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OIT upgrading service request tool
June 06, 2022
Any OIT customer submitting a support request using the self-service option through OIT's Service Catalog will notice a slight change later this month. Users should expect to see a new interface when filling out request forms on the OIT website, but should not expect any interruptions or disruptions in service as a result of this upgrade.
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LEAP seeking faculty applicants
June 06, 2022
The UAF Faculty Accelerator and eCampus are seeking faculty and student applicants to participate in the Learner Experience Advocacy Program for the 2022 fall semester.
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Friday Focus: Putting the energy and power into UAF's fourth goal
June 03, 2022
We learned from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that making goals can be difficult. However, we learn every day that working toward those goals through the daily grind is the real challenge. To remain focused and determined through setbacks and disappointments it takes more than just a strong belief in the goal – it takes a champion.
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White paper submissions sought for NSF RII program
June 01, 2022
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) program.
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Navigating difficult conversations during difficult times
June 01, 2022
In this interactive talk, Amy Gallo, contributing editor at Harvard Business Review and author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) and the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict, combines management research and practical insights to provide straightforward advice on how to disagree with respect and empathy.
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RAHI kicks off its 40th summer
June 01, 2022
The Rural Alaska Honors Institute welcomes students to UAF's Troth Yeddha' Campus for its 40th annual summer program.
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Wellbeing resources consolidated in one site
May 27, 2022
The 21-22 Academic Leadership Institute (ALI) cohort and 'The Well' have consolidated a wide range of UAF wellbeing resources in one page on its website (one-stop shop for wellbeing resources).
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Friday Focus: Athletics matters
May 27, 2022
Last week I had the opportunity to meet with Tod Leiweke, President and CEO of the Seattle Kraken. Mr. Leiweke gave me a tour of the new Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and we discussed potential opportunities that lie ahead for a partnership between the Seattle Kraken and the Alaska Nanooks. He asked me why I support athletics. My response was simple. Because it matters. It doesn't matter a little. It matters a lot. It matters to the athletes and their families, and importantly, it matters to our future as a university.
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529 Day great time to update education savings strategies
May 27, 2022
Alaska 529 would like to remind employees that 529 Day is a great time to start, review, or increase education savings for a loved one through paycheck or automatic monthly contributions from a bank account.
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Teaching Tip: Options for captioning course content
May 27, 2022
Changes in technology and funding can make it difficult to keep track of the current resources available to instructors interested in captioning their instructional videos. Read this article to refresh what your options are.
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May 25, 2022
Since the closing of the 32nd legislature I have been asked by a growing number of people what the next steps are in the budget, what the budget means to us, and what we should make of the lack of agreement between UNAC and UA negotiating teams.
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UAF co-hosts Arctic defense forum
May 25, 2022
Top military and University of Alaska officials gathered for the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable in Fairbanks on May 3-5, 2022.
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Free four week mindfulness course offered this summer
May 23, 2022
Anyone curious to learn about mindfulness or who is struggling to maintain a consistent mindfulness practice can sign up for this free four weeklong virtual Koru Mindfulness Meditation course.
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Staff Make Students Count Award deadline extended
May 23, 2022
UAF employees and students have another chance to nominate outstanding staff members for the 2022 Staff Make Students Count Award. The nomination period has been extended through June 10, 2022.
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May rural staff spotlight: Margie Hastings
May 23, 2022
Margie Hastings has worked for the campus as a member of the staff in New Stuyahok for many years. She knows the community and people feel comfortable reaching out to her as the face of Bristol Bay Campus and ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ.
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Hueffer to serve as acting CNSM dean
May 20, 2022
Provost Anupma Prakash has appointed Karsten Hueffer to serve as the acting dean of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. Hueffer is a tenured professor and CNSM associate dean for veterinary medicine. He joined the UAF faculty in 2006. Hueffer will take over for Kinchel Doerner, who served as CNSM dean for the last three years. Doerner resigned earlier this month.
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May 20, 2022
One of the great pleasures of my role as vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment management is the regular meeting of the leaders in our division. At our most recent gathering a couple of days ago, we had nine directors and our associate vice-chancellor present. Attending the gathering of such hard working and capable people is a great experience.
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Reminder to users of Adobe Creative products
May 20, 2022
Adobe's license agreement with the university has been updated and no longer includes free Keyserver access to Adobe software. Beginning in early May of this year, Adobe customers who use the university's Keyserver to access the software-- programs like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop -- can start using these products through Adobe Creative Cloud @ UA (Adobe CC @ UA), the new discounted subscription-based alternative to Adobe Creative Suite.
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Nanook Navigator and Student Success Spotlight: Latrice Bowman
May 18, 2022
The Nanook Navigator and Student Success spotlight for May is Latrice Bowman. is an assistant professor and math services coordinator at the College of Natural Science and Mathematics.
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Our corner of space: Why planning matters
May 16, 2022
Space planning, both at UAF and across a variety of institutions, is an important piece of the larger puzzle that works to make an organization flexible, planned, and poised for growth. In a state with challenging budgets, how we use and optimize our space is instrumental to our success and demonstrates how we are good stewards of resources.
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OIT adding advanced threat protections to staff computers
May 16, 2022
To increase the security of UAF's technology infrastructure, OIT is adding additional anti-virus detection measures to all staff computers.
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Friday Focus: Academic Leadership Institute
May 13, 2022
The landscape of higher academia is a complex one. To help understand the different facets of this environment, Provost Emeritus Paul Reichardt founded the UAF Academic Leadership Institute (ALI), a two-semester long professional development opportunity for about a dozen mid-career faculty who were interested in taking on greater administrative responsibilities.
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Last call: Staff professional development fund
May 11, 2022
Staff Council has determined there are a limited amount of funds left over from the initial offering for those who missed the first deadline. Once approved, procurement must be made prior to May 27th for the end of the Fiscal Year.
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New ACEP roles for Holdmann, Kasper
May 09, 2022
After almost 14 years, the Alaska Center for Energy and Power will undergo a leadership change. Gwen Holdmann, the founding director of ACEP, will step down on May 9. ACEP Deputy Director Jeremy Kasper will serve as interim director.
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May 06, 2022
The Travel Customer Service Office is currently training two new members and recruiting for another. Processing time may be delayed by 1-2 business days, so we thank you for your patience and understanding while staff are navigating transitions.
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