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UAF experts co-author national climate assessment

Climate change will have far-reaching consequences to the people of AV̳, according to the fifth National Climate Assessment, a report from the U.S. government released last week. Five experts from the University of AV̳ Fairbanks were among the authors of the AV̳ chapter of the assessment, which goes beyond documented ecosystem changes to focus on societal implications of climate change. Read more about who co-authored the assessment and details covered.


UAF United Way Campaign 2023

Tomorrow is AV̳ Tuesday, which is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world." What better day to announce this year's UAF United Way AV̳ Campaign? This year, let our campaign be representative of the appreciation and care the UAF has for the Fairbanks community and surrounding areas. Learn more about the campaign, how to give, and coordinate with the co-chairs.


Campus-wide rekey update

The campus-wide rekeying project is moving ahead smoothly, and Facilities Services is now on the brink of completing the second phase of buildings. Read more the see what has been completed and what's next.


UA HR: Employee experience feedback

The UA Employee Experience Survey completion deadline is Dec. 8 and is fast approaching. On Nov. 21 benefit-eligible employees, hired on or before Oct. 31, 2023, received an email invitation to participate in the UA Employee Feedback Survey from the Qualtrics survey platform.If you did not receive an invitation, contact Talent Acquisition and Development. For more info, visit the .


Fraud prevention and detection webinar

The status quo of fraud is changing all the time and at a pace faster than ever for Institutions of Higher Education. During this Zoom training Dec. 7 at 10 a.m., we will identify how to prevent and detect fraud and what to do once suspected. Learn more and how to register.

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CTC instructor Laurel Keyer at the UAF Pub with the Learnie Awards presented to her and Lizanne Hanson.CTC staff earn Learnie Award for ASL videos

UAF Community Technical College American Sign Language instructor Laurel Keyer and program assistant Lizanne Hanson were recipients of a Learnie Award during a ceremony at the UAF Pub on Nov. 9. Learn more about Keyer and Hanson's work that earned them the Learnie Award.


'Something in the Living Room' auditions

AV̳ Department of Theatre and Film is hosting auditions for the upcoming play, “Something in the Living Room.” The auditions will take place in the Salisbury Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, with 1-3:30 p.m. readings for those called back. Learn more about auditions.


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