 2023 season! The season ends April 28.
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  • The logo for the Well

    'the Well' reopening for free in-person meditation instruction, practice

    February 06, 2023

    'the Well' (located in 334 Duckering) is reopening for regular, free, in-person meditation practice and instruction for Monday Meditations from 1:15-1:45 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 6. A Zoom option is available - check out 'the Well' calendar for details. All are welcome, from beginners to regulars.
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  • One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference

    February 06, 2023

    All are invited to join the One Health, One Future 2023 International Conference. OHOF 2023 will be held Feb. 28- March 3 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center.
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  • BLaST Scholar Michelle Quillin collecting juvenile Chinook salmon on the Chena River.

    Summer 2023 BLaST Undergraduate Research Experience funding opportunity

    February 06, 2023

    The Biomedical Learning and Student Training program invites students to apply to earn up to $5,000 to conduct research in summer 2023. These awards may be used to cover hourly wages, tuition, travel, supplies and services. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Feb. 26 by midnight.
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  • Early Bird closed this week

    February 06, 2023

    Early Bird Loaded Fries and Early Bird Burger are closed this week. They will reopen on Monday, Feb. 13.
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  • Julie Queen, vice chancellor for administrative services

    Friday Focus: Helping our Nanook Nation to do its best work

    February 03, 2023

    As we enter the new year and a new academic semester, there are many things to feel optimistic about. It is a time for assessing how we did over the past year and for setting new goals for the coming year. Some targets we miss, and learn from - those are usually the ones that help us the most! Some things we achieve, and could be better at celebrating. However you approach it, turning the corner on a new year helps us put in perspective how far we have come. In Administrative Services, we are excited to hit the ground running in 2023 and we're already thinking about ways to celebrate the achievements yet to come.
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  • Amanda Wall, associate vice chancellor, financial services

    Business Services Advisory Team brings customers together

    February 02, 2023

    Late last year I chartered the Business Services Advisory Team. The purpose of the BSAT is to bring customers together in a format with the service delivery areas to receive and provide feedback to ensure that service and responsiveness are maintained at high levels.
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  • Join us Feb. 4 for Research at the Rink

    February 02, 2023

    Be loud and research proud! Cheer alongside our research units on Saturday, Feb. 4 as the Alaska Nanooks hockey team takes on the Arizona State University Sun Devils. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, with support from UAF Athletics, is celebrating all things research with our second annual "Research at the Rink" day! Join VCR Nettie La Belle-Hamer as she drops the puck at 7:07 p.m. at the Carlson Center.
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  • Responsible Conduct of Research training session

    February 01, 2023

    Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 2-5 p.m. via Zoom. It is an NIH requirement that all BLaST Mentors, Scholars, UREs and other funded projects participate in RCR training.
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  • URSA spring 2023 travel awards

    February 01, 2023

    The office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity is taking applications for its 2023 spring travel awards.
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  • Snoopy doll being unpacked after flying aboard the successful Artemis I mission beyond the moon and back.

    Apply for a NASA Pathways internship

    February 01, 2023

    NASA Pathways internships are one of the most direct ways to get set up for a job at the leading U.S. institution for space exploration. The next application cycle is open Feb. 6–10.
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  • Ayla Grandpre, a 2017 NASA intern from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., with plant growth specimens.

    Applications due for NASA summer internships

    February 01, 2023

    NASA offers summer internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students primarily in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as some other disciplines. To be considered for Alaska Space Grant Program sponsorship of a NASA internship, you must apply by Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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