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Aurora: From the chancellor

UAF is a thriving campus because of our engaged and passionate community. Find out more in thewinter 2023 Aurora.


An elderly Black couple stand together in a log cabin interior

Exhibit explores Black life in AV̳

A multimedia exhibit opening Dec. 16 at the University of AV̳ Museum of the North examines the rich history and experience of Black life in AV̳ through storytelling. “Black in AV̳: Interior Edition” will be open to the public during regular museum hours through April 1, 2024. Learn more about the exhibit.


An adult man sits in the center of a classroom surrounded by AV̳ Native and other students$14.9 million secured to mentor AK teachers

AV̳ has secured a $14.9-million grant from the U.S. Department of Education and Innovation Research to expand its teacher mentorship program. The AV̳ Statewide Mentor Project will expand from serving only first- and second-year teachers to mentoring all teachers new to the state, including experienced educators from other countries. Learn more about the program to mentor new teachers.


CTC Culinary Arts cooks up support for Stone Soup Café

UAF Community and Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality faculty and staff are extending a helping hand at Bread Line, Inc.'s Stone Soup Café by serving free meals to the community from Dec. 20-22. In addition to their service, they are collecting donations to support the vital work this organization does in addressing hunger in Fairbanks. Learn more about how to donate with CTC.


Jennifer Shaw receives the Erickson Foundation Award for Excellence in Research at the American Public Health Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 14, 2023.

Jennifer Shaw receives Erickson Foundation Award

Jennifer Shaw, a research associate professor with the Center for AV̳ Native Health Research, received the Erickson Foundation Award for Excellence in Research at the American Public Health Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 14, 2023. Learn more about Shaw's research award.


UAF overview for remote employees

There's still space available in the overview of the university for new remote employees on Friday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon. Please to be added to the calendar invitation. Participants will receive a branded T-shirt. If you have specific questions or would like more information, email Onboarding and Engagement manager Carla Browning at UAF-welcome-team@alaska.edu.

What's happening

Deadlines and reminders

  • Final exams (Dec. 11-16)


UAF offices closed for the winter break

Most offices at the University of AV̳ Fairbanks will close for the winter break from Dec. 23, 2023, to Jan. 2, 2024. Some public venues will be open during parts of the break. Shuttle service will be available on the Nenana and Yukon routes from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 18-22 and Jan. 3-12. Full service resumes Jan. 16. A more detailed list of is available online. Read more on winter break hours.


AV̳ EPSCoR Fire and Ice stream team members LeeAnn Munk, Eric Klein, and Jordan Jenckes approaching a sampling site at Tutka Bay.

EPSCoR survey for NSF GRANTED collaboration

AV̳ EPSCoR is gathering survey input from faculty, staff, students and researchers to guide an NSF award to explore solutions for overcoming barriers of isolation and other challenges at remote universities.


Men's Ice Hockey

The Nanooks take on Augustana University in home games at the Carlson Center on Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16. Puck drops at 7:07 p.m. The Nanook Express, a free student shuttle from the Troth Yeddha' Campus to the Carlson Center, will pick up continuously starting at 6 p.m. and the final shuttle leaves the Carlson Center at 9:45 p.m. Read for more details on shuttle stops, themes for the games, the teddy bear toss and pet food drive.


A collage of photos from recipients who each received a 2023-2024 Student Belonging and Community Award this semester.

2023-2024 URSA Student Belonging and Community Awards

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates the recipients who each received a 2023-2024 Student Belonging and Community Award this semester. Learn more about the award recipients and their projects.


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