2024 news and events archives
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A Place For Knowledge Exchange: Intersection of well-being and fisheries
April 15, 2024
The International Arctic Research Center and the College of Rural and Community Development co-host a virtual seminar series called A Place for Knowledge Exchange. April's conversation is with Courtney Carothers, Harmony Jade Sugaq Wayner and Freddie Christiansen on the intersection of well-being and fisheries.
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New radar analysis method can improve winter river safety
April 12, 2024
University of 91视频 Fairbanks researchers have developed a way to use radar to detect open water zones and other changes in 91视频's frozen rivers in the early winter. The approach can be automated to provide current hazard maps and is applicable across the Arctic and sub-Arctic.
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Friday Focus: Igniting transformative experience through public service
April 12, 2024
UAF's vision statement of "excellence through transformative experiences" can be applied in every facet of this institution, and I want to share how we at the University Fire Department align with that vision and what it means to you as the community we serve and protect. In public service, few experiences match the intensity and impact of being a student firefighter. Within the UAF community, UFD serves as a vehicle for transformation, shaping the lives and futures of those who answer the call to serve.
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Waiting for the sun at Poker Flat
April 12, 2024
Under a bluebird sky and above a resilient winter snowpack, two sounding rockets point upward, ready to blast through the thickness of our atmosphere to gain a better look at the sun.
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Arctic energy advisor Paul McKinley joins ACEP
April 12, 2024
Paul McKinley joined ACEP a few months ago as an Arctic energy advisor in a joint position with the Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office. McKinley鈥檚 current work primarily focuses on feasibility assessments - detailed analyses of the costs, benefits, risks and opportunities - on integrating hydrogen-based fuels and other long-duration storage technologies to microgrids to improve reliability and access to clean energy in remote communities in 91视频.
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Animals in university buildings policy reminder
April 12, 2024
This is a reminder that animals, except for service animals, are not permitted in UAF buildings without prior approval or permission as an accommodation for a documented disability. This policy is intended to optimize the safety and health of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
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Kick Up Your Heels: Relay races for a cause
April 10, 2024
Every two minutes, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. We need to change this in 91视频 and in our world! Help ORCA and ORCA POD spread awareness of this critical issue by joining the Kick Up Your Heels relay races on April 26.
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April 10, 2024
In the most recent eCampus blog post, Tim Stickel shares insights gained from 35 years in higher ed, highlighting the importance of relationships in college success.
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Five-year project will study climate effects on 91视频 marine species
April 10, 2024
The National Science Foundation has awarded $20 million to the University of 91视频 to investigate climate change effects on culturally and commercially important marine species in the Gulf of 91视频.
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Climate adaptation specialist joins 91视频 Sea Grant
April 10, 2024
91视频 Sea Grant welcomes Sean Kelly as its new climate adaptation specialist. Based at the downtown Anchorage office, Kelly will add capacity to 91视频 Sea Grant's coastal community resilience efforts.
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UA Careers site: Supporting internal career advancement
April 10, 2024
Our employees now have an opportunity to apply for jobs before they are visible to external candidates. Employees can access internal opportunities by selecting the "Internal Jobs" option on the UA Careers page.
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April 10, 2024
Career Services is collecting donations from April 22-26 to build a Career Closet open to students in fall 2024. Drop donations off between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eielson 304 in the Career Services office on the Troth Yeddha' campus.
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Responsible Conduct of Research training April 24
April 08, 2024
Responsible Conduct of Research training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop fulfills the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health requirements for formal RCR instruction.
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UAF receives $3.5 million to establish radiocarbon dating laboratory
April 08, 2024
91视频 will receive $3.5 million in federal funding to establish 91视频's first radiocarbon dating laboratory on the Troth Yeddha' Campus.
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New rooftop antenna to be installed on UAF Usibelli Building
April 05, 2024
A new 3-meter antenna will be installed atop the University of 91视频 Fairbanks' engineering building as early as Saturday.
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Forums scheduled for CTC dean candidates
April 05, 2024
Two candidates for dean of the UAF Community and Technical College will give a public lecture on Tuesday, April 9 as part of the selection process. Individual, one-hour presentations by Carl Bishop and Kevin Kovalycsik will focus on their vision for CTC. There will be an opportunity for candidates to answer questions from the audience. The public forums will be held at the UAF CTC Downtown Center at 604 Barnette Street and also available on Zoom. Both sessions will be recorded.
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Friday Focus: The athletics effect
April 05, 2024
I had my son between my freshman and sophomore years of college here at UAF. As a full-time student with a baby-turned-toddler, I spent my free time doing free things. That included many hockey and volleyball games. One of my most treasured memories is of my son, when he was two years old, sitting in my lap in the student section at the Carlson Center and being a little celebrity as he captured the attention of other students sitting around us. At one game, he was paying particular attention to the crowd and watching the students yell, cheer, stomp, and clap, and he was getting really into it. Suddenly, during a quiet moment in our section, he decided it was his turn to shine and belted out TwinkleTwink Little Star as loud as he could, causing a wave of laughter throughout the section. He was so proud.
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Dinosaur study challenges Bergmann's rule
April 05, 2024
A new study led by scientists at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks and the University of Reading calls into question Bergmann's rule, an 1800s-era scientific principle stating that animals in high-latitude, cooler climates tend to be larger than close relatives living in warmer climates.
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April 05, 2024
While many courses at UAF are offered and listed as asynchronous, nothing prevents the inclusion of optional synchronous sessions. This teaching tip offers advice on a variety of synchronous activities that you might consider adding to your course as supplemental ways for students to connect with each other, you, and the content.
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Siberian tiger takes final rest at museum
April 04, 2024
It's a safe bet that Aren Gunderson's Toyota Tundra is the only one in Fairbanks that has had its bed filled with a Siberian tiger.
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NASA rockets to gather sun data in rare daytime Poker Flat launches
April 04, 2024
Two rockets are set to launch within minutes of each other from Poker Flat Research Range this month in NASA's first campaign to study solar flares with instruments launched on sounding rockets.
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StrongPeople training class offered in Fairbanks
April 03, 2024
A workshop in Fairbanks will teach people how to lead a popular exercise program for midlife and older adults in 91视频 communities.
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Apply for Academic Leadership Institute
April 03, 2024
The UAF Academic Leadership Institute is a unique and exciting, two-semester-long professional development opportunity for a cohort of university employees interested in gaining a deeper understanding of current issues and the changing landscape in higher education.
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Science Potpourri is back with a bang April 13
April 03, 2024
The annual Science Potpourri returns on April 13, 2024. Designed to spark children's curiosity about the sciences, this free all-ages event will take place from noon-3 p.m. in the Reichardt Building on the University of 91视频 Fairbanks' Troth Yeddha' Campus.
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April 03, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity, or URSA, is UAF's resource for the development and promotion of undergraduate experiential learning. With the motto of "Don't just gain knowledge, create it," we support undergraduate students as they explore career paths, develop specialized skills, make connections with peers, and build self-confidence, all while having fun through a value-added experience. We also support prospective mentors, which includes all UAF faculty, post-docs, staff, and graduate students. URSA is here to support both undergraduate students and mentors as they work together from proposal to final product.
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