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Welcome to the 2017 spring semester
We’re in for a busy year as we celebrate our . We kicked off the year with the Sparktacular on Dec. 31. We’ll continue the celebration Feb. 11 at the Blue and Gold Gala, where we will raise money for the Centennial Cornerstone Scholarship and Fellowship Endowment. On May 3, we'll host a community event to celebrate the university’s creation as the AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Agricultural College and School of Mines.
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We will also be celebrating our people.
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The deadline for nominations for the has been extended to Feb. 3, and the Chancellor's Cornerstone Award staff nominations are due Feb. 10. Please consider nominating your colleagues for these awards.
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The , chaired by Karen Perdue, is now underway. Candidate applications are due March 1.
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Here are a few other important dates.
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- The decisions for Strategic Pathways phase 1 are complete and work is progressing on phase 2. The third phase will begin soon. The Summit Team received phase 2 options this week. Options will be available next week for you to provide feedback via the website. Phase 3 teams have been identified, and review teams will begin meeting Jan. 30.
- Our 95th commencement will be in Fairbanks on May 6. This change to a Saturday follows the common calendar adopted by campuses statewide.
- Commencement will be followed by the , May 8-14. The week's events coincide with the Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Fairbanks on May 11. The U.S. secretary of state and dignitaries from the other seven Arctic nations are expected to attend the meeting.
It's going to be an exciting semester.
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Please take time out for yourselves, and take care of each other, as we plan and prepare for the next 100 years.
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— Dana Thomas, UAF chancellor
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From the
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UAF online programs rank among best
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UAF ranked in four categories of U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Online Programs, including Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.
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Finalists identified for UAF diversity director position
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Two finalists have been identified in the search for a permanent director of the UAF Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity.
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Braband says farewell to UAF Outdoor Adventures
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Sam Braband is leaving his position as UAF's Outdoor Adventures program manager in February.
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'Selma' to be screened at UAF
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In a belated celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, join the Nanook Diversity and Action Center for the film "Selma" in Arctic Java on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.
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Student spring award nominations sought
Nominations are sought for the Marion Frances Boswell Award, the Joel Wiegert Award and the Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award, all of which recognize outstanding UAF graduates each year.
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Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to submit nominations. Nominations are accepted online at . The deadline for submissions is Feb. 13.
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For more information, contact Mark Oldmixon, director of UAF Wood Center and the Department of Recreation, Adventure and Wellness.
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Academic Calendar dates and deadlines
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Jan. 27 — Deadline for adding classes and late registration, 5 p.m. in person, midnight at UAOnline
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Jan. 27 — Last day for student- and faculty-initiated drops (course does not appear on academic record)
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Jan. 30 — Last day for tuition and fee payment; 5 p.m. in person, midnight at UAOnline
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Feb. 15 — Deadline for UA Foundation and privately funded scholarship applications
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Feb. 15 — Deadline to apply for spring 2017 graduation
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March 13-17 — Spring break (no classes)
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