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SoBear Lounge improv night: A Shot of Reality
September 30, 2024
A Shot of Reality is an improv/comedy-alcohol awareness show that was created out of serious, painstaking research, but performed by two professional comedians who make the topic engaging. The show has been performed at universities and comedy clubs all over the United States and comes to UAF on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m., at Hess Recreation in the MBS Complex.
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Learning in context: How place-based learning fosters deeper connections
September 30, 2024
What if the key to deeper, more meaningful learning lies right in front of us — in the places we live, work, and play? In Learning in Context: How Place-Based Learning Fosters Deeper Connections explores how connecting students to their local environments and communities can transform the learning experience.
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Benefactor fund grants available to student groups
September 27, 2024
The UAF Alumni Association offers grants of up to $1,000 for student and campus groups to fund projects that address specific needs and enhance opportunities for current students. Applications are due by Oct. 28, 2024.
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UA Safe Title IX training due by Oct. 31
September 27, 2024
The required annual UA Safe Title IX Training is now available through Canvas. Students, employees and volunteers must complete the training by Oct. 31, 2024.
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September 27, 2024
Dive into the world of microcredentials and digital badges with CTL! Throughout October, we'll explore current workforce demands and how to create meaningful credentials at UAF.
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Limited submission opportunity
September 27, 2024
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has announced a limited submission opportunity for the Department of Energy funding opportunity DE-FOA-0003444. White papers are due by Oct. 4, 2024, 5 p.m. AKST, and should be submitted through the UAF Limited Submission and White Paper Application form. White paper guidelines are available via the VCR research support web pages.
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Friday Focus: Hearing from you
September 27, 2024
How long does it take UAF employees to eat 500 ice creams? Well, according to data collected at Convocation on Sept. 12, the answer is a lot faster than we predicted! By the time I made it out of the auditorium, all of the ice cream and most of the sweatshirts were gone. Though sad for my anticipated ice cream delight, this was a good problem to have. This meant that so many of you (500 ice cream's worth) showed up to Convocation. Thank you. And thank you to everyone at the rural campuses and remote employees who attended online! You are a part of Convocation and part of this great institution. Last spring, the Employee Experience Task Force reviewed the data from the fall 2023 employee survey and, among other recommendations, recommended UAF increase opportunities for two-way communication with employees.
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Invitation: Undergraduate student research mixer
September 25, 2024
Undergraduate students and mentors from all academic disciplines are invited to attend an Undergraduate Student Research Mixer hosted by URSA on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4-6 p.m. in the BP Design Theater (JUB 401).
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Kindness to Animals Day: Pet supplies, pet food drive
September 25, 2024
*** Deadline extended to Oct. 24. In honor of Kindness to Animals Day, the Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department as well as Residence Life, the Office of Disability Services, and the Office of Sustainability are hosting a donation drive for our pets within the Nanook community. We ask that you kindly consider donating your gently used pet supplies and unopened pet food.
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September 25, 2024
The UAF Student Health and Counseling Center is offering free flu vaccinations to all enrolled UAF students, as well as staff/faculty and their financially interdependent partners.
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Non-art faculty and staff art exhibit opening reception Sept. 27
September 25, 2024
Beyond the 9-5, an art exhibit featuring visual art created by non-art faculty and staff is on display in the University Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Complex, Art 313, through Oct. 4. The opening reception is on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5-7 p.m.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training Oct. 5 and 8
September 25, 2024
The next in-person Responsible Conduct of Research training is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. This training, offered by the Office of Research Integrity, will cover essential norms, principles, regulations, and guidelines for conducting research responsibly.
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Honor's College interim director deadline extension
September 25, 2024
The deadline for an interim director of the Honor's College has been extended to 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. This position is for the remainder of the fall 2024 semester and through the spring 2025 semester while a search takes place for a permanent director.
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Staff Alliance offers FY25 professional development support
September 25, 2024
Staff Alliance is offering support for staff professional development activities that directly support their professional development in FY25. Examples include but are not limited to: professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person training, webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)
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Bakker named development, alumni relations director
September 25, 2024
Theresa Bakker has been named UAF's director of development and alumni relations. In the position, she will oversee fundraising, donor relations and alumni relations at UAF. Her appointment also formally merges the development team and the alumni team into a single department, a model that aims to facilitate a unified approach to the university's engagement with its donors and alumni.
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Stop the Bull Campaign: Take a stand against cyberbullying, digital harassment
September 23, 2024
Stop the Bull is a prevention campaign focused on taking a stand against cyberbullying, cybersecurity, and promoting healthy online habits. Events and seminars are scheduled for Sept. 23-26.
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Watch the vice presidential debate in Schaible Auditorium
September 23, 2024
The U.S. vice presidential debate will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. Alaska Time. Summer Sessions and Nanook Technology Services invite UAF students, staff, and faculty to watch the event in Schaible Auditorium.
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Reminder - UA Security Awareness training
September 23, 2024
Humans are the primary targets for cybercriminals, and Security Awareness training is designed to help all UA employees recognize and avoid threats such as phishing, social engineering, and malware.
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Mocktail Mixology Course (live mocktail cooking show)
September 20, 2024
Attend a free instructional seminar on how to create unique mocktails that will impress your company from experienced mocktail creators on Friday, Sept. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at MBS Hess Rec.
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Bridgerton-inspired Sip and Savor Soiree tea party
September 20, 2024
Attend a semi-formal soiree with the theme of an upscale, English garden party on Sept. 21 from 4-8 p.m. in the Wood Center Ballroom featuring music, instructional dancing by the Fairbanks English Country Dancers, and light refreshments (including mocktails).
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Winter gear drive for the UAF FreeStore
September 20, 2024
The Office of Sustainability is hosting a winter gear drive for the FreeStore. This includes coats, sweaters, gloves/mittens, scarves, boots, hats and earmuffs. This drive benefits students on campus who may not have access to adequate winter gear for the Fairbanks cold season. Donations are being collected from Sept. 22 to Oct. 5.
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Volunteers needed: KUAC fall fundraiser
September 20, 2024
Join KUAC for its annual fall fundraiser, Oct. 5-13! Volunteer for the phone bank to enjoy fun and snacks at the KUAC Studios. Or sign up to be a Challenger to help drive donations during the weeklong fundraising extravaganza!
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UAF Career Services director appointed
September 20, 2024
April Jaillet has been appointed the new director of UAF Career Services, beginning Sept. 22. Jaillet holds two degrees from UAF (BM 2009, MA 2011). Career Services is located in the newly renovated space on the 6th floor of the Rasmuson Library.
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Friday Focus: Advancing UAF's strategic goals
September 20, 2024
Last week, Chancellor White hosted his 2024 convocation, which serves as a welcome back to our students, faculty and staff at the ҹɫ¸£Àû. In his remarks, he mentioned several initiatives such as the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center, a new arena to support UAF hockey and the Fairbanks community, and UAF's efforts to achieve designation as an R1 research university. Today I would like to take the opportunity to talk a little bit more about those strategic goals and how you can help.
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Sign up for R1 Strategy Workshop
September 18, 2024
UAF faculty, staff, and students are invited to join a community conversation on our collective journey to achieve R1. This half-day workshop is an opportunity to learn and weigh in on what R1 could mean for UAF, what's happened so far to get us there, and how you can contribute to shared success. We need all voices at the table; it's going to take everyone to get to R1!
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