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January 26, 2023
We are pleased to now offer BusWhere bus tracking service! This should help you better use our shuttle services and make planning your day easier.
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January 26, 2023
Get the information and tools you need for your campus life on the go with the UAF Mobile app.
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Quick info for faculty, staff at one-stop shop
January 26, 2023
Visit the UAF faculty and staff page for a one-stop shop for links and information tailored just for employees.
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Molly Enochs hired as new Governance Office manager
January 26, 2023
Molly Enochs was hired as the new Governance Office manager in December 2022 and assumed her role at the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus on Jan. 9. Although she is new to UAF, Enochs brings with her more than eight years of experience in project management, process improvement, and leadership.
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BLaST celebrates January 2023 Scientist of the Month
January 25, 2023
Since 2016, the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program at UAF has highlighted scientists from all biomedical fields through its Scientist of the Month articles. BLaST Scholar and UAF wildlife biology undergraduate student Tirzah Bryant was selected as the January 2023 BLaST Scientist of the Month.
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URSA Innovative Technology and Education Award applications open Feb. 6
January 25, 2023
URSA's Innovative Technology and Education Award application period opens on Feb. 6. The ITE Award funds up to $5,000 and is open to all UAF undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, staff, and full-time faculty requiring technology-related equipment and/or software for student-based instruction and/or research.
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Students skipping class and not submitting assignments? Let us know!
January 25, 2023
Nanook Navigator early progress reports informing student success teams about concerns and barriers are now open through Friday, Feb. 3. We are encouraging instructors to complete urgent concerns/feedback by Wednesday, Jan. 25 to allow advisors and instructors time to meet with students before the add/drop deadline (Jan. 27). Choose your primary concern or feedback to reduce the number of emails that students receive.
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Apply for spring graduation by Feb. 1
January 25, 2023
If you'll be completing your degree requirements by the end of this spring term apply today! Spring graduation applications received by the initial deadline will be entered to win a vintage diploma frame.
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New cell phone? Set up the Duo mobile app!
January 25, 2023
If you’ve been gifted a new phone or are treating yourself to a well-deserved upgrade, remember to configure the Duo mobile app now that you’ve returned to campus.
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University Community Mental Health accepting new clients
January 24, 2023
Graduate-level counseling students are accepting new clients for free 50-minute in-person and telehealth counseling sessions to occur once per week now through April 27, 2023.
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Nanook Navigator and Student Success Spotlight: Jessica Skipper
January 24, 2023
The Nanook Navigator and Student Success spotlight for January is Jessica Skipper. Jessica is a Student Success Coordinator at the Office of Student Success.
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Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
Read more to learn about Jodie Anderson's appointment as director of the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resource and Extension, and that recruitment for the Vice Provost, Dean of General Studies and Accreditation Liaison Officer position will be opening this spring semester as Alex Fitts prepares for retirement.
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Nomination deadlines for 2023 Emeriti, 2023 Usibelli Awards, and 2024 Honorary degree recipients
January 23, 2023
Emeriti nominations for Commencement 2023, Emil Usibelli nominations for excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service 2023, and Honorary degree nominations for Commencement 2024 have quickly approaching deadlines.
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Staff Alliance Support for Professional Development
January 23, 2023
Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their career or professional development in FY23. This support is good for any activities occurring within FY23, and is for up to $500 per employee, while the funds last.
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January Rural Staff Spotlight: Wanda Wahl
January 23, 2023
Wanda Wahl stepped into her current position as Bristol Bay Campus interim director in May 2021. She has been the second longest acting Bristol Bay Campus director ever. Wanda is a lifelong resident of Dillingham and a member of the Curyung Tribe.
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Annual driver renewal reminder
January 23, 2023
Each year, any individual who is driving on UAF business must update their driving form and present it to their supervisor for record-keeping. Information about becoming a UAF-approved driver can be found on the UAF Risk Management website.
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UAF hosting candidates for assistant professor of animal physiology
January 23, 2023
The UAF Department of Biology and Wildlife, and the Institute of Arctic Biology, will be hosting candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Animal Physiology at UAF.
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Friday Focus: Recharged and looking forward to a new year
January 20, 2023
The new year is well underway as we near the end of January 2023. I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break and the opportunity to take some time off, and spend time with friends and family even if it was 20 below. Whatever you chose to take part in, I hope it was refreshing and allowed you to set new goals for yourself and not just resolutions.
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Apply now for Toolik Field Station's 2023 early career TUNDRA award
January 20, 2023
Toolik Field Station invites students and early career researchers to apply for the Toolik Userdays for Naturally Developing Research Abilities, or TUNDRA, award for the 2023 field season. This award sponsors independent and original Arctic research projects with up to 10 days at Toolik Field Station. Toolik will provide award recipients with housing, meals, access to facilities and common-use equipment, science support, and transportation between Fairbanks and the field station.
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Staff Alliance course fee stipends
January 19, 2023
The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to offer a scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2023 spring semester, is for up to $250 per employee, while the funds last.
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Students encouraged to nominate staff for 2023 Pathfinder Award
January 18, 2023
The department of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Native studies and rural development is seeking nominations for the 2023 Pathfinder Award. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15, 2023.
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Nominations open for Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Award for Contributions to Native Ways of Knowing
January 18, 2023
The AOK award is presented annually to recognize and encourage Indigenous scholars who have made exemplary contributions to our understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and Native ways of knowing in AVÀÇÂÛ̳.
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Academic Tuesdays: Jan. 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
Sometimes less is more. As you may have seen in the past several semesters, I have been releasing a newsletter each semester. However, moving forward, I would like to announce that I will be switching to a weekly column in the Cornerstone which will be called "Academic Tuesdays." Through this column, I will be sharing some of the academic initiatives and noteworthy achievements with all of you. Academic Tuesdays will also provide an opportunity for you to hear from several of the units that report to me.
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January 13, 2023
My love affair with musicals began at five years old when my mom introduced me to "The Music Man." When Hugh Jackman announced he would be returning to Broadway as Professor Harold Hill, well, what else was a girl to do? A year ago, I flew to New York City with Broadway tickets burning a hole in my pocket. Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, the mayor’s wife, remains one of my favorite characters of the play; and while the phrase didn’t originate with her, she liked to use it liberally - tempus fugit (time flies)!
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Applications open for URSA's Summer 2023 Student Project Awards
January 11, 2023
Applications for URSA's 2023 Summer Student Project Awards are now open! Summer Student Project Awards fund undergraduate research and creative activity projects up to $6,000 for both individual and group projects.
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