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April 07, 2022
A variety of UAF researchers have recently been awarded funding for their work. Please join Vice Chancellor for Research Nettie La Belle-Hamer in congratulating them for their successful proposals.
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Kuskokwim Consortium Library named finalist for national medal
April 07, 2022
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the Kuskokwim Consortium Library is among 30 finalists for the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Kuskokwim Consortium Library is the only institution in Alaska to be selected as a 2022 finalist.
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UAF highlighted for addressing teacher shortages
April 06, 2022
The UAF School of Education was one of nine teacher-preparation programs highlighted in the most recent Department of Education Fact Sheet for its efforts to increase the number of Alaska-prepared teachers in rural Alaska communities.
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Commencement volunteers needed
April 06, 2022
Volunteers are needed in several areas to assist with UAF's 100th commencement, including parking attendants, greeters and information table support.
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Ideas for Student Employee Appreciation Week
April 06, 2022
Student Employee Appreciation Week is April 11-15. ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Career Services has a list of ideas on how to show your appreciation for student workers.
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Compliance Alliance fact: hazardous waste
April 05, 2022
Do you work in a lab or shop where you generate hazardous waste? If so, the EPA requires you to have hazardous waste management training annually.
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Toolik water system recognized for excellence
April 05, 2022
Toolik Field Station has been recognized by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for water system excellence. Toolik received the Ursa Major tier, the highest level of recognition.
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April 22 deadline for faculty development funds
April 05, 2022
Faculty development travel award applications are now submitted through DocuSign Powerform. The deadline for spring-summer 2022 is April 22.
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Lindberg honored by Ducks Unlimited
April 04, 2022
Mark Lindberg, a professor of wildlife ecology at the UAF Institute of Arctic Biology, has received Ducks Unlimited's Wetland Conservation Achievement Award.
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White paper submissions sought for DOE program
April 01, 2022
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the U.S Department of Energy's Urban Integrated Field Laboratories program.
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Artificial intelligence/machine learning survey for healthcare series
April 01, 2022

Artificial intelligence/machine learning is playing an ever-expanding role in everyday life, but also in medical research and healthcare. AI/ML models can now detect skin cancer from a cell phone picture of a person's skin.
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UAF receives water system excellence award
April 01, 2022
UAF has been awarded Ursa Minor status in Water System Excellence. The recognition from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is for achieving and maintaining compliance with the operator certification program and drinking water program in 2020.
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KUAC names Hutchquist volunteer of year
April 01, 2022
Naomi Hutchquist uses her professional skills along with a dose of her fun side to volunteer for KUAC. She is the recipient of the 2022 Spirit of KUAC award, given to the volunteer of the year.
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Friday Focus: Tip of the iceberg
April 01, 2022
March brought us longer days and with them a lot of fresh energy. For me, March is always a special month for a very different reason. It is the time when I get to review faculty files submitted for tenure and/or promotion.
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Strategic enrollment forum online
March 31, 2022
The Chancellor's forum on strategic enrollment, which was held on March 31, is available to view online.
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Outdoor syringe disposal kiosk available at UAF
March 31, 2022

The Community Opioid Intervention Project has placed an outdoor syringe disposal kiosk at the UAF Police Department.
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CTC Learning Center earns NCLCA certification
March 31, 2022
The ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Community and Technical College Learning Center has been awarded certification from the National College Learning Center Association through 2024.
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Campus Mail Center updates on Twitter

March 30, 2022
The ÌÀÄ·ÊÓƵ Campus Mail Center now has its own Twitter profile, where updates will be available in real time on USPS delivery to campus, department route changes and cancellations, and to let mailbox owners know what's going on.
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Hough to lead UAF Military and Veteran Services
March 30, 2022
Tom Hough has been selected as the new director of UAF Military and Veteran Services. He will start work at UAF on April 25.
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Compliance Alliance fact: NCAA in the know
March 29, 2022
In general, UAF faculty and staff are allowed to do anything for a student-athlete that you would do for any other student. However, there are some restrictions on "extra benefits" provided to student-athletes such as meals, housing and transportation outside of what is provided by the athletics department.Â
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Updated spring hours at Museum of North
March 28, 2022
The University of Alaska Museum of the North has moved to its spring schedule. The museum will be open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, with admission ending at 5 p.m.
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Phillips retiring after 40-year university career
March 28, 2022
Jeannie Phillips, executive assistant to the chancellor, has announced she will retire in June 2022. Phillips' 40 years at the university have been spent in a variety of positions, including three key administrative roles with university leaders.
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Sliger hired as new UAF Bookstore manager
March 27, 2022
Gina Sliger has been hired as the new store manager at the UAF Bookstore. Sliger plans to work to create supportive relationships across campus and continue to make improvements to ensure customer service is prioritized.
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Fogel well-being discussion available at The Well
March 25, 2022
A discussion with Marilyn Fogel, an eminent biogeochemist and member of the National Academy of Sciences, is available at The Well website. Fogel, an emeritus professor at UC Riverside, discussed living with ALS, life's challenges, work-life balance, and being a woman in science and advocacy.
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Friday Focus: Adding grace to the conversation
March 25, 2022
I am surrounded by smart people throughout the university -- faculty, staff and students. What a privilege that is. And they are not just smart. They care, they are passionate, and they are diverse. That's why I love working here.
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