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Friday Focus: Intergenerational learning
September 09, 2022
The last few weeks UAF has been abuzz with activity. We welcomed hundreds of new and returning students and their families on our campuses. We also extended a rich 2-day orientation for nearly 60 new faculty members! Thanks to the expanded faculty development team for personally reaching out to every new faculty member and offering both in-person and remote cohort-building opportunities geared towards faculty success.
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Survey open for professional development needs
September 08, 2022
UAF's Faculty Development community is conducting a survey of all faculty, graduate students, post-docs and others who wish to provide feedback to determine what programs are needed.
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A grateful scientist celebrates an Arctic lab's pioneers
September 07, 2022
Ben Jones led the organizing of a weeklong August event in Utqiagvik to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory.
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New tools for employees can yield big education benefits
September 06, 2022
This month, "College Savings Month," Alaska 529 invites you to reflect on your family's education savings goals and explore the many tools available to help you reach them.
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Mental health resources guide available for students
September 06, 2022
The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library would like to welcome students and faculty to a new semester at UAF with a reminder that there are resources to help lower stress, anxiety and depression and to manage your mental health.
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Faculty fellows sought for Assessment and Accreditation
September 02, 2022
The Office of the Provost is searching for up to four faculty fellows to work on all areas of accreditation and assessment. The faculty fellows will work with the Office of Accreditation and Assessment and provide support to faculty and academic programs.
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Friday Focus: Emergency response planning boosts Nanook resiliency
September 02, 2022
Welcome back to the fall semester! It is a change in seasons and change in the feeling on the Troth Yeddha' Campus as students return to UAF. I'm sure this feeling is shared at all of the UAF, CTC and community campus locations. As part of preparation for this return, the team in Administrative Services is working hard to make campus look great and feel welcoming, continue with construction work during the busy summer season, and improve and test our safety and notification protocols on campus to ensure the Nanook community is well-situated in case of an emergency.
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BLaST celebrates Scientist of the Month
September 01, 2022
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. UAF Faculty Mario Muscarella of the department of biology and wildlife was selected as the August BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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Registration open for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning hybrid symposium and workshop
September 01, 2022
Researchers, clinicians and community members are invited to a one-day hybrid symposium on Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) prospects for Alaska Native health.
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Academic Program Review process changes
September 01, 2022
This year, we're excited to introduce the UAF community to a number of positive changes to the Academic Program Review process. These changes follow a more than year-long effort of assessing our old program review system and reimagining a more inclusive and collaborative review environment to foster program improvement and growth.
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Mental Health First Aid training
August 31, 2022
Student Health and Counseling is offering several Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings throughout the semester. MHFA is a course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
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August 31, 2022
The Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center is UAF’s primary fundraising initiative, and an embodiment of UAF’s strategic priority to strengthen our position as global leaders in Alaska Native and Indigenous programs. Recently, the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Chancellor appointed a user committee composed of faculty, staff and students to help inform the design and floor plan of the facility.
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BLaST equipment funding opportunity
August 31, 2022
The BLaST program invites proposals for the purchase of equipment to support student biomedical research training by Oct. 2.
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Nanook Navigator early progress reports
August 30, 2022
Nanook Navigator early progress reports informing student success teams about concerns and barriers start Sept. 2-16. We encourage instructors to complete this by Sept. 7 to allow advisors and instructors time to meet with students before the Sept. 9 add/drop deadline.
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ACEP interns explore Alaska's uncharted waters
August 30, 2022
Alaska Center for Energy and Power undergraduate summer interns Joy Lomelino and Evan Joyce are working under the mentorship of Erin Trochim this summer on the Coastal Mapping and Hydrokinetic Characterization Project.
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Holly McDonald appointed as university registrar
August 29, 2022
Holly McDonald has been appointed as University Registrar. Holly's relationship with UAF began over 25 years ago as a student. After working as a student employee and finishing her bachelor's degree at UAF, she began working at the Center for Distance Education, now eCampus, in 2001.
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UAF hosting Arctic Fest events
August 29, 2022
The ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ is hosting a series of events Aug. 29 through Sept. 3 as part of Arctic Fest, a festival combining art, science, innovation, and Indigenous perspectives with a focus on the changing environment of the circumpolar North.
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August 26, 2022
Wednesday was my favorite day of the year. Rev-it-up is the whole cacophony of events that make move-in day for first-year students (and their families) one of celebration and engagement. Since the first time I participated in Rev-it-up I was sold. It is my fave.
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Cam Carlson named ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ College of Business and Security Management dean
August 26, 2022
Cameron (Cam) Carlson has been selected as the dean of the ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ College of Business and Security Management. He will start in his new role on Aug. 28, 2022.
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Our Corner of Space: Let's talk about space requests
August 25, 2022
Most commonly, the catalyst to a space request starts with an internal UAF department or unit. The requesting individual/unit has a need for more space, a change in space, or the desire to change the use of the space. If this request is supported by Deans or Directors up to the Vice Chancellor or Provost, a space request form should be submitted.
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ACEP intern supports EVs' drive north to the future
August 24, 2022
What does it mean to be first? To some it means to push boundaries exploring new territories, for others the term may carry no weight at all, still others may think it shows a vanity on the part of the person trying to be first. We were the first. We were the first people to drive electric vehicles to Oliktok Point.
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August 24, 2022
Do you want to earn $200 and learn about the air quality in your home? UAA is conducting a research study on the health effects of wood smoke.
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Fall schedule of Canvas workshops now available
August 24, 2022
Are you new to Canvas or already have a semester under your belt? Join UAF eCampus instructional designers to learn the basics and possibilities of the Canvas platform during a series of workshops.
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August 23, 2022
For the past three years, Covid and supply-chain issues have delayed the striping of parking lots. However, with hard work from DDC and grounds, we were able to source the materials and find a contractor. Please note the following lot closures for parking lot prep and paint.
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Residential heater program could help FNSB improve air quality
August 23, 2022
The Alaska Center for Energy and Power is conducting an electric thermal storage heater field study that will take place over three years in North Pole, Alaska. The goal of the study is to learn whether electric thermal storage heaters, a type of supplementary heating appliance, can help reduce home heating costs and improve air quality, especially PM2.5.
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