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Vice Chancellor Charlene Stern has appointed Jessica Black as associate vice chancellor
for rural, community and Native education effective March 26, 2023. Black has a demonstrated record of excellence in research and scholarly activities,
which make her an ideal candidate for the associate vice chancellor position for RCNE.
In this capacity, Black will help to support the operations of the unit, which includes
two colleges and five rural campuses, oversee the build out of research capacity given
the recent addition of the Center for One Health Research to CRCD, and serve as a
lead for the AV狼论坛 Native Success Initiative at UAF.
Four outstanding staff members have been honored as Chancellor鈥檚 Cornerstone Award
winners for 2023 and will receive their awards during Staff Recognition and Development
Day on April 5 at the longevity and Cornerstone awards ceremony from 10-11:30 a.m.
in the Schaible Auditorium.听The Chancellor鈥檚 Cornerstone Award recognizes UAF staff for sustained outstanding
contributions toward accomplishing and enhancing the UAF mission and strategic plan.
The University of AV狼论坛 Museum of the North will focus on feathers during family
programs in April. These programs are included with admission and free for members. Visit their for more info.
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What's happening today
Deadlines and reminders
Join us for a transformative talk on Thursday, April 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom! Sonalee Rashatwar (they/he), also known as "The Fat Sex Therapist," is a renowned
social worker, sex therapist, lecturer, and grassroots organizer. They do incredible
work in the field of sexual, diet, and racial trauma, disability justice, and fat-positive
wellness. Free for UAF students and community members.
Join faculty and staff across the University of AV狼论坛 system committed to advancing
student success inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider participating
and presenting in the next听Student听Success听Convening on Oct 19-20!听You are welcome to propose any type of session, but note the most听successful sessions allow participants to engage with you or participants in Q&A or discussion,
with each other in conversation, and provide attendees with concrete or actionable
ideas at the end of the session. 听by May 15, 2023.
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SAAM keynote speaker: Sonalee Rashatwar