2024 news and events archives
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Workshop offers training for StrongPeople exercise class
March 13, 2024
A workshop sponsored by the University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will train prospective community leaders in all aspects of leading StrongPeople/StrongBodies, an effective and safe resistance exercise program for midlife or older adults.
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Initiative expands work to protect against suicide in the military
March 12, 2024
A $1.9 million federal grant will allow the University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Military Health and Readiness Consortium to expand its suicide prevention research by partnering with the 91ÊÓƵ National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard.
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MILL Makerspace March Challenge
March 11, 2024
Explore sound as a method of expressing educational journeys, research, personal growth, and discoveries. MILL open hours are Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.; come by any time to get started on this month's challenge.
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Melissa Good wins aquaculture award
March 11, 2024
91ÊÓƵ Sea Grant mariculture specialist Melissa Good recently received the U.S. Aquaculture Society's Distinguished Early Career Award. This award recognizes an individual involved with U.S. aquaculture for 10 years or less who exhibits outstanding leadership or innovation in research, education, extension, or industry development in the field.
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March 11, 2024
The Green Dot committee invites all UAF staff and faculty in the Fairbanks area to join us for a brunch and learn session on March 20. This session will be focused on UAF's bystander intervention strategy: Green Dot.
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Friday Focus: Focus on what you want
March 08, 2024
I have thought about a key conversation with my then eight-year-old son about his hesitation to try out for a team many times over the years. Fear of failure can be motivating, but it can also be paralyzing if we are not careful. The concept often resurfaces when I least expect it. When I first accepted the job as director of a large NASA project that was struggling to survive over 20 years ago, I bought myself a present that I keep in my office to this day. It is a small metal block with one sentence engraved in simple text. "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" I sometimes need to remind myself of the advice I gave my children. Taking my own advice, I focus on the end game for me and for UAF.
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March 08, 2024
The EHSRM Department invites you to join one of the upcoming Town Hall meetings. The first meeting will be held March 20 at 2:30 pm in Murie 104.
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91ÊÓƵ dinosaur tracks reveal a lush, wet environment
March 08, 2024
A large find of dinosaur tracks and fossilized plants and tree stumps in far northwestern 91ÊÓƵ provides new information about the climate and movement of animals near the time when they began traveling between the Asian and North American continents roughly 100 million years ago.
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UAF Troth Yeddha' PhD Fellowship
March 08, 2024
The UAF Troth Yeddha’ Ph.D. Fellowship is a new opportunity with funding available to support a limited number of Ph.D. students over the upcoming year (through spring 2025) starting May 5.
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March 07, 2024
Denali, North America's highest peak at 20,310 feet above sea level, always seemed abnormally high to Peter Haeussler.
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Study shows razor clam development affected by ocean acidity
March 07, 2024
A new University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks-led study has found that razor clams accelerate their shell development when exposed to more acidic ocean conditions, but that those young shells are built with more fragile substances.
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Chancellor's Enrollment Forum: Transformative Experiences
March 06, 2024
Join Chancellor Dan White for a discussion of the university's enrollment and a transformative experience on Thursday, March 21, at 1 p.m. in the Wood Center ballroom. The event will also be available online.
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Learn to make yogurt in this hands-on class
March 06, 2024
University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent Leif Albertson will explain the science behind making yogurt during an in-person workshop in Anchorage. Then participants will move into the kitchen for a hands-on yogurt-making session.
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Study away and explore the world
March 05, 2024
Have you always wanted to travel internationally? Or do you feel ready to spend some time living in another state? The Study Away Program is here to help send you on your way.
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Encouraging students to 'go away'
March 05, 2024
There are lots of good reasons for students to come to UAF. One is the opportunities they have to go away, temporarily, through the Study Away Program.
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2024 State of the University address March 11
March 05, 2024
Save the date for the annual State of the University address, to be delivered by University of 91ÊÓƵ President Pat Pitney at 12 p.m. on March 11.
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Youth mental health first aid course offered for adults
March 05, 2024
UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning is offering a non-credit course to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis.
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March 05, 2024
Read the Center for Teaching and Learning's latest teaching tip on slow pedagogy by Elle Fournier, instructional designer.
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Trainor wins the Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award
March 05, 2024
The UAF Honors College has named Tom Trainor, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, as the 2024 Robert Piacenza Excellence in Teaching Award winner.
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UAF names 2024 honorary degree, service award recipients
March 05, 2024
91ÊÓƵ has selected five people to honor during its 2024 commencement weekend in May. Honorary doctorates will be presented to Della Sdaahlk'awaás Cheney, Neal Fried and Mead Treadwell. Sarah Keller and Meg Nordale will receive Meritorious Service Awards.
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Learn gardening basics in statewide webinar series
March 05, 2024
Grow your gardening knowledge. University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent Casey Matney will teach a series of 11 gardening webinars to help you get your garden ready for the upcoming growing season.
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New UAF lidar will add to space weather research capability
March 04, 2024
University of 91ÊÓƵ Fairbanks scientists are developing a new light detection and ranging instrument to help gain a better understanding of space weather enveloping Earth.
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Elevate learning: PlayPosit webinars on interactive video integration
March 04, 2024
Join PlayPosit designers for any or all of the upcoming professional development learning opportunities to improve interactive video integration in course materials.
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CTL 2024-25 Faculty Development Program Guide available
March 04, 2024
The Center for Teaching and Learning has released its 2024-25 faculty development guide, including links to apply to multiple programs and certificate pathways. Find the perfect program to elevate your skills, connect with peers, and explore the vanguard of higher education pedagogy.
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Spring Mental Health First Aid training
March 04, 2024
Student Health and Counseling will continue to offer Mental Health First Aid training to the UA community throughout the spring 2024 semester. The next course will be held virtually via Zoom on March 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
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