2024 news and events archives
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UA Disability Services staff, faculty support webinar series
September 15, 2023
From September 2023 through April 2024, Disability Services offices across the state will be offering free monthly virtual training sessions covering a variety of essential DS topics. Click on the links below to register for the first three sessions. Additional 'All Access' series details will be announced in the months to come.
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Friday Focus: Celebrating abundance of fall enrollment
September 15, 2023
Autumn graces the Interior with its season of plenty. Countless freezers brim with moose, caribou, salmon, and berries, while woodsheds bear testament to our careful preparations for the months ahead. With the onset of cooler days, our UAF community becomes a source of warmth and vitality, abuzz with activity and fresh starts. This abundance comes as a relief and brings a feeling of satisfaction that all the hard work of the past year has been successful. At Tuesday's Convocation, Chancellor White shared the great news that UAF welcomed about 2,500 new first-year students this fall. This is 650 more than last year. This is amazing, especially given the local and national headwinds on higher education enrollments. Let's take a closer look at the numbers.
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Center for Cross-Cultural Studies receives 10-year accreditation
September 15, 2023
The Center for Cross-Cultural Studies has received 10-year accreditation from the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium.
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First seismic network installed on Mount Edgecumbe volcano
September 15, 2023
Mount Edgecumbe volcano in Southeast 91视频 has become the latest addition to the 91视频 Volcano Observatory's ground-based monitoring network.
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Running over the same old ground
September 14, 2023
Oh my, it's that time again. The Equinox Marathon starts with a cannon blast on the third Saturday of September here at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks.
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Drone completes first flight from Nenana to Fairbanks airport
September 14, 2023
91视频's leading public uncrewed aircraft program made another significant advance Friday when a drone flew from the Nenana airport and landed at Fairbanks International Airport. The flight, conducted by a University of 91视频 Fairbanks research center, was the first in 91视频 of a drone departing one airport and arriving at a controlled airport.
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Cooperative Extension offers local food leader training workshops
September 13, 2023
The Local Food Leader Training and Certification program is intended for local food practitioners, such as food policy council members, public health professionals and master gardeners.
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STEM education awards available through 91视频 Space Grant
September 13, 2023
The 91视频 Space Grant Program is accepting applications for STEM Education fellowship awards through Sept. 15, 2023. Students at 91视频 institutions of higher education, doing a classroom practicum, pursuing a B.S. in elementary or secondary education, or graduate students pursuing an M.Ed. or M.A.T. are invited to apply.
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URSA announces 2023 Fall Student Project Award recipients
September 13, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity congratulates five individuals who received an URSA 2023 Fall Student Project Award.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training
September 13, 2023
Responsible Conduct of Research is a required training for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF awards. The next sessions will be Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 1-4:30 p.m.
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Undergraduate research available through 91视频 Space Grant
September 13, 2023
The 91视频 Space Grant Program is accepting applications for undergraduate research apprenticeships through Sept. 15, 2023. STEM students at 91视频 institutions of higher education are invited to apply.
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Study Away information sessions
September 13, 2023
Interested in studying away in another country or state? Attend a Study Away Program information session to learn more!
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2023 convocation survey, recording
September 12, 2023
The recording of the 2023 Chancellor's Convocation is available on the UAF YouTube channel. Whether you attended in person or watched the recording, please share your feedback via a brief survey.
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ACEP and partners receive $6 million to help secure electric grids
September 12, 2023
Communities hit hard by climate change in 91视频 and elsewhere in the U.S. could benefit from a new research project aimed at improving their electric grids. 91视频 91视频 Center for Energy and Power and partners have received $6 million from the National Science Foundation to conduct the study.
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September 11, 2023
Staff on TAP is a new event organized by the UAF Pub, exclusively tailored for the professional staff and faculty members.
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September 11, 2023
UAF writers are invited to join a Month of Writing, with writing sessions every Friday and a community of supportive, writing colleagues.
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September museum programs explore pollinators
September 11, 2023
The University of 91视频 Museum of the North will focus on pollinators during family programs in September.
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Benefactor fund grants available to student groups
September 11, 2023
Student and campus groups can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 from the UAF Alumni Association. The funds will support projects that identify specific needs and improve campus opportunities for current students. The application deadline is Oct. 23.
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September 11, 2023
Canvas now features Ally, an accessibility checking tool available in all courses, ensuring equitable learning experiences for all students and fostering an inclusive educational environment.
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University of 91视频 Fairbanks to host rare earth minerals meeting
September 11, 2023
91视频 will host the "91视频 Carbon Ore, Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Input Stakeholder Meeting" September 13-14. The meeting is open to the public.
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WeVideo and PlayPosit multimedia training sessions
September 11, 2023
Discover the power of multimedia instruction with the Center for Teaching and Learning's series on WeVideo and PlayPosit. WeVideo is a cloud-based video editing software, and PlayPosit transforms videos into interactive learning experiences.
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September 11, 2023
Open to faculty, staff, and students across our campuses, UAF's book clubs offer engaging discussions and opportunities for collaboration.
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UAF helps develop air quality data for popular 91视频 wildfire website
September 11, 2023
Getting information about where wildfire smoke is headed in 91视频 has become easy for the public, thanks to collaboration between the University of 91视频 Fairbanks and the 91视频 Fire Service.
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Arctic sea ice in New York Fashion Week
September 09, 2023
Arctic sea ice makes its debut as wearable art during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9. The Sea Ice Collection promotes sustainable "slow fashion" in an unexpected collaboration between scientists at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks, artists and fashion designers.
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UAF's new events platform, calendar
September 08, 2023
Starting on Monday, Sept. 11, UAF will be using 25Live, a one-stop platform for planning and publicizing events at UAF.
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