2024 news and events archives
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Call for Undergraduate Student Submissions: URSA's Research and Creative Activity Day
January 31, 2024
Register your research, creative or scholarly project for inclusion in this year's Research and Creative Activity Day! Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity, RCA Day offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research, creative and scholarly project experiences from the past academic year (summer 2023-spring 2024 terms) through poster presentations, performances, art submissions, and more.
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White paper submissions sought for EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows program
January 31, 2024
EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows directly aligns with the NSF EPSCoR strategic goal of establishing sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professional development pathways that advance workforce development and affect engagement in STEM at national and global levels. White papers are due by Feb. 16.
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Life After Loss: A grief support group for students, staff and faculty
January 31, 2024
Student Health and Counseling is continuing its grief support group, Life After Loss, now open to all UAF students, staff and faculty. The group will run in two sections this semester, and registration for this first section is open until Feb 1.
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Winter safety and risk management
January 31, 2024
Being equipped for cold weather in the 91视频 Interior is not optional. Layering clothing, wearing appropriate footwear, packing an emergency kit in the car with a blanket, checking your vehicle for antifreeze and oil, and always maintaining at least a half tank of gasoline are essential steps for wintertime safety.
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Museum programs highlight 91视频 stories in February
January 31, 2024
The University of 91视频 Museum of the North will highlight 91视频 stories during family programs in February.
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Registration open for museum sleepover
January 30, 2024
Registration is now open for the University of 91视频 Museum of the North's sleepover for kids ages 7-13 with an adult. The event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16. It begins at 7 p.m. and runs through 9 a.m. the next day.
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Tickets still available for 2024 91视频 Nanooks raffle
January 29, 2024
Tickets are still available for the 2024 91视频 Nanooks raffle. The first-place prize is a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport 4x4 (or $15,000 cash), second place is a pair of roundtrip tickets on 91视频 Airlines and third place is a pair of all-sport season passes for the 2024-25 91视频 Nanooks athletics season.
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URSA announces 2023-2024 Mentor Award recipients
January 29, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates individuals who received an URSA 2023-2024 Mentor Award.
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Explore health care careers at free UAF medical education summit
January 29, 2024
Community members can explore a wide array of health careers and educational opportunities at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks' 12th annual 91视频 Interior Medical Education Summit Feb. 3.
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January 29, 2024
UAF writers, join us in February for a Month of Writing with weekly sessions and a supportive community. Develop skills in academic, technical, and creative writing, along with techniques for productivity and wellness in our writing practices.
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Reminder: Apply for staff professional development support by Feb. 1
January 29, 2024
Reminder, Staff Alliance is offering support for staff for activities that directly support their professional development in FY24. Examples include but are not limited to professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person training, and webinars. (Please note, this is not applicable to UA class fees.)
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UAF announces 32nd annual Science for 91视频 series
January 26, 2024
Free public talks in the next few weeks will explore Mount Edgecumbe volcano, the peaking sun cycle's boost to aurora viewing, 91视频's role in new satellite observations of Earth, and a program bridging Indigenous and Western fisheries science.
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Friday Focus: Inclusion at UAF
January 26, 2024
For my first Friday Focus of 2024, I am inspired to reflect on how far UAF has come in the past few years and everything we have to look forward to. We have six strategic goals for the university that were developed in an inclusive way by faculty, staff, and students back in 2019. We are halfway to our ambitious deadline of 2027 to achieve these goals. All six of these goals are important and there is a place in our journey for everyone at UAF.
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Call for abstracts: Western 91视频 Interdisciplinary Science Conference and Forum
January 26, 2024
The 2024 conference will highlight needs to maintain strength, health, and subsistence lifestyles while moving forward during rapid transitions within the environment, ecology, and industries of Western 91视频. Abstracts should be submitted by Feb. 15 using the online abstract submission form.
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iTeachU is now the CTL website
January 26, 2024
The iTeachU website is now part of the website for the UAF Center for Teaching and Learning. Since 2011, iTeachU has been a UAF brand for faculty support for teaching and learning. More than a decade later, UAF has grown and developed new ways to support students and faculty.
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SEP's fifth year: Call for Proposals
January 26, 2024
As we embark on the fifth year of Strategic Enrollment Planning at UAF, it is an exciting time to reflect on the progress we have made and the path that lies ahead. SEP has been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of our institution, and your contributions have played a crucial role in its success.
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January 26, 2024
Get around campus safely! The Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management department is providing free winter cleats to faculty, staff, and students.
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January 26, 2024
Please note of the following upcoming nomination deadlines for Emeriti, Usibelli Award, 2025 Honorary Degrees, and President's Adjunct Award.
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Magma found beneath volcano-less country
January 25, 2024
For years, scientists have wondered why North America's highest mountain is not a volcano. All the ingredients for volcanic activity lurk deep beneath Denali, which sits right above where one planetary plate grinds past another.
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Local items boost students' connection to science
January 25, 2024
Using local items in science lessons for K-12 students is especially important for teaching science in the North, according to new research.
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URSA announces Spring 2024 Project Award recipients
January 24, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates individuals and groups who received an URSA 2024 Spring Student Project Award.
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Muspratt, Ward honored with UAF alumni awards
January 24, 2024
91视频 Alumni Association has named Ryan Muspratt and Kelly Ward as recipients of its 2024 awards.
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January 24, 2024
Meet Jenn Pedersen, the fearless leader at UAF eCampus! She spills the beans on her own online education journey while dealing with life's curveballs, including her husband's deployment. Jenn shares insights and tips for today's students, offering a dose of real talk and inspiration.
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URSA's 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day
January 24, 2024
URSA's 2024 Research and Creative Activity Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 4 this year in the Wood Center Multilevel Lounge.
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January 24, 2024
Welcome back for the spring 2024 semester. Because we had several accreditation-related activities during the fall 2023 semester and have more lined up for 2024, I wanted to give everyone an update on where we stand and plans for the spring semester.
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