Fall 2018 professional development offerings
September 27, 2018
UAF Staff Council's University Advocacy Committee announces this semester's Brown
Bag Professional Development Series. This series offers employees regular opportunities
to learn from and network with their peers. It's also an opportunity for our own subject
matter experts.All sessions will be from noon-1 p.m. Stop by with your lunch!
Wednesday, Oct. 3 • BP Design Theater - ELIF 401
UAF Brand 101 • Michelle Renfrew
Learn all about the UAF brands which allows us to have one strong, clear, authentic voice, that sets ourselves apart from the rest. With consistent execution of a solid brand understood and embraced by all, we can attract and retain students, donors, staff, faculty and funding with one clear message: We are naturally inspiring. We are the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks.
Thursday, Oct. 25 • Butrovich 109
Personality: Yours, Mine and Ours • Quineshia Peterson & Brianna Pauling
You’re unique, and so are your coworkers. Learn how to understand your own personality and how to more effectively work with others through the lens of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. We recommend you figure out what your type is before attending this session. Learn more at .
Thursday, Nov. 15 • Akasofu 401
Here’s Another Picture of My Cat: Personal Branding on Social Media • Andrew Cassel
Every piece of content you share on social media tells a story about you, your work, your hopes and dreams, and what you care about in the world. AVÀÇÂÛ̳’s leading social media professional will provide you with some ways to make the most out of the powerful tool that is your personal social media presence.
The sessions will also be available via livestream and recording at media.uaf.edu. A video conference link will be distributed via the staff council listserv.
These sessions are sponsored by Staff Council. If you'd like to present on a topic or would like to see a particular session offered, please email b.pauling@alaska.edu. Download the ).