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UA Office of Government Relations Internship application period open
February 01, 2023
The University of Alaska Office of Government Relations has released its summer 2023 internship application for undergraduate students. This 10-week internship is based in Washington, D.C. The intern will assist the federal relations team and gain an understanding of how federal relations benefits the UA system.
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Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 31, 2023
January 31, 2023
Professional librarians frequently debate the higher purpose of the library, especially as society and technology change. Are we a public meeting place? Are we an internet service provider? Are we an information gatekeeper? Are we all about books? Anyone using libraries lately knows that we are currently all of those things, and more; we are the heart of any community engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
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Cuttlefish recordings now available online
January 31, 2023
With funding provided by the National Recording Preservation Foundation, the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Oral History Program was able to have 59 'Cuttlefish Project' magnetic audio reels digitized by a professional company.
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January 31, 2023
UAF continues the move to Canvas as its Learning Management System. If you are still teaching courses in Blackboard, now is the time to plan your path to migrate course content to Canvas before the end of Spring 2024.
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Inspiring Girls* Expeditions seeks science, art and outdoor instructors
January 31, 2023
Calling graduate students and early career scientists, artists, and outdoor guides! Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska is seeking instructors for our 2023 expeditions!
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CFOS Seminar: Prediction methods for Alaska salmon fisheries
January 30, 2023
The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. featuring assistant professor Curry Cunningham. He will present "Forecasting is a fool's game: Evolution and developments in prediction methods for Alaskan salmon fisheries."
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Learning Inside Out Network to receive $10,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts
January 30, 2023
The Learning Inside Out Network is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant will support InsideOut StoryLab: Boundaries and Bridges.
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Chancellor to host enrollment forum
January 30, 2023
Chancellor White's online forum on enrollment will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 1-2 p.m. Panelists will share exciting progress on UAF's strategic enrollment planning efforts and opportunities for participation.
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January 30, 2023
Learn how to increase student engagement with each other and with course texts using social annotation.
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Join the Spring OER Innovation Quest
January 27, 2023
The high cost of textbooks and course materials is an often overlooked factor that can influence student success. Open Educational Resources, or OER, are free-to-access textbooks and other course materials that instructors can use in their courses to provide more equitable learning opportunities for students.
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Friday Focus: Leading with the information we have
January 27, 2023
Retired Army Maj. Gen. General Mark Hamilton was the University of Alaska president from 1998-2010. For those who know him, you know that he is a wonderfully gifted storyteller. As president, he lifted many up with stories he shared to which all could relate to their own lives in one way or another. It created a sense of belonging for many. Many of his stories were about leadership. One of my favorite stories he told at UAF was his great Americans story. At least that is what I call it. I paraphrase it here with plenty of literary liberties taken.
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January 27, 2023
Margo Griffith has accepted a position with the University of Alaska System, Human Resources office as the director of special projects.
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January 26, 2023
We are pleased to now offer BusWhere bus tracking service! This should help you better use our shuttle services and make planning your day easier.
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January 26, 2023
Get the information and tools you need for your campus life on the go with the UAF Mobile app.
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Quick info for faculty, staff at one-stop shop
January 26, 2023
Visit the UAF faculty and staff page for a one-stop shop for links and information tailored just for employees.
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Molly Enochs hired as new Governance Office manager
January 26, 2023
Molly Enochs was hired as the new Governance Office manager in December 2022 and assumed her role at the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus on Jan. 9. Although she is new to UAF, Enochs brings with her more than eight years of experience in project management, process improvement, and leadership.
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BLaST celebrates January 2023 Scientist of the Month
January 25, 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 wildlife biology undergraduate student Tirzah Bryant was selected as the January 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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URSA Innovative Technology and Education Award applications open Feb. 6
January 25, 2023
URSA's Innovative Technology and Education Award application period opens on Feb. 6. The ITE Award funds up to $5,000 and is open to all UAF undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff, and full-time faculty requiring technology-related equipment and/or software for student-based instruction and/or research.
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Students skipping class and not submitting assignments? Let us know!
January 25, 2023
Nanook Navigator early progress reports informing student success teams about concerns and barriers are now open through Friday, Feb. 3. We are encouraging instructors to complete urgent concerns/feedback by Wednesday, Jan. 25 to allow advisors and instructors time to meet with students before the add/drop deadline (Jan. 27). Choose your primary concern or feedback to reduce the number of emails that students receive.
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Apply for spring graduation by Feb. 1
January 25, 2023
If you'll be completing your degree requirements by the end of this spring term apply today! Spring graduation applications received by the initial deadline will be entered to win a vintage diploma frame.
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New cell phone? Set up the Duo mobile app!
January 25, 2023
If you’ve been gifted a new phone or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, remember to configure the Duo mobile app now that you’ve returned to campus.
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University Community Mental Health accepting new clients
January 24, 2023
Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week now through April 27, 2023.
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Nanook Navigator and Student Success Spotlight: Jessica Skipper
January 24, 2023
The Nanook Navigator and Student Success spotlight for January is Jessica Skipper. Jessica is a Student Success Coordinator at the Office of Student Success.
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Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
Read more to learn about Jodie Anderson's appointment as director of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resource and Extension, and that recruitment for the Vice Provost, Dean of General Studies and Accreditation Liaison Officer position will be opening this spring semester as Alex Fitts prepares for retirement.
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Nomination deadlines for 2023 Emeriti, 2023 Usibelli Awards, and 2024 Honorary degree recipients
January 23, 2023
Emeriti nominations for Commencement 2023, Emil Usibelli nominations for excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service 2023, and Honorary degree nominations for Commencement 2024 have quickly approaching deadlines.
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